An event titled \u2018The Boarding School Formula\u2019 was held on 18 June\n2026 at the British Ambassador\u2019s Residence in Hanoi. The event was\nattended by the British Ambassador to Vietnam, Iain Frew, who delivered\na speech. Earlier, on 16 June 2026, an event with the same theme took\nplace at the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. The British\nConsul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Alexandra Smith, also delivered a\nspeech and opened the event.<\/p>\n
Speakers discussed a range of topics, from the tradition of boarding\nschools in the UK and the gap between conventional education models and\nfuture workforce needs, to the educational philosophy, core values, and\nstudent development approach of Ardingly College. The UK independent\nschool, which has been established for over 168 years, also outlined the\nlong-term vision for Ardingly College Vietnam (ACVN) in continuing and\ndeveloping the tradition of British boarding school excellence in\nVietnam.<\/p>\n
In his speech, Ambassador Iain Frew stated that the UK and Vietnam\nshare a long-standing and growing educational partnership. He noted that\nthis relationship was recently reaffirmed as a key pillar in the\nelevation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two\ncountries during the visit of Vietnam\u2019s General Secretary To Lam to the\nUK last October. Frew described the presence of Ardingly College Vietnam\nas an important and visionary step, bringing a British educational\ntradition dating back to 1858 while aligning with Vietnam\u2019s educational\npriorities and aspirations. He added that Vietnam has a clear direction\nin equipping its young generation with global competencies, strong\nlanguage skills, and the ability to thrive in international\nenvironments, and that the UK is proud to support international\neducation partnerships that promote academic excellence, innovation, and\nbroader opportunities.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Alexandra\nSmith, addressed parents considering the British education system,\nstating that by choosing a British education, they are not just\nselecting a school or a system, but a tradition of excellence,\nopportunity, and belief in their child\u2019s potential. Ardingly College\nVietnam officially began operations in Lao Cai Province in January 2023\nwith a total investment of approximately \u00a320 million. The school\ncurrently has over 200 students and follows the OxfordAQA curriculum,\nleading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. It offers a\nBritish-standard boarding education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18\nfrom various nationalities.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bringing-the-british-boarding-school-tradition-to-vietnam-1782375622", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }