Buzz
1. Lucita International Preschool
Lucita International Preschool - Hoang Quoc Viet offers a bilingual and international environment for children aged 12 months to 6 years. The preschool follows the WALDORF/STEINER educational philosophy, developed by Rudolf Steiner, focusing on the principle of ‘Anthroposophy’ (understanding human development). This approach aims to create the most effective learning environment for children.
The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including Mathematics, Science, Language (reading poems, storytelling...), English Immersion, Arts (singing, dancing...), Communication, Drama, Gardening, Cooking, Physical Education, Field Trips, Performances & Guests, and more. The educational specialists at Lucita International Preschool have incorporated the Waldorf educational application into the Vietnamese preschool curriculum to meet the goals set by the Ministry of Education and Training.
Additionally, the program integrates the best elements of Waldorf education to meet the needs of modern preschool education in an era of globalization. The curriculum is designed with the Waldorf vision of education, which aims to enhance society by helping each child develop their personality, skills, and recognize and cultivate their hidden talents. This empowers them to build and contribute to the community and society in the future.
The program focuses on the following characteristics:
- Love, care, and respect for each child’s individuality.
- Opportunities for children to initiate play with simple, natural materials.
- Learning through imitation, sensory experiences, and movement.
- Encouraging natural curiosity, exploration, and the desire to understand their surroundings. The learning environment is safe, suitable, yet encourages children to take risks and face challenges.
- Experiencing real-life situations to help children build healthy relationships with society.
- Art activities like storytelling, music, drawing, rhythmic games, and models to foster imagination and creativity.
- Meaningful practical activities such as cooking, baking, gardening, handicrafts, and household chores to develop skills and abilities.
- The curriculum follows daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal cycles, helping children develop good habits and understand the interconnectedness and completeness of life.
- Regular celebration of traditional and international festivals.
Lucita’s campus covers 1800m2, with playgrounds, a garden, a sandpit, a swimming pool, and classrooms. The learning environment is designed naturally, warmly, and with a high aesthetic sense. It includes materials and equipment that reflect the curriculum’s values and respect for children. The space at Lucita is child-friendly, safe, and supportive of children’s learning and development. All toys and learning materials at Lucita are safe and meet international standards.
Lucita boasts functional classrooms, spacious outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, and a sandpit, all contributing to the holistic development of each child. Lucita ensures that every school day is an enjoyable, educational, and fun experience for your child!
Address: Villa D13, B5, Thang Long International Village, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 0984 541 122
Email:
Website: thelucitaschools.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/LucitaSchools
Opening Hours: 07:30 – 17:00
2. GP Academy International Preschool
GP Academy International Preschool - Phung Chi Kien is situated within a vast 2500m2 campus in the Trang An Complex. The school's mission is to create a dynamic international learning community that ensures bilingual proficiency and an understanding of two different cultures.
What distinguishes GP Academy International Preschool - Phung Chi Kien from others is its green environment and world-class facilities in the heart of Hanoi, including a spacious 650m2 playground, a 55m2 all-season swimming pool for year-round lessons, and a campus surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air. The classrooms are expansive, designed to welcome natural light, and are fully equipped with modern educational tools.
Notably, the curriculum is based on the U.S. Common Core Standards, with a student-centered approach that focuses on exploration through play and learning activities. GPA's early education program integrates four core elements: English, STEM, Vietnamese, and Learning Areas (including physical activities, music, and library time).
Address:
- Trang An Complex, 1 Phung Chi Kien, Cau Giay, Hanoi
- The Nine Building, No. 9 Pham Van Dong, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 024 6666 6565
Email: [email protected]
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/gpacademy.edu.vn
Opening Hours: 07:30 – 17:30
3. Vietnam-American Montessori International Preschool
Vietnam-American Montessori International Preschool follows the Montessori method from the United States and is a bilingual international preschool. Parents trust this school for its 6 distinctive features. With a safe, modern, and comfortable design based on Montessori principles, it provides children with plenty of space to explore, play, and be creative.
The Montessori method focuses on developing the five key aspects of a child’s character: politeness, focus, order, creativity, and independence.
The curriculum and teaching staff at Vietnam-American Montessori are directly supervised and trained by Dr. Dinh Thanh Tuyen, an international Montessori educator from MIA Montessori Institute in the U.S. Dr. Tuyen is also the head of the early childhood education department at Hanoi National University of Education. With years of experience and comprehensive training in Montessori methods, the school ensures holistic development for each child.
The bilingual program offers both English and Vietnamese education. In collaboration with American Kids International English School, the preschool employs the exclusive Brain Stimulation Method (BSM) from Singapore to enhance English learning, fostering brain development, imagination, and memory skills.
The school is located in the heart of Cau Giay: Villa NV102, 173 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, providing a rare peaceful retreat amidst the bustling city. Surrounded by greenery and a pollution-free environment, it offers a tranquil, nature-close setting for children.
Nutrition: The meals provided are not only tasty and attractive but also rich in nutrients, following the standards set by the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition.
