Of these, only about 60% of candidates will enter public high schools, while the remaining 40% will enter private high schools, continuing education centers, and vocational training facilities.

The fact that Hanoi City has increased the enrollment quota for 10th graders in private schools for the 2025-2026 school year has made many parents worried and anxious. Because compared to the average income of many households today, the tuition fees for private schools will increase according to the roadmap, which will be a burden. However, the reality shows that not only this school year but also in many previous enrollment seasons, only about 60% of 9th grade graduates in Hanoi have a place in public schools.

According to the Hanoi City admission schedule, on April 18, students will submit their application forms, receive search codes and passwords. However, for private high schools, the 10th grade admissions for the 2025-2026 school year have been active since the end of 2024. Currently, many schools have completed the first round of admissions (through the form of reviewing secondary school transcripts). Private high schools recruit students based on secondary school academic results; through capacity assessment; based on the results of the 10th grade entrance exam organized by the Department of Education and Training.

Ms. Nguyen Hoang Anh (Kim Van - Kim Lu Urban Area, Hoang Mai District) shared that, determining that her child's academic ability is average, the race to enter public schools is 50/50. Therefore, along with registering her child to take the entrance exam to 2 public schools in enrollment area 4, the family submitted an application and "deposited" a place at a private high school near their home. According to Ms. Hoang Anh, the private school system in Hoang Mai District is now convenient for students to travel. This is also an early choice that helps reduce pressure for both children and parents.

Ms. Bich Phuong (working in Thanh Xuan district) shared that because her child's academic performance was not outstanding, her family decided to send her to study vocational training 9+ at Hanoi College of Industry and Trade. Ms. Phuong learned that by studying here, students can both learn vocational training and study high school culture (at a nearby private high school). Students study 2 training programs in parallel: high school and college. After 4 years of study, students will receive 2 diplomas (high school diploma and regular college diploma).

At this time, secondary schools in Hanoi have proactively provided admission advice to parents whose children are in grade 9. Accordingly, studying at private high schools and vocational schools is increasingly chosen by parents compared to previous admission seasons.

As for vocational schools, according to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh - Chairman of the School Council, Head of Training Department of Hanoi College of Transport and Public Works, this year, most of the students participating in the 2025 Admissions Consulting Day organized by the school have identified their abilities and favorite careers.

It is noted that the 2025 Career Guidance Day with the theme "Future Orientation, Dream Creation" recently organized by Hanoi College of Transport and Public Works attracted 1,100 9th grade students from 10 secondary schools in Nam Tu Liem, Bac Tu Liem and Hoai Duc districts to participate. At the festival, students had the opportunity to interact and learn about training professions, study programs and job opportunities after graduation. They also participated in career demonstration areas such as Modeling and Beauty Care, Hotel Management, Beverage Mixology, as well as directly experiencing the profession of Automotive Technology, Automotive Painting Technology... In particular, many students were very excited to practice the profession of Automotive Technology.

Sharing about the enrollment work for the 2025-2026 school year, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh said that the school will enroll 1,200 students, including 225 students participating in the 9+ Program (both studying high school culture and vocational training).

To achieve the goal of student streaming after secondary school, Mr. Pham Vu Quoc Binh - Deputy Director of the Department of Vocational Education and Continuing Education (Ministry of Education and Training) once pointed out that it is necessary to continue to promote career counseling and guidance. Along with that, it is necessary to continue to review the regulatory systems related to joint training. Education experts recommend that career guidance should help 9th grade students make choices that are appropriate to their abilities and needs.