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.
The International Program is divided into the English Program and Japanese Program.
Some highlights of the International Program – English:
1. The Program promotes the children’s linguistic abilities in preparation for integrating into a globalized world
The children enrolled in the International Program – English at Sakura Montessori are given the opportunity to fully develop their English skills by engaging in daily English conversations with the native teachers. These opportunities will provide the children with the initial blocks for future success in English amid the mainstream language learning “boom”. The Program admits children from 3 to 6 years old.
2. Devoted and highly qualified faculty
Native English-speaking teachers guide the students through every activity during the day.
Other teachers involved besides the native English-speaking teachers include:
- Montessori-certified teachers
- Early childhood education teachers
- Filipino teachers
3. The early childhood education curriculum promotes comprehensive development
a. International-standardized Montessori curriculum
The children participate in Montessori class time conducted by the Montessori-certified teachers for half a day. Each Montessori session for the 3-6 age group lasts approximately 2.5 hours with five sessions per week.
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.
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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 5 sessions per week. 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 students’ vocabulary and promote their ability to respond to and communicate in English.
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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.
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About the programs offered at all Sakura Montessori International Schools:
| City | Campus/Program | STANDARD | BILINGUAL | BILINGUAL PLUS | INTERNATIONAL |
| Ha Noi | SMIS Van Phuc | v | v | ||
| SMIS Cau Giay | v | v | |||
| SMIS Luong Yen | v | v | |||
| SMIS Thuy Khue | v | v | |||
| SMIS Tay Ho Tay | v | ||||
| SMIS To Huu | v | ||||
| SMIS Pham Hung | v | ||||
| Hai Phong | SMIS Duong Kinh | v | v | ||
| Quảng Ninh | SMIS Ha Long | v | v | ||
| peaceful | SMIS Thai Binh | ||||
| TP. Ho Chi Minh | SMIS An Phu | v |
