Teaching Math and Science in English at An Hao primary school

In the 2025-2026 academic year, An Hao Primary School, located in Tran Bien ward, officially implemented a bilingual program, offering Mathematics and Science classes in English across all five grade levels. Participation in the program is entirely voluntary, with about 730 out of over 1,000 parents registering their children.

According to the school’s plan, 50% of the lessons are taught by native English-speaking teachers. Meanwhile, the remaining 50% are delivered by Vietnamese teachers with at least a B2 level in English (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR).

The teaching staff involved in the program are described as young, dynamic, and passionate educators with strong pedagogical skills and a high level of information technology integration. Thanks to this approach, Math and Science lessons conducted in English have become lively and engaging, with students showing great enthusiasm.

Students of Grade 1/1 at An Hao primary school participate in a Math lesson taught entirely in English by a foreign teacher

Excitement are clearly visible on the faces of students at An Hao Primary School during their Math and Science lessons conducted in English

Students interact directly with electronic boards, an activity that helps them better retain lesson content

All teachers assigned to teach Math and Science in English are required to have at least a B2-level English certificate

In addition to its internal staff, An Hao primary school has invited qualified teachers from other institutions to participate in the program. In the photo: Trinh Thi Mai Anh from Tran Quoc Tuan primary school (Tam Hiep ward), who holds a C1 English certificate and currently teaches Math and Science in English to An Hao students

Teachers frequently use encouraging methods, such as awarding "A" stamps, to motivate students in their English-based Math and Science studies

Pham Ba Thanh, a student from Grade 3/1, confidently delivers a brief presentation in English, summarizing the lesson content

The curriculum is designed to be visual and interactive, tailored to suit the students’ comprehension levels

An Hao Primary School is considered a pioneer in implementing English-based Math and Science instruction. It remains one of the few public schools in the province with a teaching staff qualified to carry out such a program

By Hai Yen - Translated by Hong Van, Minho