BILINGUAL PLUS PROGRAM

Based on the Montessori method, the program was developed with all areas in alignment with the method by providing students with prepared settings to explore and experience the environment on their own so that they can effectively achieve their innate potential. 

Some highlights of the Bilingual Plus Program at Sakura Montessori:

1. The early childhood education curriculum integrates the International Montessori method 

Structured in line with the Montessori method, the curriculum incorporates the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial Work, Mathematics, Language, Science, Art, etc. to promote the method through creating a prepared environment for them to explore on their own, and ultimately, to realize their innate potential. 

Sakura Montessori is committed to offering its students an educational setting which accentuates respect, inspires creativity, and nurtures lifelong learning.

2. The Bilingual Plus Program promotes students’ English acquisition abilities during their golden age

The Bilingual Plus Program features a learning environment combining both English and Vietnamese with extensive curricula facilitating each child’s intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth and development as well as equipping them with essential skills of a globalized citizen. The Program admits students aged from 15 months to 6 years old. 

3. Highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced faculty

The faculty members in charge of the Bilingual Plus Program include:

•  Montessori-certified teachers
• Early childhood education teachers
• Native English-speaking teachers

4. The early childhood education curriculum promotes children’s all-round development

a.  International-standardized Montessori curriculum

The children participate in Montessori class time conducted by the International Montessori-certified Vietnamese teachers for half a day. Each Montessori session lasts approximately 1.5 hours with five sessions per week for the 0-3 age group, and lasts around 2.5 hours with five sessions per week for the 3-6 age group.

The students study and explore such areas as Practical Life, Sensorial Work, Mathematics, Language, Culture (Science, History, and Geography), and Art. In each area, they make their own choices of activities appropriate to their capabilities and interests in order to actively construct and acquire knowledge through first-hand experiences. 

b. ELA Program (U.S. Common Core Standards based)

During the other half day, the students participate in English class conducted by the native teachers for 2 hours per session, with five sessions per week (for both the 0-3 and 3-6 age groups). The units are planned in line with the Montessori areas’ themes such as self-care, family, occupations, plants, animals, Tet and spring, water and other natural phenomena, etc. which enrich the student

c. Extensive experiences with Physical Education (PE), Art, and Culture curricula

During the week, other subjects such as Vietnamese, Music, Life Skills, and PE will be alternately conducted to facilitate the students’ all-round development and arouse their curiosity to explore new things.

About the programs offered at all Sakura Montessori International Schools:

Lã Thị Phương Thảo

• Giáo viên Montessori Quốc tế được chứng nhận bởi Hiệp hội Phát triển Montessori Quốc tế (IAPM). 
• Tốt nghiệp Đại học Sư phạm Hà Nội
• 13 năm kinh nghiệm làm việc với trẻ nhỏ

Vừa tốt nghiệp đại học, cô Lã Thị Phương Thảo đã bén duyên với Sakura Montessori và gắn bó đến nay đã được 13 năm. Trong một thập kỷ làm việc với các bạn nhỏ tại Sakura Montessori, cô Phương Thảo luôn theo đuổi phương châm giáo dục cá nhân hóa dựa vào thiên hướng phát triển, cá tính riêng của mỗi cá nhân trẻ cũng như phù hợp với từng giai đoạn phát triển của trẻ để đạt được hiệu quả cao nhất.