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Learning and teaching practices in KinderWorld International School
Table of contents Page Acknowledgements 03 Introduction 04 Chapter 1: Introduction to KinderWorld International School 1.1 The importance of education .05 1.2 Overview of Vietnam’s education 05 1.3 About KinderWorld International School 08 Chapter 2: Learning and teaching practices in KinderWorld International School 2.1 Learning practice 14 2.1.1 Pre-School Programme 2.1.2 Primary Programme 15 2.1.3 Secondary Programme 16 2.1.3 Training School 18 2.2 Teaching practice .19 2.2.1 iPSLE 20 2.2.2 Global Assessment Certificate 21 2.2.3 Vocational and Technical Training 21 2.2.4 Post-Secondary Education .22 2.2.5 Pegasus University College 22 2.2.6 Proposed Pegasus International University 22 2.2.7 Institutional Partners 24 Chapter 3: Remarks and Suggestions 3.1 Advantages and disadvantages 28 3.1.1 Advantage 28 3.1.2 Disadvantage 30 3.1.2.1 School fee 31 3.1.2.2 Timescale 31 3.2 Remarks and Suggestions 32 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS During my preparation and completion of the report, I have received valuable instructions, assistances, suggestions and supports from many people to whom I would like to express my sincere thanks I would like to give my special thanks to my supervisor, Ms Van Thi Minh Huyen, lecturer of Faculty of Business English, Hanoi Foreign Trade University She helped me a great deal in shaping the structure, correcting mistakes, clarifying methodology and commenting on data of the paper During my research on the report, I have received great support from staffs in KinderWorld Kindergarten & Private School JSC @ Somerset Hoa Binh at Somerset Hoa Binh - Vinh Son Company – KinderWorld group who have helped and guided me a lot in collecting and processing data and information for my report Last but not least, my profound gratitude is sent to my beloved family, friends and classmates for their supports and encouragement during my work INTRODUCTION Under the led by the Communist Party and the State, education always paid much attention to development and improvement quality MP has stressed that it is one of keys to help Vietnam have enough qualifies and skills to join the WTO, there are lots of challenges and opportunities ahead In fact Viet Nam’s education system hasn’t met social needs Therefore, with policies open door, there are alot of foreign investers come to Viet Nam to find oppotunities and KinderWorld is a big investor in educational area In our limited knowledge we offer scale and methods in learning and teaching practice in KinderWorld International School that aim to find comparations with thoughs between Vietnam schools and International schools We hope to recieve readers ideas then There are chapters in this report • Chapter one: Introduction to KinderWorld International School • Chapter two: Learning and teaching practices in KinderWorld International School • Chapter three: Remarks and Suggestions Chapter Introduction to KinderWorld International School 1.1 The importance of education The education is the process of instruction aimed at the all round development of individuals, providing the necessary tools and knowledge to understand and participate in day to day activities of today’s world It dispels ignorance and boosts moral values of individuals It is only wealth can not be robbed It builts characters, provides strength of mind and increases knowledge The education sustains the human values which contribute individual and collective well-being It forms the basis for lifelong learning and inspire confidence to face challenges It provides skills to individuals to become more selfreliant and aware of opportunities and rights It also enhances the abilities of individuals to manage health problem, improve nutrition and childcare and plan for the future The education not only impacts on human development and economic growth, also is the fundamantal requirement of democracy Through education people become more responsible and informed citizens, and have a voice in politics and society The education is the key which allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs, and ultimately succed in their lives So education is very important, and no one should be deprived of it 1.2 Overview of Vietnam’s education Over the past few year, Vietnam’s educational system has improved in both scale and quality, that play an important role in the development of the economic and socienty Although Vietnam is considered a poor country with low per capita income and years in war, Vietnam has unceasingly recorded its great achievements in education Pre-primary education: Public kindergartens usually admit children of ages of 18 months to years Sometimes, four-or-five-year-old children are taught the alphabet and basic maths This level of education is popular only in major cities (Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Can Tho, Vung Tau etc.) Primary education: Children normally start primary education at the age of six Education at this level lasts for