A leap forward in education and training

ĐBP - Despite challenges in human and financial resources, the education and training sector of Điện Biên Province made significant strides in the 2023-2024 academic year, achieving notable successes across various fields. These accomplishments have positioned education as a highlight in the province’s socio-economic development.

At the beginning of 2025, amidst a busy schedule, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Đoạt, Director of the provincial Department of Education and Training (DoET), took time to share with reporters the remarkable achievements of the sector over the past school year.

Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Lò Văn Tiến hands over certificates of merit from the Ministry of Education and Training to individuals in Điện Biên’s education and training sector (2024).

According to him, while Điện Biên still faces certain difficulties as a mountainous region, it also enjoys numerous advantages for educational development. Chief among these is the support from the Central and provincial authorities, organizations, individuals, and benefactors. As a result, the province’s school infrastructure has become increasingly modern and comprehensive, with an extensive network of schools covering even the most remote villages.

Currently, 486 educational institutions operate across all levels in the province, with 78.1% of schools meeting national standards and 76.3% passing education quality accreditation. Apart from resources, the province’s resilient spirit has been a fundamental factor in maintaining its high educational quality compared to other midland and northern mountainous provinces.

Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Lò Văn Tiến and DoET Director Nguyễn Văn Đoạt congratulate students who won prizes in the 2023-2024 National Excellent Student Competition.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, Điện Biên recorded its highest high school graduation rate in a decade with 99.51%, up 0.27% from the previous academic year. Of the 36 schools with registered candidates for the national high school exam, 21 achieved a 100% graduation rate, including Lê Quý Đôn Gifted High School, the provincial Ethnic Boarding High School, Mường Lay Town High School, Điện Biên District High School, Mùn Chung High School, and Tả Sìn Thàng Secondary & High School. The remaining schools also recorded graduation rates above 90%.

Although Điện Biên District High School is not one of the province’s major educational institutions, it has consistently improved comprehensive education quality, maintaining its national standard status and earning the trust of both the DoET and the community. In 2023-2024 period, the school exceeded most of its set targets, with over 92.25% of students achieving good or excellent conduct ratings and 63.38% attaining high academic performance. Its high school graduation rate was nearly 100%, surpassing the provincial average by 0.76%.

Teachers and students of Điện Biên District High School pose for a commemorative photo at the opening ceremony of the new academic year.

According to Mr. Đào Xuân Mạnh, Vice Principal of Điện Biên District High School, the school places particular emphasis on the quality of teaching. “The achievements of the past academic year reflected the relentless efforts of both teachers and students. With nearly 40 years of development, our school will continue to strive for even greater achievements in the 2024-2025 academic year,” he emphasized.

Despite facing difficulties, the DoET of Điện Biên Province has recorded outstanding results. Notably, the number of students participating in the National Excellent Student Competition reached its highest level, with 26 awards, including three second prizes. For the first time, a student from Điện Biên won second place in Mathematics, and for the third consecutive year, students achieved awards in English. Additionally, Điện Biên led the Northern Border Mountainous Region in school enrollment rates and was recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training as one of the top provinces in implementing the 2018 General Education Curriculum.

Students of Him Lam Primary School (Điện Biên Phủ City) participate in a reading festive day.

2025 marks the final year of the provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term, and till date, most educational targets have been met or exceeded. According to DoET Director Nguyễn Văn Đoạt, as of the 2024-2025 academic year, Điện Biên Province has 482 schools (168 kindergartens, 296 general education schools, 17 training centers, and 1 college), along with 795 kindergarten branches and 360 primary school branches. They house 7,333 classes with 208,046 students and trainees. Compared to the beginning of the term, the province has reduced 5 schools, achieving 101.05% of the set target.

In addition, the kindergarten enrollment rate for children aged 3-5 reached 99.89%, exceeding the target by 0.1%. Other key indicators, such as the enrollment rate for first graders, primary school students aged 6-10, sixth graders, and students attending secondary and high schools, have also surpassed planned goals.

