Foreign Language Specialized School

Foreign Language Specialized School
Established	1969
Type	Public
Principal	Le Thi Chinh (Lê Thị Chính), Ph.D.
Faculty	130
Students	1,200
Grades	(10-12)
Location	Pham Van Dong highway, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Website	flss.edu.vn

Foreign Language Specialized School (Vietnamese: Phổ Thông Chuyên Ngoại Ngữ), commonly known as FLSS or CNN, is a national public magnet high school in Hanoi, Vietnam. A part of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the school is one of the three national gifted high schools in Hanoi, the other being HNUE Gifted High School and Natural Science Gifted High School. Currently, FLSS is Vietnam's only high school specializing in teaching foreign languages (including Chinese Mandarin, English, Russian, French, German, Japanese and Korean). Similar to other nation-level magnet high schools, FLSS is recognized for its strong academic programs and for its large percentage of graduates attending prestigious universities in Vietnam and abroad.

Admission to FLSS is by competitive examination only, which consists of four subjects: foreign language, advanced foreign language (for applicants of English and French), mathematics and literature. One of the most selective high schools in Vietnam, FLSS had an acceptance rate of 10.8% for its 2012 freshman class.

A student from FLSS is referred to as a CNNer.

History

FLSS's official logo until July 15, 2009

Foreign Language Specialized School was founded in 1969 by a decision from the head of Ministry of Education and Training with direct administration from College of Foreign Languages.

• In 1994, FLSS was awarded the third degree Labor Medal from Vietnam Central Government.
• In 1998, College of Foreign Languages designated Nguyen Thi Chi, Ph.D. as the school's first headmistress.
• The school was continuously awarded Labor Medal's second degree in 1999 and first degree in 2004.
• In 2007, Le Thi Chinh, Ph.D. was appointed as FLSS's second headmistress.
• In 2008, FLSS was awarded National Labor Union Award and Prime Minister's Honor.
• The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in the 2009 fall semester.

Curriculum

The school offers six foreign languages in its curriculum. Russian, English and Mandarin Chinese were its three initial linguistic subjects before 1980-1981 semester. French, German and Japanese were added afterward. Students are arranged into classes specializing in one primary foreign language. From 2008-2009 semester, two foreign language courses (one specialized and one elective) are required for FLSS students. Since the 2009-2010 academic year, Korean has been added as another elective foreign language, along with Chinese, English, French and Japanese.

Clubs

• CNN Shine - community-based activity club
• Team CNN Leaders - leadership development group
• CNN FC - association football club
• Diao - basketball club
• CHR - baseball club
• CNN English Club
• CNN Chinese Club
• CNN French Club
• CNN Music Club
• CNN Rock Club
• CNN Dance Club
• Green Heart - environmental protection club

Activities

• Ten Plus - freshmen orientation program
• Homecoming
• October 20: Vietnamese Women's Day
• November 20: Vietnamese Teachers' Day
• Lunar New Year
• CNN Can Cook - annual cooking contest celebrating International Women's Day
• CNN Charm
• Night of FLSS Colors (formerly Language Ball) - annual cultural show
• Natural and Social Sciences Fair
• CNN Champions Cup
• Gratitude Ceremony
• Sports' Day
• Prom

Awards

• Labor Medal third degree in 1994
• Labor Medal second degree in 1999
• Labor Medal first degree in 2004
• National Labor Union Award in 2008
• Prime Minister's Honor in 2008

References

[1] vi:Trung học phổ thông Chuyên Ngoại ngữ

External links

• Foreign Language Specialized School Homepage
• 3D view of the school