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Founded in Singapore in 1986, KinderWorld International Group expanded into Vietnam in the late 1990s to provide international education grounded in Eastern values, nurturing globally minded students from Pre-Nursery to High School.

KinderWorld opened its first international kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City in 2000 and its first Singapore International School in Hanoi in 2004.

In Vietnam, KinderWorld International Group operates:

Overview

Our philosophy reflects a play-based early childhood curriculum that places each child’s development at its core.

  • To build children’s confidence and self-worth, empowering them to thrive in an increasingly complex and ever-changing society.
  • To cultivate positive attitudes and mutual respect, enabling children to live and interact harmoniously with others.
  • To provide a safe and nurturing environment where children feel secure and supported.
  • To foster strong and meaningful partnerships among parents, children and staff.

The preschool years lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Our curriculum blends Eastern and Western approaches, with local and international teachers working together to support and inspire each child through thoughtfully planned learning experiences.

STEM Education – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is a problem-based, applied learning approach which equips our students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, giving them a strong advantage as they transition into primary education.

International Programme
Classes are kept small to ensure quality interactions, with an international teacher leading each class, supported by a local teacher. Vietnamese students enrolled in the International Programme are required to attend compulsory Vietnamese lessons.

Integrated Programme
Classes are led by local teachers and conducted in English. Three periods per week for Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2 and half a day for Preparatory will be taught by an international teacher. These experiences provide valuable opportunities for students to develop their English proficiency and gain exposure to different cultures.

Overview

SIS believes in a holistic approach to education, fostering a multicultural, English-speaking environment where students are provided with diverse opportunities to use the language. The learning environment is thoughtfully designed to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Daily activities are varied and delivered through whole-class, small-group and individual learning experiences.

Teaching Approach

  • Student-centred learning supported by explicit teaching and effective instructional strategies.
  • Application of Singapore-based methodologies, including mathematical modelling.
  • A strong emphasis on experiential and interactive learning in preparation for a multicultural world.
  • A diverse teaching team comprising educators from native English-speaking and Asian countries.
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Learning Enhancement

  • STEM Education – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is a problem-based, applied learning approach from Primary through High School. With a focus on robotics, coding and Artificial Intelligence (AI), students apply their learning through projects and participation in competitions.
  • Outward Bound Vietnam Programme – Through the outdoor OBV experiential learning, students from Year 4 onwards, students who participate in the programme, develop self-confidence, leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

International Programme

Based on curriculum set out by the Ministry of Education, Singapore and a range of key learning areas of the international curriculum modified for our international student community.

  • Primary and Secondary (Year 1 – 8): Core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science), non-core subjects (Social Studies, Music, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Health & Physical Education (HPE) and additional languages like Chinese (mandatory) and Vietnamese (optional for Vietnamese students).
  • Year 6 onwards: Introduction of Cambridge Global Perspectives to broaden understanding of global issues and enhance critical thinking and research skills.
  • High School (Year 9 – 10): Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme, with subject options including English, Mathematics, Science, Business Studies, Economics, ICT and Humanities. Minimum of five IGCSE subjects is required.
  • High School (Year 11 – 12): Cambridge AS and A Level programme, with a minimum of three subjects (four for high achievers) from areas such as Mathematics, Science, English, Business, Economics and Social Sciences.

Integrated Programme

  • Combines core subjects by Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), Vietnam with international subjects such as English, STEM, HPE, delivered by qualified Vietnamese and international teachers.
  • English as an Foreign Language support for students who require additional assistance in developing their language proficiency.

 Assessment and Accreditation

  • Primary Level: Students complete the International Schools Assessment (ISA) for English and Mathematics in Years 3 and 5, and 𝑖PSLE (Singapore International Primary School Examination) at the end of primary education.
  • Secondary Level: Cambridge IGCSE exams for Year 10, Cambridge A-Level exams in the final high school year of International Programme; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at the end of Semester 1 of Year 12. Students in the Integrated Programme undertake the National Senior High Graduation Examination at the end of Year 12.
  • Accreditation: SIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as a recognised educational quality benchmark.

Premium Vietnamese Education Programme

SVIS offers a Premium Vietnamese Education Programme designed for Vietnamese students seeking a broader perspective with an international dimension for their education. Built on a strong Vietnamese curriculum and complemented by English language development, the programme:

  • Prepares students for local and international university pathways.
  • Administered by the Academic Board.
  • A full national Vietnamese curriculum regulated by Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and taught by qualified Vietnamese teachers to develop knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • English International Curriculum and IELTS Preparation Programme (Year 12) taught by international teachers.
  • Opportunity to sit for Cambridge English and IELTS examinations.
  • Integrates a STEM focus, exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through problem-based and applied learning from Primary to High School.
  • Extracurricular activities to develop physical, emotional and creative skills.