Newton Grammar School (NGS) in Hanoi has asked George Washington International School (GWIS) to prove its right to legally operate in Vietnam so that the two sides can continue the training co-operation. The requirement was made after GWIS was confirmed as an unregistered school. A report issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) said GWIS did not perform any educational activities in the US or have any national or regional accreditation. Newton Grammar School in Hanoi On April 13, MoET issued a dispatch asking Hanoi Department of Education and Training to investigate the case. NGS has been told to end its co-operation with GWIS and work to guarantee the benefits of students partaking in courses linked with GWIS and related agencies. Under the co-operation with GWIS, NGS students were allowed to study on a bilingual learning programme, under which they learn subjects like maths, science and languages following the GWIS curriculum. Students will … [Read more...] about Unlicensed US ‘ghost’ school lacks right to co-operate with Hanoi school
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SIS secondary school students visited Danang General Hospital with Operation Smile representatives SIS primary school students at a culinary excursion at Pegasus International College SIS students taking part in the Outdoor Experiential Programme with Outward Bound Vietnam Contribution to education KinderWorld International Group has its roots in Singapore, with the 1986 establishment of Changi View Child Care Centre. In 2000, after 14 years of preschool operations experience, KinderWorld made inroads overseas and entered the Vietnamese market following the economic crash and liberalisation of the enterprise law. Leveraging the strength of the renowned Singaporean education brand, Ricky Tan established KinderWorld’s first preschool in Ho Chi Minh City. It was opened by then-Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is now Singapore’s prime minister. The opening ceremony demonstrated a positive step towards forging strong ties between Vietnam and … [Read more...] about High quality education for the region
Cities, provinces urged to end cooperation with US ‘ghost school’
Newton Grammar School in Co Nhue - Nam Cuong Urban Area in Bac Tu Liem district (Photo courtesy of the school) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has asked nine cities and provinces in the country to stop their cooperation with the US’s George Washington International School (GWIS). These localities include Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ngai, Phu Yen, Binh Dinh, Dak Lak, Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Dong Thap, and Vinh Long. The request was made after GWIS was confirmed to be an unregistered school. A report issued by the MoET said GWIS did not perform any educational activities in the US or have any national or regional accreditation. The ministry also urged the education and training departments of these cities and provinces to take suitable measures to ensure the interests of students who are pursuing education cooperation programmes with the US school, and report the results to the ministry before April 24. Earlier, … [Read more...] about Cities, provinces urged to end cooperation with US ‘ghost school’
Newton Grammar School asked to end its cooperation with US ’ghost school’
Newton Grammar School in Cổ Nhuế - Nam Cường Urban Area in Bắc Từ Liêm District. – Photo courtesy of the school Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – The International Educational Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), on Tuesday asked Newton Grammar School in Bắc Từ Liêm District to end its relationship with George Washington International School (GWIS) in the US. The request was made after GWIS was confirmed to be an unregistered school. A report issued by MoET said GWIS did not perform any educational activities in the US or have any national or regional accreditation. Earlier, on April 13, MoET issued a dispatch asking Hà Nội Department of Education and Training to investigate the case. Newton Grammar School has been told to end its co-operation with GWIS and work to guarantee the benefits of students partaking in courses linked with GWIS … [Read more...] about Newton Grammar School asked to end its cooperation with US ’ghost school’
Belgian schools recruit masters students
Belgian schools recruit masters students (27-05-2006) National Economics University and the University Libre de Bruxelles' Solvay Business School will hold an information session on masters programmes on June 20 in Ha Noi. Programme co-ordinator Daniel Van Houtte spoke to Viet Nam News. How has your Master Programme in Public Management and Economics been benefiting Viet Nam? In a globalised economy, public sector managers and decision makers must understand international standards in terms of Public Governance and Management. The complexity posed by the integration of Viet Nam into the world economy requires responsive managers who have a deep understanding of how policies are designed, implemented and evaluated. These future leaders will need knowledge and tools in order to meet those challenges. How can people find out more details about your programme? All lectures are given by 15 senior Belgian professors who teach 27 hours per module. They are all practitioners and have a lot of … [Read more...] about Belgian schools recruit masters students