Sơn La court sentences 12 in exam fraud case

The Sơn La People’s Court on Friday sentenced 12 people to up to  21 years in prison for their involvement in the 2018 national high school exam scandal that rocked the nation.

Sơn La reopens trials in 2018 exam cheating scandal Among 12 accused of crimes in the case, eight face prosecution for abusing their positions and power in performing official duties.

Hòa Bình Court sentences 15 in high school exam cheating scandal The People’s Court of Hòa Bình Province on Thursday sentenced 15 defendants involved in 2017-2018 national high school exam cheating scandal in which dozens of candidates had their exam scores raised so they could graduate high school and enroll universities or colleges.

First instance trial on exam cheating scandal in Hoà Bình Province opens Hoà Bình Province People’s Court on Monday opened the first instance trial on the 2017-2018 national high school exam cheating scandal in which dozens of candidates had their exam scores increased so they could graduate high school and attended universities or colleges.

Education ministry plans to streamline curriculum amid long school closure

The curriculum will be streamlined in the second semester of the 2019-20 school year but will ensure students received fundamental knowledge.

National high school exam pushed back to August

The National High School Exam 2020 will still be organised despite recent interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) said on Tuesday afternoon.

Education ministry recommended reopening schools on March 3, school year to end one month later

This school year will be extended to the end of June, a month later than previous years after delays children faced going back to class at the beginning of the year because of COVID-19.

Eleven face prosecution for exam cheating scandal in Sơn La The Investigation Police Agency in the northern province of Sơn La has concluded another investigation into the exam cheating scandal in the province two years ago.

Coronavirus offers chance to rethink teaching approach

The coronavirus has led to an unprecedentedly long school closure in Việt Nam, but on the other hand, it has offered educators opportunities to think about solutions for distance learning, not only to response to epidemics but also suit the changing demands of learners.

Standard for university admission should be raised: Minister

The standard for university admissions should be raised to ensure higher quality of training, said Phùng Xuân Nhạ, Minister of Education and Training.