The above results are based on a report by the ACT (American College Testing - a standardized test used to assess the academic abilities of high school students and is one of the prerequisites for admission to universities and colleges) compiled from global ACT test results statistics.

Thọ's scores for the Science section (36/36) and the English section (36/36) are in the top 1% globally. His Reading section score (35/36) is also in the top 2%. With a total score of 35/36, Nguyễn Hữu Thọ is among the top 1% of ACT test-takers worldwide.

This result exceeded Thọ's expectations, as he had only aimed for a score of 30 to 31 when registering for the ACT. In the US, the average ACT score for 12th-grade students is 19.5.

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Nguyen Huu Tho, a student at Tran Dai Nghia Specialized High School.

Sharing more about this achievement, Tho said: “The ACT test requires fast reading comprehension skills, the ability to extract information from data tables and make quick inferences, focusing on key content, and grasping specialized vocabulary... Therefore, to become familiar with data analysis, test-takers need to read a lot, understand deeply, and have a broad knowledge base in English.”

Nguyen Huu Tho has been studying the integrated English program since the first grade. “The achievements I have today are the result of a long journey of accumulating knowledge and skills from studying the integrated English program from grade 1 to grade 12. Experiencing a new educational environment and regularly interacting with foreign teachers who use scientific and easy-to-understand teaching methods has given me a strong foundation in English. Furthermore, acquiring academic knowledge from Math and Science has helped me easily explore a wealth of learning materials and expand my interactions with the global English-speaking community,” Tho shared.

The Integrated English Program is the abbreviated name for the program "Teaching and learning mathematics, science, and English in an integrated manner according to the UK and Vietnamese National Curriculum Frameworks".

This is an initiative by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee aimed at improving the English proficiency of students in the city. Learning Math and Science in English using the modern and flexible integrated English program offers a completely different experience.

In a continuously hands-on English-speaking environment, students will have the opportunity to develop their language skills in conjunction with scientific knowledge and critical thinking abilities throughout their education, from primary school to high school.

To complete the program, students enrolled in the Integrated English program, such as Nguyen Huu Tho High School, will need to demonstrate not only proficient English skills but also critical thinking abilities and academic knowledge through subjects like Mathematics and Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry).

Upon learning of Tho's top -ranked ACT score, the foreign teachers who directly taught him were delighted and proud of their outstanding student. They weren't surprised, as students in the program are always well-prepared with knowledge and skills according to international standards.

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Jeff Johnston-Keisling, an integrated English program teacher, emphasized: “We always strive to equip students with the knowledge and skills to keep pace with educational innovation and become global citizens. Therefore, in addition to trying to unlock students' creative potential, we always create lively and engaging practice exercises to nurture a passion for discovering knowledge and a lifelong learning habit.”

Mr. Burt Chutkan, Tho's Math and Science teacher, also shared: "The ACT test has many unique assessment methods that go against traditional thinking and learning styles, which Vietnamese students need to adapt to."

"Tho is always willing to listen to new approaches and teaching methods from his teachers, and this has helped him develop his abilities and strengths to achieve significant success in his studies."

According to teacher Burt Chutkan, what impressed him most about this student was the confidence and eagerness to learn that he demonstrated through conversations before and after class.

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