Hanoi – Amsterdam High School is a public magnet school in Hanoi, Vietnam established in 1985 with donations from Amsterdam, Netherlands. It has around 2,000 students from grades 6 through 12 and is recognized for its strong academic programs. Many students win awards in international science olympiads and about 98% are admitted to top universities in Vietnam and abroad each year. The school has rigorous entrance requirements and focuses on subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and languages. It has good laboratory facilities and a history of producing highly successful students.

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Hanoi – Amsterdam High School
Hanoi - Amsterdam High School
Motto Nơi khởi đầu của những ước mơ (Where dreams begin)
Established 1985
Type Public
Principal Pham Van Dai (Phạm Văn Đại)
Faculty 147
Students approx. 2,000
Grades (6-9) + (10-12)
Location 1 Hoang Minh Giam Str., Cau Giay Dist.,
Hanoi, Vietnam
Website [1]
Hanoi – Amsterdam High School is one of the three metropolitan public magnet schools in Hanoi, Vietnam, along
with Nguyen Hue High School and Chu Van An High School. The school is recognized for its strong academic
programs and the large percentage of its graduates who attend prestigious universities in Vietnam and abroad, though
this high success rate may be attributed to the strict requirements imposed on students coming in. Hanoi-Amsterdam
students have won awards nationally and internationally, including International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO),
International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), International Biology
Olympiad (IBO) and International Chemistry Olympiad (ICO).
History
In 1972, as the Vietnam War reached its end, Hanoi was under heavy bombardment by the US Air Force. Dr. I.
Samkalden, the mayor of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, started a campaign to mobilize his people to donate for the
establishment of a high school in Hanoi to express their support to the citizens of Hanoi. The result of this campaign
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.
The Hanoi - Amsterdam building A
In its first year, the school accepted gifted students specializing in
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Literature from other schools in
Hanoi.
For its achievements, Hanoi – Amsterdam High School received the
3rd degree Labor Decoration (1995), the 2nd degree Labor Decoration
(2000), the 1st degree Labor Decoration (2005), and the title of Hero of
Labor (2000) from the Vietnamese government.
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The school's location changed in association with Hanoi's Millennial
Celebration (October 10th, 2010)

