Mr. David Albon, Director of International Programs at Pearson Education Group, shared this information during the Pearson Edexcel International Certificate Award Ceremony. The event was organized by EMG Education Group on the morning of March 15 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hiếu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training (far right), and Mr. David Albon, Director of International Programs at Pearson Education Group, presented awards to Trần Hà Thanh Trúc (second from the right) and Văn Hoàng Minh Anh – Photo: Như Hùng
On the morning of March 15, EMG Education Group held a ceremony to present Pearson Edexcel International Certificates for 2024. These include the iPrimary International Primary Certificate, iLowerSecondary International Lower Secondary Certificate, and the International GCSE. More than 700 students from the Integrated English Program received these certificates in this round.
Achievements of Integrated English Program Students
Mr. Cao Thanh Bình, Head of the Culture & Society Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council (far right), and Mr. James Moran, representative of EMG Education, presented awards to outstanding students – Photo: Như Hùng
Speaking at the award ceremony, Mr. David Albon, Director of International Programs at Pearson Education Group, stated:
"The success of Project 5695 is clearly demonstrated through the outstanding achievements of students in the Integrated English Program. Notably, these achievements have been increasing over time.
For example, in the International GCSE Mathematics exam, 75% of students in the Integrated English Program achieved scores of 7-9 (excellent level on the international grading scale) in 2019. The global average for this level in 2019 was 55%. By 2024, the percentage of Vietnamese students achieving excellent scores had risen to 84%, significantly higher than the global average of 54%.
Similarly, for the International GCSE Science exam, 32% of students in the Integrated English Program achieved excellent scores in 2019. By 2024, this figure had increased to 46%, compared to the global average of just 33%.
Most notably, in the International GCSE English as a Second Language exam, 54% of students in the Integrated English Program achieved excellent scores, significantly surpassing the global rate of 25%."
Awarding outstanding students – Photo: NHƯ HÙNG
Mr. Albon emphasized:
"This is truly an outstanding achievement, especially when compared to students in prestigious international schools in countries such as Dubai and China. These schools have a strong team of native English-speaking teachers, a large number of international students from English-speaking countries, and full-time English programs.
Meanwhile, Vietnamese students study both the Integrated English Program and the national curriculum.
With Conclusion 91 from the Vietnamese Politburo, which aims to gradually establish English as a second language in schools, the Integrated English Program stands as a leading example of improving education quality in Vietnam."
Establishing a foundation for English as a second language in schools
The results of the Pearson Edexcel International Certificate examinations for students in grades 5, 9, and 11 in the Integrated English Program are as follows:
- Mathematics: 99% of students across all three levels passed, with 80% achieving good or higher scores.
- High school level: 100% of students taking the International GCSE exams in English, Mathematics, and Science passed.
At the award ceremony, EMG Education honored and awarded:
- Trần Hà Thanh Trúc (Trần Đại Nghĩa High School for the Gifted) – achieved a perfect score (9 out of 9) in all three subjects, with the highest English score in Vietnam.
- Văn Hoàng Minh Anh (formerly a 9th-grade student at Lê Quý Đôn Secondary School and now attending Lê Hồng Phong High School for the Gifted) achieved the highest Mathematics score worldwide at the secondary level.
- 11 students received the Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards for the highest exam scores in Vietnam in each subject.
- 33 students received the Excellence Awards for achieving excellent scores in all three subjects: Mathematics, English, and Science.
Trần Hà Thanh Trúc (second from the right) took a commemorative photo with family and schoolmates after receiving her award. Trúc achieved a perfect score (9/9) in all three subjects, with the highest English score in Vietnam – Photo: Như Hùng
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hiếu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, stated:
"The Integrated English Program was approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee under Project 5695, which integrates English and Vietnamese curricula for Mathematics, Science, and English.
Over the past 10 years, this program has been a breakthrough in enhancing English proficiency for students in Ho Chi Minh City.
Rather than simply teaching English as a foreign language, we incorporate it as a medium of instruction for Mathematics and Science, using a high-quality curriculum that integrates Vietnamese and British educational standards.
This allows students to benefit from the strengths of both systems, with internationally recognized certificates such as Pearson Edexcel."
Mr. Hiếu continued:
"Over time, we are pleased to see Vietnamese students increasingly demonstrating their academic abilities. The results of the Pearson Edexcel 2024 exams show that our students continue to achieve outstanding results compared to regional and global peers.
These results affirm the quality of the Integrated English Program and the correct direction of the city's education sector in improving English proficiency and subject learning through English."
Furthermore, Mr. Hiếu highlighted:
"Recently, the Politburo introduced Conclusion 91 and the Education Development Strategy 2030, Vision 2045. One of the key tasks outlined in Conclusion 91 is the gradual implementation of English as a second language in schools.
The success of the Integrated English Program over the past 10 years demonstrates the strategic vision of Ho Chi Minh City’s leadership.
Moreover, students' outstanding achievements in international certification exams provide strong evidence of the program's effectiveness. These results serve as the foundation for expanding the program and realizing Conclusion 91 to make English a second language in schools."
Strengthening teacher training and digital transformation"Throughout the implementation of the Integrated English Program in Ho Chi Minh City, the guidance of authorities, the trust of parents, and the dedication of students have been our greatest motivation. In the future, we aim to enhance international cooperation, continuously improve teacher training, and promote technological applications, innovation, and digital transformation in line with Resolution 57 of the Politburo. We firmly believe that the program will continue to achieve even greater success, contributing positively to the implementation of Conclusion 91 and bringing tangible benefits to future generations of Vietnamese students." (Mr. James Moran, Representative of EMG Education, speaking at the award ceremony) |
