New plans
Q&A
ACADEMIC YEAR 2027–2028

Improving the learning environment,
expanding opportunities for every SenTian

Dear Parents,
As the SenTia community settles into the rhythm of the 2026–2027 school year and looks ahead to 2027–2028, we are pleased to share our plans for the year ahead. They center on one goal: preserving SenTia's educational values while continuously improving the learning environment and opportunities available to every SenTian.

What our new plans mean for SenTia students

01
High School
From 2027–2028

An extra international qualification at graduation

What this means for students: A strong foundation in the Vietnamese curriculum plus an international foundation qualification, building the academic, language and other skills needed for university.
From 2027–2028, alongside the Vietnamese diploma, IELTS and SAT, Bilingual Pathway students can study an international university foundation program and earn a qualification that is externally regulated and quality-assured by a reputable international organization. Entry requirements suit a range of English levels.
What parents need to know
  • Students continue the Vietnamese national curriculum
  • An international foundation qualification is added alongside IELTS and SAT
  • Entry requirements suit a range of English levels
02
Facilities

Science labs built to international standards

What this means for students: More opportunities to learn science through practical work and experiments, and safer online learning.
Our next major investment is our science laboratories, upgraded toward international standards. The new labs will give students more opportunities to learn science through practical work and experiments, and support the future delivery of advanced programs, including A-Level sciences.
Already, classrooms have new projectors, faster and more reliable Wi-Fi, and an advanced firewall for stronger online safety.
What parents need to know
  • Done: new projectors, faster and more reliable Wi-Fi, an advanced firewall
  • Next: international-standard science labs supporting A-Level sciences
03
Whole school
From 2026–2027

Investing in a learning management system for students

What this means for students: Materials, assignments and teacher feedback in one place, with support beyond class time on a school-managed platform that keeps online learning safer.
To enhance students' learning experience and keep them safe online, the school will reintroduce ManageBac as a single learning management platform for the whole school. Teachers began using the system in their professional work at the start of 2026–2027, and we plan to roll it out to students after the mid-term assessments.
What parents need to know
  • Teachers have used ManageBac since the start of 2026–2027
  • Planned rollout to students after the mid-term assessments
  • Teacher–student interaction takes place on a school-managed platform
04
Curriculum
From 2027–2028

Less overlap, more time for clubs

What this means for students: Practical technology skills, more chances to use English, and more time to explore their interests and strengths.
From 2027–2028, Oxford Computing in the International Program replaces the integrated ICT subject in the Vietnamese Program, building practical technology skills while giving students more chances to use academic English.
Streamlining the curriculum allows more time for clubs in second languages, sports, academics and practical skills. We are looking to strengthen partnerships with external specialists to lead selected clubs.
What parents need to know
  • Oxford Computing replaces integrated ICT
  • More time for clubs and enrichment
  • External specialists to lead selected clubs (being explored)
05
Secondary · High School
From 2026–2027

Strengthening well-being and student support

What this means for students: Support that fits each student, along with positive relationships and healthy face-to-face communication skills.
From 2026–2027, Secondary and High School students take the PASS survey from GL Education (UK). The results help us understand how students feel about themselves, their school and their learning, helping us plan targeted support for groups and individual students.
We are also looking into expanding our Well-being program into High School, and exploring better use of break times, with more opportunities for students to read, create and talk face-to-face with friends and teachers.
What parents need to know
  • The PASS survey covers Secondary and High School students
  • Results inform support for groups and individual students
  • Expanding Well-being into High School (being explored)
06
Primary
From 2027–2028

Building independence and English confidence in Primary

What this means for students: More confident, independent and fluent English communication, with homeroom teachers able to focus more on each student's progress.
From 2027–2028, we will change the teaching assistant model in the International Program to encourage students from Grade 2 to communicate directly in English with their international teachers. From Grade 2, classes will no longer have a dedicated teaching assistant by default; assistants or other support are allocated based on need. Teachers are equipped with strategies and technology to support every language level.
From Grade 2, dedicated staff will care for students during lunchtime and after-school care, so homeroom teachers can focus more on teaching and each student's progress.
What parents need to know
  • Applies from Grade 2 in the International Program
  • Teaching assistants and other support allocated based on need
  • Dedicated staff for lunchtime and after-school care from Grade 2
07
International opportunities
In development

Expanding opportunities with BUV and the Taylor's group

What this means for students: Learning that extends beyond the classroom, with greater exposure to different people, ideas and learning environments.
We believe our students' learning should extend beyond the classroom and our campus. Through our partnership with BUV and other institutions in the Taylor's group, we are developing new opportunities for students, which may include learning with university faculty, online lessons and exchanges with students across the group.
We are also working to build scholarship opportunities dedicated to SenTians. Individual initiatives will be shared once confirmed.
What parents need to know
  • Being developed: learning with university faculty, online lessons, exchanges across the group
  • Scholarships dedicated to SenTians (being developed)
  • Each initiative will be shared once confirmed
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Q&A: Frequently asked questions

Programs of study
Well-being and student support
Primary
Facilities and international opportunities
Online learning

How does the foundation program differ from the current High School Bilingual Pathway?

