Japanese to be taught at primary schools in Hanoi, HCMCThe Japanese language is being taught at some primary schools in Hanoi and HCM City, on a trial basis. An opening ceremony for Japanese language classes at primary schools in VN was held yesterday at Chu Van An primary school in Hanoi, with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Education and Training and the Japanese Embassy in VN. Those students learning Japanese language would contribute to the development of relations between Japan and VN, he said. The program is being carried out on a trial basis at four primary schools during the 2016-2017 academic year, including Nguyen Du, Khuong Thuong and Chu Van An schools in Hanoi and VN-Australia school in HCM City. Japanese language classes are expected to be expanded nationwide for all primary schools in the future.

Source: VietNamNet News September 16, 2016 16:18 UTC