years and is compulsory for all children, which is why Viet Nam, albeit still a developing country, has very high literacy proportion, over 90% on average Intermediate education: Middle schools teach students from grade to To graduate, they have to pass the Intermediate Graduation Examination presented by the local Department of Education and Training (which was abolished in 2006) This educational level is generalized throughout most of the country except in very remote provinces, which expect to popularize and standardize middle education fully within the next few years Intermediate is also a non compulsory schooling form in Vietnam Secondary education: Most students manage to pass the IGE High school, which consists of grades 10, 11 and 12 is standardized in all major urban regions, but is not uniform in rural provinces At the end of grade 12, all students are required to write a leaving examination held by Province's education service The examination tests students of subjects including Mathematics, Vietnamese Literature, Foreign Language (mostly English), and other subjects determined by the Educational Board of Viet Nam The Educational Board of Viet Nam is planning to merge this examination with the university entrance exam in 2009 Higher education: University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students' lives High school graduates have to take it after the SGE and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a public university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the UEE, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exams, each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: • Group A: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry; • Group B: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry; • Group C: Literature, History, Geography; • Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, Mathematics; Besides, there are also groups: H, M, N, R, T, V Most of Vietnam's universities also offer Master (2 years) and PhD (3 years) degrees In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes, professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offers degrees/certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses Private universities: According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2008 Foreign educational institutions are increasingly open in Vietnam Most of their fields are English language and information technology Vietnam is currently revisiting its education system It recognized the increasing role of English as the language of business and the importance of international cooperation to help adapt the education system, notoriously slow in change management, to the rapid pace of its economy 1.3 About KinderWorld International School The KinderWorld Group was founded in 1986 with first pre-school centre was opened in Singapore and to-date, the KinderWorld Group has grown extensively in Vietnam providing education for students from Pre-Nursery up to and including a University Foundation Programme In the late 1990s, the KinderWorld extent its operations into overseas markets, including Vietnam, it opened International Preschool Centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2000 and International Primary Schools in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2004 Moreover it worked closely with Education Departments in Australia, Singapore and Vietnam to help meet international standards Nowaday, the International Arm of KinderWorld operates in Vietnam: HA NOI Address: Telephone: Fax: Address : Telephone: Fax: Email: Address : Telephone: Fax: Email: Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: Address : KinderWorld Kindergarten & Private School JSC @ Somerset Hoa Binh 3rd Floor, Somerset Hoa Binh, 106 Hoang Quoc Viet Street Cau Giay District Hanoi, Vietnam (84-4) 755 8186 (84-4) 755 8187 UniWorld International School @ Van Phuc KinderWorld International Kindergarten @ Van Phuc 2D Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound 46 Van Bao Street, Ba Dinh District Hanoi, Vietnam (84-4) 726 1601 (84-4) 726 1600 enquiry-vanphuc@uniworldvietnam.com UniWorld International Shool @ Ciputra KinderWorld International Kindergarten @ Ciputra Block C3 (NT III B) Ciputra Hanoi International City, Phu Thuong Ward, Tay Ho District Hanoi, Vietnam (84-4) 758 2664 (84-4) 758 2706 enquiry-ciputra@uniworldvietnam.com KinderWorld International Kindergarten @ Somerset Grand Hanoi 3rd Floor, 49 Hai Ba Trung Street Hoan Kiem District Hanoi, Vietnam (84-4) 934 7243 (84-4) 934 7244 enquiry-ht@kinderworldvietnam.com KinderWorld International Kindergarten @ The Manor, Hanoi C5-C11, 1st Floor, The Manor Building My Dinh, Me Tri New Urban Tu Liem District Hanoi, Vietnam Telephone: Fax: Email: (84-4) 794 0209 (84-4) 794 0211 enquiry-themanorhanoi@kinderworldvietnam.com Address : KinderWorld International Kindergarten @ Somerset Hoa Binh 3rd Floor, Somerset Hoa Binh 106 Hoang Quoc Viet Street Hoan Kiem District Hanoi, Vietnam (84-4) 755 8182 (84-4) 755 8184 enquiry-hoabinh@kinderworldvietnam.com Telephone: Fax: Email: HO