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Education in a changing society: Adaptation and innovation are key
In an interview with The Saigon Times, Gilles MAHE, CEO of XCL Education, a leading group of schools that own 15 educational institutions in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; discussed on the evolution and prospects of international education in Vietnam. He talked about how the trends and expectations of international education have been changing from the past 20 years, and how the Vietnam Australia International School (VAS), a member of XCL in Vietnam, has adapted to the market demand.
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VAS's Got Talent 2023-2024: When Talent and Passion Come Together
The grand finale of the VAS's Got Talent 2023-2024 season 9 has officially come to an end with a variety of emotions and left in the hearts of the audience pride, happiness, and choked emotions for 30 performances of talented contestants from 6 schools across the VAS system.
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VAS CAREER TALK 2024: Conquering Careers and Achieving Your Dream University Admission
In March and April 2024, VAS will be organizing a series of events called Career Talk, as part of the Career Counselling and University Preparation Program (UCCC) offered by the school. The aim of this event is to assist VASers in Grade 11 in identifying and making the right choices regarding their desired fields of study and the universities they wish to apply to after completing Grade 12 at VAS.
School corner
VAS Seminar: Equipping Your Child for Grade 1 - Nurturing Creativity, Cultivating the Future
In the digital age, children are exposed to information technology from a very young age, which helps to fuel their creative thinking ability. Not only that, but it also paves the way for children to form positive habits, improve their receptivity and learning ability, helping them to develop into talented and confident individuals in the future.
![Seminar “GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR GRADE 1”: Assist your child in confidently adjusting to the international educational environment](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2FCover-hoi-thao.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Seminar “GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR GRADE 1”: Assist your child in confidently adjusting to the international educational environment
![Education-Psychology Specialized Seminar: Access to An Education of Unparalleled Excellence](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2FSeminarCover.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Education-Psychology Specialized Seminar: Access to An Education of Unparalleled Excellence
Children in modern society are exposed to information technology at a young age and acquire creative thinking skills. This also lays the groundwork for children to form positive habits for themselves, improve their ability to absorb and learn, and grow into confident and talented individuals in the future.
![Letter to students from the Board Member of VAS to students on the new school year](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2F8jD6KNtZJcbKiOqQHxAzvIMFBc95oWCN6ejpBSnG.png&w=3840&q=75)
Letter to students from the Board Member of VAS to students on the new school year
Embracing a new academic year, Mr. Marcel van Miert, VAS Board Member, extends a warm welcome to students and unveils the inspiring theme for the 2023-2024 school year: "Well-becoming: Nurturing Resilience and Happiness."
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VAS honored with sustainable community development CSR award for fourth year in a row
On November 15, 2023, the Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) proudly received the CSR Award for the fourth consecutive year, presented by Saigon Times. VAS is the only educational institution to achieve this remarkable feat among 40 businesses honored with this prestigious title.
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Over 1,200 VAS students celebrated excellent results in 2023 Cambridge exams
VAS students have achieved remarkable success, including 4 "Top in Vietnam" awards, 170 trophies for "perfect scores in all subjects," and nearly 300 medals for outstanding performance. Additionally, over 800 students have been recognized for their excellence in the 2023 Cambridge international benchmark exams conducted by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).
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VASer won the Champion Cup of Asia Pacific Art Festival 2023 (APAF)
Congratulations VASer Pham Minh Ngoc from class 6.R3, Riverside Campus for winning the Champion Cup for her excellent solo piano at the Asia Pacific Art Festival 2023 (APAF) which took place in Thai Lan.
Parents Corner
VAS Seminar: Equipping Your Child for Grade 1 - Nurturing Creativity, Cultivating the Future
In the digital age, children are exposed to information technology from a very young age, which helps to fuel their creative thinking ability. Not only that, but it also paves the way for children to form positive habits, improve their receptivity and learning ability, helping them to develop into talented and confident individuals in the future.
![Seminar “GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR GRADE 1”: Assist your child in confidently adjusting to the international educational environment](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2FCover-hoi-thao.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Seminar “GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR GRADE 1”: Assist your child in confidently adjusting to the international educational environment
![Education-Psychology Specialized Seminar: Access to An Education of Unparalleled Excellence](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2FSeminarCover.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Education-Psychology Specialized Seminar: Access to An Education of Unparalleled Excellence
Children in modern society are exposed to information technology at a young age and acquire creative thinking skills. This also lays the groundwork for children to form positive habits for themselves, improve their ability to absorb and learn, and grow into confident and talented individuals in the future.
