Do Olympia students have to take extra classes?
The learning program at Olympia will aid students to grasp knowledge right in its classes. Students need to invest extensive time for preparation prior to learning new lessons and complete research after class on their own.
The school will have plans for effective learning guidance and for examinations within each stage. Underperforming students will also receive support from teachers. Extra classes and test preparation are based on the family's needs.
Do students have to do homework? What is the volume of homework?
Education at Olympia does not put pressure on homework but rather focuses on the values of duties students need to accomplish at home: train them with the awareness and capability for self-study and enhance their ability to prepare for new lessons by themselves.
Can Olympia students enter universities in Vietnam?
For students with early orientation (from grade 9), studying elective classes and being coherent with such orientation, they often will achieve good results for their high school exams, which is the foundation for enrolment in suitable universities in Vietnam. Results depend on students' efforts.
If students are no longer able to attend Olympia, are they guaranteed to still be able to attend good public schools?
This depends on each student's abilities and the requirements of the individual schools. Initially, when transitioning to a new learning environment, students may face challenges as they adjust, since all changes require time to adapt. However, with education and knowledge guaranteed based on the Ministry of Education and Training's programs, as well as the self-directed learning, research abilities, and problem-solving skills taught at Olympia, students will quickly overcome these hurdles.
In cases where families change their plans for their child's education, if they inform the teacher early, they will receive additional guidance on the educational pathway from the subject teacher and, if necessary, from the school psychologist.
In the learning process, what clubs do they school have?
The Olympia Schools current has 24 primary school clubs, including:
The Olympia Schools currently has 25 middle school clubs, including:
The Olympia Schools currently has 24 high school clubs, the orientation of which are clubs/learning projects with students being the project supervisor, including:
During the learning process, what experiential activities does the school offer?
Experiential learning is one of the school's main teaching methods, included in it are the experiential activities within each subject according to grade levels, held in different school years.
Moreover, the experiential activities are diverse and rich in content and format. With interdisciplinary projects and experiential activities, each grade level has at least one project that combines classroom learning with outdoor activities, field trips, and heritage studies. For learning projects, students use interdisciplinary knowledge to solve real-world problems, produce reports, and earn grades for the subjects involved in the project.
The experiential programs, part of the LiFE program or other extended learning activities, are organized according to the school's specific characteristics. The experiential program includes: sports competitions, cultural performances, events such as Walkathon, Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween, Teacher Appreciation, Christmas, Winter Festival, End-of-Year Celebration, Prom, "The Stage" music competition , "Olympia Film Festival" film competition, fundraising, sponsorship seeking, charitable activities, and community service.
How is the English proficiency of Olympia students measured at the end of each grade or educational level? Is it necessary to study English at language centers?
Besides, students can apply to participate in internationally standardized tests organized by the University of Cambridge (not compulsory), in particular:
Students do not have to learn English in language centers if there is no further need for it.
How does the school's English environment help students develop their communication skills?
Students learn English everyday with native as well as Vietnamese teachers. The school has clubs facilitating students' learning and use of English like drama and debate clubs... Furthermore, the school also conduct English classes for staff and teachers of other subjects.
What makes the school's English program especial?
The English program at Olympia Inter-level School is built upon the Cognitive Academic Learning Approach (CALP). This approach helps students, throughout their education from primary to high school, develop all four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) in an integrated and comprehensive manner, rather than focusing solely on 1-2 language skills.
Additionally, students use foreign language skills as a tool to explore knowledge across various fields, develop foundational thinking skills, and foster lifelong learning abilities. The English program at PTLC Olympia is systematically and rigorously designed by the school's professional team in collaboration with leading educational experts both domestically and internationally. It is based on the Common European Framework for Reference (CEFR) and the 21st Century Skills Framework (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration). This ensures a commitment to language proficiency standards at all educational levels, not only equipping students well for any international standardized tests (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT) but also providing a strong foundation for their studies in any international educational environment in the future.
How many English lessons do students have per week?
According to each grade, the number of English lessons will vary from 5 to 7 lessons/week (55 minutes/lesson). Other than English periods in the subject program, Olympia students also have English practice, learning Theater Arts in English and several science subjects taught in English.
