As the new academic year approaches, education systems across the globe are embracing digital transformation and rigorous verification procedures to streamline student registration and ensure accuracy in enrollment records. In both Egypt and Vietnam, recent policy updates and technological advancements have shaped the way students and parents prepare for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, marking a significant step toward modernization and accessibility in education.
In Egypt, the Ministry of Education has finalized the general secondary education system for the 2025-2026 academic year, introducing a comprehensive framework that incorporates knowledge, training, and teaching methodologies. The third semester for the 2025-2026 academic year officially began on January 11, 2026, with the electronic platform for registration activated a few days earlier on January 5, 2026. According to the Ministry, this platform is designed to support not only exam registration but also the issuance of academic certificates, offering a centralized hub for students to manage their academic progress.
The platform, launched on January 15, 2026, boasts a collection of specialized educational and training resources, updated on a regular basis to keep pace with evolving curricula and student needs. It features electronic registration for both standard and special exams in the third semester, encompassing about 200 specialized subjects and more than 210 digital educational resources tailored for the third semester and summer courses. This move is intended to provide students with a wide array of learning materials and ensure they are well-prepared for their final assessments.
Students in the third year of secondary school, who are preparing to sit for the final exams, are required to register through the platform using their unified email and personal password. The process involves entering all personal and educational data accurately, selecting their subjects—including the second foreign language and non-core subjects—reviewing the information, and then saving and printing the registration form. The printed form must be submitted to the school for official approval, completing the registration process.
After registering, students must submit several documents to the school administration: a plastic folder for documents, a recent birth certificate and two copies, six recent personal photos with the name printed by computer, the color-printed electronic registration form and an extra copy, two stamps from the Educational Projects Support Fund (each valued at 10 pounds), a copy of the student's ID, two copies of the guardian's ID with a phone number, and original plus two copies of receipts for tuition, exam entry fees, and tablet insurance. These requirements, as outlined by the Ministry of Education, are aimed at ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
Regarding costs, the Ministry has set the basic fees for general secondary students in 2026. Every student must pay 200 Egyptian pounds for exam materials and supplies, and a further 108 pounds for printing the electronic success certificate after results are announced. There are also additional fees: 10 pounds each for the first and second exam attempts, and 210 pounds for students attempting the exams a third or fourth time. This structured fee system is intended to balance accessibility with the administrative costs of running nationwide examinations.
Meanwhile, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Department of Education and Training issued detailed instructions on January 15, 2026, for the registration and enrollment process for the 2026-2027 academic year. These guidelines apply to both primary and secondary education across all three administrative zones of the city, reflecting a commitment to transparency and digital integration in the admissions process.
The registration window for the upcoming school year runs from February 3 to March 3, 2026, and is conducted entirely online via the official portal at https://tuyensinhdaucap.hcm.edu.vn. Parents and guardians are instructed to use modern web browsers—such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Cốc Cốc, or Safari—to access the site. The department has provided step-by-step guidance to help families navigate the digital enrollment process, emphasizing the importance of reviewing all registration documents and verifying information through the city’s unified registration system.
The process begins with parents logging into the portal, reading through relevant regulations and instructions, and confirming their child’s grade level and personal identification details. For students finishing preschool, parents select primary school as the next level, while those completing grade five select secondary school. The system then displays the "student information verification" interface, prompting parents to review their child’s academic records from the previous year.
To ensure the accuracy of residency information, the system incorporates a verification function that cross-checks the student's current address. Parents are guided to use the VNeID app on their smartphones to access and capture their residency information, which is then uploaded to the registration portal along with a copy of the birth certificate. If the information is correct, parents simply upload the documents, enter a security code, check a declaration box affirming the accuracy of the data, and confirm the submission. If corrections are needed, they can submit supporting documents and specify the necessary changes, after which the school updates the records and parents re-confirm the application.
Nguyen Van Phong, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, emphasized the importance of transparency and responsiveness throughout the process. He urged local authorities to take full responsibility, avoid causing frustration for parents, and ensure the review process is completed by early March. This timeline allows the department to draft the first-grade enrollment plan and submit it to the city’s People’s Committee for approval, with the official plan set to be released before March 31, 2026.
To further support families, the department has instructed school leaders to disseminate information widely, organize meetings or send detailed notifications, and provide clear written and visual instructions. Schools must also publicize a hotline and support hours, offer hands-on guidance for parents facing difficulties, and ensure that communication is always respectful and empathetic. Special attention is given to families with financial challenges or limited access to technology, with local committees and police collaborating to verify and update data for all children of school age in their districts.
Educational institutions are required to review and update all student records in the department’s database, verify the consistency of information with the VNeID system, and maintain complete documentation of residency and enrollment confirmations. Regular training, inspections, and direct support ensure that every student—regardless of background—has the opportunity to enroll in the right school, at the right time, and with the correct information on file.
These parallel efforts in Egypt and Vietnam highlight a global trend toward digitalization, accountability, and equity in education. By leveraging technology and meticulous verification procedures, both countries aim to make school registration more accessible, transparent, and reliable for students and their families.
