Being the first and also the oldest high school in Hue, (11) ____ Quoc Hoc (National High School) was the school for children from royal and noble families. French colonialists opened this school in 1896 to train those who would serve the (12) ____. Therefore, at that time, French was the main subject for students. Now it is named Hue National High School and is a high-profile school that all students must pass a competitive (13) ____ to get the admission.

Established in 1896, (14) ____ more than 100-year history, the school today is considered the largest and also the most beautiful high school campus in Viet Nam. This surrounding makes a great picture of red French-designed buildings in harmony with the green background of large shady trees and stone benches.

Moreover, several Vietnamese political leaders have been learning here, including: Nguyen Tat Thanh (President Ho Chi Minh), General Vo Nguyen Giap, Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, etc. In addition, the school is famous for its students who are (15) ____ poets (Xuan Dieu, Huy Can, To Huu, Luu Trong Le, etc.), scientists (Ta Quang Buu, Ton That Tung, Dang Van Ngu, etc.), and musicians (Tran Hoan, Nguyen Van Thuong, etc.). The school also has students (16) ____ high prizes in many international competitions.