Vietnam-Finland International School Inaugurates the School Year 2024-2025

On August 22, 2024, the Vietnam-Finland International School (VFIS), under Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), ceremoniously held the opening ceremony for the School Year 2024-2025.

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Le Hoai Nam, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Minh Ly, Vice Chairwoman of the TDTU Council; Dr. Vo Hoang Duy, Vice President of TDTU; Ms. Miekk-Oja Suvi Kristiina, Head of VFIS; leaders of several affiliated units of TDTU, along with parents, teachers, and students of VFIS.

The opening ceremony for the School Year 2024-2025 marks an impressive development milestone for the Vietnam-Finland International School, five years since its inauguration and welcoming of the first students in August 2019. As a pioneering institution in implementing a curriculum and teaching methods that combine the excellence of Finnish education with the cultural identity of Vietnam, VFIS provides a positive learning environment that helps students nurture a love for learning, embodying the resilient SISU spirit, determined to overcome challenges and confidently step into the future.

In the past School Year, in addition to the 100% high school graduation rate achieved by 12th-grade students in the Bilingual Program, the 12th-grade students in the International Program also excelled in the 2024 International Baccalaureate exams, with an impressive average score of 34.5 compared to the global average of 30.32. The highest score achieved by a student was 40. This achievement not only affirms the comprehensive educational quality of VFIS but also serves as a source of great pride for teachers, students, and parents.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Vo Hoang Duy, Vice President of TDTU, congratulated and encouraged the VFIS teachers and students to continue their excellent teaching and learning efforts. He also affirmed that TDTU would always provide the best possible conditions for students to develop at VFIS. Particularly, with the direct admission policy specifically for VFIS high school graduates, TDTU is ready to welcome VFIS students to pursue advanced training programs at the University, as well as connect them with reputable global educational partners to continue their higher education. On this occasion, the School awarded scholarships to outstanding students with exceptional academic achievements and significant contributions to the community, with a total value of nearly 1.5 billion VND.

Dr. Vo Hoang Duy, representative of the TDTU Presidential Board, presenting flowers to congratulate VFIS

Mr. Le Hoai Nam, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, awarding scholarships to students who are exemplary in their studies and actively contribute to the community

Ms. Miekk-Oja Suvi Kristiina, Head of VFIS, delivering a speech and beating the drum to start the new School Year

Student Pham Khanh Tuong Duy representing VFIS students to share her thoughts

VFIS students and teachers performing pieces of music to welcome the new School Year 2024-2025

The VFIS teachers, parents, and students are determined to welcome the successful and promising new School Year 2024-2025 with the motto “Together, we can”

Vietnam-Finland International School is a member of Ton Duc Thang University, offering International and Bilingual programs for students from grades 1 to 12. VFIS is also recognized globally as an IB school by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and has been officially authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program since 2021. VFIS students who graduate from high school are directly admitted to Ton Duc Thang University.