A Memorable Beginning

In the turbulent days of 1972, when US B52 air fighters were bombarding Hanoi, citizens of Amsterdam (capital of the Netherlands) were filled with worry and wished to express their sympathy and support to the Hanoian people. Dr. I. Samkalden, then mayor of Amsterdam, mobilized his people to donate for the establishment of a modern, well-equipped high school in Hanoi to serve as an educational model after the war. Result of this noble gesture was the founding of Hanoi-Amsterdam High School. September 5, 1985 marked the official commencement of the first school year at Hanoi-Amsterdam High School. From then o­n, our school has served as a cradle for thousands of regional, national, and international merit students who later become leaders in all possible fields

15 Years of Maturation and Development

In its first year, Hanoi-Amsterdam High School comprised students specialized in mathematics, physics, chemistry and literature selected from other schools. In spite of initial difficulties, thanks to a combination of intellectual curiosity and the help of an experienced teaching staff, students of Hanoi-Amsterdam High School achieved most astonishing accomplishments in national and international academic competitions. Now a tradition, success followed success. After 15 years, Hanoi-Amsterdam High School has established itself as a leading educational institution in instructing the capital's merit students. The school's teaching staff is devoted to education and includes many distinguished teachers who have been recognized as Outstanding or Excellent Teacher. Students of the school have earned countless of prizes in competitions, passed with a high percentage the annual university entrance exams, and continued their education at many internationally renowned schools. Hanoi-Amsterdam High School also continually upgrades its equipment and material facilities.   At present, Hanoi-Amsterdam High School includes: The upper secondary school:  - 27 Specialized classes - 3 Intensive French classes - 15 Extension classes The lower secondary school: 17 Preparatory classes for students of grades 6 to 9, from which the best are selected (through an annual entrance exam) to enter the upper secondary school. For its excellent achievements, Hanoi-Amsterdam High School received the 3rd degree Labor Decoration (1995), the 2nd degree Labor Decoration (2000), and the title of Hero of Labor (2000) from the government