Improving digital literacy for high school students in Hanoi

(Dan Tri) - On October 3, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training coordinated with EMG Education Company to organize a workshop "Introducing the implementation of the ICDL informatics program" in high schools in the area.

The program is implemented to concretize the goal of building a generation of capital students with comprehensive digital capacity and international integration.

Conference to introduce and deploy the ICDL Digital Student computer program (Photo: EMG).

The ICDL Digital Student program is designed specifically for students from grades 1 to 12 in the capital, focusing on three key knowledge pillars: information and communication technology (ICT), computer science and digital literacy.

The program closely follows the general education curriculum framework for information technology of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), and at the same time fully meets the competency domains of the European digital competency framework (DigComp).

The special feature of the ICDL Digital Student program lies in the construction of a complete and synchronous educational ecosystem. The program is structured into knowledge modules scientifically distributed according to each level of education, each level is designed with a separate focus but closely linked.

Specifically, primary school focuses on familiarizing with the digital world and basic applications; secondary school develops skills in using office tools and online networks.

High school level courses focus on advanced office application knowledge or in-depth content on security, online collaboration and programming.

Director of Hanoi Department of Education and Training Tran The Cuong speaks at the conference (Photo: EMG).

With this program, students have access to an international program with a certificate that is valid forever and recognized globally, creating a competitive advantage in university admissions and the future labor market.

Teachers are supported by a synchronous and modern teaching ecosystem, from standardized curriculum, interactive electronic lectures to intelligent online assessment systems, helping to save preparation time and improve teaching efficiency.

To date, the ICDL program is present and recognized in more than 100 countries with a network of more than 20,000 testing centers and has issued certificates to more than 17 million people worldwide.

In Vietnam, the ICDL program has been implemented in Ho Chi Minh City and several provinces across the country.

Support free training and development for teachers

Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training Tran The Cuong emphasized that the Hanoi education sector needs to take the lead in equipping students with digital capacity, the ability to apply technology, exploit data and be creative in the digital environment.

A representative of EMG Education Company said that the implementation of the international ICDL computer science program will help students access international digital skills standards, while creating opportunities for Hanoi to affirm its pioneering role in innovation and integration.

The international ICDL computer program is being implemented in many schools in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: EMG).

Representatives of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training requested the department's specialized departments, first of all the Department of Secondary Education and Primary Education to coordinate with relevant units, guide schools in need to complete the master plan, report to competent authorities to proactively develop a testing roadmap, select appropriate classes and blocks to be able to pilot implementation from the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

For teachers, this can be seen as an opportunity to improve digital skills - a professional requirement in the new era.

The leaders of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training also requested the cooperating unit to continue to accompany the city's education sector in the implementation process, including issuing guidance documents, providing technical platforms, supporting staff training, etc.

Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan, General Director of EMG Education Company, committed to accompanying the Hanoi education sector in implementing the ICDL program (Photo: EMG).

At the conference, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan, General Director of EMG Education Company - the implementing partner - committed to accompanying the Hanoi education sector in implementing the program, including supporting free training and development for teachers.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/nang-cao-nang-luc-so-cho-hoc-sinh-pho-thong-ha-noi-20251004162125942.htm