CTVS 7 2026

Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons

“Choice” and future orientation (music analogy)

• People are born with many choices—e.g., living in cities vs. countryside, choosing traditional culture vs. modern life, and preferring vibrant life vs. tranquility.
• Each musical choice is framed as opening a new chapter in shaping one’s future.

Institution identity and training focus (HUFEIT/HF)

Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFEIT) is described as one of the first private universities in Southern Vietnam, pioneering professional training using two strategic tools:

• Foreign languages
• Information technology

Historical roots

• Predecessor: Saigon Private School of Foreign Languages and Informatics (founded 1992).
• New university name:
  • Established by a decision signed October 26, 1994
  • The attribution is linked to the late Prime Minister Võ Văn Kiệt.

After 30+ years

• The institution highlights its milestones and positions itself as a leading provider of high-quality human resources, with strong foreign-language and professional expertise.

Mission, vision, and educational philosophy

Mission

• Train lifelong learners to become global citizens who adapt and contribute to a changing society.
• Develop learners particularly through foreign languages and computer skills in practical experience.

Vision / school spirit

• Serve society through “music” (metaphor for culture and living).
• Cultivate people who are:
  • dynamic, creative, compassionate, insightful
  • seeking happiness and freedom through intellect and morality

Educational philosophy

• Pursue happiness and freedom based on moral and intellectual foundations.
• Core values include:
  • solidarity, cooperation, discipline, quality, and development

Student civic education week (beginning of school year)

Organized across multiple campuses.

Purpose

• Raise awareness of Party guidelines and State laws/regulations.
• Provide basic information about the economic, political, and social situation (domestic and international).
• Help students understand their rights and obligations, and school rules on:
  • training,
  • student affairs,
  • policies,
  • rewards/discipline,
  • internal regulations.

Delivery

• Dissemination and popularization of legal education.

Student affairs workshop

Disseminates:

• school rules and regulations,
• student affairs regulations,
• support policies such as:
  • scholarships,
  • awards,
  • student support funds,
  • student evaluation,
  • discipline.

School regulations (legal and behavioral rules)

Reference

• Decision No. 64 (dated 20 Oct 2022) on “school regulations,” consisting of 10 articles.

Key points

• Wear identification badges issued appropriately by the school.
• Dress/appearance must be suitable for the school environment.
• Follow rules for work/study/living arrangements.
• Students must be on the class and subject list to attend.
• Basic behavior standards:
  • walk softly; speak quietly; be polite/civilized
  • no vulgar language or swearing
  • do not violate others’ dignity/integrity (teachers, staff, workers, students, parents, visitors)
• No false statements that harm the school’s reputation.
• No disruption to organization, teaching, or learning.
• No dangerous/illegal items (e.g., flammables, explosives, toxic substances, weapons).
• Prohibited:
  • illegal copying/distribution of textbooks/materials
  • propaganda/content contradicting Party and State policies or school rules
• Protect school assets and maintain a clean, healthy environment.
• Cleanliness and resource-saving:
  • use bins
  • save electricity/water
• Prohibited:
  • no alcohol
  • no smoking on campus
• In classrooms/auditoriums/libraries:
  • only bottled/filtered water allowed
• Students can view full details via a QR code.

Code of conduct for learners (students/trainees)

Reference

• Decision No. 117 QĐĐNT (dated 13 Oct 2020)
• 3 chapters, 14 articles

Chapter 3 (Articles 7–12) outlines learner conduct.

Article 7: responsibility to oneself and family

• Live responsibly; respect self/family.
• Avoid legal violations affecting oneself/family.
• Cultivate: self-respect, honesty, objectivity, humility.
• Strive in learning/training and cultivate morality.
• Maintain an independent, healthy, thrifty lifestyle; be a good citizen.

Article 8: conduct regarding learning and training

• Strictly follow school regulations and internal rules.
• Learn school history and traditions.
• Practice self-awareness, self-learning, and active participation.
• Be honest; no cheating.
• Participate in social/community activities initiated by the school, Youth Union, and Student Association.
• Treat peers with respect and sincerity:
  • avoid jealousy/envy
  • avoid conflicts/disunity and physical harm
  • use clear/polite language; avoid vulgarity/profanity
  • unite, encourage, help each other
  • be humble and willing to learn

Article 10: conduct toward faculty/staff

• Respect faculty and staff.
• Express respect for teachers/mentors.
• Opinions should be frank, sincere, honest, and constructive.
• Cooperate in training/education/practice activities.
• No bribery/favoritism via money/material possessions/special relationships.
• Act against self-serving behavior and moral violations that harm teacher-student relationships.
• Report/request clarification about harassment, threats, or negative suggestions by faculty members.

Article 11: conduct toward visitors and workers

• Polite and respectful communication.
• Help/guide visitors enthusiastically within one’s ability.
• Do not allow strangers onto campus without permission; invited guests require department confirmation.