Address:
- NV1-02, 173 Xuan Thuy, Dich Vong Hau, Cau Giay, Hanoi
- NV2-08, 173 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi
- 74 Road 23, Giao Luu An Binh City, Green Star 234 Pham Van Dong, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 0961 330 499 & 0974 777 571 & 0985 821 640
Email:
Website: amss.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/vammontessori
Opening Hours: 8:00 - 17:30
4. Sakura Montessori International Preschool (SMIS)
Sakura Montessori International Preschool (SMIS) in Dich Vong was founded in August 2011, pioneering the establishment of an internationally recognized Montessori preschool model in Vietnam. SMIS follows the Montessori education method, one of the most highly regarded educational approaches worldwide. In a Montessori environment, children's development is maximized through a scientifically prepared process.
Sakura Montessori is part of a comprehensive education system from preschool to high school, covering a total area of 8,000 m2. The state-of-the-art facilities include classrooms, specialized rooms (for culinary arts, music, art studio, physical activities, etc.), indoor and outdoor playgrounds, multifunctional community spaces, a conference hall, swimming pool, and gardens.
The architecture of Sakura Montessori is designed with an eco-friendly approach, incorporating advanced green building methods and environmentally friendly materials to maximize the use of natural sunlight.
The classrooms at Sakura Montessori are spacious, equipped with specialized Montessori materials arranged to stimulate children's curiosity and exploration. Each room has large windows that allow natural light to fill the space, creating a sense of openness and harmony with nature.
In addition to the standard Montessori classrooms, the school also features functional rooms strategically placed on campus to provide a variety of activities for the children. These include music rooms, culinary spaces, art studios, and a large community hall. The school also has an all-season swimming pool, Aqua-tots standard, and outdoor playgrounds surrounded by trees, offering opportunities for children to play and engage with nature.
One of the school's greatest assets is its passionate and creative teaching staff. At Sakura Montessori, the quality of the teachers is considered one of the most important factors in the school's educational success. Teachers are not only instructors but also sources of inspiration, fostering love, nurturing potential, and encouraging curiosity in every child. The school creates an environment where teachers can fully express their abilities.
Besides essential qualifications such as expertise, teaching experience, and certifications, Sakura Montessori places great importance on teachers’ love for children, dedication, enthusiasm, and honesty. With passion and unconditional love, Sakura Montessori’s teachers continually strive to create a respectful, safe, and healthy learning environment where children can thrive intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
Designed and implemented based on Dr. Maria Montessori's educational philosophy (31/08/1870 – 06/05/1952), the program at Sakura Montessori focuses on child-centered learning. It respects the unique characteristics of each child, allowing them to develop at their own pace, encouraging active interaction with their environment. The Montessori curriculum includes practical life skills, sensory exploration, language development, mathematics, science, history, geography, arts, and music.
The school places a strong emphasis on nutrition, aiming to support children’s physical and mental development while enhancing their stature to match that of children from developed countries in the region and Asia. The food provided is clean, organic, and naturally sourced. The school offers a diverse 8-week rotating menu, with seasonal variations for winter and summer. A Japanese nutritionist consults on meal planning and portion sizes to ensure balanced, age-appropriate meals.
Address: Lot TH1, New Urban Area Dich Vong, Tho Thap, Dich Vong, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 024 7102 2266
Email: [email protected]
Website: sakuramontessori.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/SakuraMontessori.edu.vn
Opening Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
5. Sunrise Kidz Montessori International Preschool
Sunrise Kidz Montessori Preschool (IMSK) is a collaboration between the International Montessori Council (IMC) of the USA and Sunrise Kidz, designed to create a modern preschool environment where children receive compassionate care, setting a strong foundation for their confident exploration of the world ahead.
Located in a prime area with easy access, Sunrise Kidz Montessori boasts modern facilities with spacious floors, an ideal indoor play area filled with a variety of educational toys, and a cozy reading nook. The classrooms are equipped with hardwood floors and surrounded by large windows that bring in natural light, creating a fresh, airy environment. The school uses 100% authentic Montessori materials imported from the USA, and the functional rooms are well-equipped for teaching music, science, dance, and art.
For many years, Sunrise Kidz Montessori has been proud to offer a comprehensive program combining the advanced Montessori method (American standard) with a strong English language curriculum (Cambridge International standard), while also nurturing and celebrating Vietnamese culture and traditions through various activities and learning themes.
As the first AMS member in Vietnam to implement authentic Montessori standards, the school’s program focuses on five key subjects: practical life skills, sensory development, mathematics, language and writing, science, and culture. The curriculum also integrates an English immersion program for preschoolers, with daily 45-minute lessons from native English-speaking teachers from the UK, USA, and Canada, alongside a Cambridge-standard program to provide the most comprehensive bilingual environment.
Sunrise Kidz Montessori prides itself on its dedicated, professional teaching staff. The teachers are not only trained to meet educational standards but also deeply committed to creating a nurturing environment where children grow up surrounded by love and care, guided by the school’s motto “Genuine care – Compassionate care for children.”
The school places special emphasis on a balanced nutritional and healthcare program to support children’s holistic development. Regular check-ups are conducted, and a healthy, well-balanced nutrition plan is followed, based on research and recommendations from the School Nutrition Council. The meals are tailored to the children’s age, ensuring balanced nutrition for optimal growth.
Address: Tràng An Complex Tower, 1 Phùng Chí Kiên, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 0866 994 586 & 0923 752 273
Email:
Website: sunrisekidz.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/SunriseKidz
Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:30
