Thousands of parents and students experience SIU Open Day at The Saigon International University
On March 19 and 27, lecturers and students of The Saigon International University exchanged and gave professional advice to more than 1200 students and parents within the framework of SIU Open Day 2016.
SIU Open Day is an annual event held by The Saigon International University in order for parents and students to experience the international learning environment of the university. The event attracted the participation of parents and more than 1200 high school students in Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, Vung Tau, Dong Nai.
The high school students at SIU Open Day
At the event, parents and students were provided with full information about The Saigon International University, including general information about the university, admission information, scholarship policy, international cooperation etc. In addition, there were fascinating activities such as visiting facilities, experiencing “try being a student”, exchanging with former SIU students, meeting famous singers…
There was no empty seat in the Hall
Parents were learning about SIU admission information
Exchanging with SIU students and former students
Students visited and experienced SIU facilities
Taking part in club activities with SIU students
Sport exchange between SIU students and high school students
SIU students and former students performed music at SIU Open Day
The bustling atmosphere at Lewis Campus
The participation of the singers Nam Cuong and Truc Nhan made the atmosphere exciting
Nguyen Duc Huan (a student of Le Hong Phong High School) said: “After participating in a series of activities at SIU Open Day, I think this is a great school for everything. The facilities and the learning environment are very good here”.
Attending SIU Open Day with her students, Ms Pho Thi Huyen – Vice Principal of Giong Ong To High School said: “The Saigon International University is probably a choice of our students. The school fee is not so high. In addition to its favourable location, the school has an English learning environment and diversified majors for students to choose. I am extremely impressed with the school facilities”.
SIU has advantages of facilities, learning environment and research gaining international standard. Besides, parents and students are convinced by the dynamic professional international learning environment. Currently, the school has 3 main faculties: Business Administration (including Business Administration, Foreign Trade, Tourism Management, Marketing), Computer Science and English Language.
There are 2 ways for students to be admitted at SIU: based upon grade 12 record or the result of the national high school examination.
1. Admission based upon grade 12 record
– Graduate from high school or equivalent.
– The average point score of grade 12 should be at least 6.5 for Bachelor Programs or 5.5 for Diploma Programs
– The average point score of subjects required for admission should be at least 6.5 for Bachelor Programs or 5.5 for Diploma Programs
– Conduct should be at least fair
2. : Admission based upon the result of the national high school examination . Admission is based upon the result of the national high school examination administered by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam (MOET)
For foreign students, Vietnamese students graduating high school at a foreign country and students studying at international schools in Vietnam, admission is based upon the academic result of the high school
For the program taught in Vietnamese language, there is no English requirement for entry
For the program taught in English language, applicants must meet the English requirements for entry or pass SIU English exam. Applicants who do not meet the English requirements can attend the Academic English program to obtain the required level of English to become official students.
