On September 30, 2026, the National Economics University and Vinschool Times City High School held a Signing Ceremony to officially establish a partnership between the two institutions in academic activities, career orientation, experiential learning, and providing admissions information. The agreement contributes to enhancing the connection between secondary and higher education, creating opportunities for students to early access the university environment, explore their capabilities, and orient their future academic and career paths.

Scene of the Signing Ceremony

Attending the program, from the National Economics University were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, University Director; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Deputy University Director; along with representatives of the leadership from Schools, Departments, Faculties, Institutes, and Centers under the University.

From Vinschool Times City High School were: Mr. Scott Anthony Neufeld – Principal; Mr. Darrell Andy Heath – Vice Principal of the Advanced Program; Mr. Hoang Minh Co – Vice Principal; along with teachers and students of the School.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, Director of the National Economics University speaking

In his speech at the Signing Ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, Director of the National Economics University warmly welcomed the Board of Management, teachers, and students of Vinschool Times City High School to the National Economics University. According to the University Director, the signed agreement will provide a foundation for the relationship between the two schools to be implemented in a more systematic, professional, and organized manner.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho emphasized that higher education is not a completely new beginning in equipping learners with knowledge and skills, but rather an inheritance and connection between educational levels, especially between secondary and higher education. Therefore, proactive connection and coordination between the two educational levels will facilitate learners in their learning process, capability development, and career orientation.

Highly appreciating the educational foundation of Vinschool Times City, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho noted that many students from the school have been accepted by prestigious higher education institutions both domestically and internationally. At the National Economics University, Vinschool Times City students have also demonstrated their capabilities and achieved positive results. Notably, in the 2026 admissions cycle, nearly 50 Vinschool Times City students were admitted to the National Economics University with high entry scores, further affirming the solid academic foundation and capabilities of the school’s students.

The Director of the University also noted that prior to the Signing Ceremony, the two entities had engaged in certain collaborative activities, albeit not on a regular or systematic basis. This Memorandum of Understanding will lay the foundation for the two parties to develop more specific collaboration plans, with NEU ready to enhance its connection with Vinschool Times City High School in professional activities related to economics, management, and technology. Additionally, NEU welcomes students to visit, study, and experience the university environment.

“I am confident that with more structured and professional collaboration between Vinschool Times City High School and the National Economics University, both parties will achieve many positive outcomes, with the primary beneficiaries being the students. This will contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of the educational process,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho emphasized.

Mr. Scott Anthony Neufeld – Principal of Vinschool Times City High School speaking

Sharing at the program, Mr. Scott Anthony Neufeld – Principal of Vinschool Times City High School expressed his appreciation for the warm reception by the National Economics University and highly valued the significance of establishing a cooperative relationship between the two entities. According to him, as one of the leading higher education institutions in Vietnam, NEU is a suitable partner for Vinschool Times City to expand its connectivity activities, thereby creating more learning, experiential, and future-oriented opportunities for students.

Through this cooperative relationship, students are expected to have more opportunities to participate in seminars with university lecturers, engage in in-depth academic activities, gain practical experience, conduct research, and receive career guidance. The Principal of Vinschool Times City High School hopes that the collaboration between the two entities will develop into a long-term partnership, with students as the central beneficiaries and practical values for learners as the overarching goal.

“I hope that the cooperation between the two sides will not be limited to a few activities but will gradually build a long-term partnership, with students as the central beneficiaries. More importantly, the opportunities from this collaboration will help them better understand themselves, provide a basis for choosing the right path, and prepare a solid foundation for their university journey and future ahead,” Mr. Scott Anthony Neufeld shared.

The leaders of the two entities sign and exchange the cooperation agreement

According to the cooperation content, the two parties will focus on three main activity groups. In admissions and communication, the two schools will collaborate to share information about academic programs, disciplines, admission methods, and educational activities suitable for students. In the academic field, the two parties plan to jointly organize specialized classes, competitions, projects, research activities, entrepreneurship, and innovation, helping students gradually access knowledge and learning methods at the university level. Additionally, career guidance and experiential activities will create opportunities for students to interact with NEU lecturers and students and directly explore the learning environment at the University.

In the first year, the two entities plan to implement the NEU Admissions Counseling Day at Vinschool; the “A Day as a University Student” program for Vinschool students; specialized classes on Economics, Data Science, Research Skills; along with academic competitions, entrepreneurship, innovation, and experiential programs involving NEU lecturers, students, and Vinschool students.

The leaders of the two entities present congratulatory gifts to Vinschool Times City High School students who have been admitted to NEU in the 2026 admissions cycle

From these initial experiences to the official journey of becoming NEU students, the connection between the two educational environments is concretely demonstrated by Vinschool Times City students choosing and being admitted to NEU. The results achieved not only recognize the efforts in learning and training of each student but also bring joy to the families and teachers who have accompanied them throughout their high school journey. From the foundation of knowledge and skills nurtured at Vinschool Times City, the new students will continue their academic journey in the university environment, gradually developing their capabilities, accumulating experiences, and preparing for the future.

Ms. Hoang Thanh Ha – Training Management Department, National Economics University announces upcoming cooperation activities

Mr. Hoang Minh Co – Vice Principal of Vinschool Times City High School delivers a speech

The spirit of implementing the agreement into practice was demonstrated immediately after the Signing Ceremony with two activities: NEU Academic Experience and NEU Campus Tour. Students from Vinschool Times City had the opportunity to directly experience a university-style class, interact with faculty members and students; simultaneously, they toured the campus, explored the learning spaces, and learned about student life at the National Economics University.

Leaders of the two institutions exchange gifts and take commemorative photos

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding lays the foundation for the National Economics University and Vinschool Times City High School to transform collaborative orientations into specific activities, gradually building a bridge between secondary education and higher education. Through this, students gain early access to the university environment, academic experiences, and career orientation, contributing to the preparation of a foundation for future educational and developmental choices.

Delegates attending the program take commemorative photos

Some images from the Signing Ceremony:

Article and photos: Communications Department