On the morning of September 5, 2025, at Nguyen Van Dao Hall, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) solemnly held the Opening ceremony of the 2025–2026 academic year, in a joyful atmosphere as the nation celebrates the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2). VNU was one of the live broadcast venues connected with Vietnam Television.
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, 1.6 million teachers and 26 million students and learners across the country attended the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 academic year.
The opening ceremony was held in conjunction with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of National Education (now the Ministry of Education and Training). The event took place from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. on September 5, organised directly at the National Convention Centre (Ha Noi) and connected online to all educational institutions from preschool to university (public and non-public) nationwide. It spread awareness of the glorious history of the education sector, promoted innovation and creativity, and called for an effective, high-quality academic year.
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| Party General Secretary To Lam presents the first-class Labour Order to the Ministry of Education and Training |
The Ministry of Education and Training stated that, for the first time, teachers, pupils, and students at all educational institutions nationwide would salute the flag and sing the National Anthem simultaneously during the opening ceremony.
The 2025-2026 academic year carries special significance, coinciding with the implementation of the two-tier local government model. It is also the first year in implementing the resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and the National Assembly’s resolution on the 2026-2030 socio-economic development plan.
This academic year also marks the first nationwide implementation of the resolution of the Politburo on breakthroughs in education and training development; the Teachers’ Law; the National Assembly’s resolution on tuition exemption and support for preschool children, general education students, and learners within the national education system; and the resolution on universalising preschool education for children aged 3 to 5.
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To effectively implement the Party and state’s policies on education and training and achieve set objectives, the education sector has defined the theme for the 2025-2026 academic year as “Discipline – Innovation – Breakthrough – Development”.
