On September 9, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training officially launched a training program for 100 teachers focusing on English proficiency and bilingual teaching methods for subjects including Mathematics, Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science under the Cambridge curriculum framework.

Tran The Cuong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, emphasized that this initiative plays a strategic role in advancing Vietnam’s National Foreign Language Project 2025. It also reflects the city's commitment to elevating the quality of its educators and aligning with international education standards.

Cuong noted that this marks the final year of a four-year roadmap approved by the Hanoi People’s Committee. Over the past four years, approximately 400 teachers have completed similar training, enhancing both their English skills and pedagogical methods, making them qualified to teach various subjects in English based on the Cambridge model. This model has already been successfully implemented in several public schools across Hanoi.

The 2025 course gathers 100 carefully selected teachers from 126 communes and wards, representing nearly 300 high schools across the city. Cuong referred to these educators as "the most elite seeds" of the program.

The training aims to develop the teachers' expertise across several dimensions:

Academic knowledge and teaching skills in subjects such as Math, Science, Physics, Biology, History, Geography, and Literature

Linguistic competence, including both everyday communication and academic English

Cognitive skills, such as critical thinking, learning strategies, and knowledge application

Cultural awareness, focusing on the attitudes, values, and spirit required of students in the modern global context

Upon completion, teachers will take an examination to obtain the internationally recognized Certificate in Teaching Bilingual Subjects from the University of Cambridge - one of the most prestigious teaching qualifications globally, recognized in more than 200 countries.

In his message to the participants, Cuong stated: “You are the core force, the driving engine, and the sources of inspiration who will guide future generations toward global knowledge. The true success of this program is not measured by classroom hours or certificates but by the transformation in your thinking, teaching methods, language ability, and self-confidence after the course.”

Cuong stressed that this training is not merely an opportunity but a critical mission: “After the course, you will return to your schools equipped with international knowledge, modern teaching methods, and a passion for educational innovation. You will spread these insights to your colleagues and help unlock the limitless potential of your students.”

He also emphasized the importance of transparent, objective assessments: “We don’t pursue achievements for the sake of appearances. Real achievements come from quality and results. Not all 100 teachers are expected to pass with excellence - and that’s perfectly fine. Learning is a continuous process. If you don’t succeed this year, try again next year. Keep going until you succeed.”

Thanh Hung