On the morning of March 22, 2025, at Hall 602, Vo Van Tan Campus, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, held the Master of Education (TESOL) Graduation Ceremony, a joint program with Edith Cowan University (Australia), for 164 new Master’s graduates.
The event was honored to welcome: From Ho Chi Minh City Open University: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha – President of the University, Dr. Le Thi Thanh Thu – Director of the Joint TESOL program. From Edith Cowan University: Dr. Tracy Taylor – Lecturer. The ceremony also saw the presence of the new Master’s graduates and their esteemed families.
In his speech at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha – President of the University, emphasized: “With the mission of training high-quality human resources, the University continuously expands international cooperation, offering advanced programs that help students access global education right here in Vietnam. From 2017 to date, the program has trained 18 cohorts with 777 students, gradually building a community of English language lecturers with solid expertise, integrated thinking, and modern teaching methods. We believe that with this strong foundation, the new Master’s graduates will continue to reach further, inherit and promote the values fostered by the program, contributing positively to the development of language education both domestically and internationally”.
In this meaningful atmosphere, new Master’s graduate Tran Pham Phuong Thao emotionally shared: “Though each of us has a different personality, we have embarked on a common journey, a common ideal. I still remember the long nights diligently working on essays, the days of studying, working, and taking care of our families, which were full of challenges, but we never gave up. The past two years have not only been a process of accumulating knowledge but also an opportunity for us to overcome our own limits. Today’s success is the result of continuous effort, but more than that, it is also the companionship and support from our teachers, families, and beloved friends. Once eager students, now, with a solid foundation, we are ready to reach further, inherit and spread valuable knowledge to future generations.”
The Master of Education program, specializing in English Language Teaching Methodology and Theory, is a collaboration between Ho Chi Minh City Open University and Edith Cowan University (Australia). It is designed with two intensive training phases. The first phase is undertaken by lecturers from Ho Chi Minh City Open University, providing a solid foundation. In the second phase, lecturers from Edith Cowan University (Australia) equip students with advanced knowledge and skills. Learners study at Ho Chi Minh City Open University (Vietnam) and are awarded degrees by Edith Cowan University. The main goal is to train English teachers to international standards, meeting the teaching demands of universities, secondary schools, and foreign language centers.