A computer lab donated by the Youth Advisory Board under the Ministry of Public Security to Na Sang Ethnic Boarding Secondary School (Mường Chà District).

With the aim of exceeding the targets set by the provincial Party Congress and the annual plans of the provincial People's Committee, the DoET is committed to implementing comprehensive and systematic reforms in education and training. The primary focus will be on restructuring and streamlining public educational institutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Key measures include: Developing policies to attract teachers, particularly for remote areas, and improving working and living conditions to ensure long-term commitment; engaging in direct dialogue with educators, administrators, and staff to address concerns and find solutions to pressing issues; proactively advising on the establishment of Điện Biên Phủ University and reorganizing the provincial vocational college to align with the new university structure; and coordinating the establishment of a branch of Thái Nguyên University and an education complex under FPT Corporation in Điện Biên.

Students of Ẳng Cang Secondary School (Mường Ảng District) read books in the library.

Despite numerous challenges, the strong commitment from provincial leaders, education and training sector, and local community has propelled Điện Biên’s education and training sector forward. Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the province will continue to prioritize investment in human resources, infrastructure, and modern education models to enhance quality and accessibility.

With determination, innovation, and collaboration, Điện Biên is well on its way to becoming a leading province in educational development in the Northern mountainous region of Việt Nam.

Quang Long
Comment

You have 500/500 characters left

Please enter 5 or more characters!!!

Recent news

  • 'Strengthening quality of Party organizations and competence of troops in the Điện Biên provincial Military Command

    Strengthening quality of Party organizations and competence of troops in the Điện Biên provincial Military Command

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    ĐBP - Inspired by President Hồ Chí Minh’s teaching that “to lead a revolution, the Party must be strong; a strong Party depends on well-functioning grassroots cells; strong cells depend on virtuous Party members,” the Điện Biên provincial Military Party Committee firmly believes that Party members are the vital link between the Party and the people. The Party Charter emphasizes that grassroots units are the Party’s foundation and that its members are revolutionary pioneers of the working class and the nation.
  • 'Promoting effective command work, completing military and dfense tasks

    Promoting effective command work, completing military and dfense tasks

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    ĐBP - As a mountainous border province with a strategically vital position in national defense and security, Điện Biên has always been designated as a key area in building a strong defensive zone. In the context of implementing organizational streamlining policies for a more efficient and effective government apparatus, the restructuring of military agencies presents new requirements: maintaining and improving the quality of advisory work despite reduced personnel, broader management responsibilities, and increasingly complex coordination, while still ensuring the successful execution of local military and defense duties.
  • 'Điện Biên’s education sector sees positive signs in pedagogical field

    Điện Biên’s education sector sees positive signs in pedagogical field

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - In recent years, the education sector of Điện Biên province has witnessed encouraging trends in pedagogical enrollments, signaling a renewed interest in the educational profession. This shift reflects the effectiveness of state support and incentive policies, as well as the efforts of the sector and local training institutions in career guidance and outreach.
  • 'Ensuring essential goods supply during rainy season

    Ensuring essential goods supply during rainy season

    BUSINESS -
    ĐBP - With the goal of timely supply and preventing shortages of essential goods during the rainy and stormy season, the Điện Biên provincial Department of Industry and Trade has coordinated with localities and businesses to proactively prepare supply plans and stockpiles. As of now, essential goods have been fully stocked and are ready to be promptly delivered to residents, especially those in remote and mountainous areas, should natural disasters strike.
  • 'Điện Biên grasps the opportunity of “golden” demographic structure

    Điện Biên grasps the opportunity of “golden” demographic structure

    BUSINESS -
    ĐBP - The “golden population” period marks a unique demographic phase not only for the province but also for the entire country, when the working-age population makes up the largest proportion of the total population. If effectively harnessed, this window offers a powerful opportunity to drive sustainable development.
  • 'Motivation for disadvantaged children

