United Nations International School of Hanoi
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Session 2
08:30 Monday January 13
February to May 2014
Open to all members of the Hanoi Community Cooking Classes for Children Culture and Art Language Skill Building Movement Sports for Adults
The UNIS Community Education Program is run by the Co-Curricular Activities Office at UNIS Hanoi and is open to all members of the Hanoi Community. At UNIS Hanoi, we believe that learning and personal development should take place throughout our whole lives. We provide opportunities for continuing education and we encourage and promote a deeper understanding of our host country and of others. Please contact our Community Education Officer, Ms Ha Thien Ha, at the UNIS CoCurricular Activities Office for further information. Visit
Room 112, Administration Building, UNIS Campus Lac Long Quan Road, Tay Ho District Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00
Phone
3758 1551 ext 8147 (Ms Ha Thien Ha) 091 433 5123
comed@unishanoi.org
Community Education Mission Statement Community Education classes provide an opportunity for all residents of Hanoi to become a part of the UNIS Hanoi community through classes offered for adults and children. Community Education classes should strive to meet the continuing education needs of both expatriate and Vietnamese residents. While it is important for Community Education classes to be financially self-sustaining, these classes are not necessarily a source of revenue for UNIS. Rather, they are a vital component of the school’s public relations efforts.
No email or phone registrations, please!
All registration is done online at www.unishanoi.org from the Community - Community Education link. ComEd is unable to accept registration via email or phone.
All participants will receive an email invoice indicating what is owed for each course. Please pay at the UNIS Business Office (Admin Building) in cash, deposit VND cash at the ANZ Bank (show invoice), or make a bank transfer in VND. The UNIS Business Office is open from 8:00 to 17:00 Monday – Friday. If payment has not been received by the date indicated on the invoice, we reserve the right to give the place to those on the waitlist.
We do not accept partial bookings for classes.
Withdrawal from a course will only be refunded if the course has yet to start.
If a class is postponed, every attempt will be made to re-schedule. When a class cannot be rescheduled, a refund for the postponed classes will be issued.
Refund policy - Refunds will be made when courses are canceled . - Once you enroll in a course, your attendance and payment are expected. - For sport activities, no refund will be given for cancelation due to weather.
Please sign your waiver of liability form and submit it to Co-Curricular Activities Office if this is your first time participating in the ComEd programme.
Feedback is greatly appreciated. It helps us to plan future programmes. Email to Ha Thien Ha at comed@unishanoi.org.
Cooking (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) F1
Vietnamese Cooking for Non-Domestic Staff
Weekday x 2
Would you like to experience the delights of Vietnamese Cuisine in Hanoi? Ms Hang Nguyen will introduce you to the most popularly cooked Vietnamese Cuisine. After the class, you will enjoy a lunch prepared by the class. At the class, you will learn the courses Pho cuon (Fresh Spring Roll), Bun thang (‘Thang’ Noodle), Bun bo (Beef Noodle), Nem Vietnam (Fried Spring Roll). The course is designed for Non-Domestic Staff. The language of instruction is English. Recipe is included. When Where Cost Max
F2
Wednesdays, 19 & 26 March, 10:00 - 12:00 Ciputra area (Address to be provided on registration) VND 800,000 (including ingredient cost) 8 participants (Min 5)
Japanese Cooking for Domestic Staff
Weekday x 2
Japanese rice balls and Sushi rolls are becoming increasingly popular as healthy low-fat alternatives for sandwiches, burgers, or even cookies and cakes. They are great for lunch boxes, snacks, and as a finger food for parties. Once you learn the simple technique, you can be creative and make your own by changing the fillings to suit your taste. Ms Hang Nguyen, who has been working for Japanese families for over 10 years, will share the technique with your domestic staff. The dishes you will learn include: Gyoza (Japanese dumplings), Japanese Fried Chicken, Sushi, Japanese Rice Ball. The class is designed for Domestic Staff. The language of instruction is Vietnamese and English. Recipe is included.
