During the visit, MVS experts conducted training sessions, professional discussions, and classroom observations at the Tay Ho Tay campus. Mr. Jared Colley – Director of Academic and Innovation at Mount Vernon – acknowledged the school’s positive advancements, “One of the things we’re most impressed by is the students’ creativity, design thinking, and passion for learning. Dewey’s teaching team has been effectively applying differentiated instruction strategies introduced last school year. We’ve seen how excited students are to learn in such a dynamic, experience-rich environment.”

The delegation also met directly with Adventure Program students, helping them gain deeper insights into school life in the U.S. For 12th graders currently studying online at Dewey, Ms. Kristy Lundstrom – Head of School and Executive Director of MVS – listened and provided support to ensure they enjoy an authentic learning experience comparable to their U.S. peers, undisturbed by geographical distance.

A highlight of this visit was the Adventure Parent Seminar, where Ms. Kristy Lundstrom reaffirmed MVS’s commitment to delivering internationally benchmarked education to Dewey students right here in Vietnam. Original U.S. courses such as Humanities, MDE Invention, and Visual Arts are directly inspected and quality-assessed annually by MVS experts.

The achievements of Dewey’s 12th-grade students (Class of 2024–2025) pursuing the dual Vietnam–U.S. high school diploma pathway are clear “fruits” of this international collaboration. They have gained admission to prestigious universities including Boston University and Furman University, earned high-value scholarships at leading Vietnamese international universities such as VinUni, and even secured places at top Korean universities like Yonsei University and Sungkyunkwan University through Mount Vernon’s online program.

This enduring partnership provides a solid foundation for Dewey students to confidently pursue admission to renowned universities worldwide.

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Drawing on real-world experience, participating teachers learned how to design assessments based on the Seven Principles of Competency-Based Education (CBE), transforming assessment into a meaningful, positive, and empowering learning experience. Working in groups, they discussed and analyzed learning objectives, and developed effective, personalized approaches to meet students’ individual needs.

Mr. Jared Colley – Director of Academic and Innovation at MVS – emphasized: “Grades are only a small part of assessment. The most valuable data comes from specific feedback that helps students understand their competencies and know how to improve.” He likened assessing skills and knowledge to teaching a child to play baseball: students observe, practice, receive continuous feedback, and improve step by step. This approach fosters confidence, strengthens students’ abilities, and enables them to discover their full potential.

For new teachers, Ms. Kristy Lundstrom – Head of School and Executive Director of MVS – introduced core strategies in differentiated instruction such as flexible grouping and station rotation. These strategies not only personalize learning but also create a rich, diverse classroom environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity.

The training not only equipped teachers with new instructional skills but also inspired them to continue innovating teaching practices at Dewey. Ms. Judy Ann Torres – English teacher at Dewey Tây Hồ Tây – shared that the session was also an opportunity for teachers to listen, exchange ideas, compare methods, and adjust their own teaching practices, thereby enhancing instructional quality and better meeting students’ needs.

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Mount Vernon School (MVS) is located on a 40-hectare campus in Sandy Springs, Georgia, just about 24km from downtown Atlanta. As a school of inquiry, innovation, & impact with the Design Thinking approach, has been rendering services in the field of education from kindergarten to grade 12 since 1972. MVS was regarded as one of the top ten most innovative schools by NAIS (The National Association of Independent Schools) in 2017 and delivered a presentation at the annual conference on innovative education.

MVS is one of the top private schools in the State of Georgia, attracting students from different regions in the U.S., and around the world. MVS has been our partner school since December 2020. Many MVS graduates are currently enrolled in prestigious universities worldwide, including Harvard, Purdue, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory.

Outstanding numbers

• 100% College Acceptance Rate
• 1,247 Students in Preschool-Grade 12
• 56 Competitive Sports Team
• $40 Million in Scholarships since 2015
• 21% Students of color

Partnership activities

Since the official partnership in December 2020, MVS and FV88 It Com have been jointly implementing inclusive collaboration on delivering American education to elementary to high school students in Vietnam. FV88 It Com have pioneered integrating Design Thinking into the academic programs for Vietnamese students.

Sharing a similar educational philosophy to FV88 It Com, MVS underscores answering the key question: How can the school better reflect the real world? Both schools aim to empower learners to become inquirers and knowledge explorers, positively impact communities, and become leaders to master world changes. The partnership with MVS reflects FV88 It Com’ ambition to bring Vietnamese education closer to world-class education, equipping students with the knowledge, personality, and skills of global citizens in the 4.0 era.

Partnership and collaborative training activities between FV88 It Com and MVS include

• Designing integrated programs as well as transferring teaching methodology and U.S. courses
• Train the Trainer: The training on pedagogical methodology provided by MVS fosters thinking, and builds up the necessary toolkit & skillset for TDS teachers teaching integrated programs and MVS-transferred programs.
• Inspection of academic program and teaching quality of integrated courses: MVS experts will carry out observation at TDS to assess teaching and practices of English, Mathematics, Science, MDE, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts curriculum.
• Training on College Admissions Counseling: MVS college admissions counselors provide information about university programs and application processes.
• Training on enhancing learner agency in learning: Introduction to methodology for improved student agency in learning.
• Introduction to summer camps: Introduction of summer camps where TDS students experience life in the United States.

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