Register today to choose a school for primary school admission, things parents in Ho Chi Minh City should note

Starting today, May 24, the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City opens the primary school enrollment information portal. Parents and students need to register for admission to kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 6 according to the instructions of the Department of Education and Training.

Image of the registration interface page for primary school admissions in Ho Chi Minh City

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The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training stipulates that parents of students can register for admission to kindergartens, grades 1 and 6 at advanced schools, international integration schools and schools with special programs from now (May 24) until 5:00 p.m. on May 29 at https://tuyensinhdaucap.hcm.edu.vn/ .

The Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City guides parents to register for kindergarten, grade 1, grade 6 of advanced schools, international integration schools and schools with special programs, including advanced high-quality programs with regional and international integration; integrated English program according to Project 5695; French enhancement program; Nam Sai Gon Primary, Secondary and High School (District 7) for grades 1 and 6; Luong The Vinh High School (District 1) for grade 6.

9 steps to register for admission to advanced schools and special programs

To register for primary school admission to the above mentioned school and class models, parents follow 9 steps:

Step 1 : Parents use web browsers Chrome, Coc Coc, Safari... and access the address: https://tuyensinhdaucap.hcm.edu.vn/ .

Step 2 : On the home screen, parents should carefully read the information about regulations, information, and instructions for enrollment registration.

Step 3 : Parents choose the function [Register for advanced integration or school with special classes], the interface displays the Department of Education and Training recruiting advanced integration schools, parents check the information of the recruiting school and click the [Register] button.

Select the [Register] function button at the Department of Education and Training to register for admission.

Step 4 : Parents enter the personal identification number and password provided to register for admission.

Step 5: The system displays the interface of the international advanced school registration form, parents review the student's final grade profile information and register.

Step 6 : Parents choose the type of school (advanced integrated school, school with integrated program...) and the list of schools to register for admission.

Parents should follow the information in the "How to do it" section (if any) to follow the correct registration process.

Step 7 : Each school will have different admission criteria. Parents select the criteria that meet the requirements of the school. Criteria marked with an * are required to apply for admission to the school.

Enhanced English class of Phan Van Tri Primary School (District 1, HCMC)

PHOTO: BAO CHAU

Step 8: Parents enter the security code, select "I commit to declare correct information" and click the [Register] button.

Step 9 : Parents choose [Agree] to complete the registration for admission to modern advanced schools.

In case of wishing to change the registered school, parents select the [Cancel registration] function button and re-register information for another modern advanced school.

The Department of Education and Training's leaders informed that the results of the entrance examinations to kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools with special programs will be announced simultaneously by the Thu Duc City Admissions Council and districts from May 30 to no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 4.

In case a student's name is not on the list of admitted students to schools with special programs or the parents' name is on the list but do not confirm the admission, the student will still be arranged to attend schools in the registered area during the period from May 15 to 19.

For detailed instructions on how to register for admission to the special program, parents can refer to HERE .

The difference between integrated English program and intensive English program

Common advantages

• Long term English learning environment.
• Stable study time (at least 4 to 8 periods including all subjects of language, math, science) in 5 years of primary school.

Advantages and differences

English Enhancement Program

• Vietnamese teachers should have a variety of foreign language skills and accents (however, nowadays the Asian accent, or the so-called "native standard", is no longer as important as before because of globalization, English has many different versions. Unless parents require their children to speak standard British or American English, that's different).
• Since the teachers are Vietnamese, students are not required to use English unless the teacher commands "NO VIETNAMSE IN MY CLASS".
• Affordable tuition and diverse program options: 4 lessons with Vietnamese teachers, 2 lessons of math and science with Vietnamese or foreign teachers, depending on parent registration.
• Because it follows the national English program standards, the proficiency requirements are quite light.
• Textbooks are also accessible and cheap.

Integrated English Program

• The native teachers have the advantage that the students hear and practice with standard pronunciation. This is a plus.
• Students will be forced to speak English if they want teachers to respond to their requests, although there will be teaching assistants if the situation becomes too difficult and students need help.
• Tuition is paid quarterly, which is something most families will consider.
• The integrated English vocabulary for children will be quite high (the program's orientation is English as a second language), so parents of students who let their children follow the program must practice the habit of reviewing lessons and vocabulary every day, which is also the child's responsibility.
• There is an Intensive reading section in each lesson to help children practice reading habits.
• Textbooks from foreign publishers.
• Of course, with a lot of "input" and frequent review, the child's "output" will also be different from the English enhancement program.

Some common misunderstandings

• Do children who do not know the letters have difficulty learning English? Children should be introduced to English in preschool and that is why the Ministry of Education and Training includes English in this level. However, children only remember the letters, not memorize them and still learn speaking and listening as the focus, writing and reading, if any, are only at the level of circling and distinguishing right from wrong. This will help children learn English more easily in grade 1.
• Class size also plays a crucial role in learning English. The number of children per lesson per minute of English practice helps children practice their skills over a long period of time.
• A positive classroom atmosphere that helps children learn effectively is a prerequisite for children to learn effectively.
• Is it difficult to learn more math and science in grades 4-5? The answer is no, if not to say that children have more academic material that is convenient for them to move to higher levels at the next age.
• There are 6 levels of English, in which stages 1 and 2 are very easy to achieve if children work hard, but if intensive reading skills are not developed, the ability to write paragraphs will be very limited and it can be very difficult to reach levels 3 and 4, which takes a lot of time to achieve.

Master Le Hong Thai

Principal of Phan Van Tri Primary School (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hom-nay-dang-ky-chon-truong-tuyen-sinh-dau-cap-nhung-dieu-phu-huynh-tphcm-luu-y-185250522154249946.htm