CHI MINH CITY Address: Telephone: Fax: Tax code: Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: Address: KinderWorld Kindergarten & Private School JSC @ SCC First Floor, Somerset Chancellor Court, 21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (84-8) 3827 4598 (84-8) 3827 4597 0301913395 Singapore International School (SIS) @ Saigon South KinderWorld International Kindergarten @ Saigon South No 29 Road No 3, Trung Son Residential Area, Hamlet 4, Binh Hung Ward Binh Chanh District Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (84-8) 5431 7477 (84-8) 5431 7471 enquiry@sisvietnam.com Singapore International School (SIS) @ District KinderWorld International Kindergarten @ District 44 Truong Dinh Street, 10 The KinderWorld Examination Centre has created opportunities for Vietnamese students to sit for the iPSLE and use the results of the examinations to seek admission to secondary schools in Singapore Senior High School and University Foundations Programme is conducted Year 10 and Year 11 programmes, in collaboration with John Paul College (JPC) Queensland, Australia, for Vietnamese students in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi 2.2.2 Global Assessment Certificate In January 2008 KinderWorld signed an Agreement with ACT Education Solution Limited to conduct the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) and testing programmes in Vietnam to provide students there have more oppotunities The GAC is a University Preparation Programme that provides students with the academic knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully complete the Bachelor Degree at one of many selected pathway universities Students can directly apply for entrance and credit to over 100 universities in the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and Mexico, as well as RMIT Vietnam In addition students are able to sit for the GAC, the leading college entrance examination in the United States of America 2.2.3 Vocational and Technical Training KinderWorld Kindergarten & Private School Joint Stock Company entered an Agreement with TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute to provide Vocational and Technical Programmes in Vietnam in the areas of Automotive, Business and Commerce, Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism and other related programmes in October 2007 21 In addition, in early 2008 it signed an Agreement with City and Guilds (C & G) in the United Kingdom to offer their Vocational programmes in Vietnam C & G are the largest vocational trainer in the United Kingdom and train over million students per year world wide Truthfully, not many schools in the world can offer a full range of international vocational educational qualifications from Australia and Singapore like KKPS 2.2.4 Post-Secondary Education International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) At the end of their High School Programme, students will sit for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) The IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14-16 year olds It prepares for students next step in education and equips them with skills for immediate employment The IGCSE is provided by the University of Cambridge International Examination and is recognized by universities and employers worldwide as evidence of their ability and a mark of quality 2.2.5 Pegasus University College To meet the ongoing needs of International Vocational Education in Vietnam, KKPS has applied for a license to offer even more International qualifications in Vietnam 2.2.6 Proposed Pegasus International University As part of its global plan to provide alternative higher education pathways to the Vietnamese, plans are underway for the application of an International University license in Vietnam 22 KKPS are setting up a series of Education Metropolises in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang and Hue City, to provide facilities for study as well as accommodation for students It will be collaborating with University partners from Australia, the United Kingdom and Singapore to participate in the programme delivery of this new International University Recently KKPS signed an MOU with Swinburne University of Technology in Australia to further develop this initiative There will be five schools of discipline: • Information Technolog • Commerce and Business Management • Tourism and Hospitality Management • Teachers' Education and Training • English Language KKPS is in negotiations with various other University partners from various countries KKPS has successfully secured various land parcels in the different cities, with support from the various Government authorities for the construction of this exciting Education Metropolis concept Overseas Studies Consultancy Service For students who wish to pursue their Education in Australia, the KinderWorld Group of schools has formed partner school relationships with top schools in Queensland, Australia which would accept students from its schools with 23 recommendations Alternatively, students may choose to decide on schools of their