HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2024-2025
Reigate Grammar School Vietnam
No. 7 Nguyen Cong Thai Street, Dai Kim Urban Area, Dinh Cong, Hoang Mai, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84 (0) 2435 409 183
Fax: +84 (0) 435 409 187 Website: www.reigategrammar.edu.vn Facebook: www.facebook.com/rgsvietnam/
Headmaster Patrick Glennon patrick.glennon@reigategrammar.edu.vn
Head of Secondary David Mate david.mate@reigategrammar.edu.vn
Diploma Programme Coordinator Jonny Lusha jonny.lusha@reigategrammar.edu.vn
University Counsellor Tran Thi Trang Ly trangly.tran@reigategrammar.edu.vn
Reigate Grammar School Vietnam
Tel: +84 (0) 2435 409 183 | Fax: +84 (0) 435 409 187
No. 7 Nguyen Cong Thai Street, Dai Kim Urban Area, Dinh Cong, Hoang Mai, Hanoi, Vietnam
History
Opening in August 2013, ISV grew to over 400 students and over 60 teachers (with 18 nationalities represented on the sta and over 20 nationalities in the student body). In December of 2021, ISV joined the Reigate Grammar family and o cially changed its name to Reigate Grammar School Vietnam. There are currently nearly 200 students in Years 10 - 13, with 45 students in Year 13. The Class of 2025 will be our seventh graduating class, including the sixth to graduate with the IB Diploma and the first to graduate with the A Level.
Accreditations
On 9th April, 2024, Reigate Grammar School Vietnam was o cially recognized for the quality and put on the map by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). As thus, we are honored to become a member of this British prestigious educational organization.
The Council of British International Schools is an organization working for UK international schools globally, representing more than 450 member schools in 79 countries and more than 150 a liated supporting organizations around the world. To be recognized as a member of this prestigious organization, RGS Vietnam has met strict standards for teaching quality, facilities as well as pastoral care and safeguarding, creating a healthy and safe study environment for the young generations.
Vision
Reigate Grammar School Vietnam aspires to nurture, empower and connect students with their local and global communities to become international citizens who are active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.
Mission
At Reigate Grammar School Vietnam we value community and connection; the relationships we have with one another are central to our happiness and success at School and beyond. Our mission is to care for and support each individual's potential to become well-rounded, life-long learners with a strong sense of purpose based on their core values.
We empower and inspire our pupils by providing a challenging and diverse curriculum inside and outside the classroom that enables them to develop skills as reflective, brave, caring and principled learners.
We encourage our internationally-minded children to be inquisitive, collaborative and innovative by providing an inclusive and supportive environment.
We prepare our Reigatians to use their unique talents and abilities to make this world a better place by providing opportunities to give back to our community.
Curriculum
RGSV is a Nursery (pre-K) to Year 13 (Grade 12) not-for-profit school that is proud to o er a unique learning environment. Our numbers may be increasing, but we are happy to claim that our students benefit from smaller class sizes, allowing more individual attention and support from our teachers: an invaluable factor in the learning process.
In Upper Secondary (Years 10-13/Grades 9-12), RGSV o ers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme & Cambridge International Advanced Level (A-Level) Programme in the Sixth Form and Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10 & 11. In Lower Secondary (Years 7-9/Grades 6-8), we have developed a bespoke enquiry-based learning programme.
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is delivered in Nursery to Year 6 (Pre-K to Grade 5). In our Secondary School, we also have one-year pedagogical programmes in Year 11 to upskill and support students in the methodology and skills developed in our programmes.
There are minimum academic requirements to enter our externally-assessed IGCSE, A-Level and IB Diploma programmes. At IGCSE, A-Level and DP Standard Level this normally would be a C grade; for our DP Higher Level, this would be a B grade. The school reserves the right to default to faculty recommendations on students’ chosen subjects.
The community language in RGSV is English, with Vietnamese and Korean being taught as a first language and French, Spanish, and Vietnamese being taught as foreign languages.
Academic Calendar & Class Schedule
The 182 days in the school year are divided into two semesters, from August to February and February to June. Each day has seven instruction periods, each of 50-minutes. RGSV runs a 5-day cycle and has a minimum of 180 days of instruction per academic year.
The main vacation periods are mid-June to Early-August (six weeks) and mid-December to early January (three weeks). The teaching day starts at 8:20 and ends at 3:15. Extracurricular activities are o ered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Extra Curricular Activities (ECA)
Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) can change each semester, but currently include
Badminton
Basketball
Book-club
Board Games
Cartoon Drawing (advanced)
Charity clubs
Chess
Dance
Debate
Drama & Improv
Film Appreciation
Football (soccer)
Frisbee
Guitar
K-pop Dancing
Model United Nations
Orchestra
Music
Programming
Public Forum Debate
Rock Club
Self-improvement
Singing
Stress Management
Swim Team
Tavia & Backgammon
Visual Art
Volleyball
World Scholars Cup
Yearbook
Zentangle
Scholarship Programme
Scholarships at RGSV are awarded for academic excellence and for outstanding ability and potential in music, sport, and art.
All RGS Vietnam students flourish, developing their talents and skills, and demonstrating high levels of performance both academically and in the wider curriculum. Scholarships recognise those students with exceptional ability or potential in a specific area and seek to nurture this throughout their time at the school by delivering a programme of enrichment and mentoring. Some scholarship awards include fee remission where values may be a percentage or a fixed amount per annum. Scholarships can be held alongside Assisted Places where candidates qualify for additional fee support.
RGSV A Level Scholarship Programme
Cambridge International Advanced Level (A Level) is an international qualification for 16 to 18-year-olds who need advanced study to prepare for university and graduate life. The A Level system o ers flexible curricula that allow learners the freedom to choose subjects that are suitable for them.
RGSV A Level Scholarship Programme was o cially launched by MP Graham Stuart, UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos during his visit to Reigate Grammar School Vietnam on 4/4/2022.
RGSV Founding Student Scholarship Programme
In celebration of the huge achievements of the school over the last 10 years and to recognise the success of our collaboration with Reigate Grammar School United Kingdom, all students who are part of Reigate Grammar School Vietnam in the Academic Year of 2023-2024 were awarded the Founding Student Scholarship.
Students with the Founding Student Scholarship enjoy a 50 % fee waiver from 2024-2025 onward that will last until the student graduates or withdraws from the school. Students who are not part of our school in 2023-2024 but begin their academic journey with us in 2024-2025 may also apply for consideration to be awarded the Founding Students Scholarship subject to availability of school places, successful application for the scholarship and terms and conditions.
Assisted Places
Assisted Places are intended to enable gifted children to attend the school irrespective of family income.
Assisted Places are only available to those who are successful in our entrance examination and interview, assistance is not guaranteed if a place is o ered. We attempt to help as many families as possible, but funds are limited: awards will therefore be based on the child’s performance in the entrance examination and assessment of need required. The level of fee remission will be determined on a sliding scale which may o er up to 100 per cent reduction in fees. Assistance towards the cost of school uniform, school meals and travel may also be available in cases of particular need. Parents’ income and assets will be assessed annually and all information will be treated in the strictest confidence. The exact amount of fee reduction will depend upon family circumstances. Parents are encouraged to contact the admissions team to discuss their individual circumstances, in complete confidence. For the higher levels of fee remission, the school reserves the right to visit parents at home or make other relevant enquiries to establish genuine levels of income.
COVID-19 Effects
2023-Present: This academic year has started in person, with plans to remain in person until further notice.
2022-2023: This academic year was fully in person, on Campus.
2021-2022: The 2021-2022 academic year began with remote, online learning and included synchronous and asynchronous instruction. In-person instruction ran for two weeks in early February. Then RGSV was back online for several weeks. We finished out the final four months of the 2021-2022 academic year in person.
2020-2021: During the 2020-2021 academic year, the Vietnamese government closed all Secondary Schools from 18th February until 1st March and from 4th May until 11th June. On both occasions, ISV moved to a synchronous, distance learning model respecting the established school timetable and calendar. Students continued with the school’s proposed curriculum and were assessed and graded for Semester 2. The International Baccalaureate May 2021 Diploma Programme and Cambridge Assessment IGCSE written examinations were awarded traditionally.
SAT results
The scores represent the mean scores for students who chose to take the SAT.
IB Diploma Results
Graduation Requirements for the externally-assessed IB Diploma:
A student must achieve a minimum of 24 points from the 6 subjects studied. This is made up of a maximum of three Higher Level subjects and three Standard Level subjects. Students must also be awarded a mark of A-D in the DP Core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and a pass in Creativity Activity Service (CAS). The DP Core can carry an additional 1-3 points to take a student’s maximum score up to 45 if all are awarded.
Graduation Requirements for externally-assessed IB Diploma courses:
A student must achieve 3 points or more per Diploma course subject. They cannot take more than six subjects in total. These can be at either Standard or Higher Level.
Code Requirement not met
CAS requirements have not been met.
The candidate’s total points are fewer than 24.
An “N” has been given TOK, the EE or for a contributing subject.
A grade E has been awarded for one or both of TOK and the EE.
There is a grade 1 awarded in a subject/level.
Grade 2 has been awarded three or more times (SL or HL).
Grade 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (SL or HL).
The candidate has gained fewer than 12 points or HL subjects (for candidates who registers for four HL subjects, the three grades count)
The candidates has gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).
Cambridge IGCSE Grading from A* to U
English First Language
Mathematics
Mathematics - Additional
Korean First Language
French Second Language
Vietnamese Language and Literature (National Curriculum subject)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Coordinated science
Business Studies
Geography
History
Computer Science
Information and Communication Technology
Music
Art and Design
Physical Education (school-based syllabus)
Cambridge A-Level Grading from A* to E
Business
Mathematics
Further
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
IB Diploma Grading from 7 to 1
English A Language & Literature
Vietnamese A Literature
Korean A Language & Literature
English B
French B
French ab initio
Mandarin ab initio
Spanish ab initio
Business Management
Economics
Geography
History
Information Technology in a Global Society
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Music
Visual Arts
Note: apart from ab initio languages, all subjects can be studied at both Standard & Higher Levels.
Ranking
RGS Vietnam does not rank students or provide a GPA
University Application Limits
RGS Vietnam does not limit the number of university applications a student can complete. However, RGS Vietnam recommends students apply to no more than ten universities.
Disciplinary Infractions
RGS Vietnam reports all suspensions, exclusions, and withdrawals that arise from a disciplinary incident that raises significant concerns about academic integrity or the wellbeing of self or others.