The High School Graduation Examination (, abbreviated TN THPT) is a standardized test in the Vietnamese education system, held from 2001 to 2014 and again since 2020. It is used to determine high school graduation eligibility and serves as a national university and college entrance examination.
History The initial purpose was to officially declare a student's completion of high school program and a prerequisite for taking the Universities and Colleges Selection Examination. In 2015, the High School Graduation Examination was merged with the Universities and Colleges Selection Examination and became the National High School Examination (THPTQG). Students took one exam to graduate out of high school and apply to universities, junior colleges. On 2018, the THPTQG examination cheating scandal was regarded as the unprecedented exam cheating in history of Vietnam. It spurred a series of reforms in the organization of the THPTQG in subsequent years, this include the increase of surveillance cameras and the assignment of universities in grading exams. The THPTQG was held annually until 2019.Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo công bố Quy chế thi tốt nghiệp THPT và Quy chế tuyển sinh đại học, cao đẳng năm 2015 , Trường đại học Hàng hải Việt Nam.
Since 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam and new entrance exams organised by universities and junior colleges, such as the Aptitude Tests [vi] (VNU, VNU-HCM, HNUE, HCMUE, Vietnamese police academies, etc.) and HUST Thinking Skills Assessment [vi] (HUST), the THPTQG has been discontinued, replaced by the High School Graduation Examination which is organised again with the same organisation as the THPTQG and with the main purpose of doing well high school career. Universities may still use this exam's results as a basis for university admissions.
Particularly in 2020 and 2021, due to the complicated development of the epidemic in some localities, the exam was divided into 2 specific phases, the first phase focused on the less affected provinces and the second phase was for the social-isolation regions in phase 1. In 2021, candidates who were in places where social distancing was implemented according to Directive No.16 in both phases would be specially considered for recognition of high school graduation. Since 2022, the high school graduation exam has been held only once a year, with the main purpose of high school graduation and enrollment for a number of universities and junior colleges nationwide.
Contestants Candidates for the High School Graduation Examination include: Students in grade 12 are eligible to take the exam (weak academic performance or higher, behaviour average or higher). Those who have completed the high school program but have not taken the graduation exam or have taken the exam but have not graduated in previous years. Those who have high school diplomas and intermediate diplomas take the exam to get the results as a basis for admission consideration to junior colleges and universities.
Schedule For the 2025 exams, two official schedules are given for two types of candidates: +High School Graduation Examination schedule (for candidates participating under the 2006 program)DaySessionTestDurationTime to hand out the testTest starting time1Morning08:00: Meeting of official monitoring the examination.Afternoon14:00: Candidates come to the examination room to complete the exam procedures and listen to the regulations of the examination.2MorningLiterature120 mins07:3007:35AfternoonMathematics90 mins14:2014:303MorningNatural Sciences Physics50 mins07:3007:35Chemistry50 mins08:3008:35Biology50 mins09:3009:35Social SciencesHistory50 mins07:3007:35Geography50 mins08:3008:35Civics50 mins09:3009:35AfternoonForeign Languages60 mins14:2014:304Contingency +High School Graduation Examination schedule (for candidates participating under the 2018 program)DaySessionTestDurationTime to hand out the testTest starting time1Morning08:00: Meeting of official monitoring the examination.Afternoon14:00: Candidates come to the examination room to complete the exam procedures and listen to the regulations of the examination.2MorningLiterature120 mins07:3007:35AfternoonMathematics90 mins14:2014:303MorningOptional Subjects 1st Subject50 mins07:3007:352nd Subject50 mins08:3508:404Contingency
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2001–2013 Each year (2013 and earlier), students tool 6 subjects in the curriculum, in which there were 3 fixed subjects including Mathematics, Literature, Foreign Languages and 3 subjects that were changed each year (choose from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History and Geography).
The following was a list of examination subjects by year other than 3 subjects of Mathematics, Literature and Foreign Language from 2001. An alternative exam was a subject used to replace Foreign Language for candidates studying Continuing Education or did not complete the current high school program or had difficulties in studying. + List of subjects by yearYearSubject 1Subject 2Subject 3Same as yearAlternative subjectGraduation rate2001PhysicsBiologyGeography —HistoryTheo bài viết "Công bố môn thi các kỳ thi tốt nghiệp " của báo Lao động điện tử ngày 31 tháng 3 năm 2001.2002HistoryChemistryGeographyTheo bài viết "" của báo Lao động điện tử ngày 30 tháng 3 năm 2002.2003GeographyBiology2004BiologyChemistryGeography —HistoryTheo bài viết "Công bố môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT & THCS" của Tuổi trẻ online ngày 31 tháng 3 năm 2004.2005PhysicsHistory 2002Biology 89.00%Theo bài viết "Công bố các môn thi tốt nghiệp năm 2005" của SGGP Online ngày 31 tháng 3 năm 2005.2006Geography —Physics 92.00%Theo bài viết "Công bố các môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT năm 2006" của báo Người lao động điện tử ngày 1 tháng 4 năm 2006.2007Physics 2005Geography 67.13%Theo bài viết "6 môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT năm 2007: Văn, toán, ngoại ngữ, vật lý, hóa học và lịch sử" của SGGP Online ngày 31 tháng 3 năm 2007.2008PhysicsBiologyHistory —Chemistry 76.36%Theo bài viết "Công bố môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT năm 2008" của báo điện tử Dân trí ngày 27 tháng 3 năm 2008.2009Geography 2001History 83.60%Theo bài viết "Công bố 6 môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT 2009" của báo điện tử Dân trí ngày 27 tháng 3 năm 2009.2010ChemistryHistory 2006Physics 92.57%Theo bài viết "Công bố 6 môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT" của báo điện tử VnExpress ngày 25 tháng 3 năm 2010.2011PhysicsBiology 2009History 95.72%Theo bài viết "Công bố 6 môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT 2011" của báo điện tử Dân trí ngày 23 tháng 3 năm 2011.Theo bài viết "Tỷ lệ đỗ tốt nghiệp THPT cả nước đạt 95,72% " của báo điện tử Dân trí ngày 25 tháng 6 năm 2012.2012ChemistryHistory 2010Physics 97.63%Theo bài viết "Công bố 6 môn thi tốt nghiệp THPT 2012" của Tuổi trẻ online ngày 23 tháng 3 năm 2012.Theo bài viết "Tỷ lệ đỗ tốt nghiệp cả nước đạt 97,63%" của Tiền phong online ngày 19 tháng 6 năm 2012.2013Biology 2004 97.52%Theo "Thông báo các môn thi tốt nghiệp trung học phổ thông năm 2013 " của Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo Việt Nam ngày 29 tháng 3 năm 2013.
2014 In 2014, students had 2 compulsory subjects (Literature, Mathematics) and 2 elective subjects in the remaining 6 subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Biology, Foreign Language). The rate of candidates passing graduation nationwide reached 99.02% in the high school education system, 89.01% in the continuing education system, the overall average is 99.09%.Theo bài viết "Hơn 99% học sinh THPT đỗ tốt nghiệp" của báo điện tử VnExpress ngày 17 tháng 6 năm 2014.
2020–2024 From 2020 up to present, for high school students, they must take 4 exams, including 3 independent tests of Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Languages and 1 of 2 combined exams of Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) or Social Sciences (History, Geography, Civics).Thông tư 15/2020/TT-BGDĐT ban hành quy chế thi tốt nghiệp Trung học phổ thông For candidates studying in the continuing education program, they shall take 3 exams, including 2 independent tests in Mathematics, Literature and 1 test in combination of Social Sciences (History, Geography).
For the Foreign Language test, candidates can choose from one of the subjects of English language, Chinese language, Japanese language, French language, German language, Russian language and Korean language. TestCompositionFormatDurationNumber of questionsPointLiterature—Essay120 mins60.75+0.75+1+0.5+2+5Mathematics—Multiple-choice90 mins500.2Natural SciencesPhysicsMultiple-choice50 mins1200.25Chemistry50 minsBiology50 minsSocial SciencesHistoryMultiple-choice50 mins1200.25Geography50 minsCivics50 minsForeign Language— Multiple-choice60 mins500.2
From 2025 Beginning in 2025, the test will feature two required subjects: Mathematics and Literature. In addition, applicants may pick two courses from the general education curriculum, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics and Law Education, Informatics, Technology, Foreign Languages (English, German, Russian, Japanese, French, Chinese, Korean)..
The Literature exam is in essay format, consisting of two parts: Reading Comprehension (4 points) and Writing (6 points). Candidates will have 120 minutes to complete the exam.
For the other courses, the test will be multiple-choice with three portions. The amount of questions in each segment varies depending on the topic. Section I has multiple-choice questions with four answers, and applicants must choose one right answer. Section II has questions with true/false alternatives. Section III consists of short-answer questions that require applicants to shade in the right answer. The maximum score on the multiple-choice test is ten. The exam length and amount of questions for each topic are as follows: TestDurationNumber of questionsPoints awarded (per correct answers)Section ISection IISection IIISection ISection IISection IIIMathematics90 mins12460.25 4 correct answers: 1 3 correct answers: 0.5 2 correct answers: 0.25 1 correct answer: 0.10.5Physics50 mins18460.25Chemistry1846Biology1846Geography1846History244——Economics and Law Education244—Information Technology244—Technology244—Foreign Language40——— The test will be administered nationally in a consistent format and at the same time as determined by the Ministry of Education and Training. Between 2025 and 2030, the test approach will stay steady with a paper-based structure..
Admission to universities and colleges Basic blocks Block A00: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Block A01: Mathematics, Physics, English Block B00: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology Block C00: Literature, History, Geography Block D01: Literature, Mathematics, English Block D02: Literature, Mathematics, Russian Block D03: Literature, Mathematics, French Block D04: Literature, Mathematics, Chinese Block D05: Literature, Mathematics, German (since 2008) Block D06: Literature, Mathematics, Japanese (since 2008) Block D07: Mathematics, Chemistry, English Block D78: Literature, Social Sciences, English Block DD2: Literature, Mathematics, Korean (since 2021)
Gifted blocks Block H: Literature, Gifted Art (graphics and drawing with pencil decorating color) Block K: Mathematics, Physics, Engineering profession Block M: Literature, Mathematics, Gifted (singing, storytelling, expressive reading) Block N: Literature, Gifted Music (work evaluation, details, vocals) Block R: Literature, History, Gifted Subjects Block S: Literature, Gifted Theatre Arts (dancing, vocals, acting) Block T: Biology, Mathematics, Gifted Sports (running a short distance, turn on the spot, bent body, required physique measurements) Block V: Mathematics, Physics, Drawing
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