What are conditions for participating in the National Excellent Student Selection Exam in Vietnam?

What are conditions for participating in the National Excellent Student Selection Exam in Vietnam?

Based on Article 4 of the Regulations on the National Excellent Student Selection Exam issued together with Circular 17/2023/TT-BGDDT, the conditions for candidates participating in the national excellent student selection exam are as follows:

Candidates for the Exam

1. For the national excellent student selection exam:

a) Students currently studying in upper secondary schools, who have achieved a classification of conduct (or behavior) and academic performance (or academic ability) of at least "good" according to the results of the previous semester (or academic year) adjacent to the exam and have been selected to the competition team of the participating unit;

b) Each candidate is only allowed to participate in one subject in an academic year.

2. For the Olympic team selection exam:

Students currently studying in upper secondary schools and falling into one of the following categories:

a) Selected by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) from the students who have won awards in the same academic year's national excellent student selection exam based on descending order of exam scores, ensuring that the number of selected students for each subject does not exceed eight (08) times the number of students needed for the national team to participate in the international Olympic competition in that subject;

b) Not participating in the same academic year's national excellent student selection exam but was a member of the national team for regional Olympics or a member of the national team for international Olympics in the previous academic year.

Thus, each candidate can only participate in one subject in the national excellent student selection exam per academic year and must meet the following conditions:

- Students currently studying in upper secondary schools

- Have achieved a classification of conduct (or behavior) and academic performance (or academic ability) of at least "good" according to the results of the previous semester (or academic year) adjacent to the exam and have been selected to the competition team of the participating unit.

What are conditions for participating in the National Excellent Student Selection Exam in Vietnam?​ (Image from the Internet)

What are the subjects in the national excellent student selection exam in Vietnam?

Based on Article 5 of the Regulations on the National Excellent Student Selection Exam issued together with Circular 17/2023/TT-BGDDT, the subjects, content, format, and duration of the exam are regulated as follows:

Subjects, Content, Format, and Duration of the Exam

1. Subjects:

a) For the national excellent student selection exam, the subjects include: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, Literature, History, Geography, and Foreign Languages (English, Russian, French, Chinese). The exam will only be organized for subjects with at least 05 participating units. Adjustments to the subjects (if any) will be considered and decided by the Minister of Education and Training;

b) For the Olympic team selection exam, the subjects include: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics.

2. Content of the exam: It is within the scope of the upper secondary school education program and specialized subjects for upper secondary schools; for the Olympic team selection exam, the content approaches international and regional Olympics.

3. Format and duration of the exam:

a) The national excellent student selection exam: There are two exam sessions for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, and Foreign Languages; there is one exam session for Literature, History, Geography; the duration for each exam is 180 minutes. Informatics is tested as programming on computers; other subjects are written exams: Foreign Languages include an additional speaking test, with 05 minutes for preparation and 05 minutes for recording;

b) The Olympic team selection exam: There are two exam sessions for each subject; for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, there is an additional practical exam session; the duration for Informatics is 300 minutes per exam, for Mathematics it is 270 minutes per exam, and for other subjects, it is 240 minutes per exam. The duration for the practical exam session for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is 180 minutes.

Thus, the subjects in the national excellent student selection exam include: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, Literature, History, Geography, and Foreign Languages (English, Russian, French, Chinese).

Additionally, adjustments to the subjects (if any) will be considered and decided by the Minister of Education and Training.

Who is not eligible to participate in organizing the national excellent student selection exam in Vietnam?

Based on Article 8 of the Regulations on the National Excellent Student Selection Exam issued together with Circular 17/2023/TT-BGDDT, the standards for individuals participating in organizing the exams are as follows:

Standards for Individuals Participating in Organizing the Exams

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2. Individuals participating in organizing the exam must fully meet the following standards:

a) Have good moral character and a high sense of responsibility;

b) Have a thorough understanding of exam-related duties;

c) Do not have a spouse, children, siblings, nieces or nephews, or the spouse's (or husband's) children, siblings, nieces or nephews, or a guardian, caretaker, or dependents participating in the exam;

d) Are not under disciplinary measures or criminal investigation.

Thus, the following individuals are not eligible to participate in organizing the national excellent student selection exam:

- Those without good moral character and a high sense of responsibility;

- Those not proficient in exam-related duties;

- Those with a spouse, children, siblings, nieces or nephews, or the spouse's (or husband's) children, siblings, nieces or nephews, or a guardian, caretaker, or dependents participating in the exam;

- Those under disciplinary measures or criminal investigation.