Don't let students in mountainous areas miss out on the exam season.

GD&TĐ - From bustling urban areas to remote border regions, Dien Bien province is focusing its efforts on ensuring that 12th-grade students are well-prepared for the 2026 High School Graduation Examination.

From urban areas to border regions

At Dien Bien Phu High School, preparations began at the start of the school year. The school avoided cramming or cutting corners on the curriculum; students reviewed and reinforced their learning as they progressed. The "100 Days of Breakthrough, Conquering the 2026 High School Graduation Exam" program was implemented to help students consolidate their foundational knowledge, practice according to the sample exam structure, hone their test-taking skills, and develop exam-taking psychology.

Through three mock exams, the students' results showed positive improvements. In the first mock exam on January 15-16, the pass rate for graduation reached 95.4%. In the second exam on April 22-23, this rate increased to 98.1%. By the third mock exam on May 7-8, the pass rate reached 98.3%. After each mock exam, the school analyzed the results to adjust the review plan for each student group and each subject.

Ms. Pham Huong Giang from Dien Bien Phu High School believes that the high school graduation exam is a significant milestone for students and also a great responsibility for teachers. Teachers must not only impart knowledge closely aligned with the exam structure but also accompany, guide, and encourage students to confidently enter the examination room.

For Phan Bao Huy, a student in class 12C1, the exam is an opportunity to prove his efforts after many years of studying. He has created a clear study plan, allocated time for each subject, reinforced weak areas, and practiced with sample questions regularly to improve his test-taking skills.

Not only in urban areas, but the spirit of rushing to finish is also evident at Na Hy High School in Na Hy commune, Dien Bien province – where students in border areas still face many difficulties in living conditions, studying, and accessing materials. According to teacher Nguyen Phuong Thao, for students in border areas and ethnic minority regions, the 2026 High School Graduation Exam is not only a milestone in their studies, but also an opportunity for them to access knowledge, careers, and change their future.

Ms. Thao said that the school and teachers have developed a specific review plan tailored to each student; they have intensified tutoring, reinforced foundational knowledge, and dedicated extra time to support students outside of regular class hours. "We are determined to accompany our students until the final exam day, ensuring that no student is left behind due to difficult circumstances or limited academic ability," Ms. Thao shared.

Giang Thi Dao, a Mong ethnic minority student at Na Hy High School, currently lives in the dormitory for convenience in studying. Far from her family and facing difficult living conditions, Dao reminds herself to try harder because this is a crucial school year for her future. Besides classes, she and her dorm mates review lessons in the evenings, helping each other with areas they don't understand.

“I understand that students from mountainous and border regions who want to achieve good results must try harder. I believe that with perseverance and determination, difficult circumstances will not prevent them from dreaming of entering university. I will do my best not to disappoint my family and teachers, and later I will be able to return and contribute to building my homeland,” Giang Thi Dao expressed.

Dien Bien Phu High School held a meeting to discuss matters related to the exam. Photo: NTCC

No student will be left behind.

In Dien Bien, preparing for the high school graduation exam is not just about academic matters or regulations, but also about ensuring that disadvantaged students have the opportunity to review and take the exam safely.

According to Ms. Hoang Tuyet Ban, Director of the Department of Education and Training of Dien Bien province, the department has advised the Provincial People's Committee to submit to the Provincial People's Council a policy to support ethnic minority boarding students, semi-boarding students, and semi-boarding trainees in their final year of high school preparing for the graduation exam. The support includes money for food, accommodation, and rice based on actual time; support for electricity, water, and cooking expenses at educational institutions.

At Dien Bien Phu High School, the school compiled a list of the 11 most disadvantaged students to request support from the Department of Education and Training during the exam period. The Youth Union developed a plan to support students during the exam season through activities such as transportation, encouragement, free water and school supplies, traffic management assistance, and help with any problems students might encounter. In schools in mountainous and border areas, support is also demonstrated through tutoring sessions, with teachers staying longer to help weaker students and encourage them to overcome pressure.

From the provincial capital to the remote border classrooms, the pressure of exam season remains present. But behind the students is the preparation of the entire education sector, the dedication of teachers, and practical support policies. Dien Bien's goal is not only to ensure a safe, serious, and compliant exam, but also to maintain the learning rhythm, foster confidence, and open up more opportunities for students in the highlands to continue on their journey towards the future.

Source: https://giaoducthoidai.vn/khong-de-hoc-tro-vung-cao-lo-nhip-mua-thi-post778423.html