Nghe An Department of Education and Training directs schools to ensure the rights of students taking the 10th grade entrance exam.

Previously, in some provinces and cities across the country and information from some schools, there was a phenomenon of homeroom teachers not allowing students to take the 10th grade exam to carry out the work of streaming 9th grade.

At a meeting on April 28 with leaders of the Department of Education and Training and principals of high schools across the province, Director of the Department of Education and Training Thai Van Thanh requested that all schools not prohibit students from taking the 10th grade entrance exam.

Class time of 9th grade students - Vinh city. Photo: My Ha

Regarding this, Mr. Thai Van Thanh said: In considering the quota for grade 10 of public high schools in the province, the Department of Education and Training has considered the quota and taken into account 20-25% of the streaming rate. Therefore, all students who complete the grade 9 program have the right to take the entrance exam.Grade 10, that is “the right to study, the right to take exams”. In case the children fail, other options can be considered such as vocational training, studying at non-public schools or continuing education centers, vocational education centers – continuing education.

The Director of the Department of Education and Training also pointed out that some schools use the excuse of poor academic performance to not consider graduating 9th graders, prohibiting students from taking the entrance exam to 10th grade, including schools in Vinh city, which is an incorrect behavior. Therefore, before the entrance exam to 10th grade, the Director of the Department requested that schools consider the rights of students and required the Heads of the Department of Education and Training to strictly implement it. If any unit makes a mistake, the principal must take responsibility.

Career guidance and orientation for students must be done voluntarily. Photo: My Ha

The 10th grade entrance exam in Nghe An is one of the important exams, with high competition, especially in Vinh city and some urban districts with many students registering. For a long time, some Departments of Education and Training often use the results of the 10th grade entrance exam to evaluate the quality of education, so there is a situation where some schools limit students from taking the 10th grade entrance exam, especially students with average ability. This causes dissatisfaction among parents and students and affects their rights.

In addition, due to the need to carry out the streamlining work, many students are oriented to vocational training or study at non-public schools even though they have not taken the 10th grade entrance exam. Meanwhile, the streamlining must be carried out voluntarily and in accordance with their abilities and strengths.

This year's 10th grade entrance exam will be held on June 5 and 6, 2023 with three subjects: Math, Literature and Foreign Language (English or French).

According to the plan of the Department of Education and Training, from May 11 to May 15, 2023: Secondary schools will guide and allow students to register online for the 10th grade entrance exam on the website: https://nghean.tsdc.vnedu.vn/.