After graduating from Olympia Inter-level School, what certificate or diploma will students receive?
After graduating from Olympia Inter-level School, students will receive a certificate of their completion of the academic program (Diploma of Graduation) at Olympia.
For students opting for American electives , apart from a certificate of academic program completion at Olympia, they will receive the U.S. High School Diploma of our partner school - the Marianapolis Preparatory School, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Does Olympia Inter-level School have career orientation and university counseling activities for students?
Olympia is the first school in Vietnam to have a University Career Counseling (UCC) office in its vicinity. The counseling officers of the UCC office have had years of experience, studying and working both in Vietnam and abroad. Even more unique is that the UCC office is designed to provide Olympia students exclusive counseling, assisting them finding the most suitable orientation for themselves and their future.
Why do students require counseling about universities, overseas study and career orientation?
University counseling at Olympia is a process of selecting and enrolling in universities, in which students participate in every phase. The first phase is where students explore their own needs, aspirations and personal capability. The next important ones include guiding and helping students achieve their targets after graduation.
Văn phòng UCC đem lại những lợi ích gì cho học sinh và gia đình của học sinh?
What can the UCC office guarantee for students and their families?
The UCC office guarantees that students will receive unbiased, honest and quality advice so that they can select universities that suit their needs, aspirations and personal capacity. However, the UCC office does not fully guarantee students' admission to universities, scholarships and Visa grants for study abroad. In reality, there is no universal answer for every scenario.
How can Olympia students have access to more information from universities?
Every year, the UCC organizes various educational showcase and study abroad programs at the school, participated by hundreds of universities in the world. Through these platforms, students can find out more about universities and hear from university counselors. Apart from that, workshops and group discussions with unviersity representatives are also held by the UCC office throughout the school year.
When should my child begin their university counseling process?
Students should carry out the process as soon as possible since the selection of universities relies heavily on self-discovery and self-understanding. If cannot prepare in a sooner time, students should start from the beginning of grade 9.
How does the UCC office charge for their services?
The UCC office is one of numerous offices providing free services that Olympia specifically reserves for its students. Students will submit any fees related to the process of building their study abroad profiles directly (if any) and Visa grant fees to universities, embassies or relevant organizations.
What can my child do get in top universities?
First and foremost, students need to understand the requirements and demands of these universities. Secondly, students need to assess their own strengths and weaknesses since such complete reflection will help them identify whether their goals should be those institutes. Thirdly, students are required to map out an action plan and finally, carry it out. This plan needs to be monitored closely, regularly and carefully. Throughout this process, students will receive direct assistance from the UCC office.
Can UCC help my child get Visa grants?
The UCC office will provide the best assistance for students in achieving Visa grants. However, whether the student is granted Visas or not depends on embassies and there is no one-size-fits-all answer for every scenario. Despite this, the UCC takes pride in the percentage of Olympia students getting their Visas to this day.
Do I need to participate in my child's university counseling process?
Because the process of university counseling does not only affect the student directly, but also impacts their family, the UCC encourages parents to actively take part in it and book sessions to visit the UCC office if necessary.
If my child uses the UCC's services, should we consult other study abroad counseling centers?
The decision is completely up to parents. However, with many years of operational experience, Olympia's UCC office believes in its understanding of students and provide more extensive assistance compared to private counseling offices. That being said, if you feel more comfortable receiving a wider range of opinions, the school encourages you to do so.
Would UCC provide its service if my child studies in Vietnam?
The UCC office assists every Olympia student regardless of their location of study. In addition, the UCC office coordinates with students' teachers to help them understand more about themselves and to achieve their aspirations of enrolling in their desired universities.
Do Olympia students have opportunities to meet with foreign students in Vietnam?
Every year, Olympia Inter-level School welcomes student cohorts from partner schools such as Miss Porter's, Marianapolis (U.S.A.) for cultural exchange and study. At the same time, Olympia students are also incentivized to learn abroad in the U.S., helping them get familiar with the American educational system and find out more about their future studies.
Can Olympia students participate in overseas learning programs?
