Choosing a Primary School is a crucial decision that requires significant effort from parents. This is because the primary level is where children first enter a formal learning environment, building essential skills for their comprehensive development. A good Primary School meets basic requirements regarding educational quality, learning environment, diverse curriculum, ability to foster the child’s potential, and highly specialized teachers who are, above all, loving and caring towards the students.
Let’s hear Ms. Hoang Phuong An – Principal of Phenikaa Primary School – share 6 criteria that parents should consider when searching for a Primary School.
1. A Happy School with a Curriculum Aiming for Comprehensive Development and Fostering Children’s Abilities
A happy school and the training program are considered top criteria for ranking a Primary School for children. The primary level plays a critical foundational role, equipping students with fundamental knowledge and skills, acting as a stepping stone to help them become confident and prepare for international integration.
Sharing this, Ms. Hoang Phuong An stated: “Phenikaa School develops a training program that closely follows the output standards of the 2018 General Education Program combined with Phenikaa’s specific subject curriculum. Students are supplemented with English training programs aimed at international certificates, STEM – Information Technology, and are trained in physical education, arts, and skills for working, responsible living, and lifelong learning competence.”
Every school has a different educational philosophy, development orientation, and strengths, such as STEM, foreign languages, arts, etc. Focusing on finding a school that aligns with the child’s field of interest and aptitude is an ideal suggestion to help parents make an easy decision.
2. Dedicated Teachers with High Expertise and a Love for Children
“Primary school teachers help transition children from the world of play to a serious learning environment. They are responsible for disciplining and cultivating habits, helping children become familiar with self-discipline, independence, and responsibility. During this stage, children greatly need the care, guidance, and affection from their teachers,” Ms. An shared.
At the Primary level, teachers are not only transmitters of knowledge but also inspirers. Along with care and attention that makes children feel safe and loved, teachers need to be patient, understand the thoughts and hidden desires behind a child’s attitude. Simultaneously, they must be both strict and flexible for each case, gently guiding students to maintain proper habits, as every student has a different personality, ability, and interest.
A love for children is an integral part of the school’s core educational philosophy: “Humanity – Collaboration – Creativity.” Teachers at Phenikaa School are members of the second family, closely accompanying the students every day. With the student-centered perspective, flexible teaching methods, and solid pedagogical expertise, Phenikaa School teachers always bring interesting lessons, ensuring that every day at school is truly a joyful one.
3. Comfortable, Safe Facilities with Comprehensive Accompanying Services
A comfortable learning environment, clean and safe spaces, and full amenities are conducive to children acquiring knowledge and developing comprehensively.
With an area of nearly 30,000m² and a diverse system of functional spaces and modern facilities, Phenikaa School creates optimal conditions for students to study, experience, practice, and create. The school features Makerspace – a “one-of-a-kind” creative practice space in Hanoi – and a modern library with thousands of domestic and foreign books. Specialized functional rooms (Art, Music, Dance studio), a nearly 1,500m² multi-purpose house meeting international competition standards, football fields, and an indoor four-season swimming pool, all help students develop artistic talents and improve physical fitness according to their interests and capacity.
4. The School’s Reputation
The school’s reputation is a factor that most parents consider when choosing a Primary School. A school with a certain recognition and significant investment provides parents with some peace of mind in sending their child to study there. This is evident because the school’s reputation partly reflects the quality of education, the learning environment, and the development opportunities for students that the school promises. Highly-rated schools often have high-quality teaching staff, a diverse curriculum, and modern facilities, allowing children to freely create in a safe, inspiring learning environment.
5. Geographical Location:
The location of the school and the travel time to school is one factor parents should consider, especially given the crowded traffic and frequent congestion in large cities. A school near home, near the parents’ workplace, or on a convenient route for pick-up and drop-off will be much more convenient for both the child and the parents, while also ensuring that the child’s daily routine is not disrupted or suddenly changed. A school with its own bus system is also an option parents should consider to address this concern.
6. Suitable Costs with Accompanying Offers/Scholarships
Given current economic pressures and difficulties, finding a school with suitable costs will help alleviate the financial burden on the family.
Offers and scholarships are also factors parents should pay attention to. Such policies not only encourage and motivate children to try and study hard but also help families optimize costs.
In reality, every child has a unique personality and interests, and every parent has different orientations and expectations for their children’s future. Based on these criteria and a comprehensive view of the school, parents can somewhat assess the school’s suitability for their child’s potential and the family’s financial capacity. This, coupled with timely psychological support, helps children overcome anxiety during the transition period, quickly adapt to the new environment, and allows parents to always accompany their children on their development journey.
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