▌ FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The Foreign Language Program at Doan Thi Diem Primary School - Hanoi is designed to align with the general goals of the Foreign Language Program within the General Education Program, with clear learning outcomes for each academic year and ensuring continuity for subsequent grade levels. This program not only comprehensively develops the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) but also encourages students to use English as a second language in activities such as presentations, expressing personal opinions, as well as using their English skills to study other subjects, find information, and connect globally effectively.
1. Enhanced French Program
The enhanced French program is taught as part of a project by the Ministry of Education and Training with a duration of 10 periods per week. Since the 2019-2020 school year, the school's French-speaking group has been the first primary school in Hanoi to officially join the LabelFrancÉducation organization.
Students from Grade 3 onwards have an additional 4 periods of English per week according to the Ministry of Education and Training's curriculum. The teaching staff is intensively trained under the project's program. Native-speaking teachers are provided through teacher training cooperation programs between Vietnam and France.
Students in the French bilingual project will continue to study the international standard program until Grade 12 through the French-speaking school system in Hanoi (including Doan Thi Diem Secondary School, Giang Vo, Ngo Si Lien, and specialized high schools like Amsterdam, Chu Van An, Foreign Language Specialized High School, Nguyen Hue Specialized High School, etc.).
2. Enhanced English Program
The enhanced English program is taught using the advanced international curriculum 'Now I Know' by Pearson Publishing. The teaching duration is 10 periods per week for Grades 1 and 2, and 11 periods per week for Grades 3, 4, and 5. Each week, students have 3 periods with a full-time, experienced native English teacher who works at the school.
100% of students who complete the school's program achieve a proficiency level equivalent to A2, and many students reach a B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
3. Integrated Vietnam - Cambridge & Oxford International Program
The International System of Doan Thi Diem School - Hanoi implements an integrated primary education program between the 2018 Vietnamese General Education Program and the General Education program of Cambridge Assessment International Education and the University of Oxford - UK.
This program is built on a comparison and integration of core subjects including Math, English, Science, IT, Health & Social Emotional Well-being, and the Global Skills Project, to ensure the achievement of learning outcomes for both the Vietnamese and British programs.
This integrated education program has been officially approved and licensed for implementation at the school by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, and is recognized by Cambridge Assessment International Education with the Cambridge International School code VN464. The program is taught entirely in English for 14-16 periods per week. After 5 years of study, students are guaranteed to be eligible to complete the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exam or the Oxford International program.
International Certificates
At the end of Grade 5, students take the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exam. This certificate recognizes students' proficiency in Math, Science, and English, and has permanent global validity. With this certificate, students can easily transfer to English-speaking secondary schools worldwide.
Teachers
- Native-speaking teachers from English-speaking countries (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,...)
- Teachers with internationally recognized degrees and certificates in English language teaching
- All teachers are carefully selected, with excellent experience and pedagogical skills
Teaching Methods
* Communicative Approach
The program develops students' English communication skills. Students are exposed to and use English daily through various activities such as presentations, problem-solving, role-playing, and creative storytelling.
* Project-Based Learning
Students apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in interdisciplinary projects with high real-world applicability. Students are fully proactive throughout the project implementation under the guidance of teachers.
* Experiential Learning & Emotional Intelligence Development
Students participate in experiential activities related to subjects such as: Math Treasure Hunt, museum visits, attending Science Day, learning about cultural festivals like Tet, Christmas, Halloween, etc.
Students participate in projects that integrate messages about core values and moral lessons such as sharing, practicing gratitude, and appreciating positive things in life to cultivate emotional intelligence (EQ) - an essential skill for global citizens.
Dr. Nguyen Chi Hieu
Executive Director of IEG Education Organization - the consulting and program implementation unit.