Vientiane (VNA) – The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual language school in Vientiane held a ceremony on September 11 to st༒art the 2024-2025 school year.
The event was attended by representatives from the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports, the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, and the Vietnamese community in Vientiane, alongside students, parents, and teachers.
Speaking at the ceremony, Rector of the school Sivanheuang Phengkhammay highlighted the school’s commitment to quality education, emphasising that teachers and staff members strive to be role models for students to follow and make more contributions to the development of the school and its educational mission.
Counsellor and standing member of the Community Affairs Committee of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos Nguyen Thi Thuan, praised the school’s long-standing tradition and said it is a typical example in teaching Vietnamese for the Vietnamese community in Laos. She also noted the school’s role in fostering talented students who have contributed to the socio-economic development of Laos.
Nguyen Du School has earned a reputation as a leading educational institution in Vientiane, helping preserve the Vietnamese language and culture within the expatriate community. Over the years, it has generated many talents who are serving both Laos and Vietnam.
At the ceremony, scholarships and gifts were awarded to outstanding students as well as those facing hardships,to encourage them to continue excelling in their study. These efforts aim to contribute to the strong and enduring friendship between Vietnam and Laos./.
President To Lam visited the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school in Vientiane on July 12 as part of his ongoing state visit to Laos, underscoring the deep-rooted educational collaboration between the two nations.
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on July 28 visited and presented gifts to Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school in Vientiane, during his official visit to Laos.
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The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as strengthening the special bonds between the two countries
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