According to Dan Tri newspaper, the Hanoi People's Committee has just issued a decision to establish the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities, under the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU Hanoi). On this occasion, we had an interview with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu, the school's principal.
Hanoi: Establishment of a Specialized High School for Social Sciences and Humanities

Dear Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu, as a university with a long tradition within the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, why has the University of Social Sciences and Humanities only now established a specialized high school?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu:The University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has a rich tradition spanning over 70 years. Founded on October 10, 1945, by a decree signed by President Ho Chi Minh, the university has, over seven decades of development, trained hundreds of PhDs, thousands of Master's degree holders, and tens of thousands of Bachelor's degree holders, including those currently holding important positions in the Party and State. Throughout its development, the university has placed great emphasis on elite education, with a focus on training students specializing in social sciences and humanities. The establishment of a specialized high school has been conceived for a long time. However, the school has only recently been established due to the following main reasons:

The firstThe school places great importance on its teaching staff, as they are a decisive factor in the quality of education and training. The school must nurture and select its teachers from among students who have won high awards in national and international competitions. After graduating with honors, these students continue their studies to obtain master's and doctoral degrees. This is the teaching staff that will be able to provide a systematic and effective high school education program for specialized schools.

MondayTherefore, the training program must be updated, relevant, and modern. The school has meticulously and seriously prepared the high school training program specializing in social sciences and humanities. Because this is the first specialized high school for Social Sciences and Humanities in the country, the content must be both consistent with the general curriculum of the Ministry of Education and Training and suitable for the specific characteristics of social science specialization, especially in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution strongly impacting Vietnam.

TuesdayIt is necessary to have adequate technical infrastructure, a comprehensive educational environment that meets national standards, approaches regional and international levels, and has synchronized, modern teaching and learning equipment suitable for the requirements of specialized high school education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu - Principal of the High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities, affiliated with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU Hanoi).

Established amidst the significant impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Vietnam, the specialized high school...Social Sciences and HumanitiesWhat are the differences between this system and the long-established system of specialized high schools affiliated with member universities of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu:Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) is a higher education institution with the mission of training high-quality human resources, nurturing talent; creating, researching cutting-edge science and technology, and transferring knowledge; playing a core and pioneering role in reforming the Vietnamese higher education system. With this mission, VNU-Hanoi has been comprehensively reforming its training programs, with a focus on developing specialized high school education at its existing campuses. The establishment of the Specialized High School for Social Sciences and Humanities has completed the structure of specialized high school education, encompassing Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Foreign Languages.

The High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities has some distinctive features compared to other specialized high schools within the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

The firstTo identify and nurture students with high intelligence and good academic performance at the primary and lower secondary levels;training gifted students Social Sciences and Humanities, creating a pool of humanities and social science talents for the country based on the abilities of each student, while ensuringholistic educationin terms of ethics, intellect, aesthetics, basic skills, especiallyeducation in compassionin life and high-quality secondary school subjects.

MondayCombining in-depth knowledge education with enhanced foreign language and information technology skills. In particular, the school emphasizes:Combining specialized academic programs with foreign language programs such as Literature-English, History-English, Geography-EnglishThis is a new model that will make a difference and will be very suitable for the context of the fourth industrial revolution.

TuesdayOrganizing scientific research activities for students that are appropriate to their field and level, gradually developing high-quality human resources for scientific research and innovation. At the same time, creating conditions and opportunities for students,Strengthening internship and practical training exchanges, interactions, and learning opportunities with reputable educational institutions both domestically and internationally.at the appropriate time and place.

What will the admission timeline, number of students to be admitted, and admission methods be like for the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities, sir?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu:The High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities is a public educational institution within the national education system. Enrollment begins in the 2020-2021 academic year. There are three specialized classes: Literature, History, and Geography, with 35 students per class.

The admission process is conducted in the following steps:

- The school stipulates the registration process, application documents, and admission requirements in accordance with the regulations of the State and Hanoi National University.

- Admission method:

Round 1Preliminary selection will be conducted for students whose application documents are valid and who meet the eligibility requirements.

The preliminary selection of students to participate in the second round of the entrance exam is based on the following criteria:

+ Results of participation in social activities and talent competitions at the local, national, regional, and international levels.

+ Results of conduct and academic performance ratings for the four years of lower secondary school.

+ Junior high school graduation results.

Round 2: Organize an entrance exam for students who have passed the preliminary selection in round 1.

The school mandates three compulsory subjects: Mathematics, Literature, and a qualifying foreign language. Students wishing to enter a specialized class must take an additional specialized subject exam. Students can register for different specialized subjects, provided they do not overlap. The admission score will be the sum of the scores in Mathematics, Literature, and English (each weighted 1) plus the score in the specialized subject multiplied by two (weighted 2). Candidates will be selected from highest to lowest scores until the specialized class is filled.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu: "As the founding Rector - the first Rector, I see this as a great honor but also a very heavy responsibility."

What are the career opportunities for students of the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities after graduating from high school? Will they be eligible for direct admission to faculties within the University of Social Sciences and Humanities?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu:The educational objectives of the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities include:

(1) Equip students with solid general science knowledge to meet all requirements in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution strongly affecting Vietnam.

(2) To build the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities into a high school with high educational quality, a comprehensive educational environment, meeting national standards, approaching regional and international levels, and having synchronized and modern teaching equipment.

(3) To discover and train students with outstanding abilities and talents in the field of social sciences and humanities to become people with a solid knowledge foundation; with self-study, self-research and creative methods; with good skills, good health; with compassion, national pride and self-respect to create high-quality human resources for the social sciences and humanities sectors, meeting the requirements of national development in the period of industrialization, modernization and international integration.

(4) After graduating from the specialized high school for Social Sciences and Humanities, students will be a source of quality input for universities in the country and abroad, in and outside Hanoi National University, first of all to strengthen the quality of input for the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in the orientation of developing more training programs that meet international standards and high quality.

(5) Students will be given priority for direct admission to university at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and training units of Hanoi National University if students meet all the conditions as prescribed by Hanoi National University.

As the first principal of the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities, what message would you like to convey to the students who aspire to be among the school's first graduating class?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu:The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) is a leading training center in the country in the field of social sciences and humanities. The university has a rich tradition of over 70 years of establishment and development, and is a Heroic Labor Unit during the Renovation period. It is a great honor for the specialized high school to be a member of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. As the founding principal – the first principal – I consider this a great honor but also a very heavy responsibility. With my understanding of general education, my many years of experience teaching at specialized high schools, and my passion and dedication, I am confident that I can successfully fulfill the assigned task.

In the 2020-2021 academic year, the school will enroll its first cohort of students. We hope that talented students from all over the country will place their trust in the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities.the only specialized school in the humanities of the whole countryand will be pleased to learn in such an environment.dynamic, friendly, compassionate, humaneWe believe that, with a team of talented, dedicated, and responsible teachers, and with an updated and modern curriculum, the school is committed to providing students with the best learning and training environment, helping them to thrive.Independence leads to growth.and determine the most suitable career goals for the future.

Thank you, sir!

According to Dan Tri newspaperhttps://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc-khuyen-hoc/giup-hoc-sinh-tu-lap-de-truong-thanh-va-dinh-huong-muc-tieu-nghe-nghiep-phu-hop-nhat-trong-tuong-lai-20191126190405581.htm"

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