Hanoi celebrates smooth first day of primary school enrollment
Thousands of parents across Hanoi kicked off the new school year enrollment season on July 1 in a festive yet orderly atmosphere.
THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi's first-grade online enrollment opened on July 1, with schools reporting smooth operations by 6 PM, according to the Hanoi Department of Education and Training.
Parents complete enrollment procedures at a primary school in Hanoi on July 1. Photo: Nam Du/ Urban and Economic Newspaper
The enrollment portal went live at midnight, with schools mobilizing staff to assist parents both online and onsite. At Dai Mo 3 Primary School in Dai Mo Ward, nearly 200 parents arrived in person for registration on the first morning alone.
The school assigned security guards to manage parking, while teachers guided parents through the process. “I thought I would have to wait in long lines, but everything was quick and efficient,” said Nguyen Thi Xuan, a parent from Dai Mo Ward.
At Yen Hoa Primary School in Yen Hoa Ward, the atmosphere resembled a festive gathering. Parents were welcomed with a decorated check-in area and information displays, while IT staff stood ready inside to provide one-on-one technical support. The school had also tested its online system in advance to ensure smooth operation.
Despite recent administrative restructuring across many wards and communes under Hanoi’s new local government model, the enrollment process proceeded without disruption.
Online enrollment for first grade runs from July 1 to 3. Kindergarten registration follows from July 4 to 6, and grade 6 from July 7 to 9. In-person enrollment will take place from July 12 to 18.
