Lower Secondary Program
The EMASI Lower Secondary Program for Grades 6 to 9 integrates the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) curriculum with the Cambridge International framework. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), delivered in both Vietnamese and English.
Students also participate in Cambridge-aligned subjects such as Music, Art/Drama, Physical Education, and Swimming, alongside the EMASI Library program. All learning takes place within EMASI’s WASC-accredited educational environment.
Pathways to Upper Secondary and the Cambridge IGCSE Program
Throughout Grades 6 to 9, students follow a bilingual integrated curriculum that prepares them for different academic options at upper secondary level.
From Grade 9, students who meet academic and English language requirements may begin the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) program. IGCSE courses are studied over two years, with final assessments at the end of Grade 10. This pathway supports students who wish to continue their studies in English and pursue international qualifications at later stages.
All students continue to complete the MOET curriculum and receive the MOET Lower Secondary Diploma at the end of Grade 9.
Teaching and Learning Approach
Teaching approaches in Lower Secondary include active participation and structured inquiry. Students take part in project-based learning, guided research, and collaborative activities. Learning experiences are organized according to age and stage within the lower secondary years.
Academic Recognition
Upon completion of the Lower Secondary Program, students may earn the following qualifications, depending on their learning pathway:
- Cambridge Checkpoint Certificates
- Cambridge Key English Test (KET)
- Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET)
- MOET Lower Secondary Diploma
