Bilingual Early Years
Overview
Play-Based and Inquiry-Based Learning
The Early Years Programme offered at HAIS emphasises global perspectives while embracing Vietnamese values and culture.
Utilising dual language immersion, students are taught by two lead teachers in English and Vietnamese. Both educators apply a thematic learning approach using the Vietnamese MOET programme that supports the development of students’ numeracy and literacy skills.
Early Year’s teachers are deeply committed to forging connections with the local Hoi An community and embracing Vietnamese traditions in the classroom.
HAIS recognises the importance of diverse representation in our Early Year’s sector and students in both the Vietnamese and International programmes will play together at break times. This inclusive learning environment mirrors the real world and prepares our children as they grow and develop towards Primary school and beyond.

Bilingual Early Years
Areas of Learning within the Bilingual Programme

Personal, social, emotional development
- Making Relationships
- Self-Confidence and Self-Awareness
- Managing Feelings and Behaviour
Physical development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Fine Motor Skills
- Health and Self-Care
Understanding the world
- People and Communities: Showing an interest in their own lives and in the lives of family members.
- The World: They show care and concern for living things and the environment.
- Technology: Recognising that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools.
Mathematics
- Number
- Shape and Colour
- Space and Comparison
- Pattern
Study pathway