Frequently Asked Questions 

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Our academic year begins in mid-August and ends in mid-June. However, admission remains open throughout the year.

Students in the Ontario Integrated Program can easily transfer into and out of the Public School System due to the amalgamation and combination of the Ontario Curriculum with the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training standards.

For students in the Ontario Optimized Program, the transfer to a public/private local school will depend on each school’s eligibility criteria and the student’s Vietnamese language proficiency. In some cases, students may be required to complete Vietnamese language proficiency tests.

For students seeking transfer to another international school or a school in Canada, HTS report cards and enrollment history will provide the necessary documentation to facilitate such a move.

Ontario is the most populous and most influential Canadian province. It attracts more international students than all the other provinces combined.

Ontario consistently places at or near the top in reading, math and science when compared to other jurisdictions in Canada and worldwide.

The Ontario Curriculum is flexible, adaptable, and focused on 21st-century skill acquisition. Through an interdisciplinary, STEM-enriched, and inquiry-based approach, it prepares students to be collaborative critical thinkers with a global perspective.
Graduates of the Ontario Optimized Program will be awarded the Ontario High School Diploma (OSSD), one of the most highly regarded high school diplomas in the world.

Outstanding quality of education
Canada is recognized worldwide for our outstanding quality of education. Canadian universities are regarded as some of the best institutions across the world because of their academic reputation and excellent research programs. The top 40 universities in the World University Rankings for 2020 included 2 universities from Canada.

One of the best places to live
High academic rankings and a reputation for friendliness is great, but it’s hard to beat eight consistent years of top rankings by the United Nations as one of the world’s best places to live. Canadians are protected by a diversity of freedoms, and international students are too. The result is an exceptionally stable and peaceful society with a low crime rate.

The cost is affordable
Canada is known for having some of the lowest university tuition fees among English-speaking countries. Whatever your budget may be, you’ll find something just right for your child in a diverse range of education options.

High Employment Rate
Job prospects are strong for Canada’s international graduates. The country’s universities boast links to more than 5,000 global collaboration agreements. More than 90% of Canadian alums are employed less than six months after graduation.

Canada welcomes immigrants
Canada has made great efforts in continuing to grow its immigrant population since 1980s to increase its rate of population, labor force, and economic growth. According to the Government of Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023 released by the Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada aims to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023.

At HTS, all students learn English as the main learning language. English speakers can choose to study the Vietnamese language.
Commencing in the 2023-2024 school year, the school may offer French language lessons from Grade 4 upwards to prepare students in the International Program for studying and living in Canada.

For those students whose English proficiency is not up to the level, as evidenced by the placement test at the time of enrollment or by teachers’ assessment during the academic year, HTS offers an EAL program to develop the four core English Language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) for academic success. This is a fee-based program which consists of two after-school sessions and one in-class session during the week.

Learners at HTS will have homework assigned regularly throughout the week based on the objectives, content, and material being covered. Weekly homework time allocation will range from 2 hours to 10 hours a week depending on the grade level and material being covered.

Global network: HTS is an affiliated member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based global educational network consisting of nearly 60 schools in 16 different countries. As a member of ISP, HTS has access to international resources, participates in international events, has a global framework of support, and instills a truly global perspective in our learners.
 
World-renowned Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in Vietnam: HTS delivers a truly Canadian education in collaboration with our sister school, Lynn-Rose College, in the Toronto region of Ontario, Canada. We provide a pathway to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), a highly acclaimed international diploma in high school education, without students having to leave Vietnam. The OSSD provides our graduates with the same quality and standard as Canadian and American students.
 
A Pathway to Top Canadian and American Universities: Through high quality academic standards, the OSSD is recognized by universities around the world. It provides the same competitive advantage as other international diplomas like the IB and A-levels, but offers an even more significant benefit to those wishing to study in Canada or the United States.
 
Canadian Academic & Cultural Immersion: As a school that delivers a truly Canadian education, HTS is well equipped to provide high quality learning in an environment which facilitates opportunities to experience Canada as an exceptional academic and lifestyle destination. Through affiliation with the Canadian education system, an excursion to Canada in Grade 11 in the International Program is organized to highlight world-class academic opportunities and the dynamic culture of Canada.
 
Individualized Study Plans: Through the subject credit system, HTS students will gain entry to the university and undergraduate program of their choice. Incorporating a focus on academic achievement, international university partnerships and individualized study plans, every family at HTS is assisted in planning a personalized academic pathway which leads to their child’s dream career.

Our teaching team consists of highly qualified teachers who are experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated to teaching to the highest standards. By setting meaningful student learning targets which are aligned with the Ontario Curriculum and tracking student progress over time, teachers develop comprehensive profiles of each student’s growth and development. Our teachers are regularly in-serviced on contemporary international education to ensure they are up to date and providing the highest quality of teaching.

Our School Leadership Team (SLT) consists of the Principal, the Deputy Principals, Department Heads, and our ISP stakeholders. This professional community collaborates on developing academic and institutional policies which are aligned with our vision to serve the needs of our learners and their families. The SLT evaluates and acquires resources which manifest our vision into reality through a collaborative and reflective process which includes our local and international partners.

The expatriate academic teaching team members are qualified internationals, mostly originating from Canada and the United States, and are trained in effectively delivering the Ontario Curriculum.

The Vietnamese academic team members are exceptional educators and have plenty of experience teaching in an international environment.

To serve the diverse interests and abilities of students, we offer a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities. Registration for these clubs is on a voluntary basis. Please note that some clubs may carry an extra fee.

Accreditations

British University Viet Nam Navitas National Economics University Viet Nam Phenikaa University