SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME2019-2020

Table of contentMessage from the Headmaster

Overview

Scholarship Types

Highlights

ISV Scholarship Programme by numbers

Meet our scholars

Available programmes

Application process

Early offer programmes

Frequently asked questions

Contact information

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Message from

the HeadmasterScholarship students add energy, drive, and a sense of commitment to a school, and those are qualities teachers and school managers always like to see on campus. As such, ISV has a scholarship policy without a set number of places or a set budget: as long as there are places available in a class, we will seek to fill those places with scholarship students. That sounds too good to be true: what’s the catch? Only two: the student has got to prove they are worthy of a scholarship, and then improve on that standard to maintain the scholarship. If you feel up to the challenge, please read on and find the scholarship programme that best fits your skill-set and age.

Bryan ManditschHeadmaster

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The ISV Scholarship Programme was developed in recognition of excel-lence in academic study, the arts or sports. It is committed to providing equal opportunities to both external and internal students, regardless of student backgrounds or nationalities. For many of our scholars, a scholar-ship provides a route to securing significant financial support that enables them to have access to an outstanding academic education, and all the benefits of belonging to a diverse and supportive community.

Since its launch in the 2016-17 academic year, the programme has continued to build a strong network of enthusiasts who are unique in their interests but alike in their commitment to excellence. Recipients of ISV Scholarships have made positive changes and significant impact in the development of the student body and the whole-school through their outstanding performance at school, as well as the inspiration and energy they create. Thanks to its great impact on the diversity of our community, enrichment of our existing students and reinforcement of our founding principle, the Scholarship Programme has been embraced as an integral part of ISV culture and tradition.

Ranging from the prestigious academic scholarship to various awards for merits achieved in the Arts or sports, the ISV Scholarship Programme has been attracting a significant number of brilliant young people to apply. Among those, more than 80 outstanding individuals have been selected so far, with the total scholarship amount awarded to date reaching $ 2,200,000.

The door to scholarships at ISV is always open to those who would enjoy the challenge of striving for excellence, playing a role in our scholarly community and carrying the school's tradition and values forward.

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ISV Scholarships are not discounted schemes nor limited to those in need of financial assistance. In recognition of students’ outstanding performances in academics as well as merits achieved in the fields of athletics, the performing arts and the visual arts, ISV Scholarship Programme will provide significant reductions in tuition fees.

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are the most prestigious awards ISV has to offer to recognise students’ excellent performances, regardless of backgrounds. It is with our Academic Scholarship Programme that we hope to encourage and recognise those who have made great accomplishments.

are awarded at the discretion of the school for outstanding performances during the students attendance at the school. For students who have completed their IGCSEs at ISV, there are clear grade boundaries and levels of scholarship that can be obtained by students. These scholarships will be notified to family automatically upon students IGCSE grades being available.

All ISV scholarships can be renewed, for students finishing their IGCSEs at ISV on a scholarship who do not meet their renewal requirements to maintain the same scholarship amounts can be considered to have their scholarships renewed should sufficient and significant evidence shows students’ grades do not reflect their academic performances.

Academics Scholarships

In-course Academics Scholarships

Renewable Scholarships

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are awards from organisations that are outside of our school. Currently, the founding family has established the Doan Anh Tuan’s Foundation Scholarship that awards students who continuously study and show merits in Vietnam’s traditional Dan Bau Instrument. For further information, please contact our admissions teams or school office.

are designed specifically to award students across our host country who have large curriculum mis-alignments. Students qualifying for our National Scholarships must be from Vietnamese government schools (state schools). Currently, ISV is running its National Scholarship under the Department of Education and Training of Hanoi’s People Committee. We will hold the National Scholarships placement testing once per year with DOET. There will only be 10 placements per year for Grade 10 and another 10 placements per year for Grade 11.

are awarded to students who excel at at least one of the fields. These awards are given by of Heads of Departments’ reviews of their talents, subject to students’ meeting the minimum requirements of ISV academic standards.

ISV’s National Scholarships

Sports, Performing Arts and Visual Art Scholarships

External Scholarships

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To apply for ISV scholarship programme, students are expected to have high academic achievements, English levels and/or possess an exceptional potential in at least one of the areas of Sports, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Applicants have to go through a rigorous and competitive scholarship assessment to be selected as a deserving recipient of our scholarships.

