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After nearly 2 months of researching on the culture of the West region, the Grades 10 and 11 students have recreated the typical bustling image of Vietnam’s Western region. Aside from strengthening students’ ability in information research process and presenting ideas, the project also provided them with the opportunity to learn about the unique cultural features of the country, raising awareness and love for these Vietnamese identity values.

With the mission of “Growing Talent With Care”, UTS will continue the journey of nurturing generations of talented students in the new campus: UTS Saigon South campus. UTS Saigon South campus is located in Phong Phu residential area, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, and will officially begin operation in the academic year 2024-2025. Mission to provide a high-quality and international standards learning experience Aiming to deliver superior learning experiences, UTS Saigon South campus’s optimal learning space prioritizes flexibility to encourage creativity, curiosity, self-experience, and exploration in students, meeting international standards for the most advanced and modern educational facilities. At UTS Saigon South campus, students will be given the best conditions to develop in all aspects with a seamless educational pathway and quality curriculum.   UTS Saigon South campus – International Standard Bilingual School The International standard facilities in three distinct campuses are dedicated to three different grade levels with a cutting-edge and safe system of classrooms and multifunctional rooms. The interior of the classroom systems, designed and developed by Perkins Eastman Group with over 30 years of global experience, has received EDGE certification for green construction in the use of environmentally friendly materials and sustainable construction orientation. The optimal and international standard curriculum is a harmony between traditional Vietnamese values and global standards. The two learning pathways Oxford International Curriculum (OIC) – UK and Common Core Standards International Program – U.S. are intensively researched, suitable to the capacity and development orientation of Vietnamese students in the context of globalization.   At the UTS Saigon South Campus, we nurture, explore, and cultivate children to become global citizens by building the skill sets needed for students to confidently explore the world through global citizenship projects, multicultural learning environments.  UTS Saigon South campus has officially opened for admission! In an emerging economic area like Binh Chanh

By integrating knowledge of Social Science with artistic thinking, “Theatricalization of Literary and Historical Works” project has officially returned with the theme “National territorial sovereignty”, offering opportunities for UTS-ers to express their creativity and grow the creative talents. Additionally, the project is the playground to nurture the love of Vietnamese tradition through a fresh, modern approach, assisting students in maintaining their joy of learning while ensuring the instilling of knowledge.

Recently, the Korean Language Club at US Vietnam Talent International School has collaborated with Gimje Geomsan Primary School (South Korea) to organize a series of exchange activities for primary students from both schools. This program lasted from May to June 2024. With the theme “Learning about Vietnamese and Korean History and Culture,” the activities provided students with the opportunity to build cross-border friendships and promote the beautiful cultural values of Vietnam and Korea.     Everything begins with letters   Beginning in May, students from both countries had the chance to get to know each other and interacted online through an “email pen-pal” activity. They openly exchanged pictures, interests, and conversations via mails. These letters helped bridge the distance between the friends, setting the stage for the visit to UTS.   To the bonding through small screens   Following the email exchanges, UTS and Gimje Geomsan students became more and more close-knit after having the two online meetings held in May. During these sessions, students introduced the unique aspects of Vietnamese and Korean cultures, including the cuisine, people, and historical landmarks. Additionally, they shared about their schools and what a day in the life of a primary student in Vietnam or Korea looks like.     Despite being separated by a screen, every interaction between UTS students and Gimje Geomsan Primary students reflected confidence and bravery. This demonstrated their pride in their national identities: culture, people, and historical values. These activities helped students from both sides gain valuable knowledge from their international peers and set the stage for their upcoming in-person meeting in June. And leads to the joyful reunion   The recent visit of students from Gimje Geomsan Elementary School to the Van Lang Campus has infused UTS with vibrant excitement.     During the two-day direct meeting, UTS

In the festive atmosphere of welcoming the grandest celebration of the year, UTS organized a drawing contest with the theme “Dragon Eye Artistry” aimed at creating an attractive artistic playground and fostering the creative spirit of the students. Over the span of 7 days, the contest attracted more than 230 artworks, which is evidence of the enthusiasm and excitement of UTS-ers towards exciting and enriching movements at the school. Each student, with their unique creativity, has created a vibrant and lively UTS painting, full of colors, every day.

Lunar New Year is an important festival in Vietnamese culture. Tet customs will have many differences amongst the 3 regions of North – Central – South, resulting in an interesting diversity. The UTS Spring Fair 2024 will be held under the theme “Tet in 3 regions” by US Vietnam Talent International School, which aims to reproduce the traditional Tet space of 3 regions of the country through typical folk activities. There are 03 main types of booths in the Spring Fair: – Food booth of 3 regions: Noth – Central – South – Folk game booth (toy figurine – coconut leaf, Dong Ho art print…) – Tet market booth (calligraphy, envelopes) A part of the revenues from each booth in the Spring Fair will go toward the UTS Impact Fund. According to UTS, students learn how to share and have the truest feelings, experiences about the value of Tet, in addition to enjoying themselves and learning about the Lunar New Year.

Have you ever wondered what it would be when you integrate Science with Music? Let Grade 11 students bring us into different harmonic rhythm in the project “Music – Physics: Homemade Musical Instruments”  It is a cross-curricular project between Physics and Music, requiring UTS-ers to understand sound waves and music theory to create musical instruments such as Guitar, Xylophone, Lyre and Bottle Marimba from recycled materials. The effort and meticulousness of UTS-ers has successfully wrapped up the project with a spectacular concert with exciting sounds just simply made from basic materials. 

Simulating a pitching session in the business field, the Shark Tank project organized by the International Program is a chance for Grade 9 “entrepreneurs” to confidently present their amazing business ideas to the “Sharks” – the UTS teachers.  With the goal of “from learning to doing” by applying theoretical knowledge to handle real-word situation, the UTS Community Project 2023 provides an opportunity for UTS-ers to observe the surrounding world and learn how to “analyze social issues”. Furthermore, by doing this, students can acknowledge their role and responsibilities toward life, absorb the knowledge of humanity and learn how to show empathy and cultivate compassion following the “Contribution” value – one of the six core values of UTS.  

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