In 2025, Bac Ninh’s specialized education sector made significant strides, recording impressive results at various national and international academic competitions.

The provincial leaders Vuong Quoc Tuan and Mai Son present the Certificate of Merit of the PPC Chairman to Ngo Quang Minh, Nguyen Cong Vinh and Truong Thanh Xuan.

At the 2024–2025 National Excellent Student Competition, Bac Ninh’s education sector—now comprising both the former Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces—ranked among the top nationwide with 180 out of 206 candidates winning awards, including 17 first prizes.

Six students from Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted participated in international and regional Olympiads, earning notable achievements, including Ngo Quang Minh (gold medal at International Chemistry Olympiad), Nguyen Cong Vinh (silver medal at International Physics Olympiad, gold medal at Asian Physics Olympiad), Truong Thanh Xuan (bronze medal at International Mathematics Olympiad), Nguyen Tran Hieu and Ha Tuan Kiet (gold medal and Certificate of Merit at European Physics Olympiad).

The provincial leaders Pham Van Thinh, Dao Quang Khai and Le Xuan Loi present the Certificate of Merit of PPC Chairman to Nguyen Quang Minh, Nguyen Tran Hieu and Ha Tuan Kiet.

In the 2025 national high school graduation exam, Bac Ninh ranked 9th out of 34 provinces and cities in average test scores. Notably, the province led the nation in Biology exam scores for the first time. A total of 880 perfect scores were recorded across all subjects.

Nguyen Quang Minh, a student at Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted, achieved a perfect 30/30 score in the A00 subject combination, becoming the national valedictorian. The province’s preliminary graduation rate reached 99.46%.

At the 2025 Asian Art Festival held in Singapore, Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, a native of Thuan Thanh ward and a student at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, won the Gold Cup in the professional vocal category.

Recognizing these exceptional accomplishments, the provincial government awarded Certificates of Merit to five students who earned medals at Asian, European, and international Olympiads, to top scorer Nguyen Quang Minh, and to singer Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc.

The provincial leaders Phan The Tuan and Ngo Tan Phuong present the Certificate of Merit of PPC Chairman to Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc.

The PPC Chairman Vuong Quoc Tuan extended his congratulations to the honored students and artist, emphasizing their contributions to the province’s academic and cultural achievements.

He affirmed the province’s continued commitment to supporting the education sector, particularly through infrastructure development, teacher training, and special policies for teachers and high-achieving students.

The provincial leader expressed confidence that the recognized individuals will continue to apply their talents and intellect in future endeavors, contributing to the sustainable development of Bac Ninh in the new era and living up to the expectations of local leaders and citizens.

Bac Ninh student wins gold medal at int’l chemistry Olympiad 2025

This marks the first time Vietnam has claimed four golds in an IChO held in-person format, including Ngo Quang Minh, a 12th grader from Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted, Bac Ninh province (ranked 7th).

 

Hanoi earmarks $115M to subsidize primary school students' lunch

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Vietnam-Korea College of Technology to enrol over 2,000 students for 2025-2026

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Public school students to enjoy free tuition

All public school students, from preschool to high school, will be exempt from tuition fees starting in the 2025–26 academic year. At the same time, Vietnam targets universal preschool education for children aged 3 to 5 by 2030.

 

Vietnam waives tuition fees for all public school students

Vietnam has approved a groundbreaking policy to eliminate tuition fees for all public education, from preschool to high school.

Vietnamese students win four medals at the European Physics Olympiad

The Vietnamese team, comprising five high school students, earned four medals — including two gold, one silver, and one bronze — as well as one certificate of merit at the 9th European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO), held in Bulgaria from June 13-17.