11th-grade students will learn about the high school graduation exam plan starting in 2025 this afternoon.
The proposed plan for the high school graduation exam starting in 2025 is attracting significant attention from the public, millions of students, and parents nationwide.
Students in the 11th grade during the 2023-2024 school year will be the first group of candidates to take the high school graduation exam under the new General Education Program, in 2025. The 2018 General Education Program, with its focus on developing individual thinking skills and career orientation, has led to changes in high school students' learning starting from the 10th grade compared to the previous high school program.
Specifically, in addition to compulsory subjects like mathematics, literature, history, and foreign languages, students are now allowed to choose four subjects based on their interests, abilities, and future career aspirations, instead of being required to study 13 subjects as before. Therefore, the high school graduation exam also needs adjustments to align with the direction and goals of the curriculum.
After numerous discussions and consultations, the Ministry of Education and Training submitted a report to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on November 14th and presented it at the National Council for Education and Human Resource Development meeting. Accordingly, the Ministry of Education and Training proposed three options for the high school graduation exam and recommended choosing the option of testing four subjects (two compulsory subjects and two elective subjects) instead of the five or six subjects previously proposed.
Many teachers and students have expressed their interest and anticipation regarding the decision that the Ministry of Education and Training will announce this afternoon.
Which option do the students want to choose?
According to a survey of 11th-grade students at Bui Thi Xuan High School (District 1), most students chose the option of taking the high school graduation exam with 4 subjects. They believe that fewer subjects reduce pressure, and that the two elective subjects will allow candidates to showcase their abilities and strengths most effectively.
For example, Bui Quang Ngoc Han, a student from Bui Thi Xuan High School, shared: "If I only had to take 4 subjects, besides the 2 compulsory subjects (mathematics and literature), I would choose English and physics. Because English and physics are the two subjects I am most confident in and are also part of the elective subjects I am currently studying. And I can use the results of these 4 subjects in the high school graduation exam to apply to university for architecture and fine arts majors."
Options for organizing and recognizing high school graduation from 2025 onwards:
- Option 1 - 2+2 choice: candidates are required to take the compulsory subjects of Literature and Mathematics, and 2 elective subjects from the remaining subjects studied in grade 12 (foreign language, history, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, economics and law education, informatics, technology).
- Option 2 - 3+2 choice: candidates are required to take exams in Vietnamese language and literature, mathematics, and a foreign language, plus two elective subjects from the remaining subjects studied in grade 12.
- Option 3 - 4+2 choice: candidates are required to take exams in Vietnamese Literature, Mathematics, Foreign Language, History, and 2 elective subjects from the remaining subjects studied in grade 12.
On November 14th, the Ministry of Education and Training proposed that the high school graduation exam be held starting in 2025 under Option 1. This means each student will take four subjects (a 2+2 option), including compulsory subjects: Literature and Mathematics, and two other subjects chosen from the 12th grade curriculum.
Which option is most beneficial for the candidate?
Mr. Phung Nhat Anh, Vice Principal of Nguyen Huu Huan High School (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City), believes that the Ministry of Education and Training will choose the high school graduation exam option that is most beneficial to the students. Mr. Nhat Anh predicts that the decision will lean towards the option of taking exams in 4 subjects .
In addition, Mr. Nhat Anh expressed regret that English is not a compulsory exam subject, as it puts students in Ho Chi Minh City at a disadvantage given the city's investment in improving foreign language skills for decades. However, Mr. Nhat Anh also suggested that the overall situation nationwide should be considered.
Meanwhile, Phan Thế Hoài, a high school teacher in Bình Tân District (Ho Chi Minh City), predicts there is a 99% probability that the Ministry of Education and Training will decide to choose the option of a high school graduation exam with 4 subjects to reduce pressure on candidates.
Based on the high school graduation exam plan from 2025 onwards, schools will be able to prepare students with appropriate knowledge and skills.
Sharing the same view, Mr. Huynh Thanh Phu, Principal of Bui Thi Xuan High School (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), commented: "I believe that the Ministry of Education and Training will finalize the official plan for the high school graduation exam with 4 subjects. Having fewer subjects will reduce pressure on students and lessen the economic burden compared to organizing an exam with many subjects and a longer duration."
Mr. Phu also agreed with the proposal that the two compulsory subjects be mathematics and literature, and that students should have two elective subjects from the following: foreign language, history, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, economics and law education, informatics, and technology. According to Mr. Phu, being able to choose two elective subjects in the high school graduation exam plan will help students best showcase their strengths and abilities.
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