VietNamNet Bridge – About 20 non-state owned high schools in HCM City have fewer than 100 students, according the HCM City Education and Training Department. No way out Though high schools have been trying every possible way to attract more students, they still have not found any solution that can ensure their existence. In general, going to state-owned high schools is the top priority of most Vietnamese students after they finish secondary schools, as the tuition is much higher at non-public schools. Only those who fail the high school entrance exams would apply for non-state owned schools. Observers said privately-run schools will have a very difficult academic 2014-2015 year ahead, because the number of students who plan to enroll at state-owned schools accounts for 87 percent of secondary school graduates. This means that non-state owned schools can only find students among the remaining 13 percent of students finishing the 9th grade. Bui Gia Hieu, headmaster of Nhan Viet High School in Tan Phu district, said he is not optimistic about the enrolment plan this year. It is estimated that 12,000 students will not enter state-owned high schools. However, the figure is low, as there are 86 non-state owned schools in the city. NLD
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:00:57 +0000