Why did Ho Chi Minh City sharply reduce the quota for public grade 10?

Ho Chi Minh City More than 16,000 students each year actively study vocational training, study abroad,... so the Departmentof Education decided to reduce nearly 5,700 public grade 10 seats this year.

This year, 113 public high schools in Ho Chi Minh City recruited more than 71,000 students, a decrease of nearly 5,700 compared to last year. Meanwhile, in the previous two years, the city increased the number of public 10th grade seats.

More than half (64 schools) reduced enrollment targets. Many schools reduced more than 200 students such as Binh Chieu High School, Luong Van Can High School, Tran Phu High School, Vinh Loc B High School, Ho Thi Bi High School, Phuoc Kien High School. The remaining schools reduced about 45-135 students, equivalent to 1-3 classes.

Only 19 schools increased enrollment of 10th graders, with an average increase of about 45 students. Meanwhile, the city expects to have nearly 116,300 junior high school graduates, an increase of 5,000 compared to last year. In theory, about 45,000 students do not have the opportunity to enter public 10th grade.

Mr. Le Hoai Nam, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, said that the assignment of quotas for public grade 10 ensures the division of students according to Government regulations. Accordingly, about 70% of junior high school graduates enter the public high school system. The rest continue to study at private schools, continuing education centers, and vocational schools.

Based on experience and data from many years, about 16,000-17,000 graduates actively choose vocational training, private schools or study abroad. Therefore, the Department expects that this year about 102,300 students will register for public grade 10 entrance exams. 70% of this number corresponds to more than 70,000 students.

Mr. Nam further explained that last year, at the end of the public 10th grade entrance exam, schools still had 3,000 extra 10th grade seats. Although an additional round of admission was opened, only 1,000 more students applied.

"If the quota is determined based on the number of graduates, it will create a virtual quota. Therefore, this year, the Department determined the quota for public grade 10 more closely," Mr. Nam explained.

He added that the enrollment quota for grade 10 is initially determined by schools based on facilities and teaching staff, and then adjusted by the Department based on the general situation of the locality.

Candidates taking the 10th grade entrance exam in public schools in Ho Chi Minh City, June 2023. Photo: Quynh Tran — Candidates taking the 10th grade entrance exam in public schools in Ho Chi Minh City, June 2023. Photo: *Quynh Tran*

According to the city's plan, the 10th grade exam will take place on June 6 and 7 with three subjects: Math, Literature (120 minutes) and Foreign Language (90 minutes). Candidates who register for specialized and integrated classes will take an additional specialized and integrated subject exam within 150 minutes.

Students can register up to 3 wishes for general high schools and 6 wishes for specialized and integrated classes.

In Thanh An island commune, Can Gio district, 10th grade enrollment is based on selection.

Le Nguyen

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