As the high school entrance and graduation exams are starting in a few weeks, final-year students at middle and high schools are as busy as a bee at back-to-back extra classes. Some students leave their extra classes and return home at 9:30 pm every day. Like her fellow students, N., a ninth grader of Tang Nhon Phu B Middle School in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, is in crunch time. She has a very busy studying schedule. After school, she has to attend after-hours classes at a cultural fostering center and an English center. Additionally, she takes private lessons in literature and math. Her daily extra classes often end at 9:00 pm. She confessed that she felt under pressure but she had to try to get into a good high school. She encourages herself by thinking about relaxing after the exam. T., a student of Vinh Kim High School in Tien Giang Province, is also nervous about the upcoming national high school graduation examination. T. told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, students rush to private classes as high school entrance, graduation exams near
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History proposed to be compulsory subject in high schools
Most members of the Committee for Culture and Education disagreed with making History an optional subject at the high school level for many reasons. First, History is a particularly important subject, playing a key role in political and ideological education for the young generation; educating patriotism, national self-esteem, cultural and historical traditions; fostering the thinking capacity and proper actions and behaviors in social life; thereby forming the qualities of Vietnamese citizens in the development trend of the times. Secondly, in terms of age, high school students, from the age of 15 to 17, mature in awareness and have better receptive ability about the national history. This is also the age that determines the formation of worldview, the system of views about nature, society, principles and behavior rules, and human value orientation. Third, History is always a compulsory subject in the high school curriculum in many countries worldwide, such as the US, France, … [Read more...] about History proposed to be compulsory subject in high schools
Eureka Robotics plans to expand operations to Vietnam in July 2022
Eureka Robotics’ CEO and team The company plans to use the new capital raised to expand its operations beyond Singapore, where it is headquartered, and Paris, where it maintains an R&D office. The new office will be established in Hanoi in July. Eureka Robotics has also deployed factories in Singapore, China, and Japan. Touchstone Partners on May 17 announced that it participated in Eureka Robotics’ recently closed a pre-Series A round, which raised $4.25 million from a handful of investors. In this fundraising round, Touchstone joins the lead investor, the University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, and existing investor ATEQ. Eureka Robotics was founded in 2018 by Pham Quang Cuong and Pham Tien Hung, Eureka Robotics’ CEO, who is also an associate professor of Engineering at NTU and led the team that developed a robot that could assemble Ikea furniture, an achievement that was widely covered by global media in 2018. Cuong said, “We are extremely gratified by the level … [Read more...] about Eureka Robotics plans to expand operations to Vietnam in July 2022
Seven art works, items to be auctioned to raise funds for mountainous schools
Vespa motorbike decorated by painter Le Kinh Tai (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Winners of the 2022 “De Men” (Cricket) Award for Children will be announced at a ceremony on May 31, during which seven art works and items will be auction ed to raise funds to build or repair schools in mountainous areas. They include the jersey with all signatures of the Vietnamese national football team that championed the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, the jersey of player Duy Manh – Ambassador of the “Schools for children” programme, a silk painting by artist Bui Tien Tuan, an oil painting by Pham An Hai, another by Pham Duy Quynh, a watch branded Ernest Borel GS8380C-22, and a Vespa motorbike decorated by painter Le Kinh Tai. The auction for the “Schools for children” programme was launched by the Vietnam News Agency’s The thao va Van hoa (Sports & Culture) newspaper on April 14 to connect artists, donors and the educational sector of localities so as to build or repair schools in far-flung … [Read more...] about Seven art works, items to be auctioned to raise funds for mountainous schools
Lao student studies Vietnamese to achieve artistic dream
Ting during an Erhu class with his teacher at the Military University of Culture and Arts. — Photo courtesy of Ting Yangkeo Bảo Ngọc Before deciding to study in Việt Nam, Ting Yangkeo was already passionate about one thing: art. The Laos native, who goes simply by Ting, was born into a family of seven with creative roots. Traditional art was not only the family legacy but also a way for him to express himself. “The fact that I was born into a family that values the arts makes me feel enormously fortunate and proud,” he said. “It was so wonderful to grow up with a passion for art in your genes. I remembered spending a ton of time as a child listening to music and watching cultural programmes on television.” At the age of 11, with the encouragement of his family, Ting spent seven years studying traditional instruments at the Lao National School of Music. During that time, he also learned to play the xylophone and a flute-like … [Read more...] about Lao student studies Vietnamese to achieve artistic dream
New Zealand poised to welcome international students back
“Our international education sector has done it tough for the last few years. Bringing forward our reopening to all international students shows this Government’s strong commitment to them, and to the rebuild of high-quality, world-class, New Zealand international education,” Chris Hipkins said. “Prior to the pandemic, the sector was worth several billion dollars to our country and education providers. This early reopening will be seen as great news for our universities, our polytechnics and wānanga, as well as for our schools, English language schools, and for private training providers.” Master’s and PHD students will retain the right to work in New Zealand for up to three years after their studies There are up to 5,000 places for students to come to New Zealand now, and from July 31, all international students who meet the entry criteria can enrol to study here. The criteria for international student visas has been adjusted to ensure New Zealand is building on its … [Read more...] about New Zealand poised to welcome international students back