When Where registration) Cost Max
Wednesdays, 2 & 16 April, 10:00 - 12:00 Ciputra area (Address to be provided on VND 1,000,000 (including ingredient cost) 8 participants (Min 5)
Cooking (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) F3
Homemade Baking Class
Weekday X 5
This is a hands-on class. Each student has their own materials to make Cinnamon Buns, Sugar Cookies, Butter Croissants, Vanilla Macaroons & Apple Pies in this 5 week course. The class is delivered by Ms. Mye Fahrney who is a very enthusiastic and experienced teacher. Ms Fahrney has taught in Vientiane International School (VIS) as part of their after school activities and privately for over 3 years. Language of instruction is English. When Where Cost Max
F4
Tuesdays, 20, 27 March; 3, 10, 17 April, 12:00 - 14:00 Ciputra area (Address to be provided on registration) VND 1,300,000 (including ingredient cost) 10 participants (Min 6)
Indian Cooking
Weekday x 4
Experience the delights of Indian Cuisine in Hanoi. Ms. Kavitha Srikumar will introduce you to the basics of home cooked Indian Cuisine. In the class you will be able to learn dishes such as butter chicken with stuffed parantha, chicken tikka, sesame chicken with mint dip, vegetable kabab , dal tadka and creamy egg curry with vegetable pulao. Once you learn the simple technique, you can be creative and make your own dishes with variations. Ms. Kavitha Srikumar will share the preparation technique with you. The language of instruction is English. When Tuesdays, 18, 25 February; 4, 11 March, 10:00 - 12:00 Where Ciputra area (Address to be provided on registration) Cost VND 1,500,000 (including ingredient cost) Max 8 participants (Min 5)
Art and Culture (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) C1
A Stroll Through the Old Streets
Weekend x 1
This tour includes some of the lesser known temples, alleyways and historic sites. Your guide will give an overview of the 1000 year history of Hanoi. You will visit hidden jewels on foot. Please wear comfortable shoes. Not recommended for infants or children aged 8 and younger. Linda Mogul, our popular tour guide, will talk about the architecture, style and history of the buildings and the historical events which changed the face of Hanoi. Linda has lived in Hanoi for over ten years and is passionate about this city. When Where Cost Max
C2
Saturday, 1 March, 10:00 - 11:30 Meet at 87 Ma May, Hanoi VND 450,000 including entry and donation costs 6 participants
A Stroll Through the Citadel
Weekend x 1
Once the home to kings, the Citadel area has recently been vacated by the Military and is now open to the public. Wander through the historic grounds where first the French and then the Vietnamese generals laid their military plans. Start at the South or Central Gate to view the first archeological dig which verified the age of the entrance. This tour is conducted by our popular tour guide, Linda Mogul. Please wear comfortable shoes. Not recommended for infants or children aged 8 and younger. When Where Cost Max
C3
Sunday, 2 March, 09:00 - 10:30 Meet at the South Citadel Gate (Doan Mon) at 19 Hoang Dieu Street, Hanoi VND 350,000 8 participants
Transitional Architecture in the Thien Quang Lake Area
Weekend x 1
This unique tour created by Linda Mogul will take you on an adventure around Thien Quang Lake. This area may look quite serene but its history is full of interesting untold stories. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Thien Quang Lake area became the home for the rich, powerful and famous. In the 1930s, new zoning laws compelled the owners to build villas and refrain from opening businesses. Newly graduated architects from the beaux arts college began experimenting with modern designs and materials. These architectural wonders are rarely on the regular tours but deserve a place in Hanoi's history. Not recommended for infants or children aged 8 and younger. Please wear comfortable shoes. When Where Cost Max
Saturday, 8 March, 10:30 - 12:00 Meet at Tran Quoc Toan street, Hanoi VND 350,000 8 participants
Art and Culture (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) C4
Art Tour to Contemporary Art Studios
Weekend x 1
In this Art Tour you will have the opportunity to view the artists’ creations and interact with them while they give presentations about their work. The focus of the tour will be on the young generation of Hanoian artists, whose work tells the story of local culture related to the society, gives a new perspective on life and reflects their sense of humor. Not recommended for infants or children aged 8 and younger. Bus transportation will be provided. When Where Cost Max
C5
Sunday, 22 March, 9:00 - 12:00 Meet at UNIS Entrance VND 600,000 15 participants (Min 8)
Bat Trang Ceramic Village Tour
Weekend
x1
Join handicraft expert Ms. Vu Kim Thu on this trip to Bat Trang Ceramic Village. You will visit master ceramic artists, their works and their studios. This is a great opportunity to see the artisans demonstrating their techniques and an introduction on different styles, material used and techniques used such as: throwing wheel, glazing and ceramic painting. This tour is also an opportunity for people who would like to shop for unique ceramic works at the reasonable price as well as maybe finding that real antique piece. Don’t miss this opportunity. Mini-bus transportation is provided. Not recommended for infants or children ages 8 and younger. When Where Cost Max
Saturday, 29 March, 09:00 - 12:00 Meet at UNIS Entrance VND 600,000 15 participants (Min 8)
Skill Building (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) S1