own choice in Australia For students who wish to pursue their education in a country nearer to their homeland, in Singapore, the KinderWorld Group of schools has formed partner school relationships with top schools in Singapore which would accept students from our schools with recommendations Alternatively, students may choose to decide on schools of their own choice in Singapore 2.2.7 Institutional Partners Co-operation in education is tending in the world, that is key to improve standard of education Kinderworld group concerns to globalize its quality of education, so it preserves good relationships with partners to exchange experiences and support their students to entrance when students want to study further in different school that is a its institutional partner Swinburne University of Technology – Australia Swinburne University and TAFE has a strong history of providing quality, careeroriented education for both undergraduate and postgraduate students It also offers a wide range of postgraduate courses ranging from graduate certificates through to PhDs West Coast TAFE Western Australia West Coast TAFE is a leader in the provision of Vocational Educational and Training (VET) courses There are more than 130 courses, linking to exciting career options in more than 15 speciality training areas at West Coast TAFE With a clear commitment to local community, the West Coast Community Learning centre is also the state’s biggest provider of adult community education and short professional courses, offering some 170 courses each term across 11 delivery locations 24 TAFE New South Wales – Australia TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute (SWSI) offers quality education tailored to suit industry needs by offering relevant training and education TAFE NSW courses and education programmes are delivered flexibly – online, by distance, face-to-face, or by a combination of methods Raffles International Christian School – Indonesia The faculty and learning community at RICS are deeply committed to work together to develop and realise the intellectual potential of every student The instructional programmes at RICS extends beyond the cognitive development of our students in their pursuit of academic excellence at international examinations They aim to empower its students to be self directed and independent learners equipped with analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) SEAB was formed to develop and conduct national examinations in Singapore and to provide other examinations and assessment services, locally as well as overseas SEAB will collaborate with MOE on all national examinations It will also position itself to become a regional centre for testing and assessment services, and contribute to Singapore 's development as an Education Hub Pre-School Qualifications and Accreditation Committee (PQAC) The function of PQAC is to ascertain that the courses conducted by teacher training agencies meet the prescribed standards KinderWorld Education Centre was approved by PQAC to conduct pre-school training programmes in the year 2001 Since 1999, KinderWorld Education Centre has trained over 1,000 teachers in the PQAC accredited courses Rivervale Primary School – Singapore 25 It is one of the top 12 primary schools in Singapore with good progress in the 2005 PSLE results Shuqun Primary School – Singapore To nurture a star in every Shuqunite so that each member has a passion for learning and the knowledge, skills and values to make a positive contribution to human progress Hai Sing Catholic School – Singapore Hai Sing has gone through several facelifts and each has been an invigorating renewal process It build upon 46 years of history and tradition thriving on holistic education It school ethos is founded on academic excellence, discipline and character development, values inculcation and a caring community A community where there is strong desire to learn and to achieve and a rugged mental attitude to excel but always remain rooted in Truth and Charity- School Motto Yayasan Mendaki Yayasan MENDAKI is a self-help group dedicated to the empowerment of the disadvantaged through excellence in education Malay/Muslim Community leaders, in partnership with the government set up Mendaki 25 years ago a Surrogate Employment Scheme (SES): Mendaki is one of the Surrogate Employers for individuals seeking assistance in upgrading their skills Mendaki will assist applicants to secure training assistance from the Skills Development Fund (SDF) KinderWorld has partnered with Mendaki since the year 2003 and have till date trained more than 300 students under SES b Training and Overseas Placement (TOP) Scheme: It is a collaboration between the Social Enterprise Network Singapore Co-operative Ltd (SENSE), the training arm of Mendaki, and Pegasus Education Centre Its aim is to send Malay/Muslim teachers who are interested in an overseas job stint to be attached to KinderWorld's International Pre-Schools in Vietnam 26 City & Guilds - United Kingdom It offers International Vocational Qualifications (IVQs) in a range of subjects that