Four schools qualify for the finals of English Challenge Season 9.

Trung Do Primary School: The "sweet fruits" of innovative educational thinking.

Over 36 years of construction and development in the historically rich land of Phuong Hoang - Trung Do, Trung Do Primary School has continuously strived to affirm its position as one of the leading primary schools in the province. To provide a solid foundation for students to confidently take flight, the school's management and teaching staff have implemented many innovative solutions, leading the way in digital transformation with advanced teaching methods. They have pioneered project-based learning, creative experiential learning, and transforming review sessions into enriching intellectual playgrounds. They have diversified educational models with STEM methods and an enhanced English program, actively encouraging students to explore history through experiential activities.

Le Anh Kiet's ticket to the finals of the first English Challenge not only affirms the sound educational philosophy and dedication of the teachers at Trung Do Primary School but also opens up expectations that future generations of students at the school will have the courage and confidence to conquer knowledge and participate in major intellectual competitions.

Nurturing knowledge in the homeland of Quynh Tam.

Quynh Chau A Primary School (Quynh Tam commune) boasts a proud tradition, having been honored with the Third-Class Labor Medal. The school's teaching and learning quality is affirmed first and foremost by the competence of its experienced teaching staff: The school is home to two Distinguished Teachers (including the retired former Principal and Ms. Hoang Thi Danh – the homeroom teacher of Phan Vu Hoang Son); currently, three teachers have been awarded the title of Emulation Soldier at the provincial level in Nghe An province, eight teachers have received the title of Excellent Teacher, Excellent Homeroom Teacher, Excellent Head of Student Affairs at the provincial level, along with many teachers who have received awards at the grassroots level.

It is this foundation of quality education that has propelled generations of students to develop their abilities and achieve many outstanding accomplishments. Continuing the school's tradition of excellent teaching and learning, during this time, the subject teachers are devoting their efforts and actively supporting and reviewing with Phan Vu Hoang Son, helping him to be as well-prepared as possible before entering the upcoming English Challenge Season 9 Finals.

Ben Thuy Primary School: Registering for the English Challenge Finals for the 3rd Season

From the very first seasons of the English Challenge competition organized by Nghe An Newspaper and Radio and Television, students from Ben Thuy Primary School have consistently made a strong impression in each weekly and quarterly round. Having won the runner-up title in the 2019-2020 school year's finals, the school's foreign language teaching and learning quality has once again been firmly affirmed. Continuing this brilliant journey, Nguyen Tien Dat, a student in class 4A, is writing another proud chapter of achievements for Ben Thuy Primary School in its 9th season.

With its "student-centered" philosophy, Ben Thuy Primary School places special emphasis on discovering, nurturing, and awakening the potential of each student. A series of prestigious national and international intellectual competitions such as Robotics, TIMO Math, IOE, TOEFL Primary, along with English clubs and Language Festivals, are regularly organized. This motivation creates an open environment, helping students confidently communicate, develop comprehensive thinking, and gradually integrate into the global community.

A launching pad from a school with a tradition of over 85 years.

For the first time, Cau Giat Primary School (Quynh Luu commune, Nghe An province) has a contestant in the English Challenge finals, officially becoming one of the three live broadcast locations, promising to bring a vibrant atmosphere of support and spread the local spirit of learning.

Established in the autumn of 1939 under the name Cau Giat Elementary School (École Élémentaire Cau Giat), the school has, over 85 years of formation and development, achieved remarkable accomplishments in the historically rich region of Quynh Luu. This foundation has propelled hundreds of students to high rankings in Vietnamese language competitions, IOE (International Olympiad in Mathematics), and the Mathematical Olympiad from the district to the national level.

The title of National Standard School Level 2, the Prime Minister's Commendation, and the Third-Class Labor Medal are the clearest evidence of Cau Giat Primary School's continuously rising leading position in the area.

To fuel the competition for the four finalists of the English Challenge, the four schools have been continuously nurturing their knowledge and preparing the necessary facilities for the live broadcast. Regardless of who wins the championship, the confidence, courage, and knowledge that the students displayed in the final leg of the race are invaluable gifts, further enhancing the tradition of academic excellence at each school.

The most anticipated match will take place at 8:00 AM on August 14, 2026, broadcast live on NTV and livestreamed on the digital platforms of Nghe An Newspaper and Radio & Television, and the Facebook Fanpage English Challenge./.