Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that there may be many questions asked during the process of selecting and applying to a kindergarten. True North Kindergarten is here to help and answer your concerns as thoroughly as possible. Please refer to the following questions and responses that we have gathered.
Answer: The Reggio Emilia approach is well-known for encouraging collaboration and curiosity in each kid. Furthermore, the Reggio Approach's inventor, Loris Malaguzzi, highlights the "unlimited ways that children might express, investigate, and link their thoughts, feelings, and imaginings." These languages (the Hundred Languages of Children) are symbolic and represent children's limitless potential.
To read more about the Reggio Emilia approach, we encourage you to check out True North Kindergarten’s section Reggio Emilia Approach
Answer: We encourage each child's inherent drive to study. True North Kindergarten immerses students in literature-rich surroundings and provides numerous chances for them to improve their literacy abilities. We want each kid to exit kindergarten with solid foundations that will set them up for future success.
Answer: This is determined by the child's grade level. True North Kindergarten has around 5 class levels depending on the age of the students. For a more complete schedule of your selected age group, please contact our Admissions team.
Answer: School begins each day at 7:30 am and ends at 4:30 pm.
Answer: There is a School Nurse on campus five days a week. Your child will be assessed and treated as soon as possible. If the injury is severe or your kid must be sent home due to sickness, you will be contacted immediately.
Answer: True North Kindergarten takes nutrition and meal prep for children seriously. We partner with Joma, a well-known and high-quality catering service in Hanoi, to provide each child with a nutritious, balanced lunch. Each meal's product is meticulously gathered and tested to ensure the safety of the students. Each meal is seasoned with just the right amount of healthy but tasty condiments.
Answer: Normally, applying to True North Kindergarten consists of six (6) simple and direct steps that parents may find in the section "Policy, tuition, and fees." If you have any more questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions staff.
Answer: Applying to True North Kindergarten is on a year-round basis, therefore, parents are welcome to visit and apply to True North Kindergarten whenever it is their convenience
Answer: True North Kindergarten currently accepts children of 18 months to 5 years old
Answer: We love having the opportunity to share about our kindergarten environment here at True North Kindergarten! We will be offering school tours for those who register.
Answer: True North Kindergarten takes nutrition and meal prep for children seriously. We partner with Joma, a well-known and high-quality catering service in Hanoi, to provide each child with a nutritious, balanced lunch. Each meal's product is meticulously gathered and tested to ensure the safety of the students. Each meal is seasoned with just the right amount of healthy but tasty condiments.
Answer: We strongly advise speaking with an admissions officer to see what discounts are offered and which are appropriate for your needs.
Answer: True North Kindergarten - One of the rare kindergartens in the Hai Ba Trung district that has up to 60% of its area outside space. This includes a grassy playground that is safe and comfortable for kids. We've also planted gardens behind the building to foster children's natural curiosity. True North Kindergarten considers both indoor and outdoor design. We create a gym with age-appropriate equipment for children, and we strongly encourage kids to "conduct" their research in our maker studio, which is perfect for STEAM activities. To learn more about True North Kindergarten, please visit Location and Facilities.
Answer: While the smallest classroom is 50 meters square and can accommodate up to 16 students, other classrooms are 60-65 meters square and can hold up to 22 students.
