UTS – The first school in HCMC to offer a comprehensive Oxford International Programme

US Vietnam Talent International School (UTS) is honored to be the first school in Ho Chi Minh City certified as an OxfordAQA Centre, offering an internationa study programme with GCSEs and A-levels qualifications. This milestone empowers UTS students to confidently embrace global integration through a high-quality education foundation.

OxfordAQA – A Prestigious International Assessment System from the UK

OxfordAQA is an international assessment system established by two leading educational organizations: Oxford University Press (the publishing arm of the University of Oxford) and AQA (the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance in the UK).

At schools certified as OxfordAQA Examination Centres, students can study various subjects and earn GCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and A-levels (Advanced Level qualifications), giving them a competitive edge when applying to top universities worldwide.

The prestige of the OxfordAQA assessment system:

• AQA is the largest and longest-established examination board in the UK offering GCSEs and A-level qualifications.
• It is an official partner of over 80 international schools across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
• 61% of students achieve A and A+ in Mathematics in the A-level program.
• 74.8% of students score 7+ in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Computer Science in the GCSE program.

UTS officially becomes the first OxfordAQA Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

At the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, US Vietnam Talent International School (UTS) proudly received certification as the first OxfordAQA Examination Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. With this achievement, UTS is now able to offer GCSEs and A-levels in line with UK standards, providing students with access to a high-quality international education.

This milestone reflects UTS’s commitment to nurturing global citizens who are well-equipped to compete and succeed in the future.

The first international bilingual school in Ho Chi Minh City offering a comprehensive Oxford curriculum pathway

Starting from the 2025-2026 academic year, US Vietnam Talent International School (UTS) will be the pioneer in Ho Chi Minh City to offer a complete Oxford curriculum pathway from preschool to high school. The program includes:

• The Oxford International Curriculum (OIC) for students from preschool to Grade 8.
• OxfordAQA from Grade 9 to Grade 12, allowing students to graduate with GCSEs & A-levels.

With a curriculum leading to A-level qualifications, UTS students will have key advantages before stepping into the global arena

• Early academic orientation through the freedom to choose subjects based on interests and strengths.
• Experience a university-level learning environment by acquiring foundational knowledge equivalent to the first year of a UK Bachelor’s degree program.
• Rapid improvement in English proficiency.
• Expanded opportunities for admission to top universities in the UK and over 170 other countries that accept A-level qualifications.

This event is not only a source of pride for the UTS team but also marks a significant milestone on the journey to becoming the leading international bilingual school in Ho Chi Minh City. With the comprehensive Oxford curriculum pathway, students will be equipped with well-rounded knowledge and global thinking skills, preparing them for future international study and work opportunities.

To learn more and receive detailed consultation about the comprehensive international curriculum for your child, we invite parents to visit HERE or contact us at 028 710 78887