Foreign Language Specialized School
| Foreign Language Specialized School | |
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Pham Van Dong highway, Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1969 |
| Principal | Nguyen Thanh Van (Nguyễn Thành Văn) |
| Faculty | 130 |
| Grades | (10-12) |
| Enrollment | 1,200 |
| Website | flss.edu.vn |
Foreign Language Specialized School (Vietnamese: Phổ Thông Chuyên Ngoại Ngữ), commonly known as FLSS or CNN, is a national public magnet high school/university-preparatory school in Hanoi, Vietnam. A part of University of Languages and International Studies - VNU, the school is one of the three national gifted high schools in Hanoi, along with HNUE Gifted High School and Natural Science Gifted High School. Currently, FLSS is Vietnam's only high school specializing in teaching foreign languages (including Chinese Mandarin, English, Russian, French, German, Japanese and Korean).[1] Similar to other national magnet high schools, FLSS is recognized for its strong academic programs and for its large percentage (98% to 100%) of graduates attending the most prestigious universities in Vietnam and abroad.[2][3]
FLSS ranks third nationally in the 2012 Vietnam university admission ranking.[4] Admission to FLSS is by competitive examination only, which consists of three subjects: Declared specialized foreign language, mathematics and literature. FLSS is the most selective high school in Vietnam with an acceptance rate of 9.5% in 2015.[5][6]
A student from FLSS is referred to as a CNNer.[7]
History
Foreign Language Specialized School was founded in 1969 by a decision from the head of Ministry of Education and Training with direct administration from College of Foreign Languages.
- In 1994, FLSS was awarded the third degree Labor Medal from Vietnam Central Government.
- In 1998, College of Foreign Languages designated Nguyen Thi Chi, Ph.D. as the school's first headmistress.
- The school was continuously awarded Labor Medal's second degree in 1999 and first degree in 2004.
- In 2007, Le Thi Chinh, Ph.D. was appointed as FLSS's second headmistress.
- In 2008, FLSS was awarded National Labor Union Award and Prime Minister's Honor.
- The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in the 2009 fall semester.
- In 2012, Nguyen Thanh Van, Ph.D. was appointed as the next FLSS's headmaster.
Curriculum
The school offers six foreign languages in its curriculum. Russian, English and Mandarin Chinese were its three initial linguistic subjects before 1980-1981 semester. French, German and Japanese were added afterward. Students are arranged into classes specializing in one primary foreign language. From 2008-2009 semester, two foreign language courses (one specialized and one elective) are required for FLSS students. In the 2009-2010 academic year, FLSS implemented teaching in English for its mathematics and science courses.[9] During the year 2015, Korean was added as the seventh language.
Student Life
Ten Plus (10+)
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the school, a few students launched the first "Ten Plus"- a freshmen orientation program, as a gift for the school. The program opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 10.30 p.m. on the same day. The purpose of the program was to inform new students about the school, student bodies and types of activities all year round. Older student generations will teach them many crucial skills such as teamwork, public speaking skills, independence and how to build confidence. Teachers want students to be able to develop their personality and strengths, while also emerging themselves in the colorful student culture here at Foreign Language Specialized School. When the previous Ten Plus generation have already become familiar with the school, they themselves can have the chance of becoming the new guides ( more commonly referred to as Orientation Group Leaders or OGL ) for the next freshmen year. Freshmen can truly feel comfortable learning and making progress at their new school and students from different academic years can develop strong solidarity.
CNN Can Cook
CNN Can Cook is an annual cooking and flower arrangement competition between male students celebrating International Women's Day. The contest served as an educational playground for students, helping them to build up creativity and activeness. It was also the opportunity for students to express their talent, and learn from their teachers and school mates.
CNN Charm
A contest to find the most charming and talented CNN-er. Not only does this student need to have good academic results and thorough social understandings but he or she also must be quick-willed and have one or many talents.
Colors of CNN
More commonly referred to as Sắc màu Chuyên Ngoại Ngữ, "Colors of CNN" is a traditional culture show. Students from all classes have a chance to show their talents and introduce the cultures of the native countries whose languages they specialized in to viewers. The activity lasts for a night and teachers act as judges to score the performances of each individual class.
Natural and Social Sciences Fair
An annual activity for CNNer to help students enhance their passion and excitement in basic science subjects at school.
Spring Sports Festival
An annual competition between all student bodies with the view of reminding students to train and exercise their bodies in order to have the best health conditions
Incense offering
Every winter, 12th graders of CNN come to the Memorial house for President Ho Chi Minh on K9 Relic in Ba Vi to presents all their achievements during the past year and pray for good luck in the upcoming college examination.
Bavi by Night
This is a traditional art show for senior students celebrating their last year at school. It is hosted during the same day and at the same venue as the incense offering. Both students and teachers participate in the performances.
CNN Idol
A talent competition hosted annually by CNN English Club
May Prom
The CNN Prom night is hosted by CNN English Club and all the performances at Prom are done by contestants from the CNN Idol talent contest. The winner of this competition will be revealed during the same night.
Clubs
- CNN Shine - Community-based Activity Club
- CNN Zoom - The School's Magazine
- Green School Club (GSC) - Environment Club
- Team CNN Leaders (TCL) - Leader development club
- CNN English Club (CEC)
- CNN Hanyu Julebu (汉语俱乐部) - Chinese Club
- Jeunes Francophiles de l’Annexe (JFA) - French Club
- CNN Japanese Club (CJC)
- Deutschklub der Fremdsprachenoberschule (DKF) - German Club
- CNN Music Club (CMC)
- CNN Rock Club (CRC)
- CNN Dance Club (CDC)
- CNN Pencil Club(CPC) - Art Club
- CNN Science Intelligence (CSI) - Science Club
- CNN Football Club - Association Football Club
- Diao - Basketball Club
- CNN Home Runners - Baseball Club
- CNN Underground Magicians
Awards
- Labor Medal third degree in 1994
- Labor Medal second degree in 1999
- Labor Medal first degree in 2004
- National Labor Union Award in 2008
- Prime Minister's Honor in 2008
References
- ↑ http://flss.edu.vn/Home.asp?param=Intro
- ↑ http://ulis.vnu.edu.vn/taxonomy/term/3/125
- ↑ http://flss.edu.vn/Home.asp?param=Intro
- ↑ http://flss.edu.vn/Home.asp?param=news&NewsID=147
- ↑ http://dantri.com.vn/su-kien/de-thi-toan-ngu-van-vao-lop-10-cua-truong-ha-noi-co-ti-le-choi-ngang-dh-1082127.htm
- ↑ http://vnexpress.net/GL/Xa-hoi/Giao-duc/2009/06/3BA10839/
- ↑ http://www.hoahoctro.vn/metrotin/2730.hht
- ↑ http://chuyenngoaingu.edu.vn/news/detail/122/logo_moi_(2009)_cua_tru%E1%BB%9Dng_thpt_chuyen_ngoai_ngu_%C4%90h_ngoai_ngu_%C4%90hqg_hn.html
- ↑ http://flss.edu.vn/Home.asp?param=EDUATFLSS
vi:Trung học phổ thông Chuyên Ngoại ngữ
External links
- [www.flss.edu.vn/ Foreign Language Specialized School Homepage]
- 3D view of the school