CIS - The Canadian International School Vietnam

GIA PHÚ | SHINING THROUGH TEAM SPIRIT

Unlike individual competitions, success in basketball, a highly team-oriented sport, is built not only on personal ability, but also on trust, coordination, and the determination to move forward together. Through basketball, Gia Phú has continuously developed these qualities alongside his growth as an athlete across years of training and competition.

✨ Key highlights:
🏀 Gold Medal - Boys’ Basketball, Ho Chi Minh City Junior High School Competition 2025
🏀 Gold Medal - Boys’ Basketball, National High School Sports Games 2025
And many other achievements.

Achieving gold medals at both city and national-level tournaments reflects Gia Phú’s ability to perform in highly competitive team environments, demonstrating quick reflexes, tactical awareness, technical control, and emotional composure throughout each game.

At CIS, Gia Phú will continue to grow within a community that nurtures athletic passion, resilience, and leadership spirit, empowering young athletes not only to pursue excellence in sports, but also to inspire and positively influence the next generation through determination and teamwork.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

Đ. KHÔI | FROM THE FIRST TOUCH TO A JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY

From an early age, Khôi has shown a strong passion for sports through basketball and tennis. For him, every moment on the court is not only an opportunity to play, but also a process of observing, learning from experience, and gradually understanding himself more deeply.

Through continuous training and exposure to different tournaments, Khôi has steadily developed adaptability, confidence, and a mindset that is always ready to improve. These experiences have gradually shaped the first milestones in his journey of pursuing sports with passion:
🏆 Second Runner-up - Basketball U10, Spring Club Tournament, 2026
🏆 Second Runner-up - Tennis U10, Ho Chi Minh City Open, 2025
🏆 First Runner-up - Tennis U10, District 7 Tennis Tournament, 2025
And many other achievements.

Many studies in physical education and child development suggest that beyond its important physical benefits, sports also provide a meaningful environment for students to shape their character and build resilience. By learning to face competitive pressure, collaborate with others, persist through challenges, and push beyond personal limits, each experience on the court contributes to the development of young athletes’ mindset, self-awareness, and character.

At CIS, Khôi’s journey of growth will continue to expand through opportunities to learn and train alongside teammates and experienced coaches. It will also be a place where he can continue pushing beyond his limits while nurturing a mindset that always strives to move forward.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

KHÁNH NGỌC | BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH MULTI-SPORT TRAINING

Rather than focusing on a single path, Khánh Ngọc’s journey demonstrates how diverse sporting experiences can complement one another, strengthening both physical capability and mental resilience through continuous practice and competition.

✨ Key highlights:
🏀 Silver Medal - National Women’s Basketball Competition, 2025
🏸 First Prize - Women’s Doubles Badminton, EQuest Champions Series, 2025
🏀 Gold Medal - Binh Chanh District Basketball Competition, 2024
🏊 Bronze Medal - Binh Chanh District Swimming Competition, 2024
And more…

Sports science and youth athletic development research have increasingly recognized that participating in multiple sports can help young athletes develop broader physical foundations, greater flexibility in movement and thinking, and reduced burnout compared to early single-sport specialization.

In Khánh Ngọc’s journey, balancing basketball, badminton, and swimming has continuously challenged her to adapt to different physical demands and competitive environments, strengthening her endurance, coordination, focus, and long-term perseverance over time.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

👁️ CIS EYE SCREENING PROGRAM | CARING FOR STUDENT WELL-BEING

CIS students in Grades 5-6 participated in the “Eye Screening” program in partnership with American Eye Center Vietnam (AEC) - a specialised eye care provider dedicated to supporting student eye health and early vision care. Through initial vision screenings and consultations with AEC doctors, students had the opportunity to better understand their eye health and learn more about everyday habits that support healthy vision.

As learning increasingly involves reading, screen time, and visually intensive activities, programmes like these play an important role in helping students build greater awareness of eye care from an early age. At CIS, student well-being remains an important part of the learning journey, with initiatives that support both academic growth and healthy everyday habits.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

QUỲNH ANH | FROM COMPETITION COURTS TO ROBOTICS ARENAS

While basketball and robotics may appear to belong to completely different worlds, the two fields have continuously complemented one another throughout Quỳnh Anh’s journey, helping her develop a wide range of skills through training, teamwork, and healthy competition. Whether on the basketball court or in robotics competitions, Quỳnh Anh demonstrates adaptability, strategic thinking, and the determination to keep improving through every challenge.

✨ Key highlights:
🏆 Excellence Award (Middle School Division) - Vietnam Road to National, 2025-2026
🤖 Design Award & Sportsmanship Award - V5RC-MS Vietnam National Championship: Push Back, 2026
🏀 Gold Medal - Ho Chi Minh City School Festival Basketball Tournament, 2024
And more…

The Vietnam Road to National and V5RC-MS Vietnam National Championship are competitive robotics platforms where students are challenged through robot engineering, alliance-based strategy matches, and design evaluation rounds that require creativity, precision, and quick problem-solving under pressure.

At CIS, Quỳnh Anh’s strengths will continue to be nurtured in an environment where students are encouraged to explore diverse interests, collaborate across disciplines, and grow through both intellectual and physical challenges, opening pathways for new dimensions of potential to thrive.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

🌿 EXPLORING “FORCES & MOTION” THROUGH A FIELD TRIP TO TINKER PLAY

Recently, CIS Grade 3 students enjoyed an exciting day at Tinker Play, where outdoor activities and hands-on experiences brought their “Forces & Motion” unit to life in a meaningful and engaging way. Through movement-based challenges, balanced bike races, and creative play activities, students explored how pushing, pulling, and motion work in the world around them.

Beyond the fun and excitement, the trip also encouraged students to build confidence, connect with nature, and experience the joy of learning through real-world exploration.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

KHÁNH NHƯ | WHERE IDEAS FIND THEIR VOICE
Khánh Như’s strengths are reflected in the way she approaches ideas with confidence, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively in competitive academic settings. Through international platforms such as the World Scholar’s Cup, she has continuously demonstrated strong performance in debate, writing, teamwork, and multidisciplinary academic challenges on a global stage.

✨ Key highlights:
World Scholar’s Cup, Seoul Global Round 2025
🏆 Debate Champion
🏆 Gold Medal - Team Bowl
🏆 4th Writing Champion
🏆 2nd Team Writing
🏆 TOC Qualifier

World Scholar’s Cup, Ho Chi Minh Regional Round 2025
🏆 Debate Champion
🏆 8th Writing Champion
🏆 15th Team Debate
🏆 Champion Scholar
🏆 5th Team Writing & Individual Challenge Awards
Alongside many other achievements across various academic and extracurricular fields.

The World Scholar’s Cup is an international academic competition bringing together thousands of students worldwide through debate, collaborative writing, and multidisciplinary challenges. Qualification for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University is reserved for outstanding participants across regional and global rounds, recognizing students who demonstrate strong intellectual agility, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure in highly competitive academic environments.

At CIS, Khánh Như’s journey will continue in an environment that encourages students to voice ideas from multidimensional perspectives, engage thoughtfully with different viewpoints, and grow through meaningful academic exchange.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

THẢO NGUYÊN | A YOUNG MIND GROWING THROUGH STRATEGY AND EXPLORATION

Thảo Nguyên stands out through a learning journey shaped by curiosity, strategic thinking, and the confidence to explore diverse intellectual challenges from an early age. From academic competitions to mind sports arenas, her achievements reflect not only strong academic ability, but also analytical thinking, adaptability, and collaborative skills.

✨ Key highlights:
🏆 First Prize - Internet Olympiads of English, 2026
♟️ 5th Place - 2nd ASEAN Mind Sports Games, Yunnan 2025
🏆 Silver Medals - Scholar’s Challenge & Collaborative Writing, World Scholar’s Cup
🔬 Silver Award - Grade 5-6 Science Category, STEMCO Science Competition, 2025
♟️ Bronze Medal (Team Event) - Standard Go, Ho Chi Minh City Go Championship, 2025
♟️ Bronze Medal (Team Event) - Rapid Go, Ho Chi Minh City Go Championship, 2025
And various other achievements.