help international learners find careers and progress in them, including hairdressing and beauty, telecommunications, motor vehicle engineering, international tourism, construction, catering and hospitality, IT, and electrical and electronic engineering It also offers a range of vocational business qualifications and International English Qualifications which are well-respected and popular with learners, employers and governments alike, particularly in Europe Global Assessment Certificate The GAC is a University Preparation Programme that provides students with the academic knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully complete the Bachelor Degree at one of many selected pathway universities Students can directly apply for entrance and credit to over 100 universities in the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and Mexico, as well as RMIT Vietnam In addition, students are able to sit for the GAC, the leading college entrance examination in the United States of America 27 Chapter Remarks and Suggestions 3.1 Advantages and disadvantages 3.1.1 Advantages Obviously children are studied at international schools, they are approached modern facitities and effective methods of learning Normally, in a classroom setting, the student tables are arranged in rows and the students have to be seated facing the teacher and the blackboard.Whatever the teacher, the students have to memorize it by heart Such traditional teaching methodology causes the students to be passive in learning Under such strict study environment, there are no opportunities for discussions and many students will be discouraged to post questions or voice out their opinions But in Singapore International School (SIS) , the learning environment is totally different The schools of SIS comprises of 25 classes, a staff room, an office, a music classroom, an art classroom and science laboratories etc The school has its own swimming pool, gym and assembly hall The school boasts of an enrolment 200 students from many different countries The school has the approval from the City’s Ministry of Education to provide education in three different languages: Vietnamese, English and Chinese In every class, there are visual and audio facilities It uses a lively environment for teaching Students are put in groups of to 6, with the tables arranged in circles, to discuss and study The aim of the school is to encourage the students to study, analyse knowledge, learn to respect one another 28 and to grow in team spirit Most importantly, it provides a conducive and enjoyable environment for studying and achieving effective learning SIS has types of programs, one is teaching the bi-lingual Vietnamese and English programs; the other educational program uses an international program that teaches languages In the latter program, Chinese is a compulsory subject, and it has the most number of students enrolled in this program (approximately 120 students, with 20% coming from Chinese families) The school combines the strength of the East and West educational systems to educate their students Their teachers are employed from various countries like Australia, America, New Zealand, Philippines, China and Vietnam The country origin of the student is not a concern for the school As long as the student has studied in this school for more than months, he/she will be able to listen and speak in English The school utilizes an “Smart Educational” program, which promotes an English environment, including games, activities and interaction with the teachers (each ex-patriate teacher is assisted with a Vietnamese co-teacher) As such, this program accelerates the learning process of a foreign language and students are able to learn effectively Upon completing their Grade education, students are able to apply for entry into Singapore secondary schools, through the iPSLE exam which is recognized by all Singapore institutes One advantage of the KinderWorld Group of International Schools is that with campuses all over Vietnam like Ho Chi Minh City, BinhDuong, VungTau, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Danang and Hue, students moving from cities to cities can continue their education in KinderWorld and expect the same quality of education among the campuses Parents’ work circumstances will not have their children’s studies interrupted as they can continue their education program when studying at it’s schools in other provinces Specially developed for Vietnamese students, the Integrated program combines with Vietnamese education, retaining the core subjects required by the Vietnamese 29 MOET Vietnamese students will be taught by qualified expatriate teachers in some key learning areas of the International program The students will also have the chance to join outdoor activities in an English speaking and multi-cultural environment Further, students have the option of taking Chinese as a Foreign Language Finally, studying in Vietnam public schools which is facing several crises such as out-of-date course curricula, a lecturer-centered method of teaching and learning, research activities separated from teaching activities, a big gap between theory and practice that leads to a large number of graduates being unable to find a job, and the fact that degrees from Vietnamese universities are not recognized worldwide So studying in private schools which have good qualifies such as Kinderworld international school is to be a good choice for rich Vietnamese people 3.1.2 Disadvantages Kinder World has entered Vietnam for years now 65% of the ages of the teachers are below 35 and the government has adopted the education for all policy recently The vision of the school is to be a life long learning institution KinderWorld provides education from kindergarten, all the way to college The reason company chose to set up their education centers in Vietnam is because of the availability of manpower and the cost of the manpower is much cheaper in Vietnam The top priorities of the government now are to improve the infrastructure of Vietnam and also to improve the education system Kinder World aimed at the richer Vietnamese and the expatriates It teachs everything in the international language, English However there are some disadvantages 2.1.2.1 School Fee 30 The school fee is relatively high International and local programs are taught together in Kinderworld, that have different fee For International program: - International program in Pre-Nursery : 1.500 usd / a term - Full of year in International program in Pre-Nursery: 6.000 USD (approximated 100 millions Vietnam dong) - Uniform: 200 usd - Transport: 500USD For Local program: - Local program in Pre- Nursery: 720 usd/ a term - Full of year in Pre- Nursery: 2.889 USD ( approximated 47 millions Vietnam dong) - Uniform: 200 USD - Transport: 360 USD Only difference between Local and International program that is International program is taught by foreign teachers and Local program is taught by Vietnamese teachers Moreover, if parents want their children to learn extra another subjects like music, art or language, they have to pay extra money ( of course it’s not cheap for a course) Because of that, the school fee for a course is very expensive, that compares with other schools in Vietnam 3.1.2.2 Timescale The timescale is from 8.30am to 3.30pm for studing, that is not convenient for parents to pick their children to go to school and go home Although teachers are pleased to look after the childrent whenever parents want but it belongs together a condition, parents have to pay a high money for afterschool fee (5usd/ a day or 20 usd/a week) 31 3.2 Remarks and Suggestions The diversity of educational market between Vietnamese Non- publich school, Publich school and International schools that give parents alot of choice to invest in education for their children In fact, the average monthly salary of Vietnamese people in big cities is between 100USD to 160USD /a month that is not enough to help their childrent to study in international schools, so it’s only for rich families in Vietnam However, truthfully, the studying not only in KinderWorld schools but other International schools in general, the kids learn fast and more confident than other kids they were also all getting along well with each other though they are of different races and from different countries They have a more integrated way of learning like the teacher can be teaching English and science at the same time The kids are also really active in learning The Singapore education system influences Vietnam greatly Vietnam has been putting in great efforts into improving its education systems by allowing foreign investments on education in Vietnam Kinder World International school is one of the schools set up in Vietnam to allow international students as well as local Vietnamese to study in As mentioned, Vietnam has a young population aged below 26 years, thus its good that the younger generations are educated so that the future generation will have a better understanding and knowledge on the importance of education In my personal view, if Kinderworld international school give some changes to make school fees lower, timescale more suitable, it will be completely an effective and succeeful model in Vietnam educational market./ 32 REFERENCES - Marketing department of KinderworldSales department of Vinh Son Company – KinderWorld group - Vietnam news 6/8/2008 - http:// www.kinderWorld.com - http://wto.nciec.gov.vn - http://vietnamwebsite.net/giaoduc - http://en.vikipedia.org - http://home.evf.gov 33 34 ... one: Introduction to KinderWorld International School • Chapter two: Learning and teaching practices in KinderWorld International School • Chapter three: Remarks and Suggestions Chapter Introduction... education in Vietnam and make some comparations to find keys to help KinderWorld group more succeeful in competitive educational enviroment 12 Chapter Learning and teaching practices in KinderWorld International. .. foreign investers come to Viet Nam to find oppotunities and KinderWorld is a big investor in educational area In our limited knowledge we offer scale and methods in learning and teaching practice in