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Table of ContentsPage #1 Letter from the Head of <strong>School</strong>2 History of <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong>3 Mission, Vision & Values and <strong>School</strong> Development Plan5-6 Academic Programs (Preschool & Elementary <strong>School</strong>)7-8 Academic Programs (Middle <strong>School</strong> & High <strong>School</strong>)9-10 <strong>School</strong> Activities11-12 Parent Organizations13-16 Frequently Asked Questions17-18 English Intensive program19-20 Uniform Policy21-23 Admissions24 Tuition & Fees25 Location Information...on each studentbeing a confident, prepared, and engaged learner...on a balanced life-music, art, athletics, service to the community...on the individualacademic success of each student<strong>Concordia</strong> international <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong>


Dear Parents,I want to welcome you to <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong>. As parents, selecting a school for yourchild is one of the most important decisions that you will make. There are many factors that affect thedecision to attend a school such as location, facilities, teacher experience, academic performance, theculture of the school community, and the care given to each student.At <strong>Concordia</strong>, teachers work together with parents to help students achieve their fullest potential.<strong>Concordia</strong> strives to produce students who will excel at the university level and beyond as active globalcitizens who pursue personal excellence. At <strong>Concordia</strong>, we are:• Focused on the individual student’s social, emotion, and academic success;• Focused on providing a balanced life that includes rigorous academics, opportunities to grow inthe arts, music, cultural experiences, student trips, athletics, and afterschool activities;• Focused on developing a relational community of parents, students and teachers workingtogether;• Focused on serving the people of our community, <strong>Hanoi</strong>, Vietnam, and the world;• Focused on producing students who excel in life and become the leaders of the future.I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and discuss ways that <strong>Concordia</strong> can work with you toprovide your family the best educational experience in <strong>Hanoi</strong>.Best Regards,Steven WinkelmanHead of <strong>School</strong>HIstoryU.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, David Shear, cuts the ribbon at the Grand Opening Ceremony for <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> in 2011.<strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong> brings over 150 years of educational experience to <strong>Hanoi</strong>amongst the <strong>Concordia</strong> family of schools. <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong> is modeled after our two sister schools:Hong Kong <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong>, www.hkis.edu, and <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> Shanghai, China,www.ciss.cn.com both also founded by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the UnitedStates.<strong>Concordia</strong> opened in 2011 but the idea of opening and international school in <strong>Hanoi</strong> started in1996. That year, LCMS humanitarian aid workers came to Vietnam to implement health and educationprojects in cooperation with the National Institute of Nutrition. Through this partnership, the dream ofan international school offering academic excellence in a community dedicated to serving others wasborn.<strong>Concordia</strong> operates as a not-for-profit entity, ensuring that all extra funds are reinvested into the schooland its students, furthering our value to be a student-centered community that is dedicated to serviceand excellence.Letter from<strong>Concordia</strong> is excited to be the newest chapter in the long history of LCMS education.the Head of <strong>School</strong>1 www.concordiahanoi.org2


<strong>School</strong> Development Plan<strong>Concordia</strong> will be starting a High <strong>School</strong> Program in the 2013-2014 school year and anticipates thefirst graduating class from <strong>Concordia</strong> will be in 2017.<strong>Concordia</strong> is finalizing a permanent location in<strong>Hanoi</strong> using the world-renown architectural firm,Perkins- Eastman, for developing the master plan for<strong>Concordia</strong>’s purpose-built campus. <strong>Concordia</strong> plansto be in a permanent facility in the 2014-2015 schoolyear.Who we areMissionAt <strong>Concordia</strong>, students, teachers, and parents are dedicated to academics, creativity, andservice in a caring and engaging community of learners discovering their talents as scholars,artists, and athletes.VisioNTo be the premier international school in Vietnam and a well-connected relationalcommunity committed to learning, respect for others, and service.ValueS• Community: We are passionately committed to building strong, healthy relationships with eachother, students, families, and the people of Vietnam.• Excellence: We are passionately committed to achieve the greatest level of excellence ineducation and in everything we do, being highly professional, innovative, creative andeffective.• Service: We are passionately committed to providing outstanding service learning opportunitiesfor our students and families throughout the community.• Student–Centered: We are passionately committed to placing the needs of students at theforefront of our decision.3 <strong>Concordia</strong>4