Currently, the High School Bilingual Pathway includes an enhanced English program based on the Oxford curriculum, with IELTS and SAT preparation as key outcomes. From 2027–2028, in addition to IELTS and SAT, the international university foundation program will give students a qualification that is externally regulated and quality-assured by a reputable international organization. Combining the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with a foundation program creates a balanced pathway: students keep a strong academic foundation in the national curriculum while working towards an internationally recognized foundation qualification.

Can students with different English levels join the foundation program?

Entry requirements are designed for students with different levels of English. The program also helps students develop the academic, language and other skills they need for international university study.

Why is Oxford Computing replacing ICT?

SenTia continues to integrate the Vietnamese and International curricula to reduce duplication and create more time for meaningful learning. From 2027–2028, Oxford Computing in the International Program will replace the integrated ICT subject in the Vietnamese Program, so students build practical technology skills while gaining more opportunities to use English in an academic setting.

How will the time saved be used?

More time will go to clubs and enrichment activities. Students will have greater opportunities to explore their interests through clubs such as foreign languages, sports, academics, creative activities and practical skills. We are exploring partnerships with external specialists so that selected clubs can be delivered by specialized instructors.

How will the Well-being program be strengthened?

SenTia is known for its caring community, where academic development goes hand in hand with student well-being. We will continue strengthening our well-being, life skills and counselling provision, which is particularly important for Gen Alpha. We are looking into expanding the Well-being program into High School, together with more opportunities for students to develop practical life and interpersonal skills.

What will change during break times?

We are exploring how to make better use of students' downtime during the school day, creating more opportunities for them to talk face-to-face, explore, create and be curious. This may include hands-on activities, games and creative spaces to tinker, build, read, collaborate or simply socialize with peers and teachers. Our aim is to support healthy in-person communication skills, connections and relationships in a digital age.

What is the PASS survey and how are the results used?

From 2026–2027, Secondary and High School students take the PASS survey from GL Education (UK), an internationally recognized well-being assessment. It gives us a clearer baseline understanding of students' attitudes toward themselves, their school and their learning, helping us identify patterns and areas where more support may be needed. The findings inform our well-being planning, help us develop targeted support for different groups, and identify individual students who may benefit from additional attention.

Why will International Program classes from Grade 2 no longer have a dedicated teaching assistant?

This is an intentional educational step to help young SenTians become more independent learners and communicate more directly in English with their international teachers. Our aim is not simply to increase how much English students hear, but to help them step out of their comfort zone and become confident, independent and fluent communicators.

How will students who are still developing their English be supported?

We recognize that this transition needs thoughtful support. Teaching assistants or other forms of support will be allocated based on need, and teachers will be equipped with appropriate strategies and technology to support students with different language levels and learning needs.

What is changing in Primary lunchtime and after-school care?

We are strengthening several student services through partnerships with specialized providers, including Primary lunchtime and after-school care. Dedicated staff will supervise and care for students from Grade 2 up, allowing homeroom teachers to focus on teaching, individual student progress and classroom support.

What facility upgrades have been made, and what is next?

Classrooms have received new projectors, and significant improvements to our IT infrastructure now provide faster, more reliable Wi-Fi for teachers and students. We have also upgraded to an advanced firewall as part of our commitment to online safety and safeguarding. Our next major investment is our science laboratories, upgraded toward international standards to support the future delivery of advanced programs, including A-Level sciences.

What opportunities will students have through BUV and the Taylor's group?

We believe our students' learning should extend beyond the classroom and our campus. Through our partnership with BUV and other institutions in the group, we are developing a growing range of opportunities, which may include learning experiences with university faculty, online lessons with educators across the group, and interaction with students from other schools in the Taylor's network. We are also working to build scholarship opportunities dedicated to SenTians. Individual initiatives will be communicated as they are confirmed.

What is ManageBac and how will students use it?

ManageBac provides a dedicated online learning environment where teachers can share materials, set and mark assignments, give feedback on learning and support students beyond class time. Teacher–student interaction takes place on a platform managed by the school, strengthening our oversight and helping keep online learning and communication safe.
Thank you for your trust, support and partnership. It is our hope that SenTians will become independent, internationally minded, caring and responsible young people. We look forward to continuing to work together to provide a caring and challenging school where each SenTian can explore themselves and the world on their journey of Happy Growing.
Warm regards,
SenTia School
SenTia School · 19 To Huu, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
Hotline: 024 3789 4666 · sentiaschool.edu.vn