Candidates at the Hai Ba Trung High School examination center in Vinh Phuc province appear confident before the exam - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH
This is the first year the high school graduation exam is being held according to the 2018 General Education Program, so the exam questions and preparation methods are of particular interest to the candidates.
Among the subjects, Literature caused the most anxiety for candidates due to a major change in the question-setting process (as shown in the sample exam): textbook materials were not selected for the reading comprehension, social commentary, and literary analysis sections.
"The exam questions don't use material from textbooks, but depending on the specific requirements of the exam, candidates can still use both textbook and non-textbook materials as examples and evidence for the arguments presented in the essay," noted Ms. Hoang Anh, a teacher at Chu Van An High School (Tay Ho District, Hanoi ). She also reminded candidates that when researching and choosing to use material from social media, they must find reliable sources.
This year, Hanoi has the highest number of high school graduation exam candidates nationwide, with over 124,000 candidates, an increase of over 15,000 compared to last year. The city has 233 examination centers with nearly 5,000 examination rooms, including 4 centers specifically for students studying under the 2006 curriculum.
In Ho Chi Minh City, according to statistics from the Department of Education and Training, the city has 99,578 registered candidates, an increase of 8,891 compared to 2024. Notably, the number of independent candidates this year has increased by 5,000.
Of the total number of registered candidates, 97,940 are following the 2018 general education program and 1,638 are following the 2006 program.
The city organized 171 examination centers with 4,242 examination rooms, including 168 centers for candidates from the 2018 program (corresponding to 4,180 rooms), and 3 centers for candidates from the 2006 program (62 rooms). Each examination center was also equipped with 3 reserve rooms to handle any unforeseen situations during the exam.
To ensure exam security, surveillance cameras will be installed in the rooms where exam papers and answer sheets are stored at all 171 examination centers, with completion scheduled for June 19th. The camera system will cover the entire area containing exam papers and answer sheets, recording all actions taken with these items and continuously storing data, even in the event of a power outage.
Many candidates arrived at the exam site at Le Quy Don High School, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, as early as 6 am - Photo: THANH HIEP
Minh Khue's parents (Le Quy Don High School, District 3) reminded her to double-check her documents and belongings before entering the exam room - Photo: THANH HIEP
Teachers from Tran Cao Van Secondary and High School are taking attendance at the exam site at Tran Hung Dao High School, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: NHU HUNG
Candidates check their exam room assignments at Chu Van An High School (Hanoi) during the exam registration process - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH
Candidates present at the exam site at Luong The Vinh Secondary and High School, Hanoi - Photo: NAM TRAN
Male students at the exam center at Luong The Vinh Secondary and High School, Hanoi - Photo: NAM TRAN
Checking documents and items allowed into the exam room with friends - Photo: NAM TRAN
Female students in Da Lat at the Thang Long High School exam site - Photo: MV
The homeroom teacher is taking attendance of the students in her class participating in the 2025 high school graduation exam, photo taken at the Hai Ba Trung High School exam center (Vinh Phuc) - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH
At the exam site at Lac Long Quan High School (Khanh Vinh district, Khanh Hoa province), parents and students arrived early to begin the first exam subject, Literature.
This is the only examination center in this mountainous district, and the majority of candidates taking the exam here are members of local ethnic minority groups.
Anxiously bringing his child to the exam site, Mr. Cao Van Tinh said he had lost sleep and appetite for the past few days as his child entered this important exam, hoping that his child would remain calm and complete the test successfully.
Candidate Mau Thi Xuan Ngoc (Nguyen Thai Binh High School) shared: "This is the first year taking the high school graduation exam under the 2018 General Education Program. I feel a lot of pressure, but I'm also ready and have prepared myself mentally to do my best on the exam."
In 2025, Khanh Hoa province has 14,780 candidates registered to take the high school graduation exam.
Of these, 14,537 candidates took the 2018 General Education Program exam, and 243 candidates took the 2006 General Education Program exam.
Parents give their daughter advice before the first exam - Photo: MINH PHƯƠNG
Candidates at the Luong The Vinh Secondary and High School examination center check and fill in their personal information in the examination room - Photo: NAM TRAN
Candidates at the exam center at Luong The Vinh Secondary and High School (Hanoi) check and fill in their personal information in the exam room - Photo: NAM TRAN
Supervisors encourage candidates before the exam at the Le Duan High School exam center (Buon Ma Thuot City) - Photo: MINH PHUONG
Exam supervisors guide candidates to their positions (Buon Ma Thuot City) - Photo: MINH PHUONG
A student taking the exam at Le Quy Don High School, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, takes advantage of the time to review their lessons. - Photo: TRUNG TAN
Details of the 2025 high school graduation exam schedule - Graphics: NGOC THANH
Items allowed in the 2025 high school graduation exam - Graphic: NGOC THANH
The "Choosing University and College Admission Preferences 2025" event will be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
The two-day "University and College Admissions Application Selection Fair" for 2025, jointly organized by Tuoi Tre newspaper and the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education and Training), will take place simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on July 19th.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the event will take place on the campus of the University of Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10). In Hanoi, the event will take place on the campus of Hanoi University of Technology (1 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District). Parents and candidates can enter free of charge.
After the Ministry of Education and Training announces the high school graduation exam results and begins the registration and adjustment of university and college admission preferences, the "Preference Selection Day" is an opportunity for candidates to update information directly, receive timely advice, and gain more confidence before the "preference closing" on the system during this crucial period.
At the event, students and parents will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with experts from the Ministry of Education and Training, admissions representatives from universities, and experienced career counselors. All questions from parents and students will be answered thoroughly, based on real-world data and the latest trends for 2025.
Hundreds of booths offering direct consultations from major domestic and international universities, colleges, vocational schools, and study abroad consulting agencies are expected to be spread throughout the event spaces in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/sang-nay-si-tu-thi-mon-van-ky-thi-tot-nghiep-thpt-2025-20250625211358832.htm
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