Khai Hoan Inter-level School inaugurated

VTC News•12/08/2023

This event marks a significant milestone for Victoria School - South Saigon in its journey towards the UNESCO Happy School model, opening its first academic year with great promise.

Delegates performed the inauguration ceremony for Khai Hoan Primary, Secondary, and High School - South Saigon (Victoria School).

As a school with a global reach, Victoria School - South Saigon combines the best of Vietnamese and British education with a positive learning environment and modern, student-centered teaching methods.

The school boasts an architectural design that harmonizes with nature, adheres to green environmental criteria, and integrates modern facilities.

In addition, the school has invested heavily in technology, a leading leadership and teaching staff in the industry, and an advanced curriculum that aligns with the school's educational philosophy and global educational trends.

The school also utilizes active, competency-based teaching methods to help students find joy in learning, confidently explore their interests and passions, and gain practical experience at businesses to confidently orient their future careers.

Khải Hoàn - Nam Sài Gòn is a completely new construction in a unique modern style that harmonizes with nature, based on the concept of "Design for Happiness".

Accordingly, the entire school campus and functional rooms are designed in harmony with nature, using environmentally friendly materials, taking advantage of natural light and green spaces, helping students find happiness in learning, build a solid foundation of knowledge, develop a well-rounded personality, confidently and creatively think, and have a clear direction for their future.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Phuc - Vice Minister of Education and Training (3rd from the left) and the delegation visit the school.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Le Thuy My Chau, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, said: “The establishment of this school will provide a new learning environment for our children. I believe that having adequate facilities is only a necessary condition; the sufficient condition to improve the quality of teaching and learning is the most important factor.”

"To solidify the school's brand in the coming years still depends on the efforts of the school's administration, teachers, and students. I have complete confidence in the quality of education the school will provide in the future."

Mr. Le Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Principal of Khai Hoan School - South Saigon (Victoria School), shared: “ We believe that children can access a Vietnamese educational environment with international standards, developing comprehensively in knowledge, character, and life skills, while simultaneously creating joy in learning for them.”

We strive to provide children with a green learning environment, the most advanced Vietnamese education program combined with the Cambridge International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) curriculum, and a school operation inspired by UNESCO's Happy School model. All of this is managed by a team of experienced domestic and international leaders, committed to providing children and parents with a quality education at an affordable tuition fee .”

Melvyn Lim, representing the Cambridge University Examinations and Publications Board, stated: “ We sincerely thank the school for its trust and partnership in giving Cambridge the opportunity to contribute to the Victoria School project in South Saigon.”

I believe that the combination of the National Curriculum and the Cambridge International Program at Victoria School - South Saigon not only helps students develop their academic abilities but also instills in them values such as resilience, perseverance, responsibility, self-confidence, and most importantly, happiness .”

Students and teachers participate in the flag-raising ceremony.

Furthermore, with a management team comprised of leading experts in education in Vietnam and internationally, Victoria School believes that its educational approach is constantly evolving to align with students' career aspirations after graduation.

With an internationally standardized educational environment, modern facilities, and the best tuition fees, Khai Hoan School - South Saigon (Victoria School) is the perfect choice for students and parents.

Furthermore, students attending the school have the opportunity to gain practical experience at leading businesses in Vietnam, allowing them to apply what they have learned in a professional environment and prepare themselves with the necessary skills for the future.

Teachers from Victoria School welcome parents and students to the inauguration ceremony.

Yoon Anh Thu expressed: “ As the first students of Khai Hoan - South Saigon High School, we are very excited to embark on a new learning journey at this beautiful school to achieve our personal goals, become outstanding students of this happy school, and become global citizens in the future .”

A panoramic view of the happy Victoria School.

Victoria School - South Saigon has commenced operations, marking the beginning of the school's commitment to providing the best learning environment and contributing to the development of a Vietnamese education system with an increasingly integrated and evolving Eastern cultural identity.

Built on a 15,000 m2 campus, Victoria School - South Saigon is fully equipped with classrooms and functional learning spaces, science rooms, STEAM rooms, a theater, a stadium, a swimming pool, and a multi-purpose gymnasium, ensuring quality education for students of all levels.