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At the visit to Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Quan, former Minister of Education and Training and Chairman of the Association of Vietnam University and Colleges; and People’s Teacher Phan Thi Tuoi, former rector of HCMC University of Technology, Party Chief Nhan wished veteran teachers good health and expressed his deep gratitude to teachers for their significant contributions to the education sector and the development of the city and the country. He also shared information about creative urban planning project covering District 2, District 9 and Thu Duc District to attract 12 universities and high-tech parks as well as connect nearly 100 universities, colleges and 100 industrial zones in HCMC, Binh Duong and Long An provinces. In addition, HCMC has more than 1.6 million students and built over 1,000 new classrooms to meet the growing number of 6,000-7,000 students. The municipal government also plans to reduce the secondary school’s tuition costs. On the same day, chairman of … [Read more...] about HCM City’s leaders visit veteran teachers

The URAP has been annually releasing by the World Ranking of Higher Education Institutions. For the academic year 2018-2019, the URAP has ranked 2,500 good universities in the world. In the world rank, the US’ Harvard University came the first in the list, Canada’s Toronto University ranked second and England’s Oxford University at third and the US’s Stanford University at fourth in the list. The Vietnam National University in Hanoi has been ranked 1,211; Ton Duc Thang University at 1,422; the Technology University in Hanoi stood at 1,549. The Vietnam National University in HCMC, the Medicine University in Hanoi, the Medicine University in Can Tho City and Pedagogy University in Hanoi. According to the URAP, the Vietnam National University in HCMC and Ton Duc Thang University have been ranked above the US’s New Orleans University or a university of the Philippines. University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) Research Laboratory was established at … [Read more...] about Vietnam has seven universities in URAP’s list

Seminar on Vietnamese education to be held in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily HCMC - The Vietnam–U.S. Friendship Association, under the HCMC Union of Friendship Organizations, will organize a seminar on the experiences of dealing with the educational crisis in the United States the 80s of the 20th century at the Gem Center in District 1 of HCMC on November 21. It is expected to gather some 200 participants who have a special interest in Vietnamese and U.S. education. Tran Ngoc Chau, vice head of the Vietnam–U.S. Friendship Association in HCMC, said, “This is an annual event of the association, whose aim is to promote the relationship between the two countries.” According to Chau, the speakers will discuss how the Americans handled their educational crisis in the late 20th century and will share their experiences in conducting education research, organizing education summits and applying education reform, as well as highlight the role of leading enterprises in … [Read more...] about Seminar on Vietnamese education to be held in HCMC

Vice Principal Dr. Le Dinh Kha said that the school’s effort was rewarded as it received the accreditation under ABET for two programs Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical-Electronics Engineering Technology. Students of the two program will receive comprehensive training of knowledge, skill, and attitude to meet the high demand of labor market. Besides, they will take part in academic activities. With globally accredited degree, students will have more employment opportunity in multinational companies. Before, the HCMC University of Technology also received ABET-accredited two programs. Cao Thang Technical College, formally called Asian Engineering School, was one of the first vocational schools in Southern Vietnam. The school was established on February 20, 1906 in accordance with the decision from the Governor General of Indochina. The school changed its name to Cao Thang Technical School in July 1956. The school upgraded to Cao Thang Technical College on October … [Read more...] about First three-year school receives ABET accreditation

The ceremony which was attended by Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha aims to mark the 36th anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20). Launched in March, the organization board received more than 700 submissions honoring typical teachers, creativity and innovation in teaching and learning and the renewal of educational sector. The organizer awarded four “A”, eight “B”, 11 “C” and 20 consolation prizes. The organization board also selected Dang Van Cuong, the principal of Son Ba Primary Boarding School in the central province of Quang Ngai and his tiniest student Dinh Van K’Re as typical characters in the award-wining work. Dinh Van K’Re is an ethnic boy who weighs only 3.9 kilograms (8.6 pounds) and is still a 1st grade at the age of 10. Principal Dang Van Cuong brought him to the school and took care of the boy like his own son. By LAM NGUYEN - TRanslated by Kim Khanh Tags: … [Read more...] about Winners of National Press Awards for education revealed

