Over 17,800 Students Skip Public High School Entrance Exams in Ho Chi Minh City
Over 17,800 students in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to skip public high school entrance exams this year, according to the Department of Education and Training. This shift reflects a growing trend toward private education, vocational training, and study abroad options among the 169,000 middle school graduates.
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