programming.school has completed a visit to VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted, one of Vietnam’s most respected institutions for academically advanced students. The visit was conducted by the programming.school core team, led by founder Sergey Shedov, with the primary goal of establishing strong partnership relationships and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.
This school, part of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, plays an important role in preparing some of the country’s most capable learners in mathematics, science and informatics. For programming.school, the visit became a meaningful step in building long-term institutional connections while also giving the team a valuable chance to observe how Vietnam supports high-performing students at the school level.
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A Firsthand Look at Vietnam’s Most Competitive Academic Environment
During the visit, teachers shared insights into the school’s approach to nurturing gifted learners:
— intensive preparation for math, physics and informatics competitions;
— elective clubs and advanced project work;
— robotics, algorithms and problem-solving activities.
Walking through classrooms filled with STEM posters, Olympiad awards and competition banners, the core team witnessed how a strong academic culture inspires discipline and ambition among gifted students. This on-site observation supplemented earlier conversations and offered a clearer picture of how motivation and excellence are cultivated long before students enter university.
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Why This Visit Matters for Vietnam and programming.school’s Mission
Strengthening relationships with leading educational institutions is central to programming.school’s long-term vision in Vietnam. Establishing trust and collaboration with schools like VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted allows the organization to:
- help expand opportunities for motivated students,
- support the development of Vietnam’s future tech talent,
- connect strong theoretical backgrounds with practical IT skills,
- participate in building a sustainable and modern educational ecosystem.
Alongside the partnership objectives, the visit also served a secondary — yet meaningful — mission: gaining deeper insight into how Vietnam prepares its next generation of engineers and innovators. This knowledge supports programming.school’s social commitment to contributing to the country’s future through high-quality, practice-oriented IT education.
An Important Step Toward Future Collaboration
By meeting faculty representatives, observing real classroom environments and better understanding the school’s academic culture, programming.school has taken a significant step toward forming a long-lasting partnership with one of Vietnam’s leading STEM-focused institutions.
This visit affirms programming.school’s dedication to supporting Vietnam’s educational landscape and its mission to help cultivate a strong, future-ready tech workforce.
