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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Viet Nam Tinh Hoa supports social and emotional learning through a weekly Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE) program and a dedicated tutor system. The school utilizes restorative practices within its behavior policy to encourage accountability, empathy, and positive conflict resolution. Daily circle time activities are used to facilitate open dialogue and help students navigate day-to-day social interactions. Teachers are tasked with integrating social and emotional skill-building into their regular academic lessons. These initiatives are designed to help students build resilience and develop a practical understanding of diversity and tolerance.
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa operates as an inclusive mainstream school and is not a specialist SEN institution. The school provides learning support through personalized strategies, classroom adjustments, and targeted interventions. Classroom teachers collaborate with an internal inclusion team to adapt tasks and ensure that learning materials remain accessible. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the specific types of Special Educational Needs it can accommodate.
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Vietnamese as an Additional Language (VAL) programs at no extra cost to families. Student language proficiency is initially evaluated using WIDA assessment tools and teacher observations. Support is delivered flexibly through small-group withdrawal sessions, in-class co-teaching, and the pre-teaching of essential vocabulary. Language specialists work alongside regular classroom teachers to scaffold lessons and adapt learning tasks. Students are formally exited from the EAL program once they demonstrate the ability to meet curriculum demands independently.
The school integrates mental wellbeing into its pastoral care framework, ensuring that every student is closely monitored by a designated tutor. The weekly PSHE program explicitly addresses mental health topics and equips students with strategies to manage their emotional and physical well-being. The school also participates in specific awareness initiatives, such as Mental Health Week and Friendship Week, to encourage open discussions. Junior school leaders and on-site medical staff are available to assist students who require additional intervention. Staff focus on the early identification of emotional challenges to help remove any internal or external barriers to a student's academic progress.
Safeguarding is managed by a structured team that includes a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Deputy Safeguarding Lead. The school’s child protection framework aligns with the safeguarding standards set by the UK Department for Education. All teaching and non-teaching staff must complete regular training to help them identify, report, and manage potential signs of abuse or neglect. The overarching Safeguarding Policy is supported by related protocols, including the Online Safety Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy.
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa by North London Collegiate School in Ho Chi Minh City offers a dual-language education combining the National Curriculum for England with the IB Primary Years Programme. Catering to students from Early Years through Middle School, the curriculum ensures instruction in both English and Vietnamese. A defining feature is its "Walking Campus" model in District 3. This urban initiative integrates nearby partner institutions, such as the Soul Institute of Arts and Vietnam Contemporary Visual Arts Academy, as direct extensions of the school's physical footprint. Students regularly access these external venues for specialized arts and sports training. The daily schedule includes an extensive enrichment program with activities like robotics, printmaking, and public speaking. Supported by the North London Collegiate School framework, Viet Nam Tinh Hoa focuses on bilingual proficiency, pastoral care, and active community participation for all enrolled pupils.
