A: When do small children in Vietnam go to nurseries?
B: Usually at the age of 3.
A: How long is the pre-school stage ?
B: In principle 3 years, but it depends.
A: You mean it's according to the child’s ability?
B: Right.
A: When do children start the primary education?
B: At the age of 6.
A: Well. Can children start their primary education before 6 if they have enough capacity? I mean they can read and write even at the age of five.
B: I’m afraid they cannot, in principle.
A: Oh! What's the level of education after the primary education?
B: It's the Secondary education. And this level is divided into two stages: lower and upper secondary schools.
A: Is there any exam between these two stages?
B: Yes. To enter the upper secondary schools, students must take the recruitment exam.
A: How long is normally the secondary education?
B: Seven years.
A: At the end of the upper secondary education do students have to take any exams?
B: Sure. They must take an exam called "Tu Tai" Diploma.
A: I see. One more question. Must students pay tuition fee for their study in state schools?
B: Certainly they must. They must pay tuition fee for every stage of education and some additional fees.
A: Oh, really? Thank you for your answers.
B: My pleasure.
