Ho Chi Minh City announces 20-year plan to make English second language in schools
Education 12:38 04/11/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has announced a three-phase roadmap for implementing a project to make English a second language in schools, with the goal of gradually expanding English-language education across the city’s education system between 2026 and 2045.
English proficiency among 35,000 Vietnamese teachers not encouraging: ETS executive
Education 13:03 09/10/2026A survey of 35,000 teachers in six Vietnamese provinces and cities has found their English proficiency to be generally ‘not encouraging,’ according to an executive at the U.S.-based Educational Testing Service (ETS), highlighting the need to improve teachers’ language skills as Vietnam seeks to make English a second language in schools.
English may become compulsory subject from grade 1 in Vietnam
Education 15:47 21/08/2026Vietnamese students could begin learning English as a compulsory subject from grade 1 under a draft regulation being reviewed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
Using AI among solutions to make English a second language in Vietnam
Education 12:11 08/08/2026Experts proposed a range of solutions to make English a second language in Vietnam, including creating more opportunities for real-life communication, adopting interactive teaching methods, using AI tools to personalize learning, and strengthening cooperation between schools and families, at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.
