VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 83 per cent of people between the age of 18 and 21 in HCM City completed the 12th grade last year, which exceeded the target set by the city’s People’s Committee by 8 per cent, according to the city’s Department of Education and Training. Huynh Cong Minh, director of the education … Continue reading “Graduation rate at high schools tops 80% target”
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“Agent Provocateur” – The Growing Pains of Agency-Based International Student Recruitment in the U.S.
At a Hunan restaurant in Flushing, Queens, members of the newly formed Chinese Returnees International (CRI) suck on spicy spare ribs and quaff green tea. They've come for camaraderie and conversation--but they also have loftier goals. "Our primary concern is to make an easier road for overseas Chinese students who want to go back to … Continue reading “Agent Provocateur” – The Growing Pains of Agency-Based International Student Recruitment in the U.S.
“Employers give university graduates an ‘F’ in life”
According to a survey conducted by the Vietnam Institute for Educational Research, up to 83 percent of university graduates are considered by employers to be lacking “life skills”. Hard to define ‘soft skills’ – decision-making, working in teams, and time management – are major determining factors in the success of people. And university graduates seem … Continue reading “Employers give university graduates an ‘F’ in life”
“How many dollars are hidden under the bed?”
It is estimated that Vietnam has $40 billion in cash, including $10 billion in foreign currency reserves, $20 billion held by banks, and $10 billion in the hands (and safes) of individuals. What is this money for? To purchase big ticket items such as cars, real estate, gold and overseas study, to mention just a … Continue reading “How many dollars are hidden under the bed?”
U.S. Students in Vietnam
According to the latest statistics (i.e., 2007/08), there are fewer than 700 U.S. students in Vietnam. Most come with short-term programs, including study tours. In contrast, there were nearly 13,000 Vietnamese students enrolled in U.S. degree programs last year - the higher education equivalent of a massive trade imbalance. In addition to quantity, it would be great to see more diversity in … Continue reading U.S. Students in Vietnam
“Shady education practices corrupt young minds”
In this 4 April article from the English edition of Thanh Nien News Dennis McCornac, a professor at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland, is quoted. In 2008, McCornac wrote an article for the Boston College Center for International Higher Education newsletter (number 50, winter 2008) entitled Corruption in Vietnamese Higher Education.
Science Education Across Borders: Why Academic Globalization Should Be Welcomed, Not Feared
From the conclusion of this essay, excerpted from a forthcoming book The Great Brain Race: How Global Universities are Reshaping the World by Ben Wildavsky. The United States should respond to the globalization of higher education not with angst but with a sense of possibility. Neither a gradual erosion in the U.S. market share of students … Continue reading Science Education Across Borders: Why Academic Globalization Should Be Welcomed, Not Feared
“Better education way to ‘demographic bonus’ benefits”
Vietnam’s educational system must focus more on encouraging innovation and creativity to make the most of Vietnam’s vast working age population, which is more than double its dependent population, a European expert said. While this VietnamNet article from 19.2.10 mixes apples and oranges by including a reference to Vietnam's gender imbalance problem (i.e., the SRB, … Continue reading “Better education way to ‘demographic bonus’ benefits”
Foreign invested universities have slow growth in Vietnam
According to Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), in 1998-2005, Vietnam established three new universities and eight junior colleges as well as upgrading 32 junior colleges into universities and 40 vocational schools into junior colleges. Link to article By the way, the minimum investment rate is $7,500 per student and minimum investment capital of $15 … Continue reading Foreign invested universities have slow growth in Vietnam
“Unrealistic targets hurting Vietnam’s education quality”
Scientists and education experts have expressed concern over a project launched by the Ministry of Education and Training in 2000 titled “Training state officials overseas by state budget” (Project 322), as it is proving unfeasible compromising education standards. (SGGP English Edition, 28.1.10) This article raises concerns about the wisdom of churning out so many Ph.D.s given … Continue reading “Unrealistic targets hurting Vietnam’s education quality”
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