Decorating Basic for Adults
Weekday x 5
This is a hands-on class. Each student will prepare his/her own buttercream icing and learn the basic techniques for icing. They will use decorating tools (provided by Ms. Mye) to ice premade cookies and cupcakes to create their own decorated treats and will bring home decorated cookies and cupcakes at the end of each class. Ms. Mye Fahrney is very experienced in this area. She has taught after school activities in the Vientiane International School (VIS) and privately for over 3 years. When Where
Tuesdays, 18, 25 February; 4, 11, 18 March; 12:00 – 13:30 UNIS campus
Cost
VND 1,000,000 including material cost
Max
10 participants (Min 6)
S2 (a-b)
Lacquer Painting Workshop
Weekday x 5
Are you interested in discovering Vietnamese Lacquer Painting? Lacquer School Tay Ho offers a special lacquer painting course of 5 classes for UNIS ComEd. In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn the traditional Asian lacquer art using materials such as mother of pearl, gold and silver leaves, eggshell etc… You can paint pictures as well as decorate vases, boxes and bowls. Lacquer painting requires many processes over a long period of time, but you will finish a small painting during the 5 class course. The classes are instructed by artist Tran Anh Tuan who is MasterProfessor of Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Art. When Where Cost
S2a: Tuesdays, 25 March—22 April, 09:30 - 12:00 S2b: Thursdays, 27 February—27 March, 09:30 - 12:00 No 5, 9/2 lane 9, Dang Thai Mai street, Tay Ho VND 1,400,000
Max
8 participants (Min 5)
Skill Building (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) S3
Designing spaces: Interior design and Feng-shui technique
Weekend x 10
Are you interested in interior design and feng-shui? Do you want to re-decorate your house making it more beautiful at a low cost? If you do, then this class is for you. Ms. Mileydy will teach you how to change your house and make it feel more kind and beautiful without hiring an expert. Ms. Mileydy will also teach you how to apply Feng-shui to your house, a tradition in Asia. Ms. Mileydy has been working as an architect and interior designer for 3 years and has great experience in house design and designing spaces. First part: Designing spaces is about interior design. Improve your understanding and knowledge about changing spaces from darkness and chaos to functional and spectacular. Second part: Feng-shui space is about the traditional Asian technique and how this influences the spaces. You will learn the principal of Feng shui as well as practical application. When
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 March—7 April, 09:00—11:00
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 1,600,000
Max
12
S4
(Min 6)
Child Safety for Nanny
Weekend x 1
This course is run by Dr. Lan Anh from the UNIS nurse’s office. During the workshop you will learn about safety in the home, focusing on the following areas: general information, how to deal with a fire, safety in the kitchen, bathroom, swimming pool, in the laundry, bedroom, and living room. Participants will also learn the principles of Basic Life Support (BLS), Danger - Respond - Send for help - Airway - Breathing - Circulation - Defibrillation approaches (DRABC), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the recovery position, the management of bleeding and how to deal with burns and choking. Dr. Lan Anh is a qualified professional and has over 15 years of experience working in international schools. Instruction will be in Vietnamese. When
Saturday, 5 April, 09:00—12:00
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 350,000
Language (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) L1
Vietnamese for Beginners
Weekday x 20
You will learn the basic elements of Vietnamese, including the very important skill of correct pronunciation. Learn to engage in simple conversations: greeting people, telling the time, counting and some useful vocabulary for living in Hanoi. The class meets twice a week. The teacher, Ms Thᝧy, has been successfully teaching for UNIS Community Education for the last four years. Highly recommended for newcomers. When Where Cost Max
L2
Tuesdays and Thursdays; 18 February to 6 May, 10:15 to 11:45 UNIS Campus VND 3,400,000 10 participants (Min 7)
Vietnamese for Upper Beginners
Weekday x 20
If you have completed the UNIS ComEd Vietnamese for Beginners, or already have the basic Vietnamese skills, this is the class for you. The teacher, Ms Thᝧy, has been successfully teaching for UNIS Community Education for the last four years. This class meets twice a week. When Where Cost Max
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 18 February to 6 May, 8:30 to 10:00 UNIS Campus VND 3,400,000 10 participants (Min 7)
Language (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) L3
Conversational English for Beginners
Weekday x 20
This course is aimed at complete beginners, learning English by talking and having fun through games, role-plays and other activities while getting to know class colleagues in a cross-cultural environment. The classes will be based on daily life/social situations such as: greetings, introducing yourself and other members of your family and friends, talking about your family and friends, telling the time, dates, money, numbers, places, daily routines, hobbies, shopping, meeting people. Learners needs will be taken into account and other topics can be added to the course. A communicative approach will be used in this class, focusing on speaking skills. Moreover, building up vocabulary, practising pronunciation, using relevant grammar structures and expressions will be included . This class will meet twice a week led by Ms Eva Lorente who has over 10 years experience in teaching English to adults. When
