Early in the morning of June 26 in Ho Chi Minh City, the high school graduation exam sites became bustling with the presence of candidates. At Le Quy Don High School (District 3), the radiance was clearly shown on the faces of the young people. Confidence and optimism are valuable assets that each candidate carries, as they review their knowledge and encourage each other before the literature exam. Parents also watched with proud eyes, creating an atmosphere full of hope.
Hugs of encouragement from parents to motivate children
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High school graduation exam day, the day marking maturity after 12 years of hard work studying
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Hugs, advice, or simply loving eyes have given the children great motivation before the G hour.
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Parents encourage their children to stay calm and confident before an important exam.
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In addition, volunteers at the exam sites also contributed to creating a positive atmosphere with bottles of water, or simply enthusiastic guidance.
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What is noteworthy is the radiance and confidence clearly shown on the faces of the candidates, dispelling some of the inherent tension of a big exam.
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Student Kha Han (middle) of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School happily chats with friends to relax before the exam.
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The high school graduation exam is not only an opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities but also a journey to affirm their mettle and determination before the threshold of adulthood.
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Looking at the bright eyes and hopeful smiles of the candidates on the first day of the exam, one can clearly feel the faith in a young generation that is dynamic, confident and full of determination.
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This year, for the first time, the high school graduation exam was held for two groups of candidates following two different generaleducation programs, with separate exam questions and regulations for each group.
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This year's 12th graders will take the test based on the 2018 General Education Program, while independent candidates - who studied under the old program but have not yet graduated - will take the test based on the 2006 General Education Program.
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For 12th graders taking the exam according to the 2018 General Education Program, the 2025 high school graduation exam will be shortened to 3 sessions, instead of 4 sessions as before. Specifically, candidates will take the exam in literature, math and one session for the optional combination exam.
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While many candidates maintained a relaxed mindset, many were still worried and stressed when entering the official exam day.
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After finishing the literature exam, many candidates left the exam room with a feeling of relief. Many students said that the exam followed the curriculum closely, was suitable for the review content, and gave them the opportunity to demonstrate well the knowledge they had prepared.
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One of the first candidates to leave the exam site at Le Quy Don High School (District 3) was given a crown and gifts by volunteers.
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Candidate Minh Anh (student of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School) happily shares joy with her mother after successfully completing the first exam.
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The 2025 high school graduation exam will take place over 3 days, from June 25 to 27. Nationwide, 1,165,289 candidates have registered to take the exam, an increase of nearly 100,000 candidates compared to 2024. Of these, 1,138,579 candidates will take the exam under the 2018 General Education Program (accounting for 97.71%) and 26,711 candidates will take the exam under the 2006 General Education Program (2.29%).
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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hinh-anh-day-cam-cuc-cua-thi-sinh-tphcm-trong-ngay-dau-tien-thi-tot-nghiep-thpt-185250626091150419.htm
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