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Nationalities
| Number of students |
220 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 different nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Viet Nam |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
96:4 |
Languages
| Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers |
Yes, they are mostly foreign teachers, the rest are Vietnamese teachers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese |
Yes, there are always helpful extra classes for students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Besides English and Vietnamese classes, St. Nicholas School offers French, Spanish, Korean classes. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
17 students |
| Average number of students per class |
15 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, it does.
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| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each classroom at St. Nicholas School is fully equipped with technology equipment such as televisions, projectors, projection screens, speakers, microphones, cameras,... |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, it does.
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, St. Nicholas School respects each other's religions. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
They are international exams such as IELTS, AP, SAT, WSC,... |
| Results in these examinations |
Students of St. Nicholas School achieve outstanding achievements in these competitions |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, this is a part of students' learning process |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The minimum time is 24 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, there are always specialized staff to support students with special learning needs |
| Learning support offered |
Specialized staff of St. Nicholas School have a role in connecting students with psychologists or providing services tailored to each student's condition. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
St. Nicholas School usually organizes talent activities and competitions for students. Moreover, we connect students with external talent competitions such as debating, singing, painting, and swimming,... |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, students are provided access to an educational psychologist. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, St. Nicholas School provides students with an appropriate entrance test that corresponds to the learning program they choose at school. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Academic Department provides students with 2 forms: online & offline. Students are focused on all 4 English skills including interviews with foreign teachers. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, there is |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
St. Nicholas School is always available and welcomes students for registration new academic year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, it does |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
5:00 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, it does |
| School bus service available |
Yes, it does |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, it does |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, it does |
| Uniform required |
Yes, it does |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Theatre arts, TED-style rhetoric, the art of storytelling, debating, coding, running, long and high jump, badminton, swimming, mountaineering, kayaking, soccer, basketball, Model United Nations, simulated lawsuits, photography, film making, creative writing, journalism. |
| Sports activities included |
They are table tennis, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, handball, badminton, swimming, football, running,... |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, it does |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Besides the classrooms, St. Nicholas School has modern facilities such as library, theater, science labs, sports area, lunchroom, music room,... |
| Sports facilities at the school |
They are a swimming pool, ballet room, yoga room, soccer field, volleyball/ basketball court, handball/ dodge court, free sports zone,... |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Nicholas School is an elite private K-12 institution in Central Danang city, Vietnam, offering a full American academic program with a view to American high school national qualification. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
St. Nicholas School integrates a strategic training pathway on an individual basis into its academic program for students along with a college counseling service so that students can achieve admission into American top universities upon high school graduation. |