Có. Trường tổ chức các khóa du học cho học sinh của mình tại các trường có quan hệ đối tác như Hoa Kỳ, Anh, Úc, Singapore. Vừa qua, trường đã tổ chức giao lưu học tập cho học sinh lớp 9-10 trong dịp nghỉ Tết nguyên đán tại trường PTTH Winchendon. Học sinh sẽ học tập và ăn nghỉ tại trường trong thời gian này như một học sinh của trường đối tác. Kết thúc khóa học, học sinh được cấp giấy xác nhận hoàn thành chương trình. Song song với chương trình này là chương trình du học Úc dành cho học sinh lớp 4-8 và chương trình cho học sinh lớp 11-12 tại trường Manchester College của Anh. Bên cạnh đó, trường còn tổ chức các khóa du học hè khác nhau: chương trình học tiếng Anh hè tại Singapore, chương trình học hè tại trường Winchendon cho học sinh lớp 9-12, chương trình trao đổi với North Shore. Đặc biệt, nhà trường có chương trình dành cho học sinh lớp 11 tham gia học các lớp bậc đại học tại Đại học St. John’s, New York, Hoa Kỳ. Sau khi kết thúc khóa học, học sinh được nhận bảng điểm chính thức của Đại học St. John’s. Bảng điểm và các tín chỉ học sinh đạt được trong khóa học được công nhận bởi tất cả các trường đại học của Mỹ. Vì vậy, khi học sinh chuyển sang học đại học tại Mỹ sẽ không phải học lại những môn này.
Yes, the school organizes study abroad programs for its students at partner institutions in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore. Recently, the school arranged an exchange program for 9th and 10th-grade students during the Lunar New Year holiday at Winchendon School. During this program, students study and live at the partner school as regular students. At the end of the program, students receive a certificate of completion.
Alongside this program, there is a study abroad program in Australia for 4th to 8th graders and a program for 11th and 12th graders at Manchester College in the UK. Additionally, the school organizes various summer study abroad programs, such as an English summer program in Singapore, a summer program at Winchendon School for 9th to 12th graders, and an exchange program with North Shore. Notably, the school offers a program for 11th-grade students to take university-level courses at St. John’s University in New York, USA. Upon completion, students receive an official transcript from St. John’s University and the credits earned are recognized by all U.S. universities, allowing students to bypass these courses when they begin university in the U.S.
What is the scale of the school? What is special about the school's facilities?
Designed by Perkins Eastman Architectural Firm (U.S.A.), the campus at Olympia Inter-level School has a modern style with facilities of international standards, built on a 10,000 square meter plot of land. With over 50 spacious classrooms and 2 science laboratories, teachers and students have access to internationally standardized classroom equipment. Furthermore, subjects like music, arts, and information technology also have their own functional rooms, fully provided with facilities and supplies.
Olympia fully equips facilities and prepares specialized rooms of international standards for students. The basketball court of Olympia Inter-level School is a focal point, designed according to the National Basketball Association's (NBA) standards. Apart from that, students have access to functional sports facilities like swimming pool, fitness room, martial arts room, dance room. Bringing the Olympia theater into operation creates a space for theater performances, conferences, and international and domestic events, giving opportunities chances to have diverse experiences and develop their passion and hobbies.
How does the school's bus service operate?
Olympia Inter-level School's bus service covers the entirety of Hanoi with 50 routes, extending to suburban districts like Ecopark, Binh Da, Vinhomes Long Bien, An Duong Vuong, Splendora, Co Nhue, Gamuda, Gia Lam. The average pick up and drop off time varies from 6:30 to 17:30. Olympia Inter-level School selects quality car service from reputable establishments in Hanoi, many of which have operated continuously for 12 years.
At Olympia Inter-level School, training activities for supervisors and drivers occur twice a year to ensure service quality. The car model used by Olympia Inter-level School is the 16-seater Ford Transit manufactured from 2016 onward.
How does the School handle the events of their cars experience traffic congestion or delays?
The school is always in a state of readiness and activeness to avoid delays. Each car has its own supervisor onboard to guarantee safety and be on call with parents, timely notifying them of changes regarding early or late departures and arrivals.
Do students have their own blankets and bed sheets in the midday break?
The school provides blankets and bed sheets for students in the midday break.
