Our elementary education program aims to foster comprehensive student development and nurture a love for learning. We believe that students are most likely to succeed when they find joy in the learning process. This program inherits and builds upon the educational excellence of both Vietnam and Canada, meeting the requirements of Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training for primary education while providing the best learning experiences for children. Students are equipped with the competencies and qualities needed to excel in the next stages of their academic journey.

Components of the Elementary Education Program:

1. National Primary Education Curriculum
2. Maple Bear English Program
3. Supplementary Education Programs:
   • Experiential learning activities, events, and extracurricular programs
   • Emotional and social skills development activities
   • Home reading programs

Additionally, the English Science Activities stimulate students’ curiosity and scientific inquiry skills, helping them acquire new knowledge and enhance their quality of life. These activities foster a love for science, develop talents, and strengthen problem-solving abilities in areas related to science and technology. This forms a foundation for students to explore future career paths.

This program meets the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s requirements while expanding and enhancing English proficiency by offering numerous opportunities for language practice and rich experiences. Students are provided with a solid academic foundation and comprehensive English language abilities, allowing them to adapt and succeed in any environment.

• In addition to implementing the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s English program, the primary English curriculum strengthens, expands, and enhances children’s English language abilities by using the globally recognized Maple Bear English Program.
• The program uses supplementary Maple Bear materials to provide students with the opportunity to develop holistically—physically, mentally, emotionally, and intellectually—through activities involving English, Science, and Mathematics.
• The English Language Arts activities of Maple Bear offer a rich learning experience that stimulates thinking. The immersion language learning approach, developed by leading language experts, helps students develop language skills naturally and enhances their ability to think critically in English, as if it were their mother tongue.

Maple Bear Education Program and Methodology

1. Strengths of the Maple Bear Program

• The program is designed to spark interest, challenge students, and encourage active participation.
• It provides daily practice opportunities for students through learning center activities, and the curriculum is updated annually.
• Students develop independence, take responsibility, and grow in self-confidence.

Strengths in Language and Mathematics

• The program includes meaningful, hands-on activities for children to experience.
• It encourages creativity, exploration, curiosity, and inquiry.
• Students have opportunities to connect globally and learn about sustainable development.

Reading and Language Arts Program:

• This program focuses on reading, writing, listening, and language practice through engaging activities.

Science and Technology Program:

• • The program nurtures curiosity through processes and design, allowing students to apply knowledge to create projects.

2. The Immersion Method

This is the most effective educational method to help children learn a second language, utilizing Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing throughout the learning process.

Why is the Immersion Program Chosen?
Research shows that the immersion method is ideal for young children (from preschool to elementary school).

• Children can learn both English and Vietnamese simultaneously.

How Children Learn English in 5 Stages:

1. Listening
2. Listening & Understanding
3. Listening, Understanding, and Speaking
4. Listening, Understanding, Speaking, and Reading
5. Listening, Understanding, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

Teachers communicate with children through:

• Adjusting speaking speed
• Repeating phrases
• Pausing
• Using body language
• Expressing through language

Student Experiences:
Children engage in activities such as sharing stories from home, singing, reading poems/rhymes, listening to stories, and playing with words to help them learn naturally.

The Importance of Bilingual Education:
It helps students develop both language skills and flexible thinking abilities in the brain.

3. Assessment & Evaluation

For Teachers:
Through short in-class tests, teachers observe and assess students to prepare for the next lesson or evaluation. These results are then used as a basis for evaluating learning outcomes.

For Students:
Students develop understanding and self-assessment skills to evaluate their own progress.

In line with the Maple Bear Canada approach, evaluation consists of a series of activities, including:

• Ongoing assessment throughout the learning process
• End-of-term assessments

The evaluation process utilizes various tools and is conducted through tasks and learning activities.