Attending the event were Vice director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Internal Affairs and Head of the City’s Committee for Emulation and Reward, Huynh Cong Hung; head of the Committee for Cultural and Social Affairs under the municipal People's Counci, Thi Thi Tuyet Nhung; and Deputy Head of the Office of the HCMC People’s Committee, Vo Sy. This year’s event honored 50 outstanding teachers from kindergartens, primary schools, secondary and high schools, vocational schools and colleges in the city. Award-winning teachers have had innovative teaching methods and great contributions for the education sector, besides having gained the trust and respect of colleagues, students and students' parents. Speaking at the ceremony, Director of the municipal Department of Education and Training, Le Hong Son said that the city’s educational sector is proud of its teaching staff who have been dedicated to their careers to provide knowledge to … [Read more...] about 50 teachers awarded with Vo Truong Toan Awards

Attending at the event were Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Truong Hoa Binh; Deputy Minister of Education and Training, Nguyen Van Phuc; former vice chairwoman of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee, Ton Nu Thi Ninh; and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Le Thanh Liem. Speaking at the ceremony, Principal of Marie Curie High School, Nguyen Dang Khoa reviewed the history and development of the high school Established in 1918 and named after the Nobel prize-winning scientist Marie Curie, the school is home of more than 2,800 students. In 2015, Marie Curie High School was recognized as a cultural historical relic and architectural building as relic by the HCMC authorities. Its notable alumni are famous people in various fields of policy, society, education, economy and art, including Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Truong Hoa Binh. Deputy PM … [Read more...] about Marie Curie High School celebrates its 100th anniversary

The Vietnamese students captured seven gold medals, seven silver medals and six bronze medals from the competition. The Vietnamese team claimed third place in the competition. Of the medals, the students from HCMC won three golden medals, three silver medals and two bronze ones in the field of CNC maintenance, IT software and electronic In the national festival, 22 teacher participants from HCMC won the competition and they ranked the second after Hanoi team. The winners from ASEAN Skill Competition will have stable employment after graduation, said the Department. Department Director Le Minh Tan asked vocation training schools in HCMC to improve their quality; especially 13 major schools which HCMC spent VND1,100 billion ($47.3 million ) to upgrade. He requested schools to provide just 30 percent for theory and the remaining time is for practice to meet demand of labor market in and out the country. On the occasion, HCMC People’s Committee awarded merit certificates to the … [Read more...] about ASEAN Skills Competition winners awarded merit certificates

So far, the fund has given scholarships worth VND14.2 billion to support 11,108 good students from low-income families. The fund organizer – Doan Toi family – decided to hand over VND 10billion to the learning encouragement association in An Giang Province which will use to support needy students to continue their learning in higher education and develop young talents in the province. Deputy Chairman of People’s Committee in an Giang Le Van Nung said that province leaders highly appreciated Doan Toi Family to gift VND24.2 billion for education development in An Giang Province. For years, thousands of students from poverty-stricken families have received support from the fund and more students will receive the assistance from the fund. He lauded the Doan Toi fund for its good deed.By NGOC DAN - Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: disadvantaged students An Giang Province Doan Toi family Doan Toi learning encouragement fund low-income families … [Read more...] about $429,242 given disadvantaged students in An Giang Province

Speaking at the event, Director of the municipal Department of Education and Training, Le Hong Son sent greetings to more than 85,000 teachers and educational staff throughout the city. He highly appreciated the effort, solidarity and creativity of teachers in overcoming difficulties to transfer national cultural quintessence to students, preserve and develop traditional cultural values and contribute to the development of the city’s education sector. The city’s students have been provided the comprehensive education to develop their talent, thought, creativity and the ability to apply knowledge and skills as well as taking responsibility for their lives, families and society, he added. On this occasion, 19 excellent individuals received certificates of merit from the Prime Minister. The Ministry of Education and Training presented the medal "For the course of education" to 130 individuals; awarded Emulation Flag to 6 groups; and granted certificates of merit to 42 … [Read more...] about HCMC marks 36th anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day