Son La College welcomes 297 new Lao students

Son La College on November 16 organised a welcome ceremony for a delegation from nine Lao provinces to bring students and trainees to enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.

 

Son La College organises a welcoming ceremony for a delegation from nine Lao provinces.

In the 2024-2025 academic year, the college receives 297 Lao students and trainees, of whom 176 study Vietnamese language preparatory course for one year, and 121 that are officials of departments and sectors, and officers of the armed forces learn Vietnamese language for nine months.

After completing the programme and receiving a Vietnamese language certificate, these students will be considered for admission to majors at Son La College or other educational establishments in the province for professional training according to the plans and requirements of the Lao provinces.

Students from Laos come to study at Son La College.

The Lao students and trainees also have opportunities to participate in cultural, physical education and sports activities; and visit historical sites and scenic spots in Son La and some places in Vietnam to enhance their understanding of Vietnamese culture and people and improve their ability to practice the Vietnamese language.

An art performance welcomes the delegation from Lao provinces.

Son La College commits to fulfilling the training programme and plan, ensure full and timely implementation of the province's support policies as well as studying and living conditions for the students.

Representatives of the northern Lao provinces expressed their hope that the college will regularly exchange information and the situation of the students to promptly solve difficulties and problems during the training process.

Son La College presents gifts to the delegation of Lao provinces.

Comment

You have 500/500 characters left

Please enter 5 or more characters!!!

Recent news

  • 'Son La’s high-level delegation visits Laos’ Bokeo province

    Son La’s high-level delegation visits Laos’ Bokeo province

    FOREIGN AFFAIR -
    Continuing their working visit to Laos, a high-level delegation of Son La province led by Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, and head of the provincial delegation of National Assembly deputies, on June 27 held talks with leaders of Bokeo province and signed a cooperation agreement for the 2026–2029 period.
  • 'Son La joins nation in building drug-free wards, communes

    Son La joins nation in building drug-free wards, communes

    SPORTS -
    The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Hanoi People's Committee, organised a meeting and a mass running event at Hanoi's Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square on June 27 in response to the 2026 Action Month for Drug Prevention and Control under the theme "Sharing a Determination to Build Drug-Free Communes, Wards and Special Zones." Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Prime Minister, attended and delivered a speech at the meeting.
  • ' Provincial leaders survey tourism, energy, transportation development in Son La hydropower reservoir area

    Provincial leaders survey tourism, energy, transportation development in Son La hydropower reservoir area

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    Permanent Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council Lo Minh Hung, and Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on June 24 led a working delegation on a fact-finding tour to examine the development of tourism, energy, and transportation in the Son La hydropower reservoir area.
  • 'First Bac Yen commune Sports Festival opens

    First Bac Yen commune Sports Festival opens

    SPORTS -
    Bac Yen commune held the opening ceremony of the first Sports Games 2026 on June 25 morning, featuring the participation of more than 700 officials, residents and athletes across the locality.
  • 'Son La's high-level delegation begins working visit to northern Lao provinces

    Son La's high-level delegation begins working visit to northern Lao provinces

    FOREIGN AFFAIR -
    A high-level delegation of Son La province led by Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Committee and head of the province’s delegation of National Assembly deputies, completed exit procedures at Tay Trang International Border Gate in Dien Bien province on June 25 to begin a working visit to the Lao provinces of Luang Prabang, Bokeo and Oudomxay.
  • 'Son La promotes green agriculture, circular economy

    Son La promotes green agriculture, circular economy

    SOCIETY -
    The General Council of Agriculture and Rural Development Vietnam, in coordination with Son La’s Department of Agriculture and Environment, on June 24 held a seminar on green and circular agriculture aligned with international standards, while promoting trade and investment in sustainable agricultural products in Son La province.
  • 'Visitors amazed by the beauty of grapevines dripping with ripe fruit

    Visitors amazed by the beauty of grapevines dripping with ripe fruit

    TOURISM -
    Capitalising on its natural strengths and potential, the Moc Chau plateau is developing a variety of distinctive agricultural products linked to tourism. The combination of high-tech agriculture and experiential tourism at local vineyards is creating a new direction for the region, offering visitors impressive check-in spots while also demonstrating economic efficiency and promoting sustainable rural development.
  • 'Long Phieng promotes effectiveness of collective economy

    Long Phieng promotes effectiveness of collective economy

    BUSINESS -
    From specialised longan-growing areas to high-tech plum orchards, cooperatives in Long Phieng are affirming their role as the driving force behind production linkages, enhancing the value of agricultural products, and creating sustainable livelihoods for local people. These efforts contribute to the development of a modern and sustainable agricultural economy.
  • 'Flower-offering ceremony and parade kick off Red Journey 2026

    Flower-offering ceremony and parade kick off Red Journey 2026

    SOCIETY -
    The Son La provincial Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation, the Son La Hanh Trinh Do (Red Journey) Club, and a large number of volunteers on June 22 offered incense at the Ho Chi Minh Monument at Tay Bac (Northwest) Square and joined a parade to promote voluntary blood donation, kicking off the 14th Red Journey 2026.