About Vietnam
A riverine society that formed a
natural meeting point between the great world civilizations of China and
India, Ho Chi Minh City has for centuries been a melting pot of ethnic
Chinese, Khmers, Viets, Indians, and Chams. Over the past hundred and
fifty years, colonialism and the Cold War brought heavy French and
American influences to the city. The result today is a bustling,
multilingual metropolis where, amid modern skyscrapers and exquisite
French colonial architecture, you can enjoy espresso and croissants
alongside Vietnam’s famous pho noodle soup.
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Vietnamese
Educational System
Vietnam has an extensive state-controlled network of schools, colleges
and universities but the number of privately-run and mixed public and
private institutions is also growing. General education in Vietnam is
imparted in 5 categories: Kindergarten, elementary schools, middle
schools, high schools, and college / university. A large number of
public schools have been organized across cities, towns and villages
with the purpose of raising the national literacy rate which is already
among the highest in the world. There are a large number of specialist
colleges, established to develop a diverse and skilled national
workforce. A large number of Vietnam's most acclaimed universities are
based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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