![Letter to students from the Board Member of VAS to students on the new school year](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2F8jD6KNtZJcbKiOqQHxAzvIMFBc95oWCN6ejpBSnG.png&w=3840&q=75)
Letter to students from the Board Member of VAS to students on the new school year
Embracing a new academic year, Mr. Marcel van Miert, VAS Board Member, extends a warm welcome to students and unveils the inspiring theme for the 2023-2024 school year: "Well-becoming: Nurturing Resilience and Happiness."
![Sharing of Truong Quang Phuoc - former Vaser who achieved "Top in Vietnam" 2022 - when returning to visit the school](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2FWaQY09Ty4vFQx0sngYEEKxHL7r2BLTO3veDwnuEL.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Sharing of Truong Quang Phuoc - former Vaser who achieved "Top in Vietnam" 2022 - when returning to visit the school
Phuoc has revealed a lot about the contrasts in the academic environment in the UK, as well as helpful tips to VASers interested in studying overseas.
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The joy of VASers in the first day of being back to school
We are so happy to see the bright smiles of nearly 7,500 VASers from Kindergarten, Primary & Secondary levels who came back to school this morning.
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VAS invited Vietnamese and international education experts to train over 1,000 teachers before the new school year starts
From July 26th to August 11th, 2023, VAS conducted training sessions for more than 1,000 teachers across its six campuses. This was VAS's biggest annual training programme that aimed to improve the skills and knowledge of its teachers. The teachers included 34% who taught the Cambridge programme and 66% who taught the Vietnamese national programme of the MOET (Ministry of Education and Training).
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Hot news about a Sala student winning the 1st prize in the national-wide young informatics contest in 2 consecutive years
Recently, on August 4th, 2023, the Closing and Awarding ceremony of the 29th National Young Informatics Competition, 2023 took place in Quang Ninh province with the participation of the leadership and ministries at all high levels of Quang Ninh province. The contest was organized by the Central Youth Union in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the MOET, the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Informatics Association to discover young informatics talents and promote the learning movement. It is also a great chance to help the young generation to master information and technology to contribute to the national digital transformation and national development
VAS On Media
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Education in a changing society: Adaptation and innovation are key
In an interview with The Saigon Times, Gilles MAHE, CEO of XCL Education, a leading group of schools that own 15 educational institutions in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; discussed on the evolution and prospects of international education in Vietnam. He talked about how the trends and expectations of international education have been changing from the past 20 years, and how the Vietnam Australia International School (VAS), a member of XCL in Vietnam, has adapted to the market demand.
![VAS honored with sustainable community development CSR award for fourth year in a row](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2Fgiai%20thuong%20csr.png&w=3840&q=75)
VAS honored with sustainable community development CSR award for fourth year in a row
On November 15, 2023, the Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) proudly received the CSR Award for the fourth consecutive year, presented by Saigon Times. VAS is the only educational institution to achieve this remarkable feat among 40 businesses honored with this prestigious title.
![Over 1,200 VAS students celebrated excellent results in 2023 Cambridge exams](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmgs-storage.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fvas%2Fmedia%2Fcam%20award.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Over 1,200 VAS students celebrated excellent results in 2023 Cambridge exams
VAS students have achieved remarkable success, including 4 "Top in Vietnam" awards, 170 trophies for "perfect scores in all subjects," and nearly 300 medals for outstanding performance. Additionally, over 800 students have been recognized for their excellence in the 2023 Cambridge international benchmark exams conducted by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).
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Nourish Love And Community Responsibility For Students From Little Things
Nourish Love And Community Responsibility For Students From Little Things
E-newsletter
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VAS Enewsletter 02/2024
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VAS E-NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2022
VAS E-NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2022
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VAS E-NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2022
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Enewsletter 07/2022
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VAS Newsletter - June 2022
VAS Newsletter - June 2022
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VAS Newsletter - June 2022
VAS Newsletter - June 2022