    Motivation for disadvantaged children

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - The SOS Children’s Village Điện Biên Phủ in Điện Biên province has become a safe haven for hundreds of orphans and children from particularly difficult backgrounds in Vietnam’s remote northwest. Facing challenges in maintaining operational funding, Resolution No.10/2025/NQ-HDND (known as Resolution No.10) adopted by the provincial People’s Council represents a deeply humanitarian policy, providing strong momentum for the village to continue its mission of nurturing and shaping a brighter future for vulnerable children.
  • 'Huổi Trẳng project “racing against time”

    Huổi Trẳng project “racing against time”

    BUSINESS -
    ĐBP - Huổi Trẳng, a highland resettlement hamlet in Tủa Thàng commune, Điện Biên province, relies heavily on the Huổi Trẳng wharf as a vital transportation hub. While the construction of this wharf is of significant importance, the project has faced numerous challenges during implementation.
  • 'Điện Biên must uphold the “Điện Biên Phủ Spirit”

    Điện Biên must uphold the “Điện Biên Phủ Spirit”

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    ĐBP - On the afternoon of July 27, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm, along with a delegation of senior leaders from the Party, State, and Government, held a working session with key officials of Điện Biên province to discuss socio-economic development, national defense, security, and social welfare in the region.
  • 'Party General Secretary Tô Lâm offers incense to fallen heroes, visits veteran in Điện Biên

    Party General Secretary Tô Lâm offers incense to fallen heroes, visits veteran in Điện Biên

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    ĐBP - On July 27, marking the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - 2025), Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, accompanied by a delegation of the Party and State officials, visited the Memorial Temple for Martyrs on the Điện Biên Phủ battlefield, paid tribute at the A1 Martyrs’ Cemetery, and visited the family of war veteran Phạm Văn Ngân in Điện Biên Phủ ward.
  • 'Wounded but not useless veterans

    Wounded but not useless veterans

    BUSINESS -
    ĐBP - Though the war has long passed, many wounded and sick veterans still carry the scars of bombs and bullets on their bodies. In this time of peace, these Uncle Hồ’s soldiers continue to rise above pain and disability, standing firm on a new front, working tirelessly to develop their livelihoods, build their families, and contribute to the progress of their homeland. They are the quiet yet resilient examples of President Hồ Chí Minh’s saying, “wounded but not useless,” living honorable lives in peacetime.
  • 'Gratitude given to national contributors

    Gratitude given to national contributors

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - “Gratitude for those who came before” is a deeply rooted tradition in Vietnamese culture. Upholding that spirit, the province of Điện Biên has, in recent years, remained steadfast in implementing policies to support war veterans and revolution contributors, organizing meaningful initiatives to improve their physical and emotional well-being.
  • 'An ever-flowing source of gratitude

    An ever-flowing source of gratitude

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    ĐBP - July arrives with solemn emotion in the hearts of millions of Vietnamese people. It is a month of remembrance and gratitude, a time of quiet reflection for the nation to honor the heroic individuals who bravely sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. In Điện Biên province, once a fierce battlefield, every road, every martyr’s cemetery, and every engraved stone bears witness to a legacy of sacrifice, reminding us that gratitude must be preserved through heartfelt actions.
  • 'When local government becomes the starting point

    When local government becomes the starting point

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - What was once considered a routine administrative formality, such as issuing marriage certificates or birth certificates, is now being transformed in many communes and wards in Điện Biên province into meaningful, respectful, and emotional ceremonies. By treating these legal documents with dignity, local authorities are marking a significant beginning for families and shifting public perception of government as one that is truly close to the people.
  • 'Mường Nhé Party Committee gears up for inaugural congress

    Mường Nhé Party Committee gears up for inaugural congress

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    ĐBP - The Party congresses for the 2025-2030 term mark a broad and significant political event across the entire Party, armed forces, and people. In that same spirit, immediately after its establishment and official operation, the Mường Nhé commune Party Committee quickly began preparations for its first congress.