The English Preparatory Program (General English) of VNU International School provides students the necessary skills and knowledge to take English proficiency tests before entering the official university program in English. The program is designed to include 5 courses (including one course of providing Foundation language level) and 4 levels of language skill practice (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with the aim of helping students reach English proficiency level B2 or higher according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). After completing the preparatory English program, students will have mastered basic and in-depth language knowledge and be able to pass the test for international language certificates such as Level 4 foreign language certificate (according to Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework), IELTS, TOFEL, APTIS, etc…
With the English proficiency acquired through GE program, students can confidently attend undergraduate and postgraduate programs at VNU International School or find opportunities for studying abroad.
With the help from outstanding lecturers who have lots of experience in teaching English and a team of teacher assistants who are undergraduates studying at VNU International School, in recent years the GE program has been able to achieve a consistent 70% success rate for students taking B2 level English proficiency tests after only 2 terms of following the program (intake). In the school year of 2021-2022, approximately 70% of students have acquired a B2 level English certificate after 1 year of following the Preparatory English program study even though many of them had to start at Foundation level.
Name of the program:
Vietnamese name: Preparatory English program
English name: English Preparatory Program
Training time: 5 levels, 160 hours/level
Training facility: International School – Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Students who have passed the university entrance exam but haven’t had the required foreign language proficiency certificate can apply for the Preparatory English program to meet the foreign language proficiency requirements before entering their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate programs at VNU International School.
The General English program is designed to include 5 levels (from Level 1 to Level 5) to equip students with language knowledge and practical skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs at VNU International School or to study abroad. After completing the preparatory English program, students will have mastered basic and in-depth language knowledge and be able to pass the test for international language certificates such as Level 4 foreign language certificate (according to Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework), IELTS, TOFEL, APTIS, etc…
Depending on the result of students’ language assessment test, the students will be placed into level 1 to level 5.
– Students studying at the International School who do not have English level B2 certificate according to CEFR.
– Students and learners who wish to learn English.
– Qualification requirements:
VNU International School students: Start from the beginning. While following the program, students can still apply for general courses in their undergraduate or postgraduate curriculum.
Students and leaners outside of VNU International School: level A2 or higher
| No | English Level | Number of hours/level | |
| Vietnamese name | English name | ||
| first | Level 1 | Lower Elementary Elementary | 160 |
| 2 | Level 2 | Pre-Intermediate Level | 160 |
| 3 | Level 3 | Intermediate Level | 160 |
| 4 | Level 4 | Upper – Intermediate Level | 160 |
| 5 | Level 5 | VSTEP Preparation Program | 160 |
Tuition fee for each level is 500 USD.
ORGANIZATION AND TEACHING MANAGEMENT
Teaching management
The training program includes 5 levels, students will take an assessment test to be placed in the correct level. Each level has a duration of 160 hours with class time ranging from 8 to 10 weeks. Two levels are counted as one semester. At the end of each level, students must take an end-of-level exam. If they pass, the student will move up to the next level.
Students have 1-2 weeks off between each level. Summer vacation lasts for 3-4 weeks.
Teaching curriculum
The curriculum and reference books for the program are developed and updated by the Department of Applied Linguistic employing modern learning and teaching methods around the world.
Lecturers
The program employs many Vietnamese lecturers, foreign lecturers and experts from the Department’s partner schools.
– Admissions Office, International School – VNU
G8 Building, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi; Tel (024) 3754 80 65. Hotline: 0983 372 988, 01679 884 488
– Office of Academic Affairs, International School – VNU
Building C, HACINCO Student Village, 99 Nguy Nhu Kon Tum, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi; Phone: (024) 3555 3555/ (024) 3557 5992 (odd numbers 23, 24, 25). Hotline: 0983 372 988, 01679 884 488
Fax: (024) 6285 2313
Email: tuyensinh@truongquocte.vn
Website: https://www.is.vnu.edu.vn/en/
