Huynh Thuc Khang High School introduces in detail the advanced class model and TH School class

Afternoon of May 9,Huynh Thuc Khang High SchoolCoordinate with TH School System to organize Admissions Consulting Conference for grade 10, school year 2022 - 2023.

Director of the Department of Education and Training Thai Van Thanh chaired the meeting. Photo: MH

Many advantages when students study at TH School

At the meeting, Mr. Stephen West - General Principal of TH School system introduced the school's enrollment plan for this school year. Accordingly, this school year is the first year the school enrolls 4 10th grade classes with a total of 100 students. Study location at Huynh Thuc Khang High School.

Mr. Stephen West - General Principal of TH School introduces the school to principals of schools in Vinh city. Photo: MH

Previously, the TH School system had 2 campuses in Hanoi, and Vinh City was the second locality in the country chosen by TH School to build a campus. Currently, the preparation of facilities is in the process of completion to welcome students to school in August 2022. The entire design and facilities of the TH School Vinh campus will be implemented according to the TH School model in Hanoi.

At the meeting, representatives of TH School also hoped to receive support from secondary schools in the province to provide information and advice on the school's enrollment work.

Currently, TH School in Vinh City applies the IGCSE program for grade 10 and A-Level for grades 11 and 12. With the 80-20 model licensed by the Ministry of Education and Training, in which 20% of the study time is in Vietnamese, including the subjects: Literature, History, Geography, and Civic Education.

The IGCSE Grade 10 curriculum will include core academic subjects such as Mathematics, Complex Sciences, Business and English. In addition, there are project-based subjects to help perfect professional skills such as Visual Arts, STEAM, Music, Film Production, etc.

Vinh City students participate in an experiential class organized by TH School. Photo: MH

Regarding the enrollment work, answering the question of some principals in Vinh city about the requirement of having an English certificate to enroll in TH school, the school representative said: An English certificate is just a favorable criterion to enter the school. However, with TH School, the school will focus more on testing the actual ability of students. Thereby helping the school directly evaluate students and is an opportunity to better understand the students' study plans and attitudes. From there, there will be a plan to support them when studying at the school.

Specifically, there will be a computer-based test, testing logical thinking in math, language, space, shapes and science. In addition, English ability will be tested through an interview with the school principal.

The opening of TH School in Nghe An will also create conditions for students in the province with many advantages such as "eating at home, studying at an international school", cheaper than international schools in Nghe An and Hanoi. Currently, the school's expected tuition fee is 22 million/month, including students with scholarships from 30 - 70% so students have many opportunities to study at the school.

The principal of TH School participated in the experimental class for students in Vinh city.

Another advantage of TH School is that it teaches the Cambridge program, which is recognized by the world and domestic universities. After completing the program, students are directly admitted to many universities nationwide and during their studies at the school, students will not have to attend extra classes. If students go to study abroad, they will not have to spend a year studying university preparation and save a lot of money.

The advanced school model of Huynh Thuc Khang High School will increase the chances of admission for candidates.

At the meeting, teacher Phan Xuan Phan - Principal of Huynh Thuc Khang High School also shared the school's enrollment plan for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Accordingly, this year the school will enroll 20 public classes with 805 students, an increase of 6 classes with 175 students compared to the previous school year.

Teacher Phan Xuan Phan - Principal of Huynh Thuc Khang High School introduces the school's 10th grade admission methods. Photo: MH

This year, the school has 3 options for admission to the school, which are to enroll 14 classes based on the results of the 10th grade entrance exam, and 1 class with students with certificates.IELTSand 5 advanced classes according to Decision No. 147/QD - UBND on the Pilot Project to build advanced kindergartens and general schools following the international integration trend in the province for the period 2021 - 2030.

The condition for admission to this class is that students are admitted to a public high school in the province and pass the school's English interview round, with priority given to students with international language certificates.

An observed lesson of students at Huynh Thuc Khang High School. Photo: PV

The principal of Huynh Thuc Khang High School also shared about the curriculum of the advanced class. Accordingly, students of the advanced class have a full-day schedule, including the morning studying the current general education program of the Ministry and the afternoon studying the advanced program including enhanced English, international IT, Math in English, soft skills, creative experiential activities, developing sports and cultural talents and STEM education programs.

The advanced program is committed to an output standard of 6.0 IELTS; at the same time, study the A-Level program to facilitate studying abroad or applying to prestigious universities nationwide. The tuition fee of the advanced class will be collected according to the directive of the People's Committee of Nghe An province and the school commits to collect lower than the prescribed level.

For many years, Huynh Thuc Khang High School has been the leading school in terms of educational quality in Nghe An. Photo: MH

Mr. Phan Xuan Phan - Principal of Huynh Thuc Khang High School said: All classes at the school, regardless of the model, are taught appropriately and effectively, helping students develop their learning outcomes in the future.

This year in particular, when coordinating and linking to have TH School Vinh located at the school, the school also benefits from advanced programs and teacher training. At the same time, TH School also commits to investing in facilities at Huynh Thuc Khang High School such as: functional rooms, laboratories, swimming pools, etc.

Teacher Nguyen Hong Hai - Principal of Quang Trung Secondary School spoke at the conference. Photo: MH

Previously, after two years of enrolling students in the IELTS class, the quality of these pilot classes was also highly appreciated. According to the school's statistics, after nearly two years of studying at the school, the IELTS class has 18 students with IELTS certificates of 6.0 or higher. Of these, 13 students have scores from 6.0 to 6.5, 3 students have scores from 7 to 7.5, and 2 students have scores of 8.0 or higher.

Create all favorable conditions for Nghe An students

Concluding the meeting, Director of the Department of Education and Training Thai Van Thanh affirmed: TH School choosing Nghe An to open a facility is a great advantage for parents and students in the province. With many advantages in terms of curriculum, output and tuition fees, the head of the Department of Education and Training also believes that this will be a good premise for Nghe An education to improve the quality of education, towards advanced educational models in the world.

Candidates taking the entrance exam to Huynh Thuc Khang High School. Photo: My Ha

With the advanced class model, the Director of the Department of Education and Training also highly appreciated the efforts of the Board of Directors of Huynh Thuc Khang High School and affirmed that opening 5 more advanced classes will increase opportunities for students in the province in the 10th grade entrance exam this year. In the coming time, the Department's leaders also requested that the school complete the program, strengthen propaganda work so that parents and students can better understand this model and promote its effectiveness in the future.