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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Internal ECAs include critical thinking clubs conducted by both foreign and Vietnamese teachers during the school day. The programme provides opportunities to compete in academic and talent events such as VAS Olympics, English Speaking Contest, and Math-Robocon-Science Competitions. Garden Hills Campus has medal-winning participation in international and city-level events, including a Silver medal at the City-level April Olympiad in Ho Chi Minh City and Bronze medals at SASMO 2019 and the Duke of York ICT Competition. These activities develop analytical thinking, problem-solving, and subject-specific knowledge.
Internal ECAs include creative environments and performing arts activities. After-school activities include arts-related options such as dancing. Competitions such as VAS Painting Contest and VAS Got Talent provide outlets for artistic talent. Art and performance are supported by teachers from diverse backgrounds.
English language development is supported through language-focused events such as the English Speaking Contest. Practical outdoor activities expose students to culture through tours to historic sites and natural environments. Outdoor learning sessions and cultural experiences are part of the programme.
Internal ECAs include sporting clubs and social and hobby groups. After-school activities include dancing, swimming, hiking, yoga, football, and basketball. The programme encourages participation in clubs and groups to develop interests and social skills.
The school organises community activities focused on environment protection and philanthropy. VAS runs community programmes to foster service and social responsibility. These activities help build a sense of community and kindness.
Competitions such as VAS Olympics and VAS MC Contest develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Participation in team-based ECAs builds collaboration and professional skills. The programme provides opportunities to practice organization, planning, and presentation.
After-school activities include dancing, swimming, hiking, yoga, football, and basketball. Internal sporting clubs and practical outdoor activities promote physical health and wellbeing. Outdoor learning sessions and themed tours contribute to wellness and balance.
Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) – Garden Hills Campus opened in 2016 in Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City. The school offers programmes from Kindergarten through High School. The campus is designed with open green spaces and abundant landscaping, providing a learning environment connected with nature. Classrooms and function rooms are equipped with technology suitable for students’ age-appropriate learning needs. Safety, hygiene, and ventilation are also carefully maintained. VAS Garden Hills delivers the Cambridge Academic Programme International (CAPI), where most subjects are taught in English and students can graduate with Cambridge internationally recognised certificates. The school also integrates Vietnamese language and national curriculum elements alongside the Cambridge programme. Notable at Garden Hills are achievement recognitions in competitions such as the Singapore & Asia Mathematics Olympiad and the Duke of York ICT Competition, reflecting active student engagement beyond classrooms.
