Secondary School is a pivotal stage in the development journey of UTS students. During this time, they consolidate their academic foundation and refine essential learning skills in preparation for international standardized tests. It is also a time for self-discovery and early exploration of academic interests and future career paths. Alongside academic growth, UTS places strong emphasis on students' mental and physical well-being, ensuring a solid base for holistic development. A global citizenship mindset continues to be nurtured through experiential learning and international connections, empowering students to grow with confidence, awareness, and a sense of responsibility to the community.
▪️Academic Skill Development: At UTS, the curriculum integrates the international Common Core (USA) or Oxford (UK) pathways with the Vietnamese National Education Program, enabling students to build a solid academic foundation, develop critical thinking, and enhance effective study skills.
▪️Holistic Development: Wellbeing education – including physical and mental health – is thoughtfully embedded in the learning experience, fostering a positive environment where students can grow intellectually, emotionally, and physically, especially during this transformative stage of adolescence.
▪️Global Citizenship Education: Through internationally oriented and creative subjects such as Performing Arts, Music (with a wide selection of instruments), Computer Science, and a diverse range of experiential activities, students expand their worldview, strengthen social awareness, and cultivate a strong sense of responsibility toward the global community.
▪️Competencies: Develop critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills; master key concepts in mathematics, science, and culture; possess the ability to connect with the community and raise awareness of global issues.
▪️Character: Demonstrate a strong sense of community responsibility, take initiative in learning and collaboration, and cultivate multicultural understanding and global awareness.
▪️Qualifications: Achieve English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0 – 5.5+ (for the Common Core – USA program) or IELTS 5.5 – 6.0+ (for the Oxford – UK program).
*Applicable for students enrolled at UTS from Grade 1 onward.
At UTS, the Secondary level emphasizes the natural development of students’ learning motivation alongside their love for learning. The curricula are carefully researched and optimized to help UTS students nurture their passion for learning by integrating foundational lessons with games, skills, and diverse experiences. The UTS curriculum includes the National Program, the English Program, and the Talent Nurturing Program, all featuring engaging activities, challenges, classes, and an exciting learning environment.
The program is optimized based on the general education program of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam. The program ensures the development of learners' qualities and competencies through educational content with fundamental, practical and modern knowledge and skills.
The National Program at UTS is delivered based on an optimized version of the 2018 Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training curriculum. It combines traditional values with modern knowledge, helping students build a strong academic foundation and exemplary character. With a flexible learning pathway, UTS-ers are well-prepared to pursue higher education at top universities in Vietnam or around the world.
Inheriting the academic excellence of the UK through the integration of the Oxford International Curriculum (OIC) in the secondary program, students are nurtured in an international environment characterized by 100% English instruction by international teachers, with English accounting for up to 90% of learning time. Students are equipped with a solid foundational knowledge through studying the GCSEs curriculum, thoroughly preparing for the GCSEs and A-levels exams in the future, following a continuous learning pathway with clear orientation and specific goals.
The U.S. International Program at UTS is taught 100% in English, applying the Common Core and NGSS standards. It helps students build a solid academic foundation and develop critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. The program also equips students with 21st-century skills and prepares them for standardized exams such as the SAT, IELTS, and AP — opening doors to top universities worldwide and readying them for global integration.
The program equips students with knowledge, skills and cultivates the core qualities so that students can maximize their potential. The program consists of 4 parts: 1) physical education, 2) personal development and social skills, 3) arts, and 4) science and technology.
Each session opens doors for students to discover many interesting horizons where they can feel the beauty of each subject and realise their own strengths.
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