Academic Programs<strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong> is an international school program for students livingin <strong>Hanoi</strong>, Vietnam. <strong>Concordia</strong> offers an American-style curriculum to foreign students livingin <strong>Hanoi</strong> that stresses challenging academics, student enrichment, and the value of service toothers.ELEmentary schoolHere at <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong> we believe in educating the whole child:academically, emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and aesthetically. In our elementaryschool, we practice our belief in the whole child through a developmentally appropriate andresearch-based academic program with social and emotional support through our classroomcommunities.A warm, rich learning experience awaits your child in <strong>Concordia</strong>’s Elementary <strong>School</strong>.• Students will love to learn in the context of the American-based program, as they gain boththe knowledge and the skills essential for success in life.• Experienced, committed and caring teachers of high character invest daily in the minds andhearts of the students.• Learning has an international flavor in all areas of study, with a special emphasis on Asiaand Vietnam.• Modern languages and Vietnamese culture is studied weekly.• Learning is well rounded, with a regular rotation of classes in art, music, physicaleducation, and a variety of after-school offerings.• Small classes allow teachers to address students’ individual needs, and learning is moreactive and cooperative.• Everyday, integrated use of classroom computers and/or tablets gives students the strong technology skillsthey need for the 21st century.PreschooLPreschool at <strong>Concordia</strong> is:• Child-centered,• Connected to life,• Developmentally appropriate, and• Intellectually challenging.Here at <strong>Concordia</strong>, the Preschool Program for 3 and 4 year olds reflects the belief that childhoodshould be a journey, not a race. In our child-centered program, children are part of a communitywhere they are accepted, respected, understood, and protected. Every day the children are involved inactivities that are absorbing, challenging, meaningful and satisfying.Within the Preschool’s nurturing environment, children have continual opportunities to grow creativityas they play, create, and explore in the classroom learning centers. Learning centers are built aroundthemes such as literacy, mathematics, science, dramatic play, construction, art, music, water, sand,large motor skills and technology.The Preschool program is designed for three and four year old children, where a strong emphasisis placed on meeting the individual needs of each child. A two year rotational curriculum enablesthe three year old child to be in this program for two years without repeating major topics of study.Children who celebrate their fifth birthday before September 1st, will move into the Reception Programthe following year.5 www.concordiahanoi.org6


High school<strong>Concordia</strong> will be starting the high school program with grade 9 (and possibly 10) in the2013/2014 school year. We will offer a rigorous AP program in the high school.Advanced Placement (AP)A study by the U.S. Department of Education concluded that a high school program of highacademic challenge and quality is one of the most reliable predictors of college success.<strong>Concordia</strong> agrees: Offering the Advanced Placement Program is an important part of what willmake our High <strong>School</strong> program strong.Through college-level AP courses, students enter a universe of knowledge usually unexploredin high school. Through AP exams, students have the opportunity to earn credit or advancedstanding at most U.S. colleges and universities.Some students will earn the Advanced Placement <strong>International</strong> Diploma (APID), a globallyrecognized certificate for students with an international outlook. The APID challenges a studentto display exceptional achievement on AP Exams across several disciplines.Students who take advantage of the AP program will:• Gain an edge in the college preparation process• Stand out in the college admissions process worldwide• Broaden their intellectual horizonsMiddle schoolIn our middle school at <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong> we continue to educate thewhole child; academically, emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and aesthetically. In the2012/2013 school year our Middle <strong>School</strong> will house grades 6 -8.A warm, rich learning experience awaits your child in <strong>Concordia</strong>’s Middle <strong>School</strong>.• Students will love to learn in the context of the American-based program, as they gain boththe knowledge and the skills essential for success in life.• Experienced, committed and caring teachers of high character invest daily in the minds andhearts of the students.• All learning has an international flavor. The world is the limit in all areas of study, with aspecial emphasis on Asia and Vietnam.• Learning is well rounded, with a regular rotation of classes in art, music, and physicaleducation, and a variety of after-school offerings.• Small classes mean teachers can address students’ individual needs, and learning is moreactive and cooperative.• Everyday, integrated use of classroom computers gives students the strong technology skillsthey need for the 21st century.7 <strong>Concordia</strong>8


<strong>School</strong> activitiesIn-<strong>School</strong> Activities:• Students have field trips that relate to topics of study in their classrooms. For example, ifthe students are learning about the history of <strong>Hanoi</strong>, they might take a field trip aroundthe city to prominent and important sights and buildings. Field trips are used to enhancelearning and understanding; there isalways an educational reason for fieldtrips.• Students have opportunities to learnand improve in the art classroom. Eachhomeroom class will have art on aregular basis, taught by a specializedart teacher.• Students also have music class on aregular basis taught by a specializedmusic teacher.• Students have physical education(P.E), on a regular basis taught by aspecialized P.E. teacher.• Students perform in different concertsand productions through the schoolyear.• There are many other activities in theclassroom that students participatein like class parties and celebrations,presentations, plays, and so muchmore.After <strong>School</strong> Activities:<strong>Concordia</strong>’s After <strong>School</strong> Activities (ASAs)provide enrichment opportunities forstudents. The program consists of four,seven-week sessions. Children pick one ASAper session. Participation is optional, butmost <strong>Concordia</strong> students wouldn’t want tomiss out. ASAs start at the end of the schoolday and last for 45 minutes.A wide variety of activities are offered everysession, from active games and dance tofine arts and crafts. Hobbies and life skillsmight be included as well throughout theyear. Each activity is sponsored and assisted, if needed, by teachers or volunteers who have aninterest or special set of skills that they want to share with the students. The selections changequarterly and reflect our faculty’s special interests.9www.concordiahanoi.org10


Parents are an integral part of the <strong>Concordia</strong> community, and their involvement is highly valued. At anytime, on any school day, we hope to have a dozen or more parents on campus — watching a classpresentation, helping out in the classroom, meeting with a committee, or just delivering lunch to a child.Parent ORganizationsInvolved parents enhance learning at the school when they lend a hand in a math or reading group,chaperone a field trip or travel, or work in the library.<strong>Concordia</strong> parents enrich student life when they host classcelebrations for holidays like Christmas, chaperone a Fridaynight lock-in, or host out-of-town students. The school believeseveryone wins when parents are involved, and the opportunities forinvolvement are as limitless as the combined talents, experiencesand enthusiasm of the parents at <strong>Concordia</strong>.<strong>Concordia</strong> also hosts regular functions with the parents in order tobuild community and make sure the needs of the entire <strong>Concordia</strong>family are met.Some of these events include:• Monthly Parent Coffee Mornings• Joint social functions with other organizations,like the <strong>Hanoi</strong> <strong>International</strong>Women’s Club (HIWC)• Special Field Trips to get to know <strong>Hanoi</strong>or Vietnamese culture• Special lunches on campus like onThanksgiving11 <strong>Concordia</strong>12


