Optimized Secondary
Optimized Secondary

Ontario Optimized Secondary School

Students aged 11 to 16 at our secondary school in Cau Giay take ownership of their learning journey, choosing the pathways they want to specialize in. With exceptional support during their transition to high school, they prepare to follow the full Ontario path while growing as confident bilingual learners.
The foundation laid earlier comes to life as learners find their voice, building independence and character along the way.

Our curriculum

Our curriculum builds a strong academic foundation for secondary students through the Ontario Program from Grades 6 to 9. With full English immersion and 10% instruction in Vietnamese, students develop confidence in both languages while honing critical thinking and communication skills.

Assembly

Inspiring unity through shared voices and collective purpose

Students gather in assemblies to celebrate success, reflect on important issues and build a strong sense of community. These shared experiences help learners feel connected, informed and empowered to contribute to school life.
Through respectful participation, students engage with diverse topics, connect them to personal and collective growth and take part in shaping a vibrant school culture. 

Assembly

Design and Technology

Creating solutions, shaping the future

Learners explore real-world challenges through design thinking, innovation and hands-on problem-solving. By building, testing and refining their ideas, students gain confidence and technical fluency using a range of tools and materials.
Students design with purpose, work safely and adapt based on feedback, developing skills that empower them to turn creativity into meaningful change.

Design and Technology

English Language Arts

Finding your voice through words that shape the world

Students become confident communicators by engaging with literature, language and storytelling. They read deeply, write clearly and express ideas across a range of contexts. Learners examine texts to uncover meaning, write for purpose and audience, and speak or present with clarity.
ELA empowers them to become thoughtful interpreters and contributors to the world around them. 

English Language Arts

Food Technology

Nurturing healthy choices through knowledge and skill

Learners explore the science, art and culture of food as they develop culinary skills and understand nutrition. In this course, students prepare diverse recipes safely, analyse food choices and learn how eating habits affect personal and global health.
By making informed decisions, learners gain lifelong tools for well-being, sustainability and connection through food. 

Food Technology

HPE

Empowering wellness through movement and mindset

Students develop physical fitness, resilience and self-awareness through active participation and health learning. Health & Physical Education supports the whole learner - body, mind and spirit - by promoting mental well-being, teamwork and healthy choices.
Learners explore a variety of physical activities, analyse wellness topics and practise strategies for setting goals, managing stress and making safe decisions. 

HPE

History & Geography / Social Studies

Understanding the past to shape a better future

Learners investigate how people, places and systems have evolved across time and geography. Through inquiry and analysis, students make sense of their world, develop global awareness and build critical thinking.
Students examine diverse perspectives, interpret sources and form reasoned views, connecting historical and geographic knowledge to real-life issues and identities. 

History & Geography / Social Studies

ICT

Innovating with purpose in a digital world

Students harness the power of technology to create, code and communicate with impact. With Information & Communication Technology, learners build problem-solving skills and digital confidence while learning how to be responsible online citizens.
Learners use a range of platforms to explore programming and develop meaningful digital solutions, always guided by ethical and safe tech practices that prepare them for the future. 

ICT

Library

Opening minds through stories, research and discovery

The library is a space where learners grow as readers, researchers and thinkers. Students develop inquiry skills, explore texts for both purpose and pleasure and become information-literate.
Students learn to evaluate sources, cite responsibly and read with curiosity. The library supports their journey as independent learners, critical thinkers and lifelong seekers of knowledge.

Library

Mathematics and Principles of Mathematics

Solving problems, discovering patterns, making connections

In our secondary school in Cau Giay, students deepen their understanding of the world through numbers, logic and real-life applications. Mathematics empowers learners to think critically, reason clearly and explore patterns, data and shapes.
Learners solve complex problems, communicate their thinking and apply math in everyday scenarios - from budgeting to spatial reasoning - building confidence in their analytical abilities.

Mathematics and Principles of Mathematics

Musical Arts

Expressing self, connecting through sound

Learners engage with music as performers, composers and listeners. They develop technical skills, creative expression and an appreciation for diverse musical styles. Students explore rhythm, harmony and structure while performing solo or in groups.
Students analyse pieces with insight and create original compositions that showcase their voice, imagination and cultural understanding.

