Pioneering the implementation of liberal education model

Liberal Arts Education can be understood as training well-rounded people, creating a broad interdisciplinary knowledge base so that learners have many opportunities for self-development, the ability to adapt to change and lifelong self-study.

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Vietschool pioneers in implementing the liberal education model. Photo: Vietschool

“An “enlightened person” needs an educational foundation right from the formation of thinking and cognitive development. Therefore, Vietschool Pandora Joint Secondary School is a pioneer in implementing a liberal education model right from primary school, with the philosophy of “Training people to develop comprehensively, have the ability to lead themselves and master their lives”, along with 3 core values ​​​​of “Quality - Humanity - Heart”. This is the “compass” for all educational activities at Vietschool”, said a representative of Vietschool.

Accordingly, the educational program at Vietschool inherits the quintessence of educational systems around the world, combining the unique features of the new general education program. Specifically, the program of the Ministry of Education and Training includes Language and Literature Education, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, and Arts. The global citizen training program includes: Copyrighted English program of Cambridge Publishing House; 15 English lessons/week, >50% of the time with native teachers; NGSS standard STEAM program (USA), copyrighted Robotics of Lego Education; Copyrighted ICT program of MM Publications Publishing House; Personal Capacity Development Program.

In particular, Vietschool focuses on preserving and promoting Vietnamese Identity with: Vietnamese Culture Program with "miniature ethnic museum"; Vietskills helps students perfect essential hard and soft skills; Emotional Intelligence Education.

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Comprehensive Education Program - Excellent English - Personal Capacity Development. Photo: Vietschool

Along with that, the school's curriculum includes diverse playgrounds and extracurricular activities: 20 extracurricular activities at primary level; 16 extracurricular activities at secondary level; Diverse after-school clubs: Sports, Arts, Robotics...; More than 40 events, playgrounds/major competitions throughout the school year.

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Diverse experiential and extracurricular activities. Photo: Vietschool

Liberal education method

Vietschool implements differentiated teaching methods, helping students develop their personal abilities through learning projects, experiential activities and practical problem solving.

Instead of forcing students to absorb knowledge through reading, copying, and memorizing, Vietschool creates opportunities for them to experience and explore to actively form knowledge. Students are the center, teachers are the organizers and guides. The maturity of students in terms of intelligence, capacity, and character is the product of the process of teachers and students building together.

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Students build knowledge through learning projects, experiential activities and solving real-world problems. Photo: Vietschool

The educational method at Vietschool also encourages students to actively explore knowledge with curiosity and the innate desire to learn in every child. Through this, they become passionate about learning and excited about new experiences every day.

Liberal learning environment

Vietschool’s 36 standard classrooms and 15 functional rooms all receive natural light. Looking out the window, students can see rows of trees changing leaves all year round. The learning space provides a quality source of vitamin D, helping students increase calcium absorption, protect their eyes, and develop their physical and mental health comprehensively.

The system of functional rooms is rich in practicality, helping Vietschoolers to be absorbed in the lessons of Natural Sciences, STEAM Robotics, Cooking Studio, Fine Arts, Music, etc. Mental and physical activities are also held enthusiastically in the library, soccer field, basketball court, etc. The outdoor playground surrounding the school campus is a place for children to play, an ideal reading corner, or also a place for creative lessons.

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Green and friendly school space. Photo: Vietschool

Portrait of Vietschool teacher

Vietschool representative emphasized that to realize the philosophy of liberal education, Vietschool teachers are required to not only be good at their profession but also possess 8 elements: Love, Dedication, Fairness, Respect, Listening, Encouragement, Connection, and Exemplary.

Vietschool teachers regularly participate in training courses with leading education experts, constantly improving teaching methods and inspiring students to learn. In particular, 100% of STEAM teachers have achieved international teaching certificates from the Global LEGO Academy, STEAM for Vietnam and other prestigious educational organizations.

Community Activities

“Vietschool educates “liberal human beings” with noble qualities, ethics, conscience and responsibility, helping students have the capacity to be human. From there, they build and pursue good ideals for themselves and society,” said a representative of Vietschool.

Community activities are one of the ways Vietschool students cultivate life values. They join the Blue Moon Foundation in charity programs that take place all year round: building schools in mountainous areas, helping students in difficult circumstances, supporting people affected by natural disasters, etc.

“Strongly pursuing the philosophy of Liberal Education, Vietschool confidently trains a generation of students who are not only solid in knowledge but also equipped with life skills and good moral qualities to confidently reach out internationally, live and work happily in the future,” said a representative of Vietschool.

Ngoc Minh