At UTS, tests and periodic assessments are not “score competitions” that create invisible pressure; rather, they serve as tools to monitor students’ learning progress and holistic development.

The assessment system at UTS combines national curriculum tests with international exams and certifications, providing the school and parents with a comprehensive, in-depth view of each student’s learning journey — from which they can collaborate to support students’ development in the right direction and pace.

1. In-program assessments: Midterm & final exams

Midterm and final exams are essential components of the curriculum. These cyclical assessments summarize and test the knowledge and skills students have acquired during each stage.

This testing system is organized systematically and seriously, ensuring fairness and transparency, and serves as the basis for the school to evaluate teaching and learning quality comprehensively.

Assessments are conducted for both programs:

• National Curriculum: Midterm, final exams, and tests prescribed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training.

• International Curriculum: Tests after each topic or unit in the international curriculum the students follow.

Objectives of these tests:

• Evaluate learning competence: Help determine the level of understanding, and the ability to apply knowledge and skills accumulated over time.

• Support teaching method adjustments: Based on test results, teachers can adjust content and teaching methods to suit different student groups.

• Track student progress: Help parents and students have a clear view of the learning process and set goals for further development.

2. External assessments & international standards: Positioning students globally

These internationally standardized exams provide a more objective academic perspective, serving as benchmarks to design personalized learning paths and prepare students for higher education at any global education system.

External assessments included in UTS’s training programs are:

• MAP Test: Developed by NWEA (USA), this assessment measures individual student growth over time. MAP results do not affect grades but are an important basis for UTS teachers to design personalized teaching approaches, aiming for individualized education.

• International GCSEs: Certification for completion of Lower Secondary education (Middle School) in the UK. After passing these exams, students are ready to advance to higher levels, including AS and A-Levels.

• International A-Levels: A senior secondary education qualification for students aged 17–18. This certification is a gateway for admission to leading universities, specialized training programs, and scholarships worldwide, especially in the UK, USA, Australia, and Singapore.

In addition, UTS organizes instruction and supports students in taking other international exams such as IELTS, SAT, and standardized English proficiency tests (Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET).