School Grades
The school year is divided into two semesters. The first semester begins in late August and ends some time before Tết, while the second one begins right after the first one and lasts until June.
| Level/Grade | Typical age |
|---|---|
| Preschool | |
| Pre-school playgroup | 3-4 |
| Kindergarten | 4-6 |
| Primary school | |
| First grade | 6-7 |
| Second grade | 7-8 |
| Third grade | 8-9 |
| Fourth grade | 9-10 |
| Fifth grade | 10-11 |
| Secondary school | |
| Sixth grade | 11–12 |
| Seventh grade | 12-13 |
| Eighth grade | 13–14 |
| Ninth grade | 14-15 |
| High school | |
| Tenth grade | 15–16 |
| Eleventh grade | 16–17 |
| Twelfth grade | 17–18 |
| Post-secondary education | |
| Tertiary education (College or University) | Ages vary (usually four years, referred to as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years) |
Read more about this topic: Education In Vietnam
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