Which educational program should we choose to give our child a solid foundation for university?

The Cambridge program's exclusive "gateway qualification".

The Cambridge education program is highly regarded in many countries with advanced education systems such as the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, etc. The outstanding advantage of the Cambridge program is the "key qualifications" at each level, including:

• Primary Checkpoint certificate awarded upon completion of Grade 5.
• Secondary Checkpoint certificate upon completion of 8th grade.
• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) upon completion of Year 10.
• AS Level Advanced Baccalaureate Certificate upon completion of Year 11.
• A Level Advanced Baccalaureate Certificate upon completion of Year 12.

These "checkpoints" help students implement flexible learning plans at each stage, for example, switching programs or studying abroad early from grade 9 with a Secondary Checkpoint certificate. In particular, these checkpoint certificates from grade 10 onwards are the "powerful ticket" that leads students to scholarships and prestigious universities.

International students with Cambridge qualifications and certificates have an advantage when applying to university.

Most universities and colleges in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, and over 650 top universities in the US recognize IGCSE and AS/A Level certificates. Many schools offer scholarships for pre-university programs to students with IGCSEs, and waive first-year credits for students with AS/A Levels. This helps students save time and money on their university education.

Before entering grades 11-12, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) program can be considered a high-quality and widely popular education program worldwide for students in grades 9-10. In Ho Chi Minh City, many schools, although not teaching the AS/A Level program for grades 11-12, still choose the IGCSE program as a stepping stone before transitioning to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Many international schools also teach the IGCSE program from grade 10, even if they did not previously teach the Cambridge program.

Besides Math, English, and Science, the Cambridge secondary school program includes many practical subjects that lay the foundation for university studies, such as Economics , Business, and Global Studies.

The Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) teaches the Cambridge program from kindergarten to grade 12 and is also a leading school in Vietnam in terms of the number of students taking the IGCSE exams each year. In the most recent academic year, VAS students achieved outstanding scores compared to the world average in the IGCSE exams across all three highest grading ranges: 85% achieved Good to Excellent (CA*), 66% achieved Good to Excellent (BA*), and 42% were in the Excellent (AA*) range. In addition, three students achieved the "Highest Score in the World" (Mathematics) and the "Highest Score in Vietnam" (Business and English as a Second Language).

Award ceremony for VAS students who achieved outstanding results in Cambridge international examinations.

Currently, universities select students for pre-university programs based on scores from five IGCSE subjects. For example, the University of Melbourne (Australia) requires 19 points for five subjects, while RMIT University requires 15 points for five subjects (equivalent to five C grades). Although they all teach the IGCSE program, the quality and number of subjects taught vary among schools. For instance, some bilingual schools teach three IGCSE subjects, while VAS teaches five to seven subjects.

A solid foundation from primary and secondary school.

To achieve high scores in the IGCSE program and be ready for the AS/A Level program, VAS students are equipped with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills throughout their studies from preschool to grade 8, with four optional learning pathways and two milestones: the Primary Checkpoint and Secondary Checkpoint certificates in the International Bilingual (CAP) pathway and the Fully International (CAPI) pathway.

For students who do not yet have sufficient English proficiency or whose family's financial situation is not suitable, they can start with the new basic English program (CEP Standard) with tuition fees starting from only 13,000,000 VND/month or the advanced English program (CEP Advanced).

VAS is a pioneering school in Ho Chi Minh City that has introduced the Cambridge General Education program, teaching from preschool to grade 12.

All foreign teachers teaching the Cambridge program at VAS come from the UK, USA, Australia, etc., and undergo a rigorous selection process and receive annual training and certification from the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Modern facilities and advanced equipment meeting the high standards of the Cambridge program at VAS's six campuses also provide students with easy access to the latest science and technology.

Learn about VAS's study pathways at www.vas.edu.vn and receive early registration scholarships of up to VND 30,000,000 along with many other attractive offers.

To visit our facilities in person or for consultation, please contact our hotline: 0911 26 77 55.

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