ISV understands and recognises the importance of developing and promoting a diverse student body who are not only academically exceptional in the class-room, but are also potential in enriching and inspiring the school's extra curricular life. Building on the success of ISV's first Academic Scholarship Programme, the opportunities have been widened for students with talents in the arts and sports. Our range of programmes and options offers flexible and personalised assistance to students with different interests, abilities, and experiences.

Highly selective

Wide range of choices

Thanks to stable funding from investors, as well as the school, the number of scholarships is unlimited for each academic year. As long as there are still vacancies in the class, students can apply for our scholarship programme.

ISV selects prospective students to receive merit-based scholarship awards based on their highly competitive academic performance and demonstrated ability through our scholarship assessment. Our assessment system ensures a fair and organised scholarship process that determines the appropriate amount of scholar-ship each applicant deserves, which typically ranges from 50% to a full (100%) tuition award.

We are keen to see all our current scholarship students continue to prosper while studying at ISV. Hence, it is important for us to provide the best support to maintain the continuation of scholarships for our students until graduation. Scholarship grants are usually available for all the years of each academic programme. At the end of each programme, continuation of the scholarship will be reviewed for the next programme, based on the student's school reports and/or test scores.

No limitation on the number of seats and funds

Sustainability

Up to 100%HIGHLIGHTS

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Since launching the ISV Scholarship programme in the 2016-2017 academic year, 82 students have been offered a scholarship so far. The value ranges from 50% up to 100% grant of tuition fee.

School year2016-20172017-20182018-20192019-2020

Scholarship CategoryIGCSE

A LevelIB Scholarship

Academic and Talent ScholarshipTalent Scholarship

TOTAL

Total scholarship number awarded1,457,585260,26088,737365,82770,2062,242,616

Number of scholars 18112330

9%

4% 30%9%

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Academic and Talent (G6&7)A-level ScholarshipIGCSE ScholarshipTalent Scholarship

IB Scholarship

Scholarship Programmes

50-60%60-70%70-80%>80%

Scholarship Value

51%

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MEET OUR SCHOLARS

I have studied at ISV for three years, and 2019 will be my fourth one. Attending ISV was one of the boldest decisions that I have ever made. When a friend of mine introduced me to the scholarship opportunity, I, without any preparation, enrolled and became one of the few who succeeded. Moving from a traditional Vietnamese school’s environment, I was amazed by ISV at first glance. The teachers come from all around the globe, each with different backgrounds and experiences, for which they are able to integrate into the lessons. The scholarship also gives me access to the International Baccalaureate program, which I believe has aided significantly in developing my potentials to the fullest. Aside from academic concerns, my physicality is improved through the use of the school's facilities like a gym, a basketball court, and a football field. Moreover, ISV competes locally in the HAC tournament for basketball and football, allowing me to challenge myself in official competitions. Furthermore, ISV's variety of ECAs (extracurricular activities) takes place after school and isn’t limited to any specific subject ranging from animation, band to floorball. If you don’t like to take part in any ECAs that the school have, then you can take the initiative, like me, and create one. I, along with my friends, established an ECA where we introduced grade 1 students to many scientific but creative and fun experiments. I have become healthier, happier, and more knowledgeable ever since I joined ISV. All of this amazing experience wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t apply for the ISV scholarship.Kiet Tuan Tran NGUYEN

Grade 12 (2019-20)

It would not be an overstatement saying that studying at ISV was one of my life-changing decisions. Being a normal Vietnamese girl who has been attending a normal public institution, an international school has never occurred to me considering its unaffordability and irregularity. I would have been like most students in Hanoi, drowning in numerous extra classes just to shove myself into the gates of some privilege specialized schools if it wasn’t for ISV Scholarship program. The scholarship not only eased the financial burden but also proposed an alternative option for my high school education. I find it absurd and wrongful that the common notation is international schools being only for rich kids who never study and dissipate their parents’ money. It is true that most students here come from a good background and it is true that we don’t study like the way normal schools do; however, there is no doubt that we have been provided with one of the best environment with genuine learning, balance school life and friendly acquaintance. Despite there still being some additional cost, the school has always remained active and engaging for students with various opportunities for individual develop-ment and collaboration in any fields of interests from academic, sports to arts. I always joke that because of ISV, I have never graduated middle school in Vietnam, but I would never regret choosing ISV as my next stop because it was here that I understood the true meaning of studying, embraced an open mind to the world and found a new family.

