Nguyen, Hong HaVice President of VIECA

Vietnam International Education Consultants Association

• Test based assessment• Heavy and deep theories• Regular changes / renovations• Teachers overwhelmed• Shortage of resources• Private vs public universities

VIETNAM EDUCATION SYSTEM

• Young• Studious, obedient yet not disciplined• GPA 6.0 up• Average to good English• Looking for scholarships• Dependent on parents, not able to make

well informed decisions (peer influence)• Relying on relatives• Looking for internships/jobs/migration• Majors: Business, Hospitality, IT/Design …

A VIETNAMESE STUDY ABROAD STUDENT

KEY DESTINATIONS(Hoa Hoc Tro Newspaper, 22/12/2016)

38,000 (Health, Electronics, Biotech, IT, Economics)

31,000 (Top 5th) 28,000 (Top 6th)

13,000 11,000 fastest growing – CES

• Top sector: higher education and pathways

• Fast growing: high school• Language: small

VIETNAM STUDY ABROAD MARKET

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

• Living with relatives• House sharing• Homestay• Dormitory

COOPERATION WITH LOCAL AGENTS

• Take references/track records from local diplomatic missions and other reputable schools

• Check if properly licensed from DoPI and DoET• Whether counsellors properly trained and certified, and with

experience• Format: commission + marketing support + counsellor training +

FAM trip if possible• Building on trust, upfront communications• Program quality and school reputation are key

MY CONTACT

Nguyen, Hong HaManaging DirectorStudyLink Companyha.nguyen@studylink.org