Foundational Program for International Students

Achieving level B2 proficiency in Vietnamese is not enough to perform successfully in Vietnam tertiary education. In fact, besides the language barrier, international students often have difficulty completing foundational courses in Vietnamese due to unfamiliarity with Vietnamese course materials. As a result, many cannot finish their undergraduate degree within 4 years. The Foundation Program for International Students aims not only to equip learners with Vietnamese proficiency for daily activities, but also prepare learners for successful academic performance in Vietnamese higher education context. Students in the program enhance their communicative skills and broaden their background knowledge necessary to study in Vietnam. The topics in foundation courses are also discussed and taught in a direct, communicative manner. Learners will have opportunities to practice conversational Vietnamese Language skills and experience Vietnamese culture at famous tourist destinations in Vietnam.