Vi Ha NGUYEN Grade 11 (2019-20) 8

MEET OUR SCHOLARSIt has always been my dream to study in English ever since I studied in Charlotte, North Carolina for five weeks when I was in grade four. When I earned a scholarship from ISV, I was thrilled to finally embrace my dream. It was not easy at first, though. Being in an international environment was new to me, and the language barrier was quite high. However, growing to ISV with close friends who are now like my family was a valuable journey that I am proud of. From friends, I would catch repeatedly used phrases and learn the languages and culture naturally. Three years in ISV helped me to speak different languages, not only English but also few other second languages, through being able to use them regularly in lessons and at corridors. Not only that, I had various opportunities in ISV to become a balanced learner. I could join varsity basketball and soccer teams where I made close friends and I could sing and play music at school events every year. I could also organize a student-led project which let younger students in our school to learn Korean and Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival culture, I could have my artworks displayed in a group exhibition at school from time to time, and even more! I enjoyed exploring different things in school through which I found my interests. I am glad that I joined ISV which helped me to prepare for my next step towards a bigger and broader world!

Renee Songhee KIM Grade 12 (2019-20)

Being in ISV gave me the opportunity to study an internationally acclaimed curriculum and earn a qualification that is recognized globally. Through the Cambridge International A Levels qualification, not only was I able to apply to all of my chosen universities confidently, I also learned many transferable skills that I could easily apply to other areas of my life. I was also encouraged to be an independent student who is responsible for my own studying, which I think is excellent preparation for university. ISV also fosters a strong sense of community in the students, offering me the chance to be actively involved in many extracurricular activities through the ease of setting up student-led organizations. The facilities and equipment are also adequate and available for student use accordingly. In ISV, there is no limit as to what type of activity you can do, or what leadership position is available, or the extent of the impact of your work. If you can dream it, you can do it. For high school students, especially, ISV has an exceptionally thorough and dedicated university counseling program. Through the university counseling classes and one-on-one sessions with my counselor, I went from completely clueless about what I want to do after high school to being accepted into a university in the United States with a scholar-ship that meets my full financial need. I would never be where I am today without ISV. Being in the ISV Scholarship Program has allowed me to access all of the necessary resources mentioned above to be successful in my academics. I believe I owe a lot of this success to my teachers, my university counselor, and ISV.

Quynh Tu Thi NGUYEN Grade 12 (2018-19 - Alumni)

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MEET OUR SCHOLARSLast year, I was accepted to ISV with a scholarship award in Grade 6S – Academic & Talent Programme. When I heard this news, I was very excited. Getting a scholarship was a chance for me to study at ISV: the school that I had always dreamt to study. ISV is a wonderful school where I can meet many friendly teachers, who help me to develop my knowl-edge and skills, and delivered amazing lessons in Maths, English, Science, Humanities, Music and many other subjects. Physical Education is also one of my favorite subjects that offers various sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, all of which help me to stay fit and healthy. Apart from the academia, I enjoy all the events at school such as the Winter Bazaar, Swimming Gala and International Day. What impressed me the most is the camping trip in November 2018, which gave me the opportunity to experience new activities like mountain climbing, hiking and astronomy lessons. After one year, I have already learned a lot of things and had many good memories at ISV. I love the school so much and I hope that in the future, I will get a higher scholarship to continue my studies at this wonderful school.

Linh Trang LE Grade 7S (2019-20)

I will never forget the day when I received my IGCSE results. It was a sunny Tuesday when I could finally access the website. Still trembling out of anxiety, I saw my results appearing on the screen: English (0508) - First language: A*. Honestly, I still couldn't believe that I had got the highest band for the subject that I struggled with the most. For me, IGCSE was indeed rigorous, but thanks to my amazingly conscientious teachers and very amiable friends, it seems much less scary. Studying with ISV allowed me to develop to the fullest, both physically and academically. By joining various projects and events, I gained many experiences which nurtured me to be the best version of myself. One thing that I value the most is the intellectual attitude and effort people put into learning. The teachers are always keeping me on track and checking my progress to ensure we are moving forward. They are willing to answer my questions whenever they could, thus this has benefited my learning very much. One more thing that makes ISV stands out is its hospitality. I was astound-ed by the immense love and affection given by everyone, from the nurse to the lady in the cafeteria. I befriended with some incredible people that I could never meet otherwise, and they had contributed a lot to my scholarship reward. These past two years have been a tremendous help towards my development as a person. I can't wait to continue my learning journey with ISV.

