Vingroup has announced the establishment of VERTA International School, a new K-12 educational model designed for a generation growing up in an age when artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, work and create. The school, located at 148 Giang Vo in Hanoi, is scheduled to open in August 2027 and will have a maximum capacity of approximately 800–1,000 students. Admissions for its first academic year will begin in October 2026, welcoming about 400 students from Grades 1 to 11.
VERTA is built on a U.S.-oriented educational approach and follows the philosophy Learn. Make. Matter. The school aims to develop students with strong academic foundations, independent thinking, and the ability to harness AI and technology to expand what they can do, solve problems and create value for others. It is a new education brand developed by Vingroup alongside Vinschool, Brighton College Vietnam, Vin Nexus Center and VinUniversity.
The educational philosophy is structured around three guiding principles. LEARN focuses on building knowledge to think independently, with a curriculum that provides depth in mathematics, science, languages, social studies and the arts. In upper grades, it expands to include AI and Advanced Computing, Engineering, Biomedical Science, Entrepreneurship and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Learning is designed to be interdisciplinary, enabling students to connect knowledge across fields and consider problems from multiple perspectives.
MAKE emphasizes turning understanding into capability. Students apply what they learn to create tangible outcomes that can be tested, challenged and improved. They learn to move from questions to ideas, from ideas to design, and then through a process of building, testing, receiving feedback and refinement. VERTA aims to develop not only students’ ability to create, but also the thinking that enables them to create purposeful solutions and products.
MATTER encourages students to apply capability to create value. Students use their knowledge and capabilities to address meaningful problems and connect learning with the real world. This includes bringing real-world problems, authentic data, experts, and people who can use or critically evaluate students’ work into the learning experience. Vingroup’s wider ecosystem—spanning higher education, research, healthcare, technology, industry, green mobility and urban development—provides distinctive opportunities to connect learning at school with the world beyond the classroom.
Ms. Phan Ha Thuy, Chairwoman of VS Company, the Vingroup entity developing the VERTA Education System, said: “VERTA aims to equip students with the strong academic foundations needed to pursue demanding university pathways, while developing their ability to conduct research, reason, design and turn ideas into tangible outcomes; use AI and technology to extend their thinking; and tackle problems without predefined solutions. More importantly, by the time students leave VERTA, they should be able to learn new things independently, form their own judgments and take responsibility for their decisions.”
VERTA’s program will be taught in English, following a U.S.-oriented educational approach. In the early years, teachers will take a more active role in building students’ knowledge, learning habits and approaches to learning. As students mature and develop stronger foundations, they will gradually take greater ownership of their learning, exploring their strengths, selecting advanced courses, identifying questions they want to investigate and pursuing longer-term projects.
The school will be led by Dr. Tarek Razik, an international educator with more than 35 years of experience, who previously led Jakarta Intercultural School and the International School of Beijing. VERTA’s international teaching team will be selected based on professional qualifications and experience aligned with the school’s educational program.
With its emphasis on academic depth, AI and technology, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world contexts, VERTA offers a new educational option for Vietnamese students and families, while providing a learning environment built on a U.S.-oriented educational approach for international families living in Hanoi and surrounding areas. Parents can learn more and register for admissions at https://admissions.verta.edu.vn/ or contact the VERTA Admissions Team via hotline 1800 9499. This announcement was distributed via Media OutReach Newswire.