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Education Model at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School
Hanoi – Amsterdam High School consists of two levels:
The middle school level
There are 17 Preparatory classes for students of grades 6 to 9. Each year, the school selects gifted students from
elementary schools based on competitive examinations. These students enjoy the same education standards and are
taught by the same staff as their peers at the high school level.
The high school level
This includes 30 Specialized classes, three Intensive French classes and 12 Extension classes. 9th grade students
must pass a competitive, rigid entrance examination organized by Hanoi's Education and Training Office. The
acceptance rate is often as low as 3% for the more selective classes such as English, Chemistry, Physics and
Mathematics/Computer Science. Students are specialized in one of the following subject areas: Literature,
Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Russian, English, and French. Starting with the
2002-2003 school year, Chinese and Geography have been added to the existing specializations.
The Geography specializing classes are not in operation now. Students are expected to present from good to
excellent study results in all subjects in order to remain at the school, and are encouraged to explore their specialized
subjects to take part in national and international competitions. After three years, most students enter their favorite
universities, many of which are abroad.
Results
In the school - year 2004 - 2005
Graduation exam:
• Specialized classes: 100% graduated
• Extension classes: 98% graduated
• National collegiate entrance examination: 98% passed
School facilities
Academic facilities
The main quad
• The library is open six days a week, and provides thousands of
books for students' and teachers' use.
• Three Physics labs are equipped with wave and electric field
generators, lasers, etc.
• Two chemistry labs provide lab equipment and chemical substances
for class-room experiments.
• There are four computer labs with 70 computers.
• The school has one biology lab with models, projectors, computer, etc. for projects and experiments.
• Language room and media room have a capacity to hold 80 students.
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Sporting facilities
Basketball and soccer are the most common sports at the school. The school has two basketball courts, two tennis
courts and an indoor gym with badminton and volleyball courts.
Student life
Athletics
Football, basketball, chess and ping pong tournaments are held annually. The football and basketball teams take part
in the city and the national tournaments.
Talent show
A talent show which is held at the end of every school year. Students participate in games such as cooking, origami,
singing etc.
Chemistry Festival
This activity is held by Chemistry-specialized classes.
Alumni and Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization
In 2000, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the school’s establishment, a group of Hanoi-Amsterdam alumni
met and founded Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization (H-A-O), with the aim of establishing a networking site for
Hanoi - Amsterdam students and alumni.
Logo of the Hanoi-Amsterdam Organization
Owing to contributions of its members, H-A-O developed into an
active association of Hanoi-Amsterdam HS' current students, alumni,
as well as students from other schools. As of November 23, 2004,
Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization was officially registered as
non-profit corporation under Educational Services category. It has
more than 19,000 members (as of October 2007) and more than
1,800,000 posts on its discussion boards.
H-A-O goals are:
• Serve as a bridge to form connections between students and alumni.
• Develop relationships between the school’s students and friends
from all around the world.
• Form relations and partnerships with other students' associations
and organizations as well as other educational institutions.
• Promote educational, social, as wel as cultural activities, organize conferences, competitions, etc.
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Website: www.hn-ams.org
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Achievements
College admission
98% of Hanoi - Amsterdam students are admitted to the top universities in Vietnam or abroad. Approximately
30%-35% of a graduating class decide to enroll at a foreign university.
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International awards
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School year 1986-1987
• 28th International Math Olympiad in Cuba in 1987
1. Pham Trieu Duong - Gold Medal
2. Phan Phuong Dat - Gold Medal
• 18th International Physics Olympiad in German Democratic Republic in 1987
1. Nguyen Son Tung - Runner Up
2. Hoang To
• Russian Olympics
1. Pham Thanh Xuan - Gold Medal
2. Dang Ngoc Hung - Gold Medal
3. Vo Viet Phong - Gold Medal
School year 1987-1988
• 29th International Math Olympiad in Australia in 1988
1. Phan Phuong Dat - Silver Medal
2. Ho Thanh Tung - Silver Medal
• 19th International Physics Olympiad in Austria in 1988
1. Phan Anh Tuan - Runner Up
2. Nguyen Manh Hai
3. Tran Hai Loc
School year 1988-1989
• 1st International Olympiad in Informatics in Bulgaria in 1989
1. Nguyen Huu Duc
School year 1989-1990
• 31st International Math Olympiad in China in 1990
1. Phan Thi Ha Duong - Bronze Medal
• 21st International Physics Olympiad in the Netherlands in 1990
1. Chu Toan Thang - Bronze Medal

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School year 1993-1994
• 25th International Physics Olympiad in Beijing in 1994
1. Dinh Sy Quang - Bronze Medal
Silver Medal for Physics Theory
2. Phung Minh Hoang - Runner Up
Bronze Medal for Physics Theory
3. Tran Ngoc Khanh - Runner Up for Physics Theory
School year 1994-1995
• 26th International Physics Olympiad in Australia in 1995
1. Dinh Sy Quang - Gold Medal
2. Ngo Anh Duc - Silver Medal
3. Nguyen Xuan Son - Silver Medal
• Russian Olympics
1. Doan Bao Ngoc - Gold Medal
2. Nguyen Khanh Van - Gold Medal
3. Chu Thanh Lang - Gold Medal
School year 1995-1996
• 27th International Physics Olympiad in Norway in 1996
1. Nguyen Xuan Son - Silver Medal
2. Pham Duc Son - Bronze Medal
• 28th International Chemistry Olympiad in Russia in 1996
1. Nghiem Duc Long - Bronze Medal
• 7th International Biology Olympiad in Ukraine in 1996
1. Nghiem Viet Hai - Diploma of Merit
• National Merit Competition: 58 prizes
School year 1996-1997
• 28th International Physics Olympiad in Canada in 1997
1. Nguyen Duc Phuong - Silver Medal
• 38th International Math Olympiad in Argentina in 1997
1. Tran Minh Anh - Silver Medal
• Asia Pacific Math Olympiad
1. Tran Minh Anh - Bronze Medal
• 8th International Biