Changing models and structures of the Vietnamese educational system during 35 year-Reform (1986-2021)

Abstract

Following the process of building and developing the country, Vietnamese education gained a number of significant achievements. During the Reform era, as industrialization, modernization, and international integration were promoted, our educational system was gradually integrated and changed following the common model of the world. This paper concentrates on changing models and structures of the national educational system, as well as challenges facing Vietnamese education during the process of international integration. These changes indicate the flexible adaptation of Vietnamese education in order to address the policies, aims, and theories of education. During this process, the educational system gained important achievements, but at the same time, remained with limits and constrains that needed addressing. On the other hand, in today’s domestic and international contexts, Vietnamese education system is facing with new challenges and opportunities. There issues need effective solutions to address, improve, and fulfill requirements of the reality.