Cambridge International Education for Lower Secondary is a programme developed for learners aged 11 to 14 years. At HAIS, we have shaped this programme to further engage students in their learning and in developing young learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. The programme provides a natural progression for children from primary education to lower secondary, and prepares them for higher secondary education programmes, leading to formal qualifications.
Lower Secondary
Year 7 – Year 9 (11 – 14 years old)
Our Lower Secondary Subjects
At HAIS, our lower secondary students will enjoy a well-rounded and comprehensive programme of study through Cambridge Assessment International Education.
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Global Perspectives
- Digital Literacy
- S.T.E.M.
- History
- An Additional Language (French, Vietnamese, English)
- Art and Design
- Physical Education
- Music
- Drama
Core Subjects
English
Global Perspectives
Mathematics
Digital Literacy
Science
S.T.E.M.
Additional Languages
French
French as an Additional Language
Vietnamese
Vietnamese as an Additional Language
English
English as an Additional Language
Specialist Subjects
The HAIS Learner
At HAIS, we strive to inspire the students in a safe and nurturing environment. We support the students academically, emotionally and physically, facilitating their needs holistically. Our students are keen to learn new skills and are receptive to new ideas. They work well independently as well as with others. They are equipped to participate constructively in society and the economy – locally, nationally and globally.

Creative
HAIS learners are creative in solving problems and expressing themselves in innovative ways. Their ideas inspire action.
Collaborative
HAIS learners use effective communication skills in collaborative ways to understand and respect the ideas and perspectives of others. They inspire others and actively participate.
Caring
HAIS learners care for themselves and each other, emotionally and physically. They take action to protect and improve the environment and world around them.
Confident
HAIS learners are confident to take risks, explore new ideas and to learn from their mistakes.
Responsible
HAIS learners are responsible for their actions and inactions. They take responsibility for their learning and ownership of the well-being of their community and environment.
Reflective
HAIS learners are reflective, able to self-assess, think critically and respond positively to feedback accurately.
Learning Styles at HAIS

Project-based Learning
Collect information; imagine and question; thinking skills; master learning; reflection; influence community; rhetorical skills.

Skills-based Learning
Thinking skills; critical thinking; social skills; communication skills; self-management skills; self-study skills.

Inquiry-based Learning
Tuning; finding out; sorting out; going further; making conclusions; taking action.
Well-Rounded Teachers

SETH LAGAO
Year 7-8 Homeroom Teacher / Secondary Science & S.T.E.M. Teacher

HANNAH LORD
Year 9 Homeroom Teacher / Secondary English & Global PerspectiveS Teacher / Secondary learning Lead

DANIEL MAGUIRE
IGCSE HOMEROOM TEACHER
SECONDARY Mathematics & ICT Teacher &
Digital Literacy Teacher

TRAN VU THI THUY ANH
Lab Technician &
Teaching Assistant

NGUYEN THI KHANH LINH
Secondary Humanities
Teaching Assistant

BALINT KOCSIS
Secondary English, History & Enterprise Teacher / Intertnational Vice Principal

Josh Weatheritt
Instrumental and Vocal
Music Teacher

FRANCES DOBSON
ART AND DESIGN TEACHER /
SPECIALIST SUBJECTs LEARNING LEAD

LE GIA HUY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANT /
Assistant swim coach

YOANN LABRUE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER /
Football COACH