Welcome to Vietnam-Finland International School. As a new school in Ho Chi Minh City, we are delighted to offer a curriculum based on the Finnish education system. Praised for its innovative curriculum and teaching methods, Finland is at the forefront of child-centred education. We focus on what and how a child learns rather than what is taught.
Children and young people learn best by doing, and the curriculum at VFIS encourages students to explore, communicate and take risks as they learn about the world. At VFIS, we nurture children’s natural curiosity and offer them a wide variety of subjects through which to develop the skills and confidence needed in the adult world.
Through the visual and dramatic arts, music and crafts, physical education and even home economics, students develop not just intellectually but also emotionally and ethically. These subjects are a valuable part of our curriculum in and of themselves, but they also are a wonderful way of putting into practice many abstract ideas and skills learned in other subjects. A student building a hydraulic crane or a birdhouse in crafts has to call on knowledge and skills learned in mathematics and science; orienteering in P.E. requires students to learn symbols and use a map, even a compass, before they can find the checkpoints; baking a Tarte Tatin in a four-member team teaches how to follow instructions, assign tasks, measure ingredients, set the table and, in collaboration with the French teacher, converse politely over the dessert before cleaning up. All these activities are deeply satisfying emotionally and socially while building students’ cognitive and motor skills. At VFIS, we value balanced individuals who can look after themselves as well as others.
At VFIS we deliver a world vision that blends the elite education system of Finland with the proud culture of Vietnam to attract, inspire and educate every student. VFIS teaching methods prioritise innovation, development and creativity for students and teachers. Our mission goes beyond academic excellence, as each student develops KINDNESS, WISDOM and COURAGE whilst embracing ENLIGHTENMENT, HUMANITY and MODERNITY.
VFIS is part of Ton Duc Thang University and is the first International School established under a state university in Vietnam. Over the past 21 years, Ton Duc Thang University has gained a first class reputation for pioneering comprehensive ethical education in Vietnam. Our enlightened leadership, skilled teaching staff and excellent facilities have produced graduates with successful track records across the world. We are now offering that pioneering spirit of achievement to students at VFIS.
The principle of VFIS is: “We identify and develop the unique potential of every student”. That journey of discovering and developing potential requires effort from each student. VFIS teachers ensure that no child is left behind: We recognize that students study in many different ways and need a balance between learning, playing and life activities to develop comprehensive skills.
A unique feature of VFIS is the concept of Open Learning Spaces. Designed and built by architects and engineers from Finland, Open Learning Spaces offer a multi-faceted environment in which students learn not only in classrooms and science laboratories, but also in arts and crafts rooms, kitchen practice rooms, an inspirational library, and well-equipped indoor and outdoor playgrounds.
Perhaps most importantly, VFIS is proud to employ highly qualified and experienced teachers from Finland, and many other countries. All our teaching staff are committed to the Finnish educational philosophy to develop our students and invite you to join our international education community in which ENLIGHTENMENT, HUMANITY and MODERNITY allow young people to develop KINDNESS, WISDOM and COURAGE and become ambassadors for the Peaceful World we all desire.
Vision
VFIS is an international school with concurrent English medium and bilingual programmes. It provides a 21st-century education within a healthy, multicultural and dynamic learning community. The school serves as a benchmark for academic excellence and a place where a world-class curriculum, excellent teaching, innovation and cultural traditions are harmoniously integrated.
Mission
VFIS aims to inspire its students to be caring and balanced, enabling them to lead rewarding personal and professional lives. Students will gain the necessary skills, competences and character qualities to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing world. Their actions should be driven by an international mindset.
Values
The Vietnam-Finland International School core values recognize the significance of childhood and the uniqueness of every child to grow and fulfil his or her potential as an individual and a full member of society. At VFIS, we embrace the following four core values in our everyday work:
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