When planning an international university pathway for their children, many parents often think of programmes such as IB or A-Level. These internationally recognised qualifications open doors to many prestigious universities worldwide. However, many families are also concerned about the intensive academic workload, significant financial investment, and lengthy study pathway these programmes require.
Today, there is another internationally recognised option that is attracting increasing attention from families in Vietnam and around the world—the Vietnam–Australia Dual Diploma High School Programme (Global Pathway). With globally recognised academic credentials, the programme provides students with opportunities to gain admission to leading universities while offering a more flexible and cost-effective pathway.
Earn an Official Australian High School Diploma While Studying in Vietnam
Students graduate with:
- The Vietnamese High School Diploma
- The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
The SACE qualification, issued by the SACE Board of South Australia, is internationally recognised and identical to the qualification awarded to students studying in Australian high schools. It provides a strong foundation for university applications in Australia and many other countries worldwide.
Even better, families only invest approximately one-quarter of the cost compared with sending their children to study abroad from high school.
A More Balanced Assessment System
Rather than placing all academic outcomes on a single final examination, the SACE programme evaluates students continuously through assignments, projects, research tasks, and final assessments. This approach provides students with multiple opportunities to improve their results, reduces exam pressure, and reflects their true academic abilities more accurately.
At Hanoi Adelaide School, students are supported with the goal of achieving an ATAR of 75.00+ and an IELTS score of 7.5+, giving them a competitive advantage for university admissions and scholarship opportunities both in Vietnam and internationally.
University and Career Readiness Starts in High School
The programme prepares students not only for university entrance but also for university life itself. From Year 10 onwards, students develop the competencies that universities around the world highly value, including:
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
These essential skills enable students to transition confidently into higher education and international working environments.
Personalised Subject Choices Based on Career Aspirations
From high school, students can choose subjects that align with their strengths, interests, and future career goals instead of following a rigid curriculum.
Compulsory subjects:
- English
- Activating Identities and Futures (AIF)
Core subjects:
- Business Innovation
- Mathematics
Five elective subjects:
- Economics
- Tourism
- Media Studies
- Creative Arts
- Chinese
🇨🇳 Notably, Chinese is offered free of charge during the first academic year, allowing students to build a strong language foundation, include Chinese in their ATAR calculation, and expand their opportunities to study at universities in China and across Asia.
A Cost-Effective International Education
A Cost-Effective International Education
By completing the entire programme in Vietnam, families can save up to 80% of the cost compared with studying at an Australian high school overseas. At the same time, students still benefit from an Australian curriculum, teachers trained by the SACE Board, and an internationally recognised assessment system.
Rather than choosing a pathway with heavier examination pressure and higher costs, the SACE programme offers a more balanced solution. For families seeking an internationally recognised qualification that combines academic excellence, affordability, flexibility, and broad university opportunities, the Vietnam–Australia Dual Diploma Programme at Hanoi Adelaide School is certainly worth considering.
Register for a 1:1 consultation today to explore the most suitable pathway for your child and receive information about the final 10 enrolment places for the 2026–2027 academic year.
🌐 Learn more about the Vietnam–Australia Dual Diploma Programme here: https://admissions.has.edu.vn/song-bang
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