Nguyễn Quang Diêu High School for the Gifted, or NQD, is a public high school located in Cao Lãnh city, Đồng Tháp province, Vietnam. NQD is one of only two gifted schools in Đồng Tháp province, the other being Nguyễn Đình Chiểu High School in Sa Đéc city, and it officially opened on July 8, 2011. With over 800 students participating in the eight major subjects offered during the 2015–2016 academic year, NQD is one of the largest schools in Đồng Tháp province. History Nguyễn Quang Diêu High School for the Gifted, formerly known as Cao Lãnh City High School, was originally established in 1956 in Kien Phong province. On July 8, 2011, because of the need for better-equipped facilities, Nguyễn Quang Diêu High school for the Gifted separated from Cao Lãnh City High School and moved to a new building. It now resides at its current address on Le Dai Hanh Street in the My Phu Ward. NQD is named after the eponymous scholar and poet, Sir Nguyễn Quang Diêu. Not only was Sir Nguyễn Quang Diêu known for his literary achievements, but he was also a famous patriot who joined the Đông Du Movement in Southern Vietnam to fight against French colonial rule. While originally from present-day Cao Lãnh city, Sir Nguyễn Quang Diêu is known across Vietnam as a national hero. Campus NQD began its expansion project with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 8, 2011. The campus is now 1575 square meters and has three distinct areas devoted to offices, classrooms, and laboratories. In the three-story tall main building, there are a total of twenty-seven traditional classrooms, each equipped with high-tech smart televisions, as well as eight laboratories for various science classes. In the center of the school is a large, open courtyard. While this area is primarily used for Physical education, Defense Education, and Monday morning flag-saluting ceremonies, students also socialize there during breaks and after school. Moreover, NQD has an on-campus cafeteria that serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Nearby, there is a modest lotus lake and koi pond. Students are expected to help upkeep the school by helping plant trees, cleaning their respective classrooms, and protecting the facilities from damage. Currently, NQD is in the process of building dormitories behind the school for future students to live in. They will be adding other modern facilities as well, such as a swimming pool and a sports