communication skills, form the basis of instruction within our EAL classes. All admissions of studentsentering our EAL program will include a review cycle where continuing at <strong>Concordia</strong> will be based onprogress in English.7. Does <strong>Concordia</strong> offer specialized learning support?<strong>Concordia</strong> does not offer services for students with special learning needs or specific learningdisabilities (i.e. significant limited intellectual ability, severe physical handicaps or pronounced social,emotional or behavioral difficulties) that require an IEP (Individualized Education Program). We askfamilies whose children have specialized schooling requirements to provide documentation of theseneeds and the reasons for these requirements. Admission is contingent upon a match between thestudent’s needs and level of service available.Frequentlyasked questions8. Will my child need to take an entrance exam?<strong>Concordia</strong> automatically requires pre-entry testing for any student who:• Is transferring from a school where a US curriculum is not taught.• Is from a family in which languages other than English are spoken.• Is transferring from a school where English is NOT the medium of instruction.• Has previous school records or reports, which indicate an area of academic concern.• Has been recommended to do so by the Admissions Committee.Testing for elementary students includes both a math and English language component. Student testresults are used to determine student placement and if any additional services are required. It is thegoal of <strong>Concordia</strong> to use entrance exams to determine the match between a particular student’s needsand potential and <strong>Concordia</strong>’s resources and capabilities.1. When should I apply?You are welcome to submit an application at any time during the year; we do not have an applicationdeadline. Due to the potential for a waiting pool at many grade levels, we encourage you to apply assoon as you feel comfortable with your school decision. Upon submission of the completed applicationform and the application fee, the application will be assigned an application date, which we use tomanage our waiting pool. Please refer to the admissions information page of this booklet or contact theadmissions office.2. Where are your teachers from?The majority of our teachers are from the United States. We also have teachers from Canada,Singapore, Ireland, Australia and other parts of the world. All our classroom teachers are nativeEnglish speakers.4. When does the school year begin and end?For the 2012-2013 school year, classes will begin on August 15 and end on June 13.5. What are <strong>Concordia</strong>’s school hours?For preschool through high school the school hours will be 8:30 am to 3:30 pm For Preschool 3-yearolds,there is an option of a half-day with only a morning session from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Pleasecontact the admissions office for more information.136. Does <strong>Concordia</strong> offer English as an additional Language (EAL)?For students who are not fluent in English, <strong>Concordia</strong> has limited spaces in our EAL program.Development of reading and writing proficiency for academic success, as well as oral and listeningwww.concordiahanoi.org14


11. What is the technology program at<strong>Concordia</strong>?Computers and/or tablets are present in every classroom.Reception through Grade 2 classrooms has a ratio of onecomputer for every two students, and students in Grade 3 andabove will participate in the one-to-one laptop program in the2012/2013 school year. The computer does not replace paperand pencil; rather it is used to enrich and enhance the learningprocess. Students are expected to use the computer as an ageappropriatelearning tool for research, written work, graphicsand presentations.12. Does <strong>Concordia</strong> provide busing to andfrom school?A separate company provides transportation for <strong>Concordia</strong>students to and from school. There is a transportation fee if youchoose to use the busing company.13. is there a lunch program?We offer a school lunch program onsite — meals are 65,000 VND.9. Do you administer other standardized tests?Yes. We will annually use standardized testing tools throughout the upper elementary grades throughhigh school.10. What foreign languages are offered?One of the benefits to living internationally is the opportunity to take advantage of an environment richin a multitude of languages. We believe that in order to be successful in the 21st century, students mustbe able to communicate across cultures, and to have the experience of studying a language other thantheir home language.At <strong>Concordia</strong>, beginning in Reception and continuing throughout the grades, all students study aModern Language. Currently we offer three choices:1. English Enrichment - for those students who are in the process of acquiring English as a languageother than their home language.2. Vietnamese - While every student at <strong>Concordia</strong> takes a weekly Vietnamese Culture Studies classtaught in English, students may also choose to study the beautiful language of our host nation andapply it immediately to their daily life.3. Mandarin - The language of one of our bordering nations here in Asia. We chose Mandarindue to its fit with our rigorous AP focused program, as well as its world-wide usefulness. Currently,approximately 1 out of every 4 people in the world speak Mandarin.It should be noted that the Modern Language Program is a part of a full academic program which isdelivered in English; families looking for full literacy in Vietnamese may want to consider local schooloptions or supplementing with tutors.15<strong>Concordia</strong>16


