Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
1300 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
3 (Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean) |
Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
100% |
Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers |
The school strives to provide a bilingual and English-speaking environment for learners. Teachers are from diverse backgrounds and nationalities while exceeding all the strict local's qualifications requirements. |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese |
Yes. Students are required to take entrance exams to check their language proficiency and inform ff they need extra instruction or not. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Not any. |
Max. number of students per class |
26 students |
Average number of students per class |
24 students |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for language lessons. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We are proud to be Microsoft Showcase School for many years. 100% staff, teachers, and students use Microsoft teams. All the classrooms are equipped with technological devices and the whole school has Internet connection. 25% of teachers and staff earn MIE experts and share good technology practices with the community. Students are also allowed to access laptops, tablets and modern equipments in Makerspace and computer labs weekly. |
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) |
As a long-standing Microsoft Showcase school, the school is always ready to use virtual classroom technologies. As a pioneering school, we shared outstanding practices with other schools during the covid time. We also hold Global Read Aloud - annual virtual classroom event with other schools abroad yearly. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
External examinations or assessments available |
The school use a variety of external assessments to assure the teaching and learning quality. We use MAP tests twice each year for students and English standardized tests from Cambridge, TOEFL . The school is also the testing site for College Board. We offer SAT, AP exams, and other challenging competitions (Timo, Stemco, Kangaroo...) for our students. Our G12 students also participate in national highschool examinations and IBDP examinations at the end of Grade 12. |
Results in these examinations |
The results are positive. We are one of the top private schools with the highest average score in the national highschool exams. Our students perform well on standardized English tests (average IELTS score of above 7.0 for highschool and B1 level for primary students). Students achieve high results in national and international competions. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. Homework is purposed to extend the knowledge and skills taught in class. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
TOS uses the 10-minute rule as a general guideline for parents and students beginning at grade 1. As students increase a grade, homework increases 10 minutes (on average). Thus, by sixth grade, a student will have approximately 60 minutes of meaningful take homework. We also encourage 30 minutes of reading every night outside of academic homework. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our UCC record has shown that 100% of our students attend higher educational institutions after graduating from our school. Most of them receive scholarships. We also have students attending Ivy League schools like Havard, Standford and move on to graduate schools after completing their undergraduate studies. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have specialized programs to differentiate students according to level and learning needs
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through our Fellowship Program. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We don't have educational psychologist but we do have school counselor on career and psychological counseling to support student on learning progress. Academic counseling often given by school advisor or subject teacher. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. It's called a placement test. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students of grade 1 will do a health check, a psychology test and ability test. Students from grade 2 to grade 12 will do a placement test on 3 subjects: Math, Literature, and English. |
Waiting list |
Yes. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Usually at the end of term 1 if any. |
School start time |
07:50. |
School finish time |
16:00. |
Supervised care before/after school |
After-care Program—Monday through Thursday, 4:15pm to 8:00pm. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Olympia offers vegan, Asia food and European food. |
Uniform required |
Yes, from Monday to Thursday. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There is a wide range of clubs offered by the school such as dance club, piano, guitar, drum, basketball, badminton, tennis, football, running, martial art, theater, robotics, etc. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education includes a variety of sports and activities: volleyball, swimming, badminton, soccer, ping-pong, dancing, martial arts... |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We have soccer, basketball sports teams. They are well-known in Hanoi and win in many competitions. |
Facilities at the school |
Library
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Sports facilities at the school |
The school gymnasium is 500m2 in large, built according to NBA regulations in order to foster students’ optimal physical development.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 2008, The Olympia Schools (TOS) in Hanoi, Vietnam is a comprehensive educational system established as an extension of the Dream House Educational System. The TOS system is comprised of Olympia High School, Olympia Middle School, Olympia Primary School and Olympia Pre-Primary School. These four private schools serve the unique needs of families in Hanoi who are in search of a high-quality, international-standard education for their children in grades K-12.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The Olympia Schools embrace Vietnamese values while providing an integrated experience in the study of English and global issues by developing fundamental skills, fostering creativity and problem solving, and promoting ethics that allow students to adapt, to improvise, and to overcome challenges–TOS prepares students for life. |