ALASKA ACADEMY: UNDERSTANDING TET, LOVING TET – A JOURNEY WITH OUR CHILDREN

Spring is whispering in the air, and Tet is just around the corner. While the season is only beginning to wake, the joy of welcoming the Lunar New Year is already blooming in the hearts of our Alaska Kindergarten students. Amidst the lush, charming greenery of Steamland Education Farm, on a day blessed with perfect […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: OFFICIALLY ACCREDITED AS A CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (CENTER CODE: VN777)

January 14, 2026 – Alaska International Primary School is thrilled to share SPECIAL GOOD NEWS: Following a rigorous assessment process, Cambridge University Press & Assessment has officially recognized Alaska as a Cambridge International School with the unique 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐕𝐍𝟕𝟕𝟕. “𝐹𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑙 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡, 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑉𝑁777 – 𝐴𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑘𝑎 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: DISCOVERING WONDERS IN THE “TET FAMILY TRADITIONS” PROJECT

“NẾP NHÀ NGÀY TẾT” (Tet Family Traditions) is an interdisciplinary project encompassing Language & EQ, Arts, and Reading Culture, specifically designed for students from Grade 1 to Grade 5 at Alaska Academy. Taking place over two academic weeks (January 19, 2026 – January 30, 2026), the project serves as a meaningful cultural journey to welcome […]

SPELLING BEE GRAND FINALE: THE RACE OF THE “VOCABULARY WARRIORS”

This morning – January 16, 2026 – the Spelling Bee Grand Finale (part of the English Festival 2026) took place with the participation of 72 talented students from 24 classes across Alaska International Primary School. English: A Natural Second Language Through daily exposure to English, guided by a curated curriculum and effective teaching methodologies, English […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: SEMESTER I REVIEW CEREMONY – ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

The first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year has officially concluded for students nationwide, including those at Alaska International Primary School. At today’s SEMESTER I REVIEW CEREMONY, our teachers were filled with immense joy and pride as they watched Alaskids confidently take charge and host the entire event. Alongside their skillful and dynamic MCing, the […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: EXPLORING THE ANIMAL KINGDOM WITH OUR LITTLE JUPITER EXPLORERS

This December, the students of Class Jupiter B2 at Alaska Preschool have been diving into a fascinating series of lessons all about animals. Through Unit 7: “Animals,” the children have been exploring how to care for pets, discovering the wonders of farm animals and wildlife, and learning about the incredible life cycles of different species. […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: A JOURNEY TO THE MAJESTIC CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

On a warm, sun-kissed winter day, amidst the poetic and lush greenery of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, our Alaskids embarked on a meaningful journey titled “A JOURNEY TO THE MAJESTIC CENTRAL HIGHLANDS.” It was a day filled with soul-stirring experiences: Visiting the Tà Ôi Village: The children immersed themselves in […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: LEARNING THE LETTER “J” – WHAT DO CHILDREN GAIN?

The letter “J” is a fascinating character in the English alphabet, naturally associated with vivid images and playful actions—like the curved handle of an umbrella, a fishhook, or a walking stick. Because of this, the lesson on the letter “J” was uniquely crafted by Mr. Ruan—the English teacher of the Jupiter A3 class. In his […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: LISTENING TO ALASKIDS TALK ABOUT THE RED RIVER DELTA VILLAGE

Formed and developed throughout the nation’s long history, the Red River Delta region of Northern Vietnam (Đồng bằng Bắc Bộ) carries many unique characteristics. Therefore, exploring the cultural features of the Red River Delta not only fulfills the requirements of the specialized History – Geography lesson but also becomes a source of joy for the […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: GRADE 2 STUDENTS ENJOY LEARNING ENGLISH GRAMMAR

Today, the Grade 2A2 students at Alaska International Primary School had an English Grammar lesson focusing on: Using demonstrative pronouns (this/that/these/those). Although this topic is not overly difficult, to make the lesson effective and easy to grasp, Teacher Thúy Anh designed the class in a very impressive way, utilizing visual and lively teaching aids: Warming […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: THE “CREATIVE TEACHER” CONTEST AND SURPRISES FROM THE PRESCHOOL EDUCATORS

After nearly a month of implementation, the “Creative Teacher” Contest at Alaska Preschool has successfully concluded with 7 colorful “Play to Learn – Learn to Play” projects. With the theme “Innovation for Efficiency,” the contest was a meaningful platform where preschool teachers “took the field” with the joyous spirit of those setting out to EXPLORE […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: WHAT DO PRESCHOOLERS LEARN FROM TAEKWONDO?