English IntensiveProgram (EIP)English is the language of instruction at <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> in <strong>Hanoi</strong>. As an internationalschool with a richly diverse population, many of our students do not speak English as their firstlanguage and may require support to aid in their acquisition of English. To meet the learning needsof these students, <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> in <strong>Hanoi</strong> offers a comprehensive and dynamicEnglish as an Additional Language (EAL) program.Our EAL program is divided into three sections:English INtensive Program (Grades 1-5 only)Students join an Intensive English classroom for 1-3 semesters, depending on the child’s speed oflanguage learning. This classroom is a multi-age combination of grades 1-2, and a class of studentsgrades 3-5. Students concentrate on acquiring basic English necessary to be successful in the regularclassroom. In addition to receiving all-day, focused English instruction that is tailored to meet theirspecific needs, students participate in Art, Music, and Physical Education classes with our traditionalprogram students. There are a limited number of seats available in each grade of our EnglishIntensive Program.Traditional Program with EAL (Grades 1-8)Once students reach the Intermediate Fluency level, they are enrolled into their age appropriategrade level classroom. The majority of the learning day is spent fully integrated into the traditionalprogram classroom. Based on their needs, for a portion of the day, students attend an EAL class witha specialist teacher to focus on building their academic English. Their regular classroom teacherprovides differentiated support to help students continue to acquire English. In order to providea English-language rich environment for all students, we limit the number of EAL students in ourtraditional program.Traditional Program without EALOnce students reach the Advanced Fluency level, they no longer attend special EAL classes, but aremonitored for 1-2 years to ensure that they are progressing in acquiring English. It is normal for astudent entering the Traditional Program without EAL to be below grade level in some subjects, butwithin one to two years, the student should be able to achieve or exceed grade level expectations inall areas.AssessmentAll students are assessed for placement in the school. This pre-entry testing has speaking, listening,reading, and writing language components that assist the school in determining the approximatelevel of English proficiency. Following acceptance into <strong>Concordia</strong>, the student’s language proficiencyis further assessed through classroom participation and an additional language proficiencyassessment appropriate to their grade level. Students in the EAL program will be regularly assessedto determine student growth and advancement through the phases of the EAL program.If you have more questions about the English Intensive Program (EIP) please contact the<strong>Concordia</strong> Admissions Office (admissions@concordiahanoi.org)17www.concordiahanoi.org18


Credit for graduation cannot be given without a full high school academic history.• Students’ transferring from a country whose school year follows a different calendar than<strong>Concordia</strong> will generally be required to continue in the year they have just completed (Forexample: a student completing grade 7 in December in Australia, would remain in grade 7 at<strong>Concordia</strong> for the remainder of the academic year).Parents are required to submit proof of birth date in the form of a birth certificate, passport, or otherofficial government document.<strong>Concordia</strong> requires pre-entry testing for all students. Testing for students includes both a math and Englishlanguage component. This testing provides the school with valuable information to assist in meetingeach individual’s unique learning needs.<strong>Concordia</strong> does offer probationary acceptance before the pre-entry assessment if:The student is a native English speaker or has at least 3 continuous years of successful study at anaccredited English speaking school - AND - <strong>Concordia</strong> has received report cards indicating studentprogress is at grade level or above.Students will be accepted into <strong>Concordia</strong> upon successful completion of the pre-entry assessment.The cost of the assessment is included in the application fee.AdmissionsAdmission Priority<strong>Concordia</strong> is open to students of all expatriates. However, because the school cannot admit allapplicants, the Admissions Priority system will be based on the following considerations:1. Applicants who have completed the previous two years of schooling at a U.S. accredited schoolon the principle that one of <strong>Concordia</strong>’s goals is to provide, among other things, an Americanstyleeducation; and2. All other applicants based on qualitative criteria to help determine the match between aparticular student’s needs and potential and <strong>Concordia</strong> resources and capabilities.Enrollment Requirements• For the 2012-2013 school year, in order to be eligible for our...Preschool age 3 program, date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2009.Preschool age 4 program, date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2008.Reception program, date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2007.Grade 1 program, date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2006.Grade 2 and higher - students must have successfully completed the previous year’sacademic program.• A student entering high school must submit records for all previous high school coursework.21www.concordiahanoi.org22