Linh Ai DUONG Grade 11 (2019-20)

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The Academic & Talent Programme for Grade 6 & 7 is our latest schol-arship programme that was first introduced in the 2018-19 school year. This programme is established to provide opportunity to young learn-ers to get familiarised and adapt well with the international curriculum through extra academic lessons in Maths and English. The programme also aims to serve those who are passionate about developing one of the talent tracks in Sports, Art and Music as a life-long talent, by nurtur-ing and empowering the student’s talent through financial support and programme’s commitments. Putting together both academic and extra-curricular benefits, this programme creates a balanced path and workload for potential students, while reinforcing our recognition and promotion of a diverse learning community.The Scholarship value is UP TO 50% for the entity of the Cambridge Secondary 1 Programme (Grade 6, 7, 8).

ACADEMIC & TALENT PROGRAMME FOR GRADE 6, 7 & 8

Students of age for Grade 6, 7 & 8 who have completed Grade 5, 6 & 7 respectively at his/her current school;Students with good English level and/or high academic achievements;Students with commitment to attend a specialist Talent related to music, art or sport. For students applying to Grade 7 & 8, they must have a Talent already started and being developed.

The Cambridge Secondary 1 develops skills and understanding in English, Mathematics and Science for the first three years of secondary education (Grade 6-8). It combines a world-class curriculum, high-quality support for teachers and integrated assessment.

CAMBRIDGE SECONDARY 1 SUBJECTS OFFERED AT ISV 10 compul-sory subjects: English, Maths, Humanities, French/ Vietnamese, Infor-mation Communication Technology (ICT), Science, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education (PE)

PROGRAMME VISION

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: CAMBRIDGE SECONDARY 1

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

One (01) 60-min written test in EnglishOne (01) 40-min written test in MathematicsOne (01) interview with the Headmaster or Head of Secondary of ISVFor students applying to Grade 7 & 8, one (01) assessment in Sport/ Music/Art with ISV specialist teachers is required

ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT

Apply to IGCSE Scholarship Programme at Grade 9 with value UP TO 100%Apply to Talent Scholarship Programme at Grade 9 with value UP TO 60%

FURTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AFTER GRADE 8

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Academic scholarship starting in Grade 9 is the forerunner of ISV Scholarship Programme, being established with the idea to build a strong academic foundation that focuses entirely on students’ academic accomplishments. Before the Academic & Talent Programme in Grade 6, 7 & 8, this programme was a beginning of a stimulating journey through ISV for many high achievers, as it provides them with the opportunity to gain access to our world-class curricu-lum that prepares them well for higher studies at high school and university. We expect a lot from our Grade 9 & 10 academic scholars, and in turn, we provide unrivaled expertise, dedication and care. ISV is the only Cambridge International school in Hanoi that customised the IGCSE programme by offering our students a range of optional subjects that suit their strengths, interests, as well as plans for university and life.The Scholarship value is UP TO 100% for the entirety of the IGCSE programme (Grade 9, 10).

IGCSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR GRADE 9

The two-year IGCSE programme prepares our students well for high school and the follow-up studies at universities around the world.In IGCSE programme, students have to study 04 compulsory subjects and 3 optional subjects. IGCSE compulsory subjects include Maths, First Language English, an additional language (Vietnamese, First Language Korean or French as a Second Language - Vietnamese nationals must take Vietnamese), and Co-ordinated Science (which counts as a double award).3 optional IGCSE subjects must be chosen from each of the 03 blocks including:Block 1: Information and Communication Technology, Business StudiesBlock 2: History, Geography, FrenchBlock 3: Computer Science, Art, Music, Literature

PROGRAMME VISION

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: CAMBRIDGE IGCSE

Students of age for Grade 9 at ISV who have completed Grade 8 at his/her current schoolStudents with a good English level and/or high academic achievements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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One (01) 60-min written test in EnglishOne (01) 50-min written test in MathematicsOne (01) interview with the Headmaster or Head of Secondary of ISV

ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT

IGCSE RESULTS 2019

ISV students have achieved outstanding results in the IGCSE exam 2019. This is truly a source of pride and a worthy award for the tremendous efforts of students and teachers. The result is even more impressive because among the students taking the exam, there are grade 9 students who have not yet completed IGCSE programme and grade 10 Pre-DP who have only studied IGCSE for 1 year.� ISV students have gained 37 Grade A* and 37 Grade A out of 126 grades, equal to 59% of all IGCSE grades achieved, while the figure for 2018 was only 29%.� 81% of 2019’s IGCSE grades are A* - B, which is 25% higher than that of 2018� The percentage of A*- C grade is 97%, outperforming last year’s average by 19%

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2018 2019

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IGCSE results

For students who have done Grade 9 & 10 and completed the IGCSE exams, ISV has been looking at the best way to award scholarships in Grade 11. Based on the IGCSE exam results, a matrix has been developed to convert the IGCSE grade scored into the value of scholarship offered. For students taking Vietnamese, the in-house Vietnamese exam will have the same grading system as the IGCSEs and count towards the points system. Below are two grids. The first grid shows the points value of each IGCSE score. The second grid shows the value of a scholarship based on the total number of IGCSE points scored.

FURTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AFTER GRADE 10

Value of IGCSE score

The Board of ISV is keen to see all our current scholarship students continue to prosper at the school, so if any student should not achieve schol-arship levels of IGCSE scores, we would see if there were other considerations to take into account to maintain some level of financial support.

IGCSE grade Points value

A* 7

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The levels of scholarships would then look like this:

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44 (e.g. 2A* + 5A) 40 (e.g. 4A* + 2A) N/A N/A

43 (e.g. 1A* + 6A) 39 (e.g. 3A* + 3A) 35 (e.g. 5A*) N/A

42 (e.g 7A) 38 (e.g. 2A* + 4A) 34 (e.g. 4A* + A) N/A

41 37 33 N/A

40 36 (e.g. 6A) 32 28 (e.g. 4A*)

39 35 31 27

38 34 30 (e.g. 5 A) 26

37 33 29 25

36 32 28 24 (e.g. 4 A)

35 31 27 23

34 (e.g. 3A + 4B) 30 26 (e.g. 3A + 2B) 22 (e.g. 3A+1B)

Level ofscholarship (%)

ISV scholarship points

6 iGCSE Conversions

5 iGCSE Conversions

4 iGCSE Conversions

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As IGCSE is a two-year curriculum (G9 & 10), and 60% of the curricu-lum has been taught in Grade 9, students who join Grade 10 (the second year of course), are not likely to gain sufficient knowledge for the IGCSE exams at the end of Grade 10. As a result, since 2018-19 academic year, we have started a one-year course in Grade 10 that is designed to allow the student to sit some IGCSE exams (e.g. Maths and English) but mainly to teach them the skills required in the IBDP course starting in Grade 11. The Pre-DP Scholarship Programme has been established with the aim to attract high-achieving students to our Pre-DP course, who also demonstrate strong potential for our challenging IBDP programme further in Grade 11 & 12. Similarly to the IGCSE scholarship, this programme’s focus is entirely on student’s academic performance.The Scholarship value is UP TO 100% for one year of the Pre-DP programme (Grade 10) & two years of the IB DP programme (Grade 11, 12).

Pre-DP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR GRADE 10

Students of age for Grade 10 at ISV who have completed Grade 9 at his/ her current schoolStudents with good English level and/or high academic achievements

Grade 10 Pre-DP student will continue taking IGCSE lessons with IGCSE year 2 students. In addition, they will take other lessons focus-ing on specific skills (especially English) to prepare for Grade 11 & 12. Students will not take the full IGCSE examinations at the end of Grade 10 (for 8 subjects) but only for English & Maths. The goal for this course is to give the best preparation for their further education in G11. In Grade 10, students are given a range of options (or electives) for their subjects. As a result, most students will study eight subjects, including PE. Of these subjects, four are option choices.

PROGRAMME VISION

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: PRE-DP PROGRAMME

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

One (01) 60-min written test in EnglishOne (01) 50-min written test in MathematicsOne (01) interview with the Headmaster or Head of Secondary of ISV

ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT

The FIVE mandatory subjects will be: Maths; English; Language – Vietnamese or French for non-Vietnamese or Korean for Koreans and PE (PE is not examined.).

