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| City leaders commend national award-winning students for the 2024-2025 school year |
Continuing the spirit of learning
Participating in the 35th International Biology Olympiad held in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ho Duc Trung, a 12th-grade biology major (school year 2023-2024), won a Silver Medal. Trung shared that this achievement was the result of a long journey of effort and the dedicated guidance of teachers. For Trung, representing the nation in competition was both an honor and a responsibility, carrying the colors of Vietnam in general and Hue in particular. This was a motivation for Trung to strive in his studies.
After winning the championship in the 2024 final of Road to Mount Olympia, Vo Quang Phu Duc recalled how the enthusiastic cheers of thousands of people at Ngo Mon Square and the region's deep-rooted tradition of learning, reflected in the Truyen lo ceremony, gave him the strength to compete at his best and secure victory. Following in Phu Duc’s footsteps, Le Quang Duy Khoa, representing Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted in Road to Mount Olympia 2025, has set a strong determination to bring the live broadcast event home for the third consecutive time. Beyond their academic knowledge, what these students share is a love for learning and a commitment to upholding the pride of Quoc Hoc and the region’s scholarly tradition.
For over a century, Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted has preserved and promoted the tradition of valuing education and respecting teachers. Successive generations of teachers and students have continued to enrich the school’s record of achievements. Many of the school’s alumni have become renowned artists, cultural figures, scientists, and educators in Vietnam and around the world.
Principal Nguyen Phu Tho stated that the school’s overall education quality has steadily improved. Each year, the school maintains a 100% high school graduation rate, with many students achieving excellent results. Over 95% of graduates are admitted to universities, and over 90% of students achieve high academic standings. Many have been accepted into honors and elite engineering programs at top universities in Vietnam, while others have received scholarships from prestigious institutions worldwide.
Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted has also achieved significant success in selective education, particularly in national, regional, and international competitions. To date, the school has won 24 international and Asia-Pacific awards, including 4 gold medals, 9 silver medals, 6 bronze medals, and 5 certificates of merit. Notably, the school has secured medals in all five international Olympiad subjects: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics. Additionally, students from the school have reached the finals of Road to Mount Olympia eight times and claimed the championship title three times. In the past two academic years, the school’s selective education program has seen growth in both quality and quantity compared to previous years.
A training strategy aligned with global trends
Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted has continuously worked to establish itself as one of Vietnam’s leading selective high schools, recognized for its high-quality curriculum and advanced teaching methods that align with global educational trends. After a period of absence from international competitions, the school’s transition to a selective high school model in 2009 marked a turning point in its training quality, leading to greater student participation and success in international contests.
To nurture students for international competitions, the school has developed a structured training program. It collaborates with top-performing middle schools in the city to identify talented students in selective subjects. Additionally, it tracks promising students from their middle school years through the entrance exams for 10th-grade selective programs, allowing for early identification of potential candidates for competition teams.
Principal Nguyen Phu Tho explained that the school selects outstanding students from grade 10 through rigorous assessments, gradually narrowing the selection to the top 10 students in each subject by the second semester. In their first year, these students participate in national competitions for exposure and experience. Even if they do not win high awards initially, they undergo continuous training to build a solid knowledge foundation. In addition to team training, top students have access to advanced materials, selective lessons, and instruction from leading experts and invited educators. For 11th-grade students who achieve top rankings in national competitions, the school provides targeted summer training to prepare them for the final selection process for international Olympiad teams in their senior year.
"Students who compete internationally must possess key qualities: strong mathematical reasoning skills, proficiency in foreign languages, and good physical health. Quoc Hoc - Hue students entering international teams always demonstrate a deep passion for learning, sharp thinking, and strong determination. They are supported by dedicated teachers who help them develop essential skills and compete on an equal footing with international peers. Teachers continuously research materials, stay updated on global competition trends, and refine training methods to guide students toward success," said Principal Tho.
Over its 128-year history, Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted has made significant contributions to the education sector in Hue and across Vietnam. The school has been awarded the First-Class Independence Order, the First-Class Labor Order, the Government’s Emulation Flag, the Provincial People’s Committee’s Emulation Flag, the title of Excellent Labor Collective, as well as commendations from the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Education and Training. Most recently, the Department of Education and Training submitted a proposal recommending that the Ministry of Education and Training recognize Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted in the Vietnam Glory 2025 program.