Vietnam in talks to acquire rights to Finland’s education programs
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Finnish high schools will also open their doors to students in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the near future.
Education officials from Vietnam are in Finland to learn about the Scandinavian country’s education programs from elementary to undergraduate level.
A delegation led by Minister of Education Phung Xuan Nha held talks with their Finnish counterparts on Monday about acquiring the rights to publish Finnish educational material in a variety of subjects, local media reported.
During the meeting, Vietnamese universities, high schools and their partners signed 18 memorandums of understanding on education transfer.
They also agreed on plans to open a Finnish high school in Hanoi to add to the one in Ho Chi Minh City that will open next year.
Finland has one of the most successful education systems in the world, which focuses on early education and encourages research and experiment.
The country is usually one of the best performers among developed countries on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) report, a guide used to measure education systems around the world.
Its students ranked 12 out of 72 economies in the latest test results released last December, a drop compared to its dominance in 2000, 2003 and 2006.
Vietnam ranked 21st last year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of Vietnam's delegation visit to Finland?
What is the primary purpose of Vietnam's delegation visit to Finland?
The delegation is in Finland to learn about the country’s education programs, ranging from elementary to undergraduate levels. They are also discussing acquiring the rights to publish Finnish educational material across various subjects.
Q.How many agreements were signed between the Vietnamese and Finnish education bodies?
How many agreements were signed between the Vietnamese and Finnish education bodies?
During the meeting, Vietnamese universities, high schools and their partners signed a total of 18 memorandums of understanding. These agreements relate to the transfer of education programs and knowledge.
Q.What plans have been made regarding Finnish high schools in Vietnam?
What plans have been made regarding Finnish high schools in Vietnam?
Plans have been agreed to open a Finnish high school in Hanoi. This will be in addition to a high school already scheduled to open in Ho Chi Minh City next year.
Q.How did Finland and Vietnam perform in the most recent PISA report?
How did Finland and Vietnam perform in the most recent PISA report?
In the latest PISA test results, Finland ranked 12th out of 72 economies. Vietnam performed well too, coming in 21st place last year.
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