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Number of students |
600 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
75% Vietnamese, 20% Korean, 5% other nationalities. |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
A full English as an Additional Language program (EAL). |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Vietnamese at mother tongue and acquisition levels. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Robust technology integration program. Class sets of iPads (Grs. KG - 3). 1 to 1 iPads (Grs. 4 - 5). Class sets of PCs (Grs. 4 - 5). 1 to 1 BYOD (Bring Your Own Device: Grs. 6 - 12) |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Full distance and eLearning programs are ready to implement if needed. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Age-appropriate home learning activities that stress critical thinking and reinforce classroom learning. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
When necessary. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Placement assessments. English proficiency for Grs. 9 - 12. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Late new enrollments are enrolled depending on availability. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
Above world norms. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Teachers. |
Learning support offered |
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) providing support and targeted instruction. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Enrichment classes. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
School start time |
Breakfast provided for all students: 07:20 - 07:50. Classes begin at 08:50 |
School finish time |
Classes finish at 15:00. After school program finishes at 16:15. |
Supervised care before/after school |
After school programs |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Variety of developmentally appropriate clubs and athletics based on student interest. English club, student council, "Eco-Warriors", traditional Vietnamese music/dance, web team, magazine, fitness, soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, choir, music, dance, computing, art, debate, Model United Nations, book club, cooking, chess, math intervention, reading intervention. |
School provided lunches |
Yes. Included in tuition. Variety of hot/cold items including a salad bar. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, swimming pool, multipurpose courts. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. Participation in a Hanoi athletics league. Competitions with other international schools in Hanoi. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
TH School is a PreK - 12 independent, co-educational boarding and day school which offers an internationally focused college preparatory education. TH School features a holistic English medium educational program which honors a deep appreciation of Vietnamese language, literature, history and culture. TH School is committed to serving the families who desire a high quality holistic education and seek outstanding preparation for universities and colleges in Vietnam and throughout the world. |
Teaching approach of the school |
TH School seeks to inspire young minds and challenges its learners so that they can take their place as global citizens. TH does this by combining the best practices from international curriculum while nurturing and celebrating Vietnamese culture and identity for both Vietnamese and international students. |