How are student meals managed?
Students have breakfast, lunch, and snacks at the school in a self-selection format. The dining area is spacious, equipped with a food warming system and has age-appropriate tables and chairs. The school schedules two meal shifts according to grade levels to avoid overcrowding in the dining room. The school regularly inspects the sources of food to ensure food safety and hygiene.
All the food used in the school's meals is sourced with clear traceability, and 90% of the vegetables are organic. The kitchen serves nearly 200 dishes each week, including traditional Vietnamese food, European cuisine, plant-based options (vegetarian dishes), and various snacks.
What are the school's medical activities like?
The medical room at Olympia Inter-level School is responsible for managing, monitoring, and caring for the health of students, teachers, and staff across the entire school. Having been in operation for nearly 10 years, the medical department at Olympia Inter-level School consists of two medical rooms staffed by three doctors and medical officers, exceeding the professional qualification standards required for school healthcare.
How do the school psychologists provide support?
School psychologists will accompany teachers, siblings and students to find solutions to their own problems.
In addition to the differential screening and general mental health screening for students at the whole school, when coming to the school psychology room, teachers, brothers and sisters and students can completely choose the images. formula like:
As student, how will they be helped?
You will have a place to share all of the issues listed above. At the school psychology room, your child will have a private meeting, where he can express and get answers about his concerns about body development, emotional changes and actions. Children will be consulted to solve problems in friendships, heterosexual friendships, relationships with parents and teachers.
As parents, how can we get help with problems with our children?
Parents play a huge role in being the fulcrum or orientation for their children's healthy development. Still, when it comes to children's maturation, especially through puberty and adolescence, it's understandable for parents to have difficulties. When parents encounter such problems, school psychologists are available to listen and advise parents with scientific information about their child's development as well as positive parenting skills such as how to talk. , resolve conflicts with your child or set goals...
Every profession has principles, so what is the working principle of School Psychology at Olympia?
We operate in accordance to these principles:
Principle #1: Listen and respect
Principle #2: Information security
The School Psychology office always values each person's privacy and so we guarantee every problem raised by teachers, parents and students remain confidential. In detail:
Principle #3: Provide solutions
Principle #4: Operate according to procedures
At the School Psychology office, all services will be carried out in accordance with the five enclosed steps procedure, ensuring logic and security. The general steps are as follow:
Are students refunded if they drop out? Are students refunded their meal fees?
If students are absent from the school, the school will refund meal fees if the family notifies the school of their absence in accordance with regulations. The tuition fee will not be refunded. Parents can find out more at:
How much is the tuition fee at Olympia?
Please visit the Tuition fee & Expenses section in the Admission category.
What is the teaching staff like at the school?
The Olympia School has a carefully recruited team of domestic and international faculty and staff. These educators are passionate, experienced, and well-qualified, with 30% holding Master's and Doctoral degrees. As members of the Olympia School, teachers have opportunities for internal training by the School's Academic Board and from leading experts. They also participate in professional development and short-term assignments abroad in countries such as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Germany. The school's curriculum is developed and enhanced by experts in the field of education both from within Vietnam and internationally.
The English program's teaching staff is highly professional, holding internationally recognized certifications such as TESOL, CELTA, IELTS, and TOEFL. The foreign teachers are all native speakers with extensive teaching experience in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. These teachers are not only involved in English instruction but also take on various subjects and lead engaging clubs in areas like sports, skills development, arts, design, and university or study abroad counseling. Their involvement in these diverse activities demonstrates their dedication and strong connection to the students and the school.
Who is Olympia Inter-level School's Principal?
Currently, the Olympia High School Principal is Ms. Nguyễn Hồng Duyên.
The Olympia Middle School Principal is Ms. Nguyen Thi Tam Hien.
The Olympia Primary and Middle Schools Vice Principal and coordinator of Olympia Primary School is Ms. Nguyen Thi Hang.
In addition, the Olympia Inter-level School also has a team of experts of the Academic Board, the Head of the Academic Board being Mr. Nguyen Chi Hieu, Professor of Economics at Stanford University, MBA at Oxford University, Bachelor of Economy and Political Science at LSE.