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 18 February— 6 May, 8.30—10.00
Where
UNIS campus
Cost Max
VND 3,400,0000 12 participants (Min 7)
L4
Conversational English for Pre—Intermediate
Weekday x 20
This course is aimed at students who participated in the Complete Beginners course or new students who already have an Elementary level of English (we recommend that you have a brief interview with Ms Eva in order to be placed in the right level). They worked really hard to achieve a solid foundation in Elementary English level and are now ready to take on a new challenge and go onto a higher level. Well done all of you! This new term will be focused on daily routine topics and real situations that are of interest for the students: doctor's visit, meeting with a teacher or UNIS staff, small talk and any other topics that students may suggest. A communicative approach will be used in this class, focusing on speaking skills: pronunciation and intonation. Moreover, building up vocabulary, using relevant grammar structures and expressions will be included . This class will meet twice a week led by Ms Eva Lorente who has over 10 years experience in teaching English to adults. When Where Cost Max
L5
Mondays & Thursdays, 24 February to 12 May, 13:30 to 15:00 UNIS Campus VND 3,400,000 12 participants (Min 7)
Conversational English for Intermediate
Weekday x 20
This course is aimed at students who participated in the Upper-Beginners course or new students who already have a Pre-Intermediate level of English (we recommend that you have a brief interview with Ms Eva in order to be placed in the right level). This new term will be focused on current topics that affect us all; real situations within our community that are of interest for the students together with any other topics that we find relevant. A communicative approach will be used in this cross-cultural English Conversational class. These classes will provide you with a good consolidation of Basic structures and will gradually introduce more advanced ones while working with your speaking skills: pronunciation and intonation. Let's meet again for a new thrilling challenge. This class will meet twice a week led by Ms Eva Lorente who has over 10 year experience in teaching English to adults. When
Tuesdays & Thursdays , 18 February— 6 May, 10.15—11.45
Where
UNIS campus
Cost Max
VND 3,400,0000 12 participants (Min 7)
Movement (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) M1
Yoga for Adults
Weekend x 10
What have you done to improve your fitness? You are cordially invited to our Yoga class instructed by Ms Marzena, founder of the well-known Zenith Yoga Hanoi. After the course, you will have a healthy body, peace of mind and a compassionate heart. Marzena will lead you to have physical and mental fitness. Instruction will be in English. When
Saturdays, 1 March to 24 May, 10:00 - 11:00
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 1,500,000
Max
16 participants (Min 10)
M2
Ashtanga Yoga for Adults
Weekday x 10
An introductory course to Ashtanga Yoga and it’s Eight Limb path. Ashtanga Yoga is a 5000 year old set sequence of postures designed to bring strength, flexibility and endurance to the body and a sense of stillness to the mind. This course will teach the fundamentals of ashtanga yoga, sun salutations, ujjayi breath and vinyasas. Through movement and breath we will explore ways to ground and calm the body and mind. Andrea has been practicing many forms of yoga for the last ten years and recently completed a 200 hour Teacher Training Course in Ashtanga/Vinyasa flow certified by the Yoga Alliance. This introductory course is open to yogis of all levels as well as novice yogis; mats and props will be provided, although students are welcome to bring their own. When Tuesdays, 18 February to 6 May, 17:00 - 18:15 Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 1,500,000
Max
16 participants (Min 8)
Movement (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) M3
Adults Beginner Swimming
Weekend x 10
This is offered for adults who would like to improve their confidence in the water and to learn the basics of breaststroke and freestyle. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. This course is for adults over 18 years ONLY. When Where Cost Max
M4
Saturdays, 1 March to 24 May, 11:00 - 11:50 UNIS Campus 1,000,000 6 participants
Adult Intermediate Swimming
Weekend x 10
This is offered for adults who would like to continue to improve their swimming but are not yet ready for an advanced program. Swimmers who have completed the beginner class and/or can swim at least 25 meters are eligible for this class. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach and teacher who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. This course is for adults over 18 years ONLY. When
Fridays, 28 February to 9 May, 18:30 – 19:20
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
1,000,000
Max
12 participants
M5 (a-b-c) Adults Master Swimming
Weekday x 10
This class is for advanced and strong intermediate swimmers who enjoy an evening swimming workout. Masters swimmers should be ready to improve endurance and technique. Primary focus will be on freestyle, but all strokes and turns will be part of the course. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. This course is for adults over 18 years only.
When
Where Cost Max
M5a: Mondays, 24 February to 19 May, 18:30 - 19:15 M5b: Thursdays, 27 February to 8 May, 18:30 - 19:15 M5c: Mondays, 24 February to 19 May, 18:30 - 19:15 & Thursdays, 27 February to 8 May, 18:30 19:15 UNIS Campus M5a/ M5b: VND1,000,000 M5c: VND1,800,000 15 participants (Min 3)
Movement (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) SL (1-6)
Private Swim Lessons (package of 4)
Weekday x 4
A package of 4 private lessons is offered by Coach Andy for adults or students 8 years or older who are comfortable in the water and who would like to learn or to improve their technique in any of the four competitive strokes or any turns. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. When
SL1: Mondays, 17, 24 February and 3, 10 March, 19:30 - 20:00 SL2: Tuesdays, 18, 25 February and 4, 11 March, 19:30 - 20:00 SL3: Thursdays, 20, 27 February and 6, 13 March, 19:30 - 20:00 SL4: Mondays, 17 , 31 March and 7, 14 April, 19:30 - 20:00 SL5: Tuesdays, 18 March and 1, 8, 15 April, 19:30 - 20:00 SL6: Thursdays, 20, 27 March and 3, 10 April , 19:30 - 20:00
Where Cost Max
SLF (1-10)
UNIS Campus VND 2,800,000 1 participant
Single Private Swim Lessons
Friday x 1
This one-off lesson is offered by Coach Andy for adults or students 8 years or older who are comfortable in the water and who would like to learn or to improve their technique in any of the four competitive strokes or any turns. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. When
Where Cost Max
SLF1: 21 February, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF6: 28 March, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF2: 28 February, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF7: 4 April, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF3: 7 March, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF8: 11 April, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF4: 14 March, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF9: 18 April, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF5: 21 March, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF10: 25 April, 19.30 – 20.00
UNIS Campus VND 700,000 1 participant
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K1
Baking Class (Ages 6 - 11)
Weekend x 10
Join Ms Huong in this baking class to practice the meaning of baking and cooking: greasing a tin, chopping, rubbing in, rolling out, kneading and rising. Recipes for this coming session are Sweet and savoury scones , Dream roll, Chocolate brownie, Eclairs and puffs, Honey cake, Cappuccino cake, Coconut cookies, Dark chocolate torte, Passion mousse, and Chocolate mousse. When
Where Cost Max
K2
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May Class 1 (Ages 6 - 8): 08:30 - 10:00 Class 2 (Ages 9 - 11): 10:00 - 11:30 UNIS Campus VND 1,500,000 8 participants (Min 6)
Saturday Art (Ages 7 - 10)
Weekend x 10
Let’s make Saturday mornings fun for the kids. A series of 10 sessions involving creative and innovative art and craft activities will make learning fun. Art acts as a form of therapy for children, helps them to forget their fears and teaches them to express their feelings and emotions. This class is offered by Ms. Nidhi Kapoor who is an Educational Consultant with specialization in Child Development and has many years of experience with children. When Where Cost Max
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 08:45 - 09:45 UNIS Campus VND 1,400,000 10 participants (Min 7)
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K3
Science Fun in Vietnamese
Weekend x 10
Learn about the amazing world of science by taking part in fun science experiments. This class is instructed in Vietnamese by Ms Van, who has been working in the Science Department at UNIS for over 10 years. This is a great opportunity for Vietnamese children to learn science in their mother tongue. When
Where Cost Max
K4
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May Class 1 (Ages 6 - 7): 08:45 - 09:45 Class 2 (Ages 8 - 10): 10:00 - 11:30 UNIS Campus VND 1,200,000 15 participants
Craft Fun
Weekend x 10
Saturday mornings are made for fun and exploration. Kids love to be creative and explore the world through hands-on learning. Ms Hang will take children through the world of arts and crafts. When
Where Cost Max
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May Class 1 (Ages 8 - 10): 08:45 - 09:45 Class 2 (Ages 6 - 7): 10:00 - 11:00 UNIS Campus VND 800,000 10 participants
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K5
Karatedo for Children (Ages 5-10)
Weekend x 10
If you are looking for an activity that boosts your self-confidence, improves your fitness and builds discipline, Karatedo is one of the best choices. Karatedo is not just a sport. It is an educational activity that helps to develop your confidence, your character & your attitude. The ultimate aim of Karatedo is to perfect human nature through training. It opens the door….but you make the decision to enter yourself. The class will be delivered by Mr Nguyen Hai Thanh who is very experienced in working with kids and has been teaching for ASA at UNIS for many years. When Saturdays, 1 March to 24 May , 08:45 - 09:45 Where UNIS Campus Cost VND 1,200,000 Max
K6
20 participants (Min 8)
Judo for Children (Ages 5 - 10)
Weekend x 10
Judo is an Olympic Sport. Judo is the heart of Japanese Martial Arts. Judo is not just about throwing your opponent. By practicing Judo, you will:
learn how to fall the right way so you can protect yourself from daily accidents.
