Summary of students achievements School year 2016-2017

A. CAMBRIDGE PROGRAMME

• Cambridge Academic Programme (CAP) – Primary and Secondary 1  

871 students, accounting for 25% of the total students from grade 1 to grade 8, have achieved the highest scores, which are three and four Golds for English, Mathematics, Science and ICT.

• Cambridge English Programme (CEP) – Primary and Secondary 1 

371 students, accounting for 38 % of the total students from grade 1 to grade 8, have achieved the highest scores, from 8.0 and above in English subject.

• Primary Checkpoint Exams, April 2016

Although this is the first time VAS conducted the Primary Checkpoint Exam for its students, the achievements they made are truly encouraging.

There were 232 registrations for Primary Checkpoint Exams in 2016.

• For Mathematics, 98% of the participating student population achieved average scores and above, of which 81% achieved very good and excellent scores (i.e. 4 and above based on the maximum score range of 6)
• For Science, 87% of the participating student population achieved average scores and above, of which 49% achieved very good and excellent scores (i.e. 4 and above based on the maximum score range of 6)
• For English, 80% of the participating student population achieved average scores and above, of which 38% achieved very good and excellent scores (i.e. 4 and above based on the maximum score range of 6). It is important to note that although VAS students studied English as a Second Language, they sat the exam in 2016 with English as the First Language. This was due to the fact that CIE had no exam paper for English as a Second Language until April 2017. The above achievements of VAS students in English as the First Language has demonstrated tremendous improvements in their English proficiency throughout the school year. In April 2017, CIE launched English as a Second Language exam paper and we strongly believe that our students will continue to improve their English scores significantly in such exams.
   
• Secondary 1 Checkpoint Exams, April 2016

This was also the first year VAS conducted the Secondary 1 Checkpoint Exam for its students and what they achieved had demonstrated a breakthrough in the teaching and learning quality improvement at VAS.

There were 616 registrations for Secondary 1 Checkpoint Exams in 2016.

• For English as a Second Language, 99% of the participating student population achieved average scores and above, of which 76% achieved very good and excellent scores (i.e. 4 and above based on the maximum score range of 6)
• For Mathematics, 100% of the participating student population achieved average scores and above, of which 93% achieved very good and excellent scores (i.e. 4 and above based on the maximum score range of 6)
• For Science, 99% of the participating student population achieved average scores and above, of which 74% achieved very good and excellent scores (i.e. 4 and above based on the maximum score range of 6)
   
• IGCSE Exams, April & May 2016

In general, students performed much better in 2016 in most subjects in comparison with last year’s results. 80% of the total number of students sitting the exam in 2016 achieved A*- C grades compared to 54% in 2015. In 2016, VAS’s overall IGCSE results (A* - C grades) have exceeded the average CIE’s results for Math, English as Second Language, Chemistry and ICT. Especially in Math and ICT, VAS students outperformed their CIE peers by 13% and 11% respectively. A number of students achieved A-A* grades in all exam subjects. In particular, two students received outstanding awards from Cambridge:

• Student Đinh Nam Anh from HVT Campus achieved “Top in Vietnam” award for Combined Science, grade 9.  
• Student Vương Cung Quang from Sun Rise Campus achieved “Top in Vietnam” award for English as Second Language, grade 10.
   
• Students achieving scholarships from local and overseas education institutions
   
• Student Tran  Nguyen Quynh Huong from class 12H2 at HVTcampus is awarded four-year scholarships of 100% from 8 American and British educational institutions, including LoyoLa University- Ilinoise, Albright College, Case Westerri Reserve Uni, Illinoise Wesleyan University, New England College, Mount Holyoke College, and Hollins University, Temple University. Among these, the scholarship of highest value is US$180,224,00.
• Student Pham Minh Anh from class 12B3 at BTH campus was awarded 50% scholarships from 7 American educational institutions, including Quinnipiac University, Juniata College, Capital University, Hanover College, Millsaps College, Coe College, and Mercyhurst University.
• Student Tran  Phuong Kim Ngan from class 12H1 at HVTcampus is awarded four-year cholarships  from 4 American educational institutions, including DePaun University, the George Washington University, Augustana College, Northeastern University. Among these, the scholarship of highest value is US$136,000,00.
• Student Đinh Nam Anh, from class 10H3 HVT is awarded a 100% Summer course scholarship from Chicago University.
• Student Nguyễn Hoài Trang, from class 10H2 HVT is awarded a three-year 50% scholarship from Bexhill 6th form College.
• Student Huỳnh Quang Minh, a former grade 9 student at TCV campus (SY15-26) was awarded 50% scholarship from European International School (equivalent to VND250,000,000 per year).
• Student Nguyen Anh Phuong, a former grade 12 student from BTH campus (SY15-16) was awarded 100% scholarship for her 3-year Communication Course by RMIT Vietnam.
• Student Ly Ngoc Gia Bảo, a former grade 12 student from BTH campus (SY15-16) was awarded 50% scholarship for his 3-year Software Engineering Course by RMIT Vietnam.
• Student Bui Thu Anh, a former grade 12 student from HVT campus (SY15-16) was awarded 50% scholarship for her 3-year International Business Course by RMIT Vietnam.
• Student Thai Vinh Đạt, a former grade 12 student from HVT campus (SY15-16) was awarded 25% scholarship for his 3-year Economics & Finance Course by RMIT Vietnam.  
   
• IELTS Exams

68% of the participating student population of grades 11-12 achieved IELTS 6.0 and above, of which 46% achieved IELTS 6.5 and above. Especially, 9 students achieved IELTS 7.0, 8 students achieved IELTS 7.5 and 2 students achieved IELTS 8.0                                                                                                  

B. MOET PROGRAMME

• 100% of primary students (5^th graders) and junior high school students (9^th graders) successfully completed the primary and junior high school education.
• 100% of senior high school students (12^th graders) are eligible to sit the high school diploma examinations and to be considered for university admission.
• 100% pass rate
• All students achieved good level in behavior and conduct.

In general, there have been enormous improvements to the performance of students in SY2016-2017 from both quantity and quality aspect. The total number of prizes, awards increased by 33% in comparison with the one of the previous school year.

There were 903 students participating and achieving awards in academic, talent and sports competitions (from district level to international level), such as International Mathematics, English Champion, Olympic English, Internet Violympic Mathematics and Physics, TOEFL Junior, Science Research, Scientific Theory and Practicality, World Scholar’s Cup, Arts and other enrichment activities held by international organizations, HCMC Department of Education and Training, and the Ministry of Education and Training, including:

It is worth mentioning the 9 outstanding students who achieved honorable gold, silver, and bronze prizes in the Singapore and Asian International Math contest, Sasmo 2017, held by Titan Education and another 41 students who achieved honorable awards at national level.

In addition to that, VAS students also excelled in research, science-related projects and other academic activities as follows:

• 24 students participating in “Science Research Project” held by HCMC Department of Education and Training, of which 4 student achieved city level award.
• Another 4 students achieved city level award in "Scientific Theory and Practicality” contest.
• 20 students obtained gold, silver, and bronze medals in World Scholar’s Cup national contest while 5 others got national prizes in TOEFL Junior Contest 2016, MOS (ICT), English champion, English and Physics.  

4 students obtained Gold prize, 1 student obtained Silver prize and 5 students obtained Bronze prize in the traditional “Olympic Academics 30/4” held by HCMC Department of Education and Training.