Besides five compulsory subjects, students will be required to choose four optional subjects as:Computer StudiesHistoryGeographyArtTravel & TourismFrenchMusic

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In line with the school’s values and traditions, ISV is offering this schol-arship to provide motivated and capable students who wish to embark on the IBDP the opportunity to be a part of the school and to flourish under the guidance of our highly qualified faculty. Our scholarships are awarded to students who are proficient in English, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, and show promise of excelling in the IBDP.The IBDP is a 2-year educational programme primarily aimed at students aged 16-17. Success in the IBDP offers students the opportu-nity to gain access to the best universities in the world. The Scholarship value is UP TO 100% for the entirety of the IB DP programme (Grade 11, 12).

IB DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR GRADE 11

Students of age for Grade 11 at ISV who have completed Grade 10 at his/her current schoolStudents with good English level and/or high academic achievements

IBDP is the world’s most popular international qualification for 16 to 17-year-old students. It is recognized by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success.IB Diploma candidates are required to study six subjects placed into six different groups. Three subjects are taught at Higher Level (HL), the others at Standard Level (SL). One subject is chosen from each of the following groups: Language and literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals and societies; Mathematics; The Arts; SciencesAt the end of Grade 12, students will take DP externally-set examina-tions for those six subjects. Additionally, each diploma candidate must participate in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity/Activity/-Service (CAS) courses and write an Extended Essay. The unique char-

PROGRAMME VISION

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Writing an EssayOne (01) 60-min written test in English One (01) 55-min written test in MathsOne (01) interview with the Headmaster or Head of Secondary of ISVTwo (02) Paper tests based on subject choice

ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT

acteristics of TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay (known as the IB Diploma Core) qualify them to receive the full Diploma of the International Baccalaureate.IB DP subjects offering: English (compulsory), Korean, Vietnam-ese, French, Languages, Business Management, Geography, Information Technology in a Global Society, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches), Mathematics (Applications & Interpretations), Music, Visual Arts.

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ISV believes in creating an environment in which academic excellence can be combined with opportunities for personal development. One of the most important ways our students further their personal develop-ment is by taking part in the wide range of extra-curricular activities we have to offer. With the aim to create a strong and diverse community, as well as foster a passion for excellence in the fields of Sports, Music and Art, ISV has been offering the Talent Scholarship Programme for enthusi-asts who are exceptionally talented in the performance and promotion of professional in one of the three talent tracks. The Scholarship value is UP TO 60% for the entirety of the relevant programme in Grade 9 (IGCSE), Grade 10 (Pre-DP) and Grade 11 (IBDP).

TALENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR GRADE 9, 10, 11

Students of age for Grade 9, 10 & 11 at ISV who have completed Grade 8, 9 & 11 respectively at his/her current schoolStudents with good English level and/or high academic achievements and one of the talents in Sports/Music/Art

PROGRAMME VISION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Entrance assessment for Grade 9&10One (01) 60-min written test in EnglishOne (01) 50-min written test in MathematicsSport/ Music/Art assessment with ISV specialist teachersOne (01) interview with the Headmaster or Head of Secondary - Sport/ Music/Art assessmentEntrance assessment for Grade 11Writing an EssayOne (01) 60-min written test in English One (01) 55-min written test in MathsSport/ Music/Art assessment with ISV specialist teachersOne (01) interview with Headmaster or Head of Secondary Two (02) Paper tests based on subject choice

ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT

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Submitting documents

Reviewing documents

Assessment(test & interview)

Marking and Evaluation

Official letter

Enrollment Starting school

Scholarship formScholarship feeTranscriptCopy of student's passport

Admissions Department review and will contact if missing any documents

2 working days

RefusalAccepted for scholarshipAccepted for non-scholarship

Submit Formal Acceptance FormSubmit Bus/ Lunch registration form

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ISV understands admissions testing and transition to a different school environment can be stressful. As such, we provide you with the opportunity to secure a place and scholarship grant at ISV – prior to the end of your current academic year – through our Early Offer Programme.

The benefits of Early Offer Program is to secure both placements and scholarships level but still leaves room for students to retake their scholarships assessment and attempt for a higher level of scholar-ships placement.

