Bilingual Secondary School - Upper Secondary (Grades 9–12)
From the 2025–2026 school year, students in the Bilingual Programme at Upper Secondary will transition from the General English programme to the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme. This programme is designed according to the CEFR framework (A2–B2) and differentiated by proficiency levels. EAP focuses on developing academic language skills such as reading, analyzing texts, essay writing, presenting, discussing, lecture note-taking, equipping students to pursue university studies in English both in Vietnam and abroad.
Notably, Sedbergh Vietnam’s EAP programme integrates IELTS and SAT preparation into the core curriculum, targeting IELTS 7.0+ or a minimum SAT score of 1250. This provides students with a competitive advantage in university and scholarship applications.
In Grade 9, students begin learning Mathematics in English through the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics curriculum. This serves as an essential foundation for developing knowledge and critical thinking skills, preparing them for the SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics courses (AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics) from Grade 10 onwards, while also strengthening their academic profiles for scholarships and international university admissions.
Alongside the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum, students also study Chinese and Computer Science as core subjects, equipping them with essential language and technological skills for the 21st century, while meeting university admission requirements both domestically and internationally.
- Chinese: The programme is designed based on the HSK/HSKK framework, with a focus on listening and speaking skills, while also building basic reading and writing abilities to support communication.
- Computer Science: Following the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, the programme provides a solid foundation in computer science, including knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), preparing students for future technology-related fields.