TuiTIon & FeesThe following fees are compulsory, non-refundable and non-transferable. Fees are quoted in VietnamDong (VND) according to Vietnamese law, and are subject to change.Application Fee: VND 6,261,000The application fee can be paid via wire transfer or cash.Enrollment Fee: VND16,696,000 per studentThis fee is payable when a student who is applying to <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> is offered aplace with the <strong>School</strong>. The Enrollment Fee is paid only once, as long as a student is continuously enrolled.Admissions Process, step-by-stepStep 1- Fill out an Application form at www.concordiahanoi.org.Step 2 - Submit the Application and Supporting Documents.Completed application forms can submitted to the Admissions office ( in person or by email asa scanned copy) along with the application fee, student’s recent grades and school reports,and the Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form. Please note that the Confidential TeacherRecommendation Form must come directly from the teacher and sent to <strong>Concordia</strong> via post orby email at admissions@concordiahanoi.orgAnnual Capital Fee: 52,175,000Improvement on building and school infrastructure as <strong>Concordia</strong> grows.Optional Fees<strong>School</strong> bus Transportation: VND 18,783,000student Travel: variesLUNCH PROGRAM: 65,000/lunchUniform: 300,000/ polo shirtThe uniform policy can be accessed at on our site at www.concordiahanoi.org under “Admissions”Tuition Payment OptionsStep 3- Schedule an Admission Assessment.All students require an assessment, which last for approximately one hour. All assessment appointmentare made through the admissions office.Step 4- Your child is assessed by a member of the <strong>Concordia</strong> staff.Step 5- Acceptance or Non-acceptanceAfter your child is assessed, you will be emailed within 15 days of the assessment, a letter ofacceptance, non-acceptance, or wait-listed.Step 6- Confirmation EmailOnce you receive an email from the Admissions office stating that your child is accepted, youneed to respond and confirm that you will be attending.Step 7- EnrollmentOnce you have confirmed your attendance, you will receive an enrollment invoice that is due10 days from the issuance date. Once that is paid, you may then proceed through the rest ofthe enrollment process. Please make sure to:Complete Medical Form 1 – completed by youComplete Medical Form 2 – completed by a doctorConfirm Bus Schedule (if needed)Buy Lunch tickets (if needed)Buy UniformsStep 8- First InvoiceYou will receive the first invoice by email, which must be paid by July 15, 2012 or your child’sfirst day of school when enrolling after July 15, 2012.Tuition is listed in Vietnam Dong. (Exchange Rate: 1 USD= 20,870 VND) VND fees subject to change.Bank Transfer InformationAccount name: LCMS Holdings Limited VietnamAccount number: 5552128 (VND- transfers within Vietnam)Account Number: 5552117 (USD- for transfers outside Vietnam)Beneficiary Bank: ANZ <strong>Hanoi</strong>According to Vietnamese law, all transactions inside Vietnam must be made in Vietnamdong (VND). For questions regarding bank transfers and tuition, please contact Monica Nguyenin admissions at monica.nguyen@concordiahanoi.org.23 <strong>Concordia</strong>24


LocationInformation<strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Hanoi</strong> meets in our establishment facility at CMC Building, Duy TanStreet Cau Giay District, <strong>Hanoi</strong>, Vietnam. All classes are held at this location for the 2012-2013 schoolyears.www.concordiahanoi.orgBy the 2014-2015 school year, <strong>Concordia</strong> plans to move to a permanent location where the schoolbuilding will be constructed.www.concordiahanoi.org 25

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