Grade 1

The year focuses on the transition from play to formal learning through the introduction of letters and numbers as living entities found in nature. Students explore Vietnamese fairy tales and folk motifs, using local beeswax crayons to illustrate the beauty of the world.

Grade 2

The curriculum emphasizes the duality of human nature through stories of saints and fables, mirroring the child’s growing awareness of opposites. Practical work involves observing the rhythmic life of Hoi An’s flora and the beginning of simple knitting and rhythmic movement.

Grade 3

The "nine-year change" is supported by a heavy focus on earthly practicalities like house-building with bamboo and the study of local agriculture. Students participate in the traditional rice planting cycles of Central Vietnam, grounding their emerging sense of self in physical labor and nourishment.

Grade 4

The child’s expanding horizon is met with the study of local geography and the "Man and Animal" block, exploring the specialized gifts of creatures. Lessons include mapping the old town of Hoi An and studying the water buffalo as a partner in Vietnamese history.

Grade 5

The "Golden Age" of childhood is celebrated through ancient civilizations and the harmony of the Olympic Games. Academics look toward the history of the Champa Kingdom and the mastery of freehand geometry through intricate patterns found in local woodcarvings.

Grade 6

A shift toward the causal world begins with the introduction of Roman law, mineralogy, and the physics of acoustics and optics. Students engage in bicycling expeditions across the Cam Kim bridge to study the mechanics of motion and the geology of the Marble Mountains.

Grade 7

The curriculum explores the Age of Discovery and the "Rebirth" of the Renaissance, mirroring the internal turbulence of early adolescence. Students begin the transition toward formal logic through the study of algebra and the chemistry of combustion, utilizing local bamboo crafting to understand structural engineering.

Grade 8

This year marks the completion of the Waldorf primary cycle, focusing on the Industrial Revolution and global geography. Students undertake a major independent project that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern societal needs, signaling their readiness for more abstract academic rigor.

Grade 9

The transition to formal academics intensifies with a focus on "Clarity of Thought," utilizing the IGCSE framework as an underlying guide for English and Mathematics. Students analyze the chemical properties of tropical agriculture and engage in critical literary analysis of both Eastern and Western epics.

Grade 10

Preparation for A-Levels begins in earnest with a heavy emphasis on research skills, structured essay writing, and advanced scientific experimentation. The curriculum integrates Vietnamese history within the context of 20th-century global geopolitics, sharpening the student's ability to handle complex, multi-perspective arguments.

Grade 11

Students begin their intensive UK A-Level syllabus (Year 1) as private candidates, focusing on 3–4 elective subjects such as Mathematics, Biology, or History. The academic rigor is balanced by continued physical engagement with the Lunar cycles, ensuring that intellectual pressure remains grounded in the local environment.

Grade 12

The final year is dedicated to A-Level (Year 2) examination mastery and the completion of a capstone thesis. The student prepares for university entrance by synthesizing a decade of Waldorf-inspired holistic thinking with the precise, specialized knowledge required for international academic excellence.