Some 150 VAS teachers receive CIE Professional Development Training Certificate

In the world trend of integration, Vietnam's education sector has always been one of the industries that both creates a breakthrough in the integration process and preserves the traditional values of the country. In this context, thanks to the authorization and direction of the Ministry of Education and Training and HCMC Department of Education and Training, VAS has decided to implement the Cambridge International Program in parallel with the national programs by the Ministry of Education and Training.

To achieve that implementation, in addition to upgrading the infrastructure, investing in professional development activities, especially training key teachers are top priorities at VAS. In response to these issues, in the 2013-2014 school year, VAS earmarks two (02) million dollars for recruiting teachers and management staff for the Cambridge program.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training, Professor Tran Quang Quy, awarding certificates to teachers

In early August, VAS will welcome nearly 40 foreign teachers with qualifications and international experience (tested by CIE) to teach the Cambrige program for all VAS students. In addition, to improve the quality of current teachers who need to achieve teaching standards for the Cambridge program, VAS was entrusted by CIE to organize the professional development programs for expat and local Primary and Secondary teachers of VAS and other schools in HCM City in Mathematics, English and Science.

Teachers (holding certificates) taking photos with Mr. Le Hong Son - Director of HCMC Department of Education and Training, Mr. Pham Tan Nghia - Chairman and CEO of Vietnam Australia International School (upper row, center), Professor Tran Quang Quy - Deputy Minister of Education and Training and CIE professors.

VAS Chairman and CEO, Mr. Pham Tan Nghia, said: "This investment confirms the school's determination in building the Cambridge program teaching staff and turning Vietnam Australia International School into a leading bilingual school, across the country, teaching this program. "

Mr. Le Hong Son, Director of HCMC Department of Education and Training said: "HCMC Department of Education and Training strongly encourages Vietnam Australia International School to carry out the primary and secondary Cambridge International programs. We believe with nearly 10 years of experience, qualified teachers, modern facilities, and flexibile mechanisms for private schools, Vietnam Australia International School is fully qualified and capable of implementing this program effectively."

Some more pictures from the ceremony and school visit of the leaders:

Mr. Le Hong Son , Director of HCMC Department of Education and Training and Ms. Isabel Nisbet, Director of CIE Asia speaking at the ceremony

Local and expat teachers proudly receiving certificates from the Deputy Minister of Education and Training, Professor Tran Quang Quy and Director of HCMC Department of Education and Training, Mr. Le Hong Son

VAS honored to welcome the leaders to the school