The 2nd ASEAN Mind Sports Games is a regional competition bringing together young participants across ASEAN countries in strategic disciplines such as Go/Weiqi and other mind sports that challenge analytical thinking, concentration, and decision-making under pressure. Achieving 5th Place at such a young age highlights Thảo Nguyên’s strong strategic mindset in highly competitive intellectual environments.

At CIS, Thảo Nguyên’s potential will continue to be nurtured in an environment where intellectual growth, physical development, and social experiences are encouraged alongside one another, allowing her to gradually build confidence and discover new dimensions within her own potential.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

GIA LƯƠNG | BUILDING DISCIPLINE AND GLOBAL THINKING THROUGH LANGUAGE

For Gia Lương, language is more than a communication tool, it is a way of thinking, analyzing, and understanding the world from multiple perspectives. Through years of pursuing language learning with consistency and discipline, he has built a strong academic foundation reflected in both his outstanding English achievements and near-perfect GPA of 9.7/10. His journey also highlights the precision, critical thinking, and perseverance that often grow alongside advanced language proficiency.

🏆 IELTS 8.5
🥈 Second Prize - Ho Chi Minh City English Olympiad, 2026
🥉 Third Place - English Excellent Student Tournament, Ho Chi Minh City Level 2025
🥈 Second Place - English Excellent Student Tournament, Thu Duc City Level 2025
And various other achievements.

Within an international learning environment where global perspectives and interdisciplinary exploration are strongly encouraged, Gia Lương is expected to further strengthen his language abilities and academic thinking. At the same time, the opportunities ahead may also allow him to explore and develop new dimensions of his potential.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

TRÂM ANH | WHEN MUSIC AND ACADEMICS GROW IN HARMONY

Trâm Anh demonstrates how music and academics can develop in harmony, each quietly strengthening the other throughout a student’s journey. The discipline, concentration, artistic sensitivity, and refined expression nurtured through years of piano training are naturally reflected in her academic mindset, shaping not only the way she learns, but also the depth and clarity with which she approaches knowledge and ideas.

This connection is evident through her outstanding achievements across both artistic and academic arenas, from international piano competitions to global academic platforms.

🎹 Gold Award - Asia Pacific Art Festival Taiwan (Piano)
🎹 Silver Award - Chicago International Competition (Piano)
🏆 2 Gold Medals & 5 Silver Medals - World Scholar’s Cup, Tournament of Champions
🏆 7 Gold Medals & 1 Silver Medal - World Scholar’s Cup, Shenzhen Global Round
🏆 5 Gold Medals & 4 Silver Medals - World Scholar’s Cup, Ho Chi Minh Regional Round
And various other achievements.

At CIS, Trâm Anh’s potential will continue to be nurtured within a distinguished learning environment where academic growth and artistic refinement are developed side by side. Through this interconnected journey, young individuals are shaped with vision, confidence, and global readiness for future success.

💫 From Talent Search Scholarship to CIS - a storytelling series that celebrates the journeys of talented students at CIS, where every student is nurtured within a holistic world-class educational ecosystem.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636

GRADE 1 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING & ART EXHIBITION

Last week, CIS Grade 1 students welcomed their parents to a special Celebration of Learning & Art Exhibition, reflecting on their learning journey throughout the school year. During the event, students confidently presented their creative projects, writing pieces, and artworks, while sharing memorable experiences and discoveries from their time at CIS.

More than a showcase of learning, the event provided students with opportunities to develop confidence, strengthen their presentation skills, and express their individuality. It also encouraged them to take pride in their progress and become more active participants in their own learning journey.

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The Canadian International School
Shaping Global Leaders
🏡 No. 07, Road 23, Tan My Ward, HCMC
☎️ Hotline: 1900 255 636