Oi speaks to Thao Nguyen, Juliette Nguyen Khanh and Fang Zhang, the women behind Kinder Academy Preschool, about why nature, arts and a multicultural environment are important in education Tell us how you three met and then decided to open Kinder Academy Preschool (KA). Thao: I never thought I would have my own school, it … Read more
Can Massive Open Online Courses’ revolutionize higher education and challenge traditional campuses? Oozing from a primordial jelly in 2011, expanding and replicating across the globe… No, not the latest exotic flu, it’s MOOCs, those curious online courses proliferating so swiftly that 35 million students registered for them in 2015, more than double the number that … Read more
Yoga for mindfulness in the elementary classroom What’s the big deal about yoga, anyway? Isn’t it just a bunch of people rolling around on mats, twisting themselves into pretzels or passing out in an overheated room? Far from it. Any yogi will tell you it’s not a form of exercise, but a way of life. … Read more
British Education Startup to Launch a Learning Community in Vietnam Like almost every major city worldwide, HCMC is home to a burgeoning array of modern international schools serving both local and Expat families. For the learning communities that surround international schools, the launch of Kidsnschools fills a white space in the market. This compelling concept … Read more
Oi speaks with Ms. Trang Nguyễn, the founder of Aurora International Preschool of The Arts, about the Reggio Emilia Approach and what’s important in education today Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you opened Aurora? I graduated from the Pedagogy Ho Chi Minh City University and RMIT Vietnam. While I have … Read more
International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) will host a Discovery Fair on Saturday, 1st April from 9am to 12noon. This is an open house event and the whole family is welcome to attend. There will be fun activities and engaging learning experiences for children aged 8 years and under. Plus for parents there will … Read more
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Heralds New Luxury Experiences in Vietnam JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay opened its door to the public in January 2017. The resort offers a selection of 244 lavish rooms, suites, apartments and villas. At a 54 square-meter minimum, the resort’s guestrooms provide generous space for indulgence. Experience culinary … Read more
Leaves, logs and life skills “Go climb a tree!” sounds like a demand from a flustered parent reaching the end of their tether. While the context could have many meanings, taking it literally could well lead to a wide range of benefits. Of course, elements of outdoor learning are nothing new. Early Years children have … Read more
From humble beginnings to a truly international education For Saigon Star International School, Saturday, November 19, 2016, marked the ten-year anniversary of its inception. Having started life in a converted villa in the heart of District 1, the school now offers outstanding education to its pupils within a quiet residential area in District 2, having … Read more
Sir Ken Robinson said, “We don’t grow into creativity, we grow out of it. Or rather, we get educated out if it.” The arts, sciences, humanities, physical education, languages and mathematics all have equal and central contributions to make to a student’s education. So the primary goal of education should be to nurture human beings … Read more
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