A province suddenly announced history and geography as the third subject in the 10th grade exam.
The Ha Giang Department of Education and Training has just announced the third subject of the 10th grade entrance exam for the 2025-2026 school year.
Accordingly, the Ha Giang Department of Education and Training has chosen history and geography as the third subject in this year's 10th grade entrance exam. The remaining two subjects are math and literature.
Candidates register for the entrance exam to specialized high schools in 4 subjects: math, literature, history - geography (non-specialized) and specialized subject, the exam content ensures the selection of students with talent in that specialized subject.
The Department of Education and Training requires educational institutions to implement school plans and strengthen review for 9th grade students to participate in appropriate exams.
Up to now, Ha Giang is the only locality that has decided on history and geography for the 10th grade entrance exam. Previously, 20 provinces and cities chose English as the third subject, including Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, Hai Duong, Lang Son...
In the regulations on secondary and high school admissions from 2025 issued in early January 2025, the Ministry of Education and Training stipulates: The entrance exam for grade 10 includes two compulsory subjects: math and literature, and a third subject (or a combined exam) selected by the Department of Education and Training from subjects assessed by scores, but no subject can be selected for more than three consecutive years.