stadium. Traditions Before the long Tết holiday break, NQD holds its annual camping day tradition. Students sleep at the school overnight and participate in a variety of games, performances, and contests. The festivities also feature a large bonfire, around which students perform dance routines with their classes. Students and faculty During the 2015–2016 academic year, NQD had more than 800 students hailing from many districts across Đồng Tháp province. However, most of these students matriculated into NQD from Kim Hong Secondary School or Nguyen Thi Luu Secondary School, both of which can be found in Cao Lãnh city. Like most high schools in Vietnam, NQD only instructs students in grades 10, 11, and 12. There are approximately 270 students enrolled in each grade. In 2015, there was a 100% graduation rate. NQD has 64 well-qualified teachers. As of 2015, twenty-seven of these teachers hold master's degrees is various fields. For most classes, there is 35:1 student-teacher ratio. In August 2015, NQD welcomed a United States Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to aid their English language learning for a ten-month period. Academics In order to be accepted into NQD, students must take an entry examination organized by the Đồng Tháp Department of Education and Training. The test consists of three compulsory subjects (Mathematics, Literature, and English) and one major subject of the student's choosing. The 35 students with the highest total scores will be admitted into the aforementioned major class. NQD also offers one non-major class, which usually has about 40 students. Along with the one non-major class, known as 'A' class, NQD offers eight majors: Literature, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Informatics, and Mathematics. After each semester, students are evaluated based on a benchmark. Those who qualify will receive scholarships from NQD's Study Promotion Association in recognition of their hard-work, creating greater incentive for students to focus on their studies. Testing In recent years, NQD has performed well in national exams. Here are some recent statistics: · 2011–2012 – One 3rd Place Winner in Literature, One Consolation Prize in Mathematics · 2012– 2013 – Two 3rd Place Winners in Literature, Two Consolation Prizes in Mathematics, One Consolation Prize in History, and One Consolation Prize in Geography · 2013– 2014 – One 3rd Place Winner in Mathematics, One 3rd Place Winner in Biology, One Consolation Prize in Informatics, One Consolation Prize in Literature, and One Consolation Prize in Geography · 2014– 2015 –