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Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted Celebrates the 130th Anniversary

HNN.VN - On the morning of October 23, Hue City People’s Committee solemnly held a ceremony to mark the 130th anniversary of Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted (October 23, 1896 - October 23, 2026).

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Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Hue City Party Committee, and Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Hue City, speaks at the ceremony 

Established on October 23, 1896, by an edict issued by Emperor Thanh Thai, Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted has undergone 130 years of development, becoming one of Vietnam’s most prestigious schools with a rich educational tradition. In 1995, the school was selected for development as a high-quality high school, before officially becoming a high school for the gifted in 2009.

On behalf of the State President, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung presents the Third-Class Independence Order to Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted 

Throughout many periods of development, generations of teachers and students at Quoc Hoc have upheld not only a strong tradition of academic excellence but also a spirit of self-reliance, creativity, and responsibility towards their homeland and country. Carrying this legacy forward, current students continue to do their utmost in their studies, pursue scientific research, and take part in intellectual competitions.

From 2016 to 2026, the school maintained comprehensive educational standards, with a 100% high school graduation rate every year. During this period, students of Quoc Hoc won 2,750 prizes in provincial-level and city-level academic competitions and 629 prizes in national-level competitions, including 27 first prizes...

At international Olympiads, the school’s students won 2 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal, along with 3 silver medals, 2 bronze medals, and 1 certificate of merit at Asia Olympiads. In science and engineering research, students also secured 23 awards at the provincial level and 11 at the national level competitions.

Notably, Quoc Hoc had students competing in the final round of Road to Mount Olympia for three consecutive years, from 2024 to 2026. In 2024, Vo Quang Phu Duc claimed the championship in the competition’s 24th edition.

 Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Hue City Party, and Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Hue City, and Mr. Tran Huu Thuy Giang, Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee, present a commemorative banner to Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted

Addressing the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung stressed that Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted is more than an educational institution; it is also a symbol of the region’s studious spirit, cultural depth, and aspirations for development.

He called on the education sector in general and the school in particular to preserve, nurture, and promote Quoc Hoc’s proud tradition, while improving the overall quality of education and placing greater emphasis on identifying and nurturing talent. He also highlighted the need to advance science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and international integration.

At the same time, he urged the school to strengthen the ties among generations of alumni, experts, and scientists, making the most of their knowledge and expertise, while preserving Quoc Hoc’s heritage in tandem with modern, sustainable education. Hue City will continue to support the school and create favorable conditions for it to uphold its traditions and fulfill its mission of nurturing talent.

On this occasion, on behalf of the State President, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung presented the Third-class Independence Order to Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted.

By Minh Hien
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