Vietnam: Proposed Changes to High School Entrance Exams for Specialized Classes Spark Debate
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has proposed shifting the entrance exam system for specialized high school classes from individual subjects to 'block-based' categories like Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Foreign Languages. This proposal has sparked concern among students and parents who have long prepared for specific subjects, citing insufficient preparation time and potential unfairness.
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