Article 12: conduct toward campus landscape, environment, and property

• Appearance must comply with school regulations.
• Preserve/protect facilities and equipment; practice thrift; avoid wasting public resources.
• No noise/disorder; no disruptive music in work/study areas.
• No smoking; no unauthorized devices like “plugs” (as stated).
• No hanging/displaying banners/posters without permission.
• Maintain a green/clean/beautiful environment.
• No eating during class; dispose of trash in designated areas.

Student affairs regulations (full-time students)

Reference

• Decision No. 1083 QĐNT (dated 6 June 2022)

Coverage

• 8 chapters, 29 articles, including:
  • duties/rights,
  • awards/scholarships,
  • disciplinary actions,
  • student work content and management systems.

Prohibited actions

• Referenced via Article 6, Chapter 2 (issued May 6, 2022), tied to Vietnamese education law references.

Rewards and discipline (procedures and ranges)

Rewards

• Comprehensive awards periodically at the end of each academic year.
• Individual awards include:
  • outstanding students,
  • top students,
  • winners of creative competitions,
  • cultural/sports/academic achievements.
• Group rewards include:
  • excellent classes,
  • outstanding classes.

Disciplinary measures

• Depend on:
  • nature, severity, consequences, and attitude.
• Range from warnings/reprimands recorded in administrative files (family informed).
• Example escalation mentioned:
  • first minor violation → reprimand
  • reprimand then repeat → warning
  • first serious violation → stronger discipline
  • temporary suspension in certain cases
  • serious repeat/particularly severe cases → further discipline (including expulsion)

Additional consequences

• Suspension from participating in competitions for a period (as described for IIG Vietnam competitions in the Indochina region and Myanmar).

Institution responsibilities toward students (support ecosystem)

Covers how higher education institutions should manage/support:

• political/ideological education
• moral and lifestyle education
• legal education and dissemination
• skills education, physical/aesthetic education
• student management and administrative work
• rewards and discipline
• policy implementation for students (residential and non-residential)
• security and order
• academic counseling and career guidance
• psychological counseling and health care
• financial support (including special support for disabilities and disadvantaged students)
• student services (internet/telephone/cafeteria)

Scholarships and financial aid types

• Public academic achievement scholarships include multiple categories (e.g., top freshmen, top in major, provincial/city winners, international certificate holders, honors/graduating high-achievers, talented top students, etc.).
• “Hợp Lực/Hlik/HF”-type policies support disadvantaged students and students connected to workers’ families (as stated).
• Sponsored scholarships funded by organizations/individuals.
• Details referenced via a 2023 decision (No. 1563 QĐNT); students can check via QR code.

Evaluation of training results (grading system)

Reference

• Decision No. 1174 QĐNT (dated May 15, 2022) for undergraduate training result evaluation.

Structure

• 5 chapters, 19 articles
• 100-point scale
• Evaluated periodically:
  • by semester
  • academic year
  • full course

Point breakdown

• 0–25: participation in learning
• 0–20: awareness and compliance with school regulations/rules
• 0–20: participation in socio-political/cultural/artistic/sports activities and crime/social vice prevention
• 0–25: civic awareness in community relations
• 0–10: participation in class leadership/groups/organizations or special academic/training achievements

Classification

• 90–100: Excellent
• 80–89: Good
• 65–79: Fair
• 50–64: Average
• 35–49: Poor
• below 35: Poor

Conduct-grade constraints

• Conduct-grade discipline affects maximum allowed categories (e.g., reprimand limits and warning limits described).

Student conduct consequences

• Poor conduct grade for two consecutive semesters:
  • first occurrence → must suspend studies for at least one semester
• Second occurrence of two consecutive poor conduct grades → expulsion.

Support booklet, loans, and guidance for near-poor/poor students

• Mentions QR-code-accessible regulations for continuing study support for students from near-poor/poor or difficult backgrounds.
• Mentions regulations on using a student support booklet:
  • Decision No. 936 QĐNT (dated June 6, 2024)
• Mentions scanning QR codes for loan applications for 2024–2025.

Tuition payment rules and penalties

Reference

• Decision (No. 1983 QĐNT, dated May 6, 2022)

Process

• Deadlines are announced about two months in advance.
• Students with difficult circumstances may request an extension via the faculty office:
  • maximum 1 month past the deadline

If students pay late

• Penalties include:
  • academic disciplinary action
  • cancellation of course registration
  • not being issued student certificates/records/docs
  • not allowed to register next semester courses
  • conduct points not counted per current regulations

Tracking

• QR code mentioned for tuition payment details.

Information channels and student support contact

Channels

• University official website
• Official fanpages (including Student Affairs & Political Education; Youth Union & Student Association; alumni community)
• Learning/training portals (training portal, online learning system)
• Zalo OA for support
• Mental health counseling access via QR code/handbook and direct contact

Contact options

• Student Affairs Office at specific campuses
• phone number with extensions
• hotline
• email address

Note

• Regulations may be updated each academic year; students should regularly check the training portal to avoid losing rights.

