Pilot program for the 2027 high school graduation exam on computers.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned the Ministry of Education and Training the task of developing a plan to organize the high school graduation exam on computers, with a pilot implementation in some localities starting in 2027.
This directive was issued at the national conference on preparations for the 2025 high school graduation exam, held on the afternoon of June 18th.
In 2025, more than 1.16 million candidates nationwide will take the exam, an increase of nearly 100,000 candidates compared to the previous year. Given this situation, the Prime Minister requested that ministries, agencies, and localities coordinate closely to organize the exam seriously, fairly, effectively, and smoothly.
The Ministry of Education and Training is required to continue researching and developing a specific roadmap to create a sufficiently large question bank that closely follows the general education curriculum and ensures quality. This will serve as the basis for moving towards computer-based testing in the future.
Regarding the 2025 high school graduation exam, the Prime Minister emphasized the principle of putting students at the center, teachers as the driving force, schools as the support system, families as the foundation, and society as the cornerstone. All conditions must be prepared to the best of our ability so that students can demonstrate their true potential, while also truthfully reflecting the quality of teaching and learning.
The government requires strict adherence to three key elements: ensuring absolute safety and integrity in all stages of the examination; clearly defining responsibilities among agencies to prevent any management gaps; and providing maximum convenience for candidates, from facilities, healthcare, and security to transportation support and transparent information.
Exam questions need to be of high quality, have a reasonable level of differentiation, and closely follow the curriculum, especially in the transitional year when students are still following two different general education programs (2006 and 2018).
The Prime Minister paid particular attention to the printing, copying, and transportation of exam papers in large quantities nationwide, demanding absolute safety and accuracy, and that no incidents occur.
The Ministry of Education and Training is tasked with coordinating with the Ministry of Public Security to guide localities in implementing measures to prevent and combat malpractice during the exams. Particular attention needs to be paid to controlling the misuse of high-tech devices or artificial intelligence (AI) for cheating.
The Prime Minister sent words of encouragement to students nationwide, affirming that the Government and the entire society are always there to support and create conditions for them to enter the exam with confidence and composure. He hoped that the students would view the exam not only as an assessment, but also as an important milestone and a memorable experience in their journey to adulthood.
Finally, the Prime Minister wished the candidates good results, encouraged them to continue nurturing their dreams and aspirations, and to improve themselves in order to contribute to the development of their homeland and country.
