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Nationalities
Number of students |
180 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
8 (Vietnamese, Korean, German, Chinese, Filipino, Malaysian, Australian, American) |
Most common nationality |
Vietnamese, Korean |
Ratio of local students to international students |
5:1 |
Languages
Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
10 - 13 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Providing a multitude of software offerings such as Learning Management Systems, collaboration tools, content and curriculum platforms to increase learning outcomes.
Curriculum and software tools:
Learning Management Systems:
Hardware and personal computing devices:
Secondary and High School:
Curriculum and software tools:
Hardware and personal computing devices:
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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 |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
AP, SAT, IELTS, and a wide range of examinations and assessments |
Results in these examinations |
🎉75% of our students taking AP exam in May, 2023 achieved perfect scores for AP Human Geography!
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes for each class |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
1. Empower them by student-led projects and activities
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Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
After the parents and students complete the application form and upload the required supporting documentation, We will arrange a "Discover Your True North" assessment with the school's Academic Team, which allows us to understand your child's aspirations as well as the family’s needs. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
School start time |
8am |
School finish time |
3.40pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Check out our ECAs & ASAs here: https://truenorth.edu.vn/student-clubs |
Sports activities included |
Handball, Basketball, Football, Martial art, Swimming, Yoga, Volleyball,... |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have many. |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
16,000 m2
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Sports facilities at the school |
3 Multifuntional Rooms
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About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
True North School is an educational institution for grades K-12 dedicated to providing mentorship for students to discover their True North through four pillars of excellence: Character Development, Academic Rigor, Global Citizenry & Wellness. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Student-centered - we build differentiated classes to best-fit learning characteristics of our students
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