learn how to use your opponent’s power to against them
gain self-confidence and become more disciplined
The class will be delivered by Mr Nguyen Hai Thanh who is very experienced in working with kids and has been teaching for ASA at UNIS for many years. When Where Cost Max
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 10:00 - 11:00 UNIS Campus VND 1,200,000 20 participants (Min 8)
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K7
Indoor Games for Children
Weekend x 10
Don’t want your children sit in front of the TV or use the iPad for hours? Feel too tired to organize activities for them at the weekend? Bring them to us for Indoor Games, we will do physical games that are healthy for the body and brain like: Popcorn Machine, Finding Nemo, Treasure Hunt.. and a lot more. Children will never stop running, jumping, laughing. This course is instructed by our UNIS staff, Ms. Vu and Ms. Ngoc who have successfully run this activity at UNIS for more than 5 years. When
Where Cost Max
K8
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May Class 1 (Ages 5 - 7): 08:45—09:45 Class 2 (Ages 8 - 10): 10:00 - 11:30 UNIS Campus VND 1,400,000 15 participants (Min 10)
Creating Science Toys (Ages 8 - 10)
Weekend x 10
This Saturday activity enables children to develop simple toys through creative play. Children will gain hands-on knowledge and understanding of scientific principles by building models that can be illuminated and make sounds with simple circuits powered by batteries. Types of toys might include phones, fan cars, pop-pop boats, and glow in the dark divers. With these easy-to-make projects, children can use their imagination to develop science toys for fun. When Where Cost Max
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May , 10:00 - 11:00 UNIS Campus VND 900,000 10 participants (Min 7)
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K9
Latin Dance for Children (Ages 9 - 11)
Weekend x 10
If your children like to dance and have fun, then this is the activity for them. Come along and learn interesting and exciting Latin dance moves. This is a great class for the children to keep fit, healthy and dynamic. The class is being taught by Ms. Hoai Huong who won the first prize (golden shoes) in the National Dance Competition and has many years of experience in teaching a variety of dance styles. Participants will be required to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. When Where Cost Max
K10
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 08:45 - 09:45 UNIS Campus VND 1,500,000 10 participants (Min 6)
Painting for Children (Ages 8 - 10)
Weekend x 10
The class focuses on using different mediums to paint, exploring idea and visual effect of how to use colour. We will experiment painting with paper, plexiglass, painting on old newspapers, using Washi (Japanese handmade paper) to create three dimensional paintings. Mr Thao is an experienced artist/ teacher who graduated from the University of Fine Arts. When Where Cost Max
K11
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 10:00 - 11:00 UNIS Campus VND 1,100,000 including material cost 12 participants (Min 7)
Decorating Basic for Children (Ages 9-12)
Weekend x 5
This is a hands-on class. Each student will prepare their own buttercream icing and learn the basic techniques for icing. Students will use decorating tools (provided by Ms. Mye) to ice premade cookies and cupcakes to create their own decorated treats and will bring home decorated cookies and cupcakes at the end of each class. When
Saturdays, 5, 12, 19 April & 3, 10 May; 10:15am – 11:15am
Where Cost Max
UNIS Campus VND 1,300,000 including material cost 10 participants (Min 6)
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K12
Beginner Tennis for Children (Ages 7-11)
Weekend x 10
Tennis is a good sport for maintaining health and fitness. Student will learn the basic techniques such as forehand, backhand and serve strokes through games. Tennis is also a good way to develop hand and eye coordination. Ms. Mye Fahney is an experienced teacher who has a passion to work with kids. She has taught after school activities in the Vientiane International School (VIS) and privately for over 3 years. Language of instruction is English. Participants should bring their own racket. When Where Cost Max
K13
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 11:15 - 12:15 UNIS Campus VND 1,300,000 10 participants (Min 6)
Saturday Basketball (Grades 3 to 10)
Weekend x 10
Basketball is a fast game that will challenge children’s fitness, ball-handling skills, and strengthen team-work. Whether your child has never played before or is an experienced player, they are welcome to learn from our coaches. The classes are delivered by Mr Bach who is very dedicated and experienced. Mr Bach has been teaching Basketball for ComEd for many years. When
Where Cost
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May 09:00 - 10:30 for COED Grades 3 to 4, and Boys Grades 7 to 10 11:00 - 12:30 for Boys Grades 5 to 6, and Girls Grades 5 to 6 UNIS Basketball Courts VND 1,500,000
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K14a Saturday Baseball T-Ball (Ages 6-9)
Weekend x 10
T-ball is for young beginners and this class is about learning the basics and having fun. During this class children will learn how to throw, catch and bat the ball, along with basic game skill. One or two games versus local teams may be arranged, and may require travel outside UNIS. Uniform is extra and not required. When Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 14:00—15:00 Where UNIS Field Cost VND 1,500,000 Max 14
K14b Saturday Baseball - Introduction to Baseball (Ages 9-12)
