Candidates must have graduated from the Vietnamese high school program (either through formal education or continuing education) or have graduated from a vocational training program. For those who have graduated from vocational training but do not have a high school diploma, they must complete and pass the required cultural knowledge of the high school program as specified by the Education Law and relevant regulations. Alternatively, candidates who have completed a high school program abroad (recognized by the local government and equivalent to the Vietnamese high school level) are eligible for admission, provided they meet the annual entrance requirements set by the Academy.