THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has unveiled ten transformative achievements in the nation’s education sector for 2025, spotlighting groundbreaking policy reforms, institutional enhancements, and exceptional student accomplishments.
These milestones mark a pivotal era for Vietnamese education, encompassing:
1. Resolution 71-NQ/TW: A National Education Blueprint
On August 22, the Politburo issued Resolution 71-NQ/TW, a landmark policy cementing education as Vietnam’s top national priority and a cornerstone for accelerated development. This directive underscores education’s role as the linchpin for future growth, productivity, and global competitiveness.
Party General Secretary To Lam awards the First-Class Labor Order to MoET during the 80th anniversary celebration of Vietnam’s education sector on September 5. Photo: Anh Kiet/The Hanoi Times
“Investing in education is investing in Vietnam’s future,” declared General Secretary To Lam at a national conference, emphasizing its foundational role in national progress.
2. Universal Free Education & Dual-Session Learning
Complementing Resolution 71, the Politburo introduced transformative measures, including tuition-free education from preschool through high school nationwide. Dual-session schooling has also been piloted in select regions.
Additional initiatives include subsidized school lunches in border areas and plans for 248 inter-level boarding schools, with 100 slated for completion by 2026.
3. Regulatory Overhaul: 99 Legal Documents Enacted
In 2025, MoET drafted 99 legal instruments, including four pivotal laws ratified by the National Assembly: the Law on Teachers, revised Education Law, revised Higher Education Law, and revised Vocational Education Law.
The Party and State also endorsed a national modernization program for 2026–2035, charting a decade of educational innovation.
4. MoET’s Inaugural Party Congress: Charting 2025–2030
MoET’s first Party Congress, held August 21, outlined strategic reforms and quality enhancements to align education with national socio-economic objectives. This congress heralds a new developmental phase, leveraging momentum for 2025–2030.
5. 80 Years of Educational Legacy Celebrated Nationwide
The September 5 academic commencement coincided with Vietnam’s 80th education anniversary, a historic event uniting 26 million students, 1.6 million educators, and top national leaders across 50,000 institutions.
6. Streamlined Administration & Institutional Reform
Under Decree 37/2025/ND-CP, MoET restructured into 18 departments, eliminating one general department and six units. The ministry also assumed vocational education oversight and transferred its inspection division to the Government Inspectorate.
7. National Curriculum & Textbook Revolution Completed
Vietnam achieved its first full cycle of curriculum and textbook modernization. MoET is now preparing a unified national textbook system for 2026–2027, with free distribution to all students by 2030.
The 2025 high school graduation exam, the first under the 2018 curriculum, saw a record 1.1 million candidates—a 10% increase.
8. Global Academic Triumphs
All 37 Vietnamese students at 2025 international and regional Olympiads secured medals: 13 gold, 16 silver, and 8 bronze—the nation’s highest tally. The AI Olympiad team ranked 4th globally, while ISEF 2025 yielded two second-place, one third-place, three fourth-place, and four special awards, Vietnam’s best since 2013.
Vietnam’s team at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad 2025. Photo: VGP
9. Higher Education Breakthroughs
Sixteen Vietnamese universities debuted in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. STEM enrollments surged by 10.5%, while admission scores rose for teacher training and tech programs, reflecting renewed public confidence. International research publications hit all-time highs.
10. Digital Transformation Across Education
MoET completed a national digital education database with 24.55 million records. High school graduation and university admissions were fully digitized via the National Public Service Portal. Over 10 million student records and 1.5 million digital diplomas, synced with VNeID, were issued, enabling instant credential access.