Weekend x 10
This class is for kids who have little or NO playing experience and who want to learn the fundamental skills of baseball. Students will progressively learn the skills required to play baseball: throwing, catching, hitting, and base-running. This is a non-competitive class focusing on skills, but one or two games may be arranged near the end of the session, and may require travel outside UNIS. Students in this class are eligible to join Competitive Baseball, but only after coach approval. Uniform is extra and not required. When Where Cost Max
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 14:00—15:00 UNIS Field VND 1,500,000 10
K14c Saturday Competitive Baseball (Ages 10-13)
Weekend x 10
This class is for experienced and skilled ball players who have a strong understanding of the game and the skills required to play safely and successfully. This is more serious youth baseball and team members are expected at every practice and game giving 100%. Games are typically every other Saturday at UNIS and outside locations. New players may need to be assessed prior to joining this class. Uniform is extra and required. When Where Cost Max
Saturdays, 15 February to 10 May, 14:00—16:00 UNIS Field VND 2,000,000 12
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K15 Parent and Child Swimming Level 1 (Ages 12-24 months)
Weekday/Weekend x 10
Level 1 Parent and Child Swimming Course introduces basic skills to parents and children. Parents are taught to safely work with their child in the water, including how to appropriately support and hold their child in the water and how to prepare and encourage their child to participate fully and try new skills. Children are introduced to basic skills which lay the foundation to help them to learn how to swim. Several water safety topics are also introduced and directed to parents. The class is offered by Ms Thuy who has been working at UNIS for many years. Language of instruction is Vietnamese. Requirement: Swim diapers or clothes diapers covered by tight – fitting rubber pants. Every child must be accompanied with the parent/or guardian. Parents/ guardians are expected fully participate in the water. When
Saturdays, 22 March to 7 June; 08:00—08:30;
Where Cost Max
UNIS Campus VND 1,000,000 6 pairs (parents and child)
K16
Children’s Beginner Swimming (Ages 5-8)
Weekday x 10
This class is for beginner (UNIS swim levels 0 and 1) swimmers (ages 5-8) with language of instructions – Vietnamese and English. This class is for young children who would like to swim in a group environment with swimmers from various backgrounds. No previous swimming experience required to join this class. The aim of this class to improve students water confidence,
teach basic swimming and water safety skills though variety of modified for young children drills, activities and games. Swimming instructor Ms. Thuy is an experienced WSI certified swimming instructor who previously taught swimming lessons at UNIS. Language of instruction is Vietnamese. When
Tuesdays, 4 March – 20 May; 17:45-18:30
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 1,000,000
Max
8 participants (Min 5)
K17
Children’s Beginner Swimming (Ages 8-11)
Weekday x 10
This class is for beginner (UNIS swim levels 0 and 1) swimmers (ages 8-11) with language of instructions – Vietnamese and English. This class is for children who would like to swim in a group environment with swimmers from various backgrounds. No previous swimming experience required to join this class. The aim of this class to improve students’ water confidence, teach
basic swimming and water safety skills though variety of modified for young children drills, activities and games. Swimming instructor Mr. The is an experienced WSI certified swimming instructor who previously taught swimming lessons at UNIS. Language of instruction is Vietnamese. When
Thursday, 6 March – 15 May; 17:30-18:15
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 1,000,000
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K18 Children’s Intermediate Swimming (Ages 8-11)
Weekday x 10
This class is for intermediate (UNIS swim levels 2 and 3) swimmers ages 8-11 with language of instructions – Vietnamese and English. This class is for children who would like to swim in a group environment with swimmers from various backgrounds. Some swimming experience required to join this class. The aim of this class to improve students’ water confidence in deep water, teach basic and advanced swimming and water safety skills though variety of drills, activities and games. Swimming instructor Ms. Lan is an experienced swimming instructor who has previously taught swimming lessons. When
Friday, 7 March – 16 May; 17:30-18:15
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 1,000,000
Max
8 participants
K19(a-b)
Youth Intermediate Swimming (Ages 9-11)
Weekday x 10
This class is for intermediate swimmers (ages 9 - 11) who would like to swim in a group environment with swimmers from various backgrounds. To suitably participate in this class, you should be able to swim at least three of the four competitive swimming strokes; backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly or freestyle. Swimmers should be at Level 5 or above by UNIS levels. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. When
K19a: Tuesdays, 25 February to 13 May; 18:30 - 19:15 K19b: Fridays, 28 February to 9 May; 17:30 – 18:15
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
VND 1,000,000
Max
12 participants
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) K20
Youth Advanced Swimming (Ages 9-11)
Weekday x 10
