VFIS Summer School 2021: “Living like a Finn”
For the fourth year in a row, Finland was voted the happiest country in the world (https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2021/). One of Finland’s secrets to happiness is its innovative education system.
This year’s summer school “Living like a Finn” draws on a unique feature of the Finnish curriculum, something called transversal competences. These are skills and knowledge that prepare students for life in societies undergoing rapid and even unpredictable change. The seven transversal competences are:
- Thinking and learning to learn
- Cultural competence, interaction and self-expression
- Taking care of oneself and managing daily life
- Multiliteracy
- ICT Competence
- Working life competence and entrepreneurship
- Participation, involvement and building a sustainable future
These transversal competences are promoted through every subject, with variation in emphasis depending on the subject’s nature.
1. TIME:
- From July 5th, 2021 to July 23rd, 2021 (3 weeks)
- Classes run from 8:00 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday
2. APPLICANTS:
- Students who enroll in Grade 1 to Grade 11 in the next 2021-2022 academic year
3. PROGRAMME:
- Depending on the grade levels, subjects will be offered in the varied programme include:
Subjects |
Language of Instructions |
Teachers |
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English |
English |
International Teachers |
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Physical Education |
English |
Vietnamese and International Teachers
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Music |
English |
Vietnamese and International Teachers
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Home Economics |
English |
Vietnamese and International Teachers
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Design |
English |
International Teachers |
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Introduction to Vietnamese |
English |
Vietnamese Teachers |
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Life skills |
Englishh |
Vietnamese and International Teachers
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Drama |
English |
Vietnamese and International Teachers |
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STEAM projects |
English |
Vietnamese and International Teachers |
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The extra learning support lessons in Mathematics, Vietnamese and Science (after 3pm and free of charge)
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Vietnamese |
Vietnamese Teachers |
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All students will join an interesting one-day field trip in the course. |
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4. TUITION AND FEES:
Tuition Fee |
Meal Fees |
Uniform |
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Grade 1: 8.600.000 VND / two weeks 12.900.000 VND / three weeks Grade 2 - 11: 10.000.000 VND / two weeks 15.000.000 VND / three weeks *The school only accept the registration for at least 2 weeks |
55.000 VND / daily lunch 25.000 VND / snack (for primary students) |
Each student will receive 2 VFIS summer t-shirts (free of charge). |
If you would like to register for the school transportation services, please fill in the link here.
Bus Fee:
Distance |
Public Pick-up point |
Private Pick-up point |
Note |
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≤ 5 km |
1.340.000 VND |
2.090.000 VND |
The bus fee will be paid for the 3 weeks course The bus fee for one-way service will be calculated at the same fee for two-way service. VFIS offers two free pick-up points at Park View and Happy Residence (District 7). |
| 5-10 km | |||
| ≥ 10 km | No service provided | ||
Refund Policy:
- 50% of tuition fee will be refunded when the parent informs the school before July 2nd, 2021;
- The tuition fee is not refundable when the parent informs the school after July 2nd, 2021;
- The bus fee is not refundable when the parent has registered and paid the fee;
- 100% of the meal fee will be refunded if the student is not attending the course; The meal fee is not refunded when the student is absent or withdrawn during the course.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU SOON TO VFIS SUMMER COURSE.
LET’S “LIVING LIKE A FINN”
REGISTER HERE
Should you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:
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Admissions and Communications Office
01, D1 Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC
( Inside Ton Duc Thang University – 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, District 7, HCMC) - Phone: (028) 37 755 110 – Ext: 191
- Hotline: 090 399 6232 | 094 451 4477
- E-mail: admissions@vfis.tdtu.edu.vn
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/vfis.tdtu.edu.vn
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/VFISchannel
