Candidates confidently compete for a spot in the specialized school.

QTO - After completing the three compulsory subjects, including Literature, Mathematics, and English, in the entrance exam for 10th grade in the 2026-2027 school year, on May 27th, more than 1,700 candidates in the province continued to take the entrance exam for Vo Nguyen Giap Specialized High School and Le Quy Don Specialized High School.

The allure of the professional "arena"

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Vo Nguyen Giap Specialized High School will enroll 420 students in specialized classes: Mathematics, Literature, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, and Informatics. Mathematics, English, and Literature each have two specialized classes. Le Quy Don Specialized High School will enroll 350 students across nine specialized subjects, including two classes in English.

Across the province, 945 candidates registered to take the entrance exam for Vo Nguyen Giap Specialized High School and 823 candidates registered for Le Quy Don Specialized High School, an increase of approximately 700 candidates compared to the previous academic year. This shows the growing appeal of specialized schools as well as the interest and expectations of parents and students for a high-quality learning environment.

Exam supervisors are intensifying their monitoring efforts in each examination room - Photo: Nh.V

At the four examination locations, including Vo Nguyen Giap Specialized High School, Le Quy Don Specialized High School, Dong Phu Secondary School (Dong Hoi Ward), and Phan Dinh Phung Secondary School (Nam Dong Ha Ward), a large number of parents waited for their children in front of the school gates despite the very hot weather.

For them, the exam is not just a competition to win a place in school, but also an opportunity for students to learn, grow, and gain more experience. Police, medical personnel, and youth union members participating in the "Exam Support Campaign" are constantly on standby to assist candidates and parents when needed.

During each exam session, candidates are thoroughly briefed on the regulations by the invigilators - Photo: Nh.V

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy, from Hoan Lao commune, said that her family always tries to create the best conditions for her child's studies and exam preparation. Throughout many years of schooling, her child has consistently achieved high grades, so the family has high hopes that she can be admitted to Vo Nguyen Giap Specialized High School. However, what she cares about most is her child's mental well-being and personal growth.

"My family always encourages my child to try their best, viewing the exam as an experience in their student life. Getting into a specialized school would be great, but if they don't achieve the desired results, there are still many other suitable learning environments. What I hope for most is that my child studies and trains to become a decent person," Ms. Thuy shared.

Sharing the same anxious sentiment, Mr. Nguyen Van Dung from Le Ninh commune, whose child is taking the entrance exam for Vo Nguyen Giap Specialized High School, said that despite the hot weather, thanks to the enthusiastic support of the authorities and volunteers, parents feel much more at ease.

Most candidates were satisfied with their exam results - Photo: Nh.V

To ensure the best conditions for candidates, the examination boards have made thorough preparations, including providing drinking water and medicine, and regularly monitoring students' health and providing psychological support throughout the examination period. In particular, Vo Nguyen Giap Specialized High School has arranged rest rooms in its dormitory for parents from distant areas who bring their children to take the exam at the examination centers.

The exam is highly selective.

For many students, taking the entrance exam to a specialized school is not simply a transfer exam but also a milestone to affirm their abilities. Many students have developed study plans since their early years of junior high school, dedicating significant time to pursuing their favorite subjects and persistently preparing to reach their dream school.

After each exam, many candidates took the opportunity to discuss how to answer the questions - Photo: TP

Pham Thuy Duong, a student taking the exam at Dong Phu Secondary School, said: "This year's entrance exam for the specialized Literature program was quite good and offered ample opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their ability to appreciate and analyze literature. In particular, the essay section related to the poem 'Memories of Childhood' by Tran Dinh Tho was very interesting to me. The exam was highly thought-provoking, giving students who love literature a chance to showcase their abilities. I am quite confident in my results because I tried my best."

Student Tra Minh Chau, a candidate from Le Quy Don Specialized High School, commented that this year's math exam was relatively difficult, especially in geometry and algebra, requiring students to have good thinking skills and the ability to apply knowledge. She had spent a lot of time studying and hoped to achieve the desired results.

Choosing Chemistry as her specialized subject, Nguyen Ha Chau, from Tan Lien commune, assessed the exam as not too difficult but highly differentiating, especially focusing on organic chemistry. Regarding English, Nguyen Hoang Thao Nguyen, from Cua Tung commune, said that this year's exam was more difficult than last year's, requiring students to have a broad general knowledge base.

In the English speaking section, many candidates performed quite well. Truong Hoai Minh, a candidate at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, shared: "Each candidate had a different topic. For the topic about someone who inspires me, I introduced my mother. In my opinion, this wasn't just an exam, but an opportunity to share my thoughts and feelings, so I spoke fluently. I hope this speaking test will be a plus point for my English proficiency test today."

According to many candidates, this year's exam questions closely followed the curriculum and were thought-provoking - Photo: TP

Regarding the Geography exam, Nguyen Binh Lam, a student at Dong Phu Secondary School, said the questions were of moderate difficulty and closely aligned with the review material. Over the two days of testing, she performed quite well. Regardless of the result, she is satisfied because she tried her best.

According to a report from the Department of Education and Training, 1,767 out of 1,768 candidates participated in the specialized subject entrance exam for 10th grade at Vo Nguyen Giap High School for the Gifted and Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted for the 2026-2027 academic year. The exam proceeded safely and seriously.

As the final exam concluded, some students left the examination room with radiant smiles and hopeful eyes, while many others shed tears because they couldn't perform to the best of their ability... Tight hugs and heartfelt words of encouragement from parents and relatives became beautiful images that brought an emotional exam season to a close. Many students expressed that the entrance exam for specialized high schools was a memorable milestone in their journey to adulthood. The joy, regret, and even the pressure they experienced will become valuable lessons, helping them become stronger on their future academic and personal development paths.

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Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/giao-duc/202605/thi-sinh-tu-tin-tranh-suat-vao-truong-chuyen-b9e691c/