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Trends, policies, and practices of bilingual and multilingual education in Vietnam in the context of globalization

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In the context of increasing globalization, bilingual and multilingual education is a crucial strategy for developing a workforce capable of adapting to multicultural environments. This article analyzes language education trends in Vietnam, focusing on policies, existing models, and practical implementation. Based on key documents such as the 2019 Education Law, the 2018 General Education Program, and the national strategy for ethnic minority education, the study highlights Vietnam’s commitment to enhancing foreign language proficiency while preserving indigenous languages. Prominent models include the Cambridge International Program, VNEN combined with U.S. curricula, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and ethnic language programs (as of 2024). Through the analysis of documents from 2010 to 2024, the article identifies both the benefits and challenges of bilingual education and offers recommendations to improve bilingual and multilingual education policy effectiveness, contributing to the development of high-quality human resources in the digital era.

Source: The University of Danang - Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.31130/ud-jst.2026.24(10).550e

Author: Le Ngoc Tran

Institution: Bình Dương University

Language: English

Topic: Multilingual Education and Policy

Subfield: Linguistics and Language

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Đại học Đà Nẵng