[VLSC TALENTS] STUDENTS ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

A first-year student majoring in Korean Language at Van Lang Saigon College (VLSC) – one of the leading colleges in Vietnam – has excellently won a Consolation Prize at the 5th International Korean Speech Contest, organized by Namseoul University (South Korea). This year’s competition, themed “My World and Our Future, Opened Through the Korean Language,” attracted a large number of contestants from many countries and served as a high-level academic forum with an international scope.

This achievement not only reflects the student’s strong Korean language proficiency, critical thinking skills, and presentation ability, but also demonstrates confidence and academic competence in engaging with internationally integrated academic activities from the very first year of study.

Representatives of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, together with lecturers in charge of the Korean Language program, directly presented the award, extended congratulations, and recognized the student’s learning efforts. This meaningful milestone marks a promising beginning for VLSC students on their journey of pursuing Korean Language studies and participating in academic arenas at both regional and international levels.

Van Lang Saigon College develops a practice-oriented educational environment with a learner-centered approach, focusing on enhancing students’ individual competencies and adaptability in the context of global integration. Through a well-structured curriculum, students are provided with opportunities to comprehensively develop professional knowledge, vocational skills, and global mindset, enabling them to confidently engage in academic activities at both national and international levels.

VLSC’s officially recognized qualifications hold wide value, meeting the requirements for advanced study and employment in multicultural working environments. Graduates are well equipped to pursue articulation programs, overseas study, or enter the domestic and international labor market.

The College expands opportunities for students to participate in paid international internship programs, allowing them to gain early exposure to professional working environments, enhance foreign language proficiency, vocational skills, and global thinking throughout their studies.

VLSC implements the “Real Learning – Real Practice” model, in which over 80% of the training program focuses on practical learning, skill development, and the application of knowledge to real-world professional situations. Students not only study theory but also gain hands-on professional experience while still at college.

In addition, training pathways are designed with a personalized orientation, helping students develop their strengths, follow the right direction, and grow in alignment with their abilities and career goals.

Internships and industry placements are organized throughout the entire course, combined with specialized workshops, talk shows, and practice-oriented projects closely aligned with industry realities. Through these activities, students gain direct exposure to professional environments, better understand labor market demands, and improve their practical working capabilities.

The faculty team at VLSC consists of experienced lecturers with strong academic backgrounds and real-world industry expertise, who continuously accompany, support, and guide students throughout their learning journey and professional development.

Alongside training quality, VLSC invests in a modern, five-star-standard campus and facilities that fully meet students’ needs for learning, practice, and research, contributing to a professional, dynamic, and effective learning environment.

The achievement at the International Korean Speech Contest is a clear testament to the training quality and comprehensive student development orientation of Van Lang Saigon College. The College congratulates the student on this proud milestone and firmly believes that it will serve as a solid foundation for continued breakthroughs, personal growth, and greater successes in the future.