The total number of candidates nationwide registered to take the 2025 high school graduation exam is 1,165,289. Of which, Ho Chi Minh City has 99,578 candidates, an increase of 8,891 compared to last year; including 97,940 candidates taking the exam under the 2018 General Education Program and 1,638 candidates taking the exam under the 2006 General Education Program.
According to records, at the Nguyen Huu Huan High School (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) exam site, at 1:45 p.m., many candidates and their parents were present. Candidates arrived early to check their registration numbers and find the exam room map.
Nguyen Khanh Linh, a student at Thu Duc High School, said she was quite nervous. Linh spent a lot of time reviewing and practicing for the test, but the results of the mock test were still not as expected.
Nguyen Huu Huan High School has 594 candidates taking the exam in 25 rooms. All candidates here take the exam according to the 2018 General Education Program.
On the afternoon of June 25, candidates went to the examination sites to complete the examination procedures, correct errors (if any), and listen to the regulations and examination schedule. Photo: Huy Lan
Female student checks personal information again. Photo: Huy Lan
Candidates in Ho Chi Minh City confidently enter the important exam. Photo: Tan Thanh
Mr. Nguyen Dang Ngai, Vice Principal of Dao Son Tay High School (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City), said that in addition to the two compulsory subjects of literature and math, candidates at this testing site choose to take elective subjects that include almost all subjects in the 2018 General Education Program.
According to the authorized inspectors of the Ministry of Education and Training and the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City at this testing site, with the 2018 General Education Program, each exam room in each exam session has candidates taking different subjects, so it is very easy for errors to occur. "The authorized inspectors of the Ministry of Education and Training and the Department of Education and Training will have to supervise every step to ensure compliance with regulations" - this person said.
Independent candidates complete exam procedures at the exam site of Nguyen Du Secondary School (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). Photo: Hue Xuan
At the Nguyen Du Secondary School (District 1) testing site, Mr. Le Trong Nghia, head of the testing site, said that this is one of three testing sites in Ho Chi Minh City for independent candidates. All candidates will take the test according to the 2006 General Education Program. This testing site has 20 rooms, with an average of 20 candidates per room.
"The test site has elderly candidates, many working people also take the exam. Therefore, we have to pay special attention, support, and give more detailed instructions so that candidates can complete their exam well, avoiding unfortunate mistakes" - Mr. Nghia said.
This year, all testing sites in Ho Chi Minh City will install cameras in the test storage room, ensuring that all items containing test papers and exam papers in the room and actions affecting those items will be covered. The cameras will store all data of the test paper and exam storage process at the testing site, and will operate continuously even during power outages.
Candidates in Da Nang City check their registration numbers and exam rooms on the afternoon of June 25. Photo: Bich Van
According to the report of the Steering Committee for the 2025 High School Graduation Exam, Da Nang City has a total of 14,549 candidates registered for the exam, of which 14,156 candidates took the exam under the 2018 General Education Program and 393 candidates took the exam under the 2006 General Education Program.
The whole city organized 31 official examination sites and 2 backup examination sites with more than 1,850 staff and teachers on exam supervision duty.
This is the first year of implementing the exam according to the 2018 General Education Program, and simultaneously organizing two different exam programs, so the city pays special attention to printing exam papers, assigning staff and running the exam.
Each testing site has a backup testing room, a camera surveillance system, fire prevention and fighting equipment, a test storage room and an area for storing candidates' personal belongings at least 25 meters away from the testing room. The printing of test papers is organized in a 3-ring isolation area, ensuring absolute safety and confidentiality according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.
Candidates attentively listen to the exam regulations. Photo: Bich Van
The Department of Education and Training of Da Nang City said that it has issued many documents guiding review and teaching suitable for each group of students. The guidance of students to get familiar with sample questions, multiple choice test filling skills, test-taking methods and exam psychology is focused on to reduce pressure and increase efficiency.
This year’s exam also pays special attention to disadvantaged groups of candidates. Boarding students, ethnic minorities, and candidates with disabilities are all supported with appropriate costs, facilities, equipment, and separate examination regimes.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/thi-tot-nghiep-thpt-2025-thi-sinh-tu-tin-buoc-vao-ky-thi-quan-trong-196250625160131295.htm
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