On February 21, 2025, representatives from the Embassy and Consulate General of Canada in Vietnam, Ms. Nguyen Tam Anh and Ms. Nguyen Thi Cam Tu, visited and held working discussions at the International School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-IS). Representatives from the Office of Research and Partnership Development , and the Office of Academic Affairs, attended the meeting and engaged in discussions with the delegation.
During the meeting, representatives of the International School provided an overview of the institution, its training programs, and its achievements in education, scientific research, and international collaboration. The International School wishes to cooperate with universities ranked in the top 100 in the world and universities that already have established partnerships in Vietnam to jointly implement collaborative programs in training and scientific research. Additionally, the school also hopes to work with partner institutions in Canada to organize faculty and student exchange programs, and conduct co-supervision activities for graduate and Ph.D. students.
The representatives of the Embassy and Consulate General of Canada in Vietnam expressed great pleasure in visiting and working with the International School. Through the meeting, the delegation gained insight into the school’s priorities and areas of interest, which will help in connecting it with suitable Canadian partners. The representatives noted that educational cooperation between Vietnam and Canada has flourished in recent years, with many Vietnamese universities establishing joint training programs with Canadian universities.
The delegation also introduced the SEED scholarship program, a Canadian government-funded academic exchange initiative for Southeast Asian students. Under this program, ASEAN students pursuing short-term studies or research at Canadian universities receive financial support for tuition, living expenses, and travel for one to two semesters. The delegation affirmed that they would carefully consider the school’s aspirations and introduce suitable Canadian universities for collaboration.
As one of the top destinations for international students, Canada boasts a high-quality education system. It is among the top three countries globally in terms of per capita investment in education. The Canadian education system is structured into three main levels: Primary, Secondary, and Post-secondary (including Colleges, Universities, and Graduate Studies). The country offers both public and private education systems, with the majority of universities being public institutions, ensuring consistently high educational standards nationwide.
