Students Support Services

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)    

As English is the language of instruction at TH School, developing competence in the English language is crucial to students’ success. English language learners at TH School are students whose mother tongue is not English and who are becoming multilingual. They are learning English and using English to learn in all their classes, with the exception of Vietnamese culture and language courses. The EAL program is designed to address the needs of students from non-English speaking backgrounds who are still in the process of developing interpersonal and academic English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The goal of the program is to equip students with the English language skills necessary to operate independently within the classroom at a level that reflects their age. English language learners receive targeted support and specialized instruction from their classroom teacher and support from a qualified EAL teacher on a regular basis.   

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN)    

Special Educational Needs is used to describe learning differences and disabilities that prevent students from fully accessing the TH School curriculum. Qualified teachers and learning support specialists work collaboratively to provide students with learning accommodations, which often include targeted small group instruction, one-one support, in class support, out of class support, and assistive technology. Teachers support students by using a variety of classroom teaching strategies as well. All learning interventions and accommodations are designed to meet the student’s learning needs, so s/he is able to achieve the aims and objectives of the TH School curriculum.   

COUNSELLING

​​​​​TH School offers a range of counseling services designed to provide students with social and emotional support, academic advising, and career and university planning. The Social and Emotional Counselor works with students to help them understand themselves and others, manage their emotions, forge healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. The Career/University Counselor advises high school students about their academic program and course selection, while also helping students understand their strengths and guiding career exploration. The Career/University Counselor also provides students and their families with guidance and support on the college/university selection and application process. ​​​​​​

HEALTH SERVICES

TH School has a well-equipped health office that includes space and current equipment and resources to support medical assessment and basic medical care and treatment. The school health office is managed by a full time qualified Nurse. The Nurse conducts medical assessments, administers medication (with parent permission), and provides minor medical treatments, including first aid. The health office also serves as a health education resource, including providing public health information and health prevention promotion. TH School offers a balanced and nutritious breakfast and lunch to students on a daily basis. Breakfast and lunch are made from fresh ingredients and help provide students with the energy required to concentrate, learn, and play throughout the day. Menus are designed by a qualified nutritionist.