Along with Dance, Taekwondo is one of the two Physical Education (PE) subjects eagerly anticipated each week by the younger preschool students (Neptune class) and older preschoolers (Jupiter class) at Alaska. In their Taekwondo lessons, the children are not only TRAINED IN AN OLYMPIC-STANDARD DOJO but are also guided by Mr. Vu Thanh Dat—a coach […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: TIẾNG VIỆT LESSONS – UNDERSTANDING WORDS THROUGH CREATIVE LEARNING

Understanding the crucial role of the Vietnamese language in a child’s development, Alaska Academy places special emphasis on innovation and creativity in Vietnamese lessons, complementing the 2018 Education Program through engaging learning projects. The specialized Vietnamese lesson taught by Teacher Trần Đức Hạnh was a perfect example. Through activities in the Warm-up and Exploration phases, […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: PHẠM MỸ AN WINS FIRST PLACE IN “THE BEST STUDENT” AWARD AT CASHVILLE KIDZ PROGRAM

In the first school week of November, Alaska Academy received special news from the organizers of the Cashville Kidz Program: Student Phạm Mỹ An – Class 5A1 – excellently surpassed candidates from many Asian countries to win FIRST PLACE in “The Best Student” award. Teacher Phan Thuy Duong of Alaska International Primary School has achieved […]

HALLOWEEN 2025 AND UNIQUE, UNEXPECTED EXPERIENCES AT “THE MAGIC LAND”

🤷‍♀️The halls of Alaska Academy were buzzing for the highly anticipated event of the year: HALLOWEEN 2025! Instead of their usual tidy uniforms, the “Alaskids” transformed the campus into a vibrant, energetic spectacle. They filled the space with color and excitement, showing off a dazzling array of unique, imaginative costumes and spooky makeup. Under the […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: HAVE A BLAST AT HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2025

Today, the children of Alaska Kindergarten had a wonderful day experiencing the fun atmosphere of the HALLOWEEN 2025 Festival with their friends and teachers. In celebration of the festival, parents prepared adorable and unique costumes for their little ones. Thanks to this, Alaska Academy was graced by the presence of “many famous characters” with eager […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: Academic Director Shares Insights at “Building Thinking Classrooms” Workshop

Recently, at the international workshop “Building Thinking Classrooms”—a specialized training program for 21st-century educators organized by McGraw-Hill Education—Ms. Nguyen Kim Nu Thao, Academic Director of Alaska’s English Program, was honored to be one of two special guests in the discussion panel: “From Rote Learning to Creative Thinking: Transformation in Classroom Culture in Vietnam.” (The second […]

ALASKA ACADEMY TEAM EXCELLENTLY ADVANCES TO THE CITY ROUND OF THE “ENGLISH STEM ROBOTICS FESTIVAL”

To kick off the new week, Alaska International Primary School has wonderful news to share with parents, teachers, and students: In the Sub-District Selection Round of the “ENGLISH STEM ROBOTICS FESTIVAL,” the Alaska Academy team achieved the HIGHEST OVERALL SCORE IN THE SURVEY TEST, ranking 1st out of 10 primary schools—and impressively became one of […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: Great News from the IMSO 2025 International Mathematics & Science Olympiad!

This morning, October 9, 2025, joyful news arrived from beautiful Malaysia! Ms. Nguyen Kim Nu Thao, a member of the International Jury for the IMSO 2025 International Mathematics & Science Olympiad, excitedly reported that all 12 Vietnamese students competing in the Science category at the IMSO 2025 International Round in Malaysia won medals, including 2 […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: “FAIRY TALES BENEATH THE MOON” – A Magical Mid-Autumn Festival

After many days of excited anticipation, the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 has finally arrived at Alaska Academy! Under the theme “Cổ tích dưới trăng – Fairy Tales Beneath the Moon,” the Alaskids spent a wonderful day gathering with their friends and teachers to learn about the festival, make bánh dẻo (soft rice cakes), craft lanterns, decorate […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: STEM CLASS “SIMPLE ELECTRIC CIRCUITS” – LIGHTING UP THE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

While it’s easy to buy a Mid-Autumn lantern online or at a store to join the procession with friends, imagine the special feeling of making one with your own hands! To answer this question, Teacher Mai Thi Thanh Thuy dedicated two full STEM lessons on “Simple Electric Circuits” to guide the Alaskids of Class 5A4. […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: Grade 2A1 Explores the Art of Water Puppetry

Water Puppetry (Múa rối nước), a long-standing traditional art form of Vietnam, is a familiar name to the Alaskids of Class 2A1 at Alaska International Primary School. However, it wasn’t until their Local Education lesson on Water Puppetry Art that the children gained truly fascinating, hands-on experience with this unique art. The students successfully completed […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: FIRST GRADERS VISIT THE CRADLE OF THANG LONG’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

For their first field trip of the 2025-2026 school year, the first-grade students of Alaska Academy were thrilled to visit the historical site of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam. This landmark, with over 1,000 years of history, preserves significant architectural and cultural values. Walking under the cool, shaded trees, the students listened attentively as […]