Musical Arts

Performance Arts

Telling stories that move, challenge and inspire

Students step into new roles and bring ideas to life through acting, movement and production. Performance Arts helps learners develop empathy, confidence and collaborative skills as they explore emotion and meaning on stage.
Learners create and perform original or scripted work, interpret dramatic techniques and contribute to shared productions that connect audience and performer.

Performance Arts

PHSE

Becoming your best self through reflection and connection

Learners explore who they are, how they relate to others and how they can make thoughtful, ethical choices. Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education encourages emotional awareness, self-care and a sense of global citizenship.
Students reflect on topics including identity, relationships, health and values, developing the confidence and compassion to navigate challenges and lead with integrity in a diverse world.

PHSE

Science & Technology and General Science

Exploring how the world works and why it matters

Students investigate scientific ideas through observation, experimentation and critical thinking. They explore biology, chemistry, physics and technology while connecting scientific knowledge to everyday life.
Learners conduct investigations, analyse systems and consider the social and environmental impact of science, preparing to contribute thoughtfully to a rapidly changing world.

Science & Technology and General Science

Visual Arts

Seeing the world through a creative lens

Students develop their artistic voice through drawing, painting, sculpture and digital media. Visual Arts encourages exploration, experimentation and thoughtful expression.
Learners create original works, analyse visual messages and reflect on how art communicates ideas, while making personal, cultural and social connections through the creative process.

Visual Arts

Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Thinking big, starting now

Learners develop the skills and mindset to lead change, solve problems and turn ideas into action. This course challenges students to innovate, collaborate and reflect as they explore entrepreneurship in real-world contexts.
Students identify needs, pitch creative solutions and adapt to challenges, gaining confidence to lead with initiative, purpose and a growth mindset.

Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset

VAL

Building bridges through language and culture

Learners grow their ability to communicate in Vietnamese through meaningful speaking, reading, listening and writing activities, thank to Vietnamese as an Additional Language lessons.
Students explore language in context and deepen their cultural understanding. Students practise everyday conversations, build vocabulary and structure sentences while becoming more confident in expressing themselves across a range of situations.

VAL

A typical school day in our Secondary class

At HTS, every day provides meaningful learning experiences and opportunities for your child to explore and grow. While schedules vary across year groups, here’s an overview of what happens between lessons in our Secondary School, following the International Ontario Optimized Program.

Core learning pillars

Secondary students at one of the best international schools in Hanoi begin exploring their goals early, taking ownership of their learning journey. With ongoing personalized support, they select subjects that align with their academic interests as well as university and career plans. Students in the Ontario Optimized Program (OOP) receive tailored guidance to meet OSSD requirements while developing leadership and entrepreneurship skills, for future success. 

Academic achievement
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.

Life competencies
Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.

Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Students fast-track fluency while continuing to grow in their home language, becoming confident bilinguals in English and Vietnamese.

International opportunities
International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.

Life & career pathways
Life & career pathways

Benefit from personalized guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path.

A curriculum to prepare for OSSD Diploma

Grade 8 Grade 9 compulsory credits Grade 9 elective credits

Grade 8

Students in Grade 8 begin preparing for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma by building strong academic habits and deepening their understanding of key subjects: 

  • Principal of Mathematics Prep
  • English Language Arts Prep
  • General Science Prep
  • Geography Prep

Grade 9 compulsory credits

Students in Grade 9 begin earning dilploma credits while building a strong academic foundation. All students take the following courses as part of their core program: 

  • English Language Arts 
  • Principles of Mathematics 
  • General Science 
  • Geography 
  • ICT in Business 
  • Health & Physical Education (HPE) 
  • Visual Arts 
  • Food Technology 
  • International Language 

Grade 9 elective credits

Students choose 3 elective courses based on their interests and goals. Options may include: 

  • Communications Technology
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Health & Physical Education (HPE)
  • International Language

A curriculum to prepare for OSSD Diploma

Bollishetty Vinod

STEM classes make learning exciting every day

Bollishetty Vinod, Year 7, Secondary Student

When to enrol?

Hanoi Toronto School offers flexible enrolment for Secondary School through the Ontario Optimized Program, delivered in English with Vietnamese language support. Our admissions team is here to help you choose the best start date for your child’s learning journey.

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Join HTS Secondary and follow the Ontario Optimized Program to graduate with the prestigious OSSD.

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