How Vietnam Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is an approved private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. As K-12 education policies are different in each country, it is a parental responsibility to check on their country’s requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some country’s requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements online, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling has not yet gained recognition from the Vietnamese education system. However, homeschooling does not appear to be illegal in Vietnam. Remember that you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help! As you review your country’s homeschooling requirements, keep in mind that Enlightium Academy holds dual accreditation through Cognia and ACSI. This accreditation allows Enlightium to serve students worldwide and provides a high school diploma recognized nationally and internationally. For families living in countries that require an apostille to validate foreign educational records, Enlightium can help guide you through the apostille process should you choose to pursue official recognition of your student’s U.S. studies.

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you conduct additional research.

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Vietnam’s Requirements at a Glance

Country Educational Funds = No

Does the Parent Need to Notify the Country? = Most likely not

Academic Calendar Requirement = Most likely not

Subjects Required = Most likely not

Reporting Age Requirement = Most likely not

Instructor Qualifications = Most likely not

Standardized Assessment = Not Required by the Country

Immunization Requirement = Most likely not

Keep a Portfolio = Yes

Enlightium Parents App with Group for Families Living Outside of the United States = Yes

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Homeschooling Options

Information concerning homeschooling in Vietnam is scarce. While homeschooling has not yet gained recognition from the Vietnamese education system, it does not appear to be illegal.

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Country Educational Funds

Education funds are not available for Vietnamese students.

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Notifying the Country

The Vietnamese government does not appear to require Enlightium families to notify the country. 

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Required Subjects

The Vietnamese government does not appear to require students enrolled at Enlightium to take specific subjects.

After you enroll/re-enroll and before your student starts courses at Enlightium Academy, your student’s counselor will send you an email with a recommended course schedule consisting of core courses and, if applicable, courses that fulfill Enlightium’s graduation requirements. Your student can also select from Enlightium’s elective courses.

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Age Requirement

The Vietnamese government does not appear to require Enlightium students to be enrolled at certain ages.

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Instructor Qualifications

The Vietnamese government does not appear to require students to have teachers with specific credentials or qualifications. 

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are U.S. state and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields. 

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Standardized Assessment

The Vietnamese government does not appear to require a standardized test for students. However, Enlightium Academy requires students to take an annual assessment to keep track of how students are progressing. Enlightium provides the following options per grade level:

• Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment. We recommend the IXL diagnostic assessment, as it provides more flexibility in scheduling and does not have an additional fee.
• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT

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Keep a Portfolio

You may need to provide your country with education information, so please keep a digital record every year you are enrolled at Enlightium Academy, which should include:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with weekly progress reports. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Course plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide them during the enrollment/re-enrollment process based on the student’s grade level: primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students after quarters 1, 2, and 3 and report cards/transcripts at the end of the school year or summer.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and involvement in the Student Council.

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Enlightium Parents App with Group for Families outside of the United States

Enlightium Academy has an app and desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living outside of the United States to inform and support each other in fulfilling requirements. 

Your family will be added to this group upon enrolling at Enlightium and downloading the Enlightium Parents app (which is provided upon enrollment).

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Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website or watch this video about online homeschooling.
2. If you have any questions:
   
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
   3. Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the blue button near the top of the page.

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Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, hybrid, online, and book-based program K-12 students. With parental support, excellent instruction, and a personalized approach to learning, Enlightium equips students with the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. For any other questions about Enlightium, please call (509) 319-2288 or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com.

We review country requirements and regulations annually; however, each country may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your country’s department of education.

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Source reviewed in April 2024:

• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379491116_Insights_into_Homeschooling_in_Vietnam_Vietnamese_Parents'_Perspectives_and_Approaches_to_Cultivating_Mother_Language_Skills_and_Literary_Appreciation_for_their_Children/link/660c027410ca867987368703/download?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIiwicGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIn19