Vietnam Scraps English Exam for 10th Grade: Ripples of Future-Oriented Education Reform
Vietnam is moving to abolish the English written exam for the 10th-grade entrance test. While opinions among parents are divided, education authorities aim to reduce exam pressure and shift towards education that emphasizes practical future utility.
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