Horizon International Bilingual School
Middle School Programme (Grades 6–9)
The Middle School Programme offers a balanced bilingual curriculum designed to develop students’ academic knowledge, language proficiency, and critical thinking skills.
Bilingual Curriculum Structure
English-Taught Subjects (31.4%)
- English
- Art
- ICT
- Moral Education
Focus: Developing strong communication skills and English language proficiency.
Integrated Subjects (31.4%)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Taught in both English and Vietnamese
Focus: Building conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities.
Vietnamese-Taught Subjects (37.2%)
- Literature
- Civics
- Geography
- History
- Technology
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
- Local Education
Overall English Exposure:
51.4% of subjects are delivered in English.
Assessment & Progression
Students are assessed through a combination of international benchmarks and internal evaluations to ensure continuous progress:
- Cambridge English Qualifications (KET, PET)
- Cambridge Progression Tests (internal)
- Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations
- MidYIS Cognitive Assessment
- Pathways
The programme prepares students for future academic success through:
- Introduction to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) pathway
- Development of a strong academic foundation
- Enhancement of bilingual proficiency
- Strengthening of independent study skills