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Methodology / Instruction Lists (Detailed)

A) School regulations — key instructions (10-article framework)

Identification

• Wear the school identification badge when working, studying, or participating in school activities.
• Badge must be issued by the school’s department.

Appearance

• Wear historically/traditional attire appropriately for the school environment (wording as stated).

Attendance/participation

• Work/study/living arrangements follow current school regulations.
• Only students listed on the class and subject list may attend classes.

Basic conduct

• Walk softly; speak quietly; behave politely/civilly.
• Do not use vulgar language or swear.
• Do not offend teachers/staff/students/parents/visitors; do not violate physical integrity.

Reputation

• Do not write/say false information that harms the school’s reputation.

Order and safety

• No noise/disorder disrupting organization, teaching, or learning.
• No bringing flammable/explosive/toxic substances, weapons, or dangerous objects onto campus.

Academic integrity / materials

• Do not copy or distribute textbooks/learning materials in violation of school regulations and law.
• Do not use class/work attendance to propagate/disseminate content contradicting Party/State viewpoints or school regulations.

Assets and environment

• Preserve school assets/equipment.
• Keep a clean and healthy working/learning environment.
• Protect hygiene: use bins; save electricity and water.

Prohibited substances

• No alcohol or smoking on school grounds.
• In classrooms/auditoriums/libraries: only bottled/filtered water (no other food/drinks).

Access to details

• Students can scan QR codes to view detailed regulations online.

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B) Code of conduct — learner conduct instructions (core sections)

Article 7 (self & family)

• Live responsibly; respect self and family.
• Avoid legal violations affecting self/family.
• Practice self-respect, honesty, objectivity, humility.
• Strive in learning/training with direction and purpose.
• Cultivate morality; build independent/healthy/thrifty lifestyle.
• Become a good citizen.

Article 8 (learning & training)

• Follow school regulations and internal rules strictly.
• Study school history and traditions.
• Maintain self-awareness, self-learning, and active participation.
• Be honest; no cheating.
• Participate in community/social activities initiated by the school and youth organizations.
• Treat peers respectfully:
  • be sincere and friendly
  • avoid jealousy/envy/misunderstandings
  • avoid conflicts/disunity and physical harm
  • use polite, clear language; avoid vulgar/profane speech
  • unite, encourage, help each other
  • be humble and willing to learn

Article 10 (toward faculty/staff)

• Respect faculty/staff; show courtesy.
• Communicate opinions constructively (frank, sincere, honest).
• Cooperate in training/education/practice activities.
• No favoritism using money/material possessions/personal relationships.
• Condemn self-serving behavior and moral violations damaging teacher-student relationship.
• Report/seek clarification about harassment/threats/negative suggestions.

Article 11 (toward visitors/workers)

• Polite/respectful communication.
• Help/guide enthusiastically within ability.
• No admitting strangers without permission; invited guests require department confirmation.

Article 12 (toward campus property/environment)

• Appearance must follow school rules.
• Protect facilities/equipment; practice thrift; avoid waste.
• Avoid noise/disorder in public areas; avoid disruptive “music.”
• No smoking; no unauthorized “plugs” (as stated).
• No banners/signs/posters without permission.
• Keep living environment green/clean/beautiful.
• Do not eat during class; dispose of trash properly.

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C) Training result evaluation — scoring methodology

• Use a 100-point scale.
• Evaluate periodically: by semester, academic year, and full course.

Score components

• 0–25: learning participation
• 0–20: compliance with school regulations
• 0–20: socio-political/cultural/artistic/sports/crime-prevention activities
• 0–25: civic awareness in community relations
• 0–10: class leadership/group/organization participation or special achievements

Classification by total score

• 90–100: Excellent
• 80–89: Good
• 65–79: Fair
• 50–64: Average
• 35–49: Poor
• <35: Poor

Conduct-disqualification constraints

• Conduct grade may limit the maximum allowed outcome category (e.g., reprimand and warning limits as described).

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D) Tuition payment — compliance steps and consequence framework

• Pay tuition by the announced deadline (announced ~2 months ahead).
• If circumstances are difficult:
  • apply for an extension via faculty office
  • maximum extension: 1 month past the deadline
• If not paid on time, consequences may include:
  • academic discipline
  • cancel course registration
  • no student certificates/records/docs issued
  • cannot register next semester courses
  • conduct points not counted

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Speakers or Sources Featured (in subtitles)

• People’s Teacher Professor Trần Văn Đậu (honorary chairman; mentioned as sponsor)
• Late Prime Minister Võ Văn Kiệt (named as providing the new name and signing the establishment decision)
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFEIT) (main institutional source of regulations/announcements)
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Computer Science (mentioned as referenced by regulations in subtitles)
• Student Affairs Office (mentioned as a support source; specific campuses referenced)
• Youth Union and Student Association (mentioned as initiators of student activities)
• IIG Vietnam competitions (mentioned as the subject of a disciplinary consequence)
• Indochina region and Myanmar (geographic reference for the competition suspension described)

No individual student or on-camera speaker names are provided beyond the historical figures listed above.