Following the official visit of General Secretary To Lam to the UK from October 28 to 30, at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Vietnam and the UK agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), as stated in a joint declaration released on October 29.
As the two countries strengthen their bilateral ties, education has continued to become a crucial area of cooperation. The Vietnam Education Forum aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation in education between the two countries. The event welcomed representatives from Vietnam’s Ministry of Education & Training, the UK Government, the British Council, major universities, and international schools to explore new opportunities for collaboration between Vietnam and the United Kingdom.
The UK Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Iain Frew, opened the forum by highlighting how AI and digital transformation are reshaping the global education landscape. He also emphasised that the upgraded UK–Vietnam relationship provides a strong framework for deeper cooperation in higher education, vocational training, and the development of future-ready human resources. Dr Nguyen Thu Thuy, Director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Education and Training, echoed this message, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to international engagement to elevate the nation’s education sector.
A highlight of the day was the presentation by our Head of Primary, Ms Laurence Cabanne, as one of the forum’s guest speakers. In her workshop, “Unlocking Global Competence – Rethinking Teacher Training to Prepare Students for a Global Future,” she explored how teacher development plays a vital role in preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world. Drawing on examples from our school, Ms Laurence shared practical insights on fostering global citizenship, strengthening cross-cultural understanding, and equipping teachers for rapid technological change.
Ms Laurence explained that great teaching starts with truly understanding students and the context they come from. When teachers adapt their approach to fit their students’ experiences, learning becomes more meaningful and easier to relate to. She highlighted that context shouldn’t be seen as a limitation, but as an opportunity to make learning more engaging and relevant.
She also reminded the audience that strong relationships lie at the heart of good education—Maslow before Bloom—and that helping students develop global skills begins with knowing who they are and what they need. Her session offered a clear and inspiring look at how schools can better support teachers so that every child can thrive.
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As one of the four Nord Anglia Education schools in Vietnam, our school joined colleagues from across the country in hosting a booth at the event. The booth introduced attendees to our international programmes, innovative learning approaches, and the global opportunities that students experience within our educational community. Event guests, including educators, partners and leaders, visited the booth to learn more about how Nord Anglia schools support personalised, future-focused learning for students in Vietnam.
Our involvement in the Vietnam Education Forum 2025 reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to supporting the UK–Vietnam Strategic Partnership. By contributing to national conversations on innovation and excellence, we remain dedicated to strengthening the educational ties between the two countries and helping shape a more dynamic, globally connected future for learners in Vietnam.
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