Reporting to parents

At The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi, we believe that an effective reporting system is both necessary and desirable to ensure that the highest quality of information is made available to parents. There is a balance of styles of reports during the year. Parents are invited to make an appointment to see the respective teacher if there is any aspect of the school report that requires clarification.

Information Sessions

Early in the first term of every school year, each Year Group hosts an Information Session for parents. This is a time when teachers and tutors make presentations to parents on their curriculum plans for the year, and set the school’s expectations on homework, as well as to explain routines. These sessions are seen as an important opportunity for teachers and parents to establish a strong working partnership for the year ahead.

Settling in Conferences

At the start of the school year, usually within the first month of term 1, settling in conferences are scheduled for parents to meet with teachers to discuss how their child has settled into the new school year. For new students starting during the school year, these will also be organised by class and form teachers on an individual basis, usually within two weeks of a student starting at The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled during the year following the issuance of End of Term 1 and 2 Reports. These are an opportunity for parents and teachers to get to know each other better, as well as exchange information on their child. It will enable parents to learn of specific learning targets that have been identified for their children. Staff and parents are encouraged to keep open channels of communication, and, if a concern arises with a student, not to wait until the formal conferences to share it with each other. Staff will be responsive to parents wanting to meet them over particular issues by setting up appointments. Parents are invited to bring their child along to these conferences but this is not compulsory.

Student led conferences

These are opportunities in which Primary students are able to celebrate and reflect on their learning so far in an age appropriate format. Students lead their parents through planned activities or share their achievements and discuss their targets for the future.

Reporting to Parents

All reports issued by ISPH are issued electronically and become a permanent record of a student’s time at the school. The school does not issue paper copies of school reports.

Parents are advised to electronically save all previous school reports for their child as they may be required at some point in the future. If authorised copies of previous school reports are required, then parents are to contact the school office to arrange this. It is free of charge for the first report copy. The fee for one extra copy is VND 100,000. Parents are responsible for the courier/delivery of the reports. Reports are emailed to parents on the dates stated on the School Calendar and will not be issued earlier.

Children in Years 1 to 9 receive End of Term Reports to provide a frequent cycle of reporting to parents summarising students’ achievement against the English National Curriculum standards. Reports provide information about Attainment, Attitude to Learning, a student’s strengths and ‘next-step’ targets. The final End of Year Report provides a more detailed summation of academic Achievement and Attitude to Learning in all subjects across the year.

Results of Assessments

Assessment results are communicated to parents in the end of term reporting cycles and at Parent Teacher Conferences. These are usually the result of a number of assessments rather than one specific assessment. If parents wish to view specific assessment results, an appointment may be arranged with teachers and these may be viewed and discussed.

Admissions Letters / Certificate of Enrolment 

Parents may request a letter confirming their child's attendance at ISPH, up to a maximum of 6 copies per student. Any extra copies will be charged at VND 100,000 per copy. Parents are responsible for the courier/delivery of the document.

Leavers’ Reports 

For students who leave ISPH during the school year, a progress report is written in letter format when requested.

Reports for new students

Students need to have completed a minimum of a half term at ISPH prior to an End of Term Report being issued.