This class is for advanced and intermediate swimmers (ages 12—18) who would like to enjoy swimming with group activities. To suitably participate in this class, you should be able to swim long distances using at least 3 different swimming styles or equivalent.to UNIS level 5 or 6. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. When Where Cost Max
Wednesdays, 26 February to 14 May, 18:00 - 18:50 UNIS Campus VND 1,000,000 15 participants
K21 (a-b-c) Youth Advanced Fitness and Technique Swimming (Ages 11-17) Weekday x 10 This class is for advanced swimmers (ages 11—17) who would like to train in a group environment with swimmers from various backgrounds. To suitably participate in this class, you should be able to swim all four competitive swimming strokes. Previous swim team experience not required but is a plus! Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. When
K21a: Mondays, 24 February to 19 May 17:30 - 18:20 K21b: Wednesdays, 26 February to 14 May 19:00 – 19:50 K21c: Mondays, 24 February to 19 May 17:30 - 18:20 & Wednesdays 26 February to 14 May 19:00 – 19:50
Where
UNIS Campus
Cost
K21a/ K21b: VND 1,000,000 K21c: VND 1,800,000
Max
15 participants
For Children (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) SL (1-6)
Private Swim Lessons (package of 4)
Weekday x 4
A package of 4 private lessons is offered by Coach Andy for adults or students 8 years or older who are comfortable in the water and who would like to improve their technique in any of the four competitive strokes or any turns. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. You may register for any of the 3 sessions of 4 lessons each. When SL1: Mondays, 17, 24 February and 3, 10 March, 19:30 - 20:00 SL2: Tuesdays, 18, 25 February and 4, 5 March, 19:30 - 20:00 SL3: Thursdays, 20, 27 February and 6, 13 March, 19:30 - 20:00 SL4: Mondays, 17 , 31 March and 7, 14 April, 19:30 - 20:00 SL5: Tuesdays, 18 March and 1, 8, 15 April, 19:30 - 20:00 Where Cost Max
SLF (1-10)
SL6: Thursdays, 20, 27 March and 3, 10 April, 19:30 - 20:00 UNIS Campus VND 2,800,000 1 participant
Single Private Swim Lessons
Friday x 1
This one — off lesson is offered by Coach Andy for adults or students 8 years or older who are comfortable in the water and who would like to improve their technique in any of the four competitive strokes or any turns. Coach Andy is an experienced and certified swimming coach who previously coached at the International School of Bangkok and currently coaches the UNIS swim team. Register for these sessions individually. When SLF1: 21 February, 19.30 – 20.00 SLF6: 28 March, 19.30 – 20.00
Where Cost
SLF2: 28 February, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF7: 4 April, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF3: 7 March, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF8: 11 April, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF4: 14 March, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF9: 18 April, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF5: 21 March, 19.30 – 20.00
SLF10: 25 April, 19.30 – 20.00
UNIS Campus VND 700,000
Sport for Adults (no sessions during UNIS events, breaks and national holidays) SP1
Ultimate Frisbee
Weekend
Ultimate Frisbee, the game that is taking the world by storm, uses a Frisbee instead of a ball on a football-size field with goals. Open to both men and women over age 15. When Saturdays, 15:00 to 17:00, 12 April to 14 June Where UNIS Sports Fields Cost VND 300,000 Max 35
SP2
Street Hockey
Weeknight
Join our Street Hockey players as they spend a high-energy hour de-stressing from the first work day of the week. The tutor, Mr Phi will be there to assist any newcomers to join in the fun. Open to both men and women over age 16. When Where Cost
SP3
Mondays, 18:00 to 20:00, 18 January to 14 June UNIS Covered Basketball Court (please wear appropriate footwear) VND 600,000 Max 12
Men’s Soccer
Weekend
Join the men’s soccer group for drills and informal games on Saturday afternoons. It is better exercise than using the remote control and you’ll have a lot of fun, too. When Where Cost
SP4
Saturdays, 15:00 - 17:00, 12 April to 14 June UNIS Sports Fields VND 300,000 Max 20
Men’s Basketball
Weeknight
The Men’s Basketball team is made up of Hanoi community members who enjoy a game of Basketball. This course is for men from age 16 who already know how to play the game. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. When Where Cost Max
SP5
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 19:00 to 21:00, 18 January to 12 June UNIS Covered Basketball Courts VND 600,000 once a week; VND 1,200,000 twice a week 25
Tennis for Adults
Weekend
If you are an adult who is an intermediate level or higher who would enjoy playing matches with other adults on a Saturday afternoon, join the ComEd tennis session. Players will organize their own matches - singles or doubles according to their interest level. Players supply their own balls and rackets. When Where Cost
SP6
Saturdays, 08:00 to 10:00, 18 January to 14 June UNIS Campus VND 600,000 Max 20 (Min 8)
Netball for Adults
Weekend
If you’re over 16 and would enjoy playing netball, join the ComEd netball team. All are welcome – it is mixed gender and all abilities. We have some great players on the team who are happy to teach you some skills and do some fitness training. It’s a covered outdoor court so we can play rain or shine. We’ll play games every week and there are on-going opportunities to play against other SE Asian teams. For further information about netball, please contact Cora Stainton at cora.stainton@gmail.com. When Where Cost
Tuesdays, 18:00 to 19:00, 18 February to 10 June UNIS Campus VND 300,000 Max 21 (Min 14)