Each grade level is supervised by members of the School Administration Board.
What are the enrolment admission subjects and requirements of The Olympia Schools?
The Olympia Inter-level school admits all Vietnamese and foreign students within its age range and completes its academic program as per The Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam's regulations.
In the process of admission, students will be interviewed and tested in a competency assessment in relation to the school's procedures and requirements.
How will the admission to Olympia Inter-level School take place?
The admission process of Olympia Inter-level School will take place with the steps below. Besides, each grade school will have its own process and timeline for their admission activities. Parents can contact the hotline directly to acquire details regarding the admission process of each grade school.
| No. | Process | Step | Parents | Students |
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| 1 | Information gathering | Step 1 | Contact with us - Contact our hotline - Fill in the registration form for advisory sessions. - Meet & greet and school tour. |
- Review information on the school's fanpage and website - Book a school tour via fanpage |
| Step 2 | Direct meeting - Join parents seminars - Personal counseling, receiving informational texts from the admission department |
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| 2 | Filling in a survey | Step 3 | Parents fill in a survey: - Share about the family's orientation and needs - What they understand about Olympia - Understanding and actions in parenthood; willingness to cooperate with the school throughout the student's time at the school. |
Conduct interview and entrance exam for students |
| Step 4 | Receive the result and notification from the school | |||
| 3 | Complete the enrolment application | Step 5 | Meet with school administrators to finalize cooperation methods and student's education pathway |
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| Step 6 | Complete the enrolment application (sign enrolment pledge, complete tuition fee...) Officially become an Olympian. |
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What channels can we contact for information regarding enrolment?
Ms. Vu Thi Tham: 093 677 2776
Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang: 090.626.1828
Ms. Hoang Thanh Hao: 090.229.8676
Or please reach us and leave your contact information, we will connect with you soon:
What is the timeline for entrance application at Olympia?
The timeline for entrance application at the school begins in November each year.
Depending on the number of applicants for each grade in that academic year, the period for entrance application may end sooner than expected. The school has priority policies for students who apply, participate in the entrance exam and enroll early. Parents are advised to follow and update regularly on the Olympia schools' fanpage and website in order to acquire complete and accurate information.
Does the school hold preparation courses prior to the entrance exam?
At the moment, the school does not hold preparation courses before the entrance exam for any subjects.
Are students eligible for trial learning?
The school does not hold trial learning for students aspired to enroll. Students and parents can register for meetings with teachers of subjects they wish to learn more about, in which the latter will answer questions and queries from the former.
Why do I have to pay a reservation fee?
The reservation fee guarantees the student a place in the classroom and helps the school to organize for each class. The reservation fee will be deducted to the tuition fee or maintained for the reservation across all grades at the school. In the case of maintenance of the reservation fee across all grades, it will be refunded in the tuition fee settlement at the end of grade 5, grade 9 and grade 12 or in the event of the student's formal withdrawal sent to the School 30 days before in text.
If one doesn't pass his entrance exam, can they re-take it?
As of now, the school does not allow re-takes for students who failed the entrance exam.
What year was Olympia inter-level school founded?
Olympia Inter-level School is a pioneering educational system, developed based on Dream House educational system which was founded in 2003. 2023 marks the 20-year formation and development of Dream House - Olympia educational system.
What grades does Olympia provide education for?
The educational system at Olympia operates in four grades:
Especially, apart from the Bilingual Program, Olympia High School also deploy the Integrated Program so that parents and students have a wider range of choices for their educational orientation at University level. All four levels operate at Trung Van new urban area, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi (the only location).
Is Olympia an international school?
Being an inter-level school in Vietnam, Olympia's educational program guarantees goals in accordance to Vietnam's national educational curriculum, boasting a continuity in connection between grade levels and especially invested in maintaining the cultural identity of Vietnam amongst the young generation.
The specialized target of the educational program at Olympia is preparing students with the ability to integrate themselves in their education in international environments, as well as to succeed in future endeavours with the mindset of endless learning. The program approximates those advanced in top-ranking nations for education.
Contact
0902298676
tuyensinh@theolympiaschools.edu.vn
Trung Van New urban area, South Tu Liem, Hanoi
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