In essence, this programme is designed for students who wish to complete their current academic year at their current school, but have expressed a high interest in ISV to secure placements for the upcom-ing academic year well in advance. Candidates of this program will take the scholarship assessments that are adjusted, taking into account the students’ current academic performances and possibility to grow over the course of the current academic year.Candidates who have not fulfilled the requirements to receive our Early Offer also has the opportunity to better understand our standards and assessment schemes, which may allow them to revise, polish and re-attempt our exams with a lot more time and confidence before the new academic year begins.

ISV Early Offer Programme carries personal and academic benefits for students looking for securing a scholarship and/or admissions at ISV including the following:

� Secure a place, gain an estimated scholarship award at ISV and complete studies at current school with more confidence� Have a seamless transition to ISV, with extra academic support programme exclusively designed for successful Early Offer applicants� Being assessed and monitored for performance throughout the programme, which helps to fulfil student’s academic and personal potential

Early offerprogramme

Applications open: 1st September 2019

Early Offer Mass Exam for the first cohort: 24 November 2019Applications close: 16th February 2020

Early Offer Mass Exam for the second cohort:23rd February 2020

End-of-programme Checkup Exam: 26th April 2020

Application timeline

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The scholarship is valid until the end of its relevant programme, however, it is subjected to review at the end of each school year. Based on the student's academic performance, an increase or decrease in the amount awarded might be reconsidered.

Scholarship covers Tuition Fee only, NOT INCLUDING compulsory fees such as: applica-tion fee, enrolment fee, security deposit, development fee and the compulsory residential field trip. Other fees are also not covered such as: bus, snack & lunch, retest fee, late pickup fee and miscellaneous expenses.

Scholarship amount awarded is decided based on student's performance in the scholar-ship assessment including written tests, interviews, talent assessment (if applicable) and finally at the discretion of the Board.

Within 01 week from the date the scholarship application checklist is completed, a date for the scholarship assessment shall be arranged.

When the scholarship offer is accepted by the family, the application then proceeds to enrolment, similarly to what happens with regular applications. During enrolment, tuition fees, bus transport & lunch options and other documents will be required to secure the placement, which normally takes one week to complete.

If the student meets the minimum academic requirements to enter their appropriate grade level, they will be offered a place with a full payment required. However, they are encour-aged to reapply for scholarship at any time throughout their years at ISV as long as there is an available scholarship programme for their grade level. ISV has seen an increasing number of successful transitions from regular programmes to scholarship programmes in the recent years, as our curriculum and learning environment helps each student build a stronger academic foundation and confidence.

5. When can a student start school after being granted a scholarship?

6. Can a student be offered a place even if they do not pass the scholarship

assessment?

1. Are there any requirements to maintain the awarded amount of scholarship for the

entity of the program?

2. Which fees does the scholarship cover?

3. How does ISV decide how much scholarship each student is awarded?

4. When does the scholarship assessment take place?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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In Grade 9, 10 & 11, scholarship students study in the same class with the remaining students. In Grade 6, scholarship students are separated for certain periods with a differ-ent timetable.

There is no quota for the number of scholarships granted each year. As long as there is available placement in each grade, students can apply for scholarship at ISV at anytime throughout the year.

ISV is currently funding the Scholarship Programmes by our school budget as well as from our investors.

The Scholarship Programme is a natural evolution of the School's longstanding commit-ment to improving education, but goes further, investing in extraordinary individuals and empowering them. The expanding ISV Scholar Community has made a significant impact on other students and the whole school everyday, as they role model resilience, commit-ment and excellence.Investing in scholars, is one piece of our deep-seated commitment to a broad ranging commitment to education, as a power for good and our chance to help create a better world.

Most of our scholars have ambitions to study abroad and seek further scholarships. Interest in our Scholars has been high from the scores of visiting prestigious universities all over the world and there are also international universities based in Hanoi who are also interested in attracting our scholars. We are confident that our Scholars will contribute positively to the future of their country but this will be something that can only be observed with a long term view.

11. What happens to the Scholars when they graduate from ISV?

7. Are the scholarship students studying in the same class as the non-scholarship

students?

8. How many scholarships are granted each year?

9. How does ISV finance the scholarship?

10. How does this scholarship programme benefit full-paid students?

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