Nha Trang 'Super School' Principal Shares Vision After Merging 13 Institutions

The principal of a 'super school' in Nha Trang, Vietnam, has shared insights into educational reforms following the merger of 13 institutions into a single, massive educational complex. This consolidated school now accommodates 10,565 students and aims to achieve efficient utilization of educational resources and enhance the quality of education. Vietnam has been pursuing structural reforms in its education sector, including the consolidation of schools. This initiative is intended to more effectively allocate limited educational resources and elevate the overall educational standards within regions. In urban and densely populated areas, in particular, the creation of large-scale schools can facilitate the deployment of specialized teachers and the introduction of modern equipment. However, concerns have been raised regarding the challenges associated with such large-scale schools, including providing personalized attention to each student and maintaining strong connections with local communities. In response to these challenges, the principal has outlined plans to implement ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for individualized learning support and to enrich a variety of extracurricular activities. The Communist Party of Vietnam regards educational reform as a national priority to foster human capital that supports economic growth. This school merger can be seen as part of these efforts to build a more efficient and high-quality educational system. The outcomes of this large-scale school as a model for Vietnamese education will be closely watched.