Nearly 1,000 students in Ho Chi Minh City received Pearson Edexcel certificates.

Bui Khoi Nguyen, a student from An Binh Primary School, Thu Duc City (second from the left), achieved the highest elementary school math score in the world , and Le Dinh Trung Hieu, a student from Saigon Practice High School, District 5 (third from the right), achieved the highest scores in Vietnam in both math and science - Photo: H.HG.

According to information from EMG Education, students in the integrated English program for grades 5, 9, and 11 (academic year 2022-2023) participated in the 2023 Pearson Edexcel certification exam and achieved high scores.

The specific results are as follows:

In mathematics: 100% of students at all three levels (primary, secondary, and high school) achieved a passing grade or higher. Specifically, over 86% of primary school students, 70% of secondary school students, and 84% of high school students achieved excellent grades.

For science : over 96% of junior high school students achieved a passing grade or higher; 99% of high school students achieved a passing grade or higher.

For English: 100% of high school students achieved a passing grade or higher.

Representatives from EMG Education and Ms. Dinh Viet Nga, a staff member of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee office, presented awards to the students - Photo: H.HG.

In particular, Vietnamese students' mathematical abilities stand out, with 84% of high school students achieving excellent grades (compared to 54% globally). Of these, 31% achieved perfect scores (9 points), compared to only 19% worldwide.

At the ceremony, EMG Education honored and awarded Bui Khoi Nguyen, a 5th-grade student from An Binh Primary School, Thu Duc City, for achieving the highest elementary school math score in the world (among 4,200 participating students); and Le Dinh Trung Hieu, a student from Saigon Practice High School, District 5, for achieving the highest results in Vietnam in both mathematics and science.

Representatives from EMG Education and Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc - Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training - presented awards to the students - Photo: H.HG.

In addition, EMG Education also awarded prizes to 9 students who won the Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards (students with the highest test scores in Vietnam in each subject) and 24 students who received the Excellence Awards - outstanding scores in all three subjects: mathematics, English, and science.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, emphasized: "Inheriting and promoting the tradition of studiousness of Vietnamese students over the years, the students participating in the 2023 Pearson Edexcel certification exam continue to achieve many outstanding results compared to the region and the world."

This demonstrates the quality of the integrated English program and the correct direction of the city's education sector in promoting the improvement of English proficiency and subjects taught in English. It also encourages students to take international certification exams as a necessary preparation for their future studies and careers."

An opportunity for students to develop their interests.

David Albon, Director of International Programs, Pearson Group

To achieve these results, Pearson highly values ​​the expertise and dedication of its teaching staff, the sound investment in educational solutions from EMG Education, and most importantly, the commendable learning spirit of the students in the integrated English program.

At Pearson, we believe in the importance of qualifications and certifications. We understand the importance of achieving them. But sometimes I also worry that an overemphasis on qualifications might lead us to focus too much on studying just to pass exams – because we know that exams are just one part of the learning process.

Therefore, we always strive to incorporate opportunities into our curriculum for students to develop their particular interests; to explore topics beyond the scope of the exam requirements. I believe that they have seized these opportunities to develop their skills to the fullest, and their outstanding achievements today are proof of that.

(Excerpt from a statement by David Albon, Director of International Programs, Pearson Group)

What is the Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Education?

EMG Education is a pioneering education group in international cooperation and digital transformation, and a strategic partner of many educational organizations worldwide.

Pearson is the largest and oldest educational group in the UK, with many years of experience providing educational solutions, academic programs, assessment, and the application of advanced technologies in education. The Pearson Edexcel International Certificates (including iPrimary International Primary, iLowerSecondary International Secondary, and International GCSE) awarded by Pearson are academic certificates at the secondary level and are widely recognized internationally.

To obtain this certificate, students in the integrated English program must demonstrate their understanding of subjects such as mathematics and science (physics, chemistry, biology) in English, as well as their ability to apply the language, analyze information logically, and think critically.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/gan-1-000-hoc-sinh-tp-hcm-nhan-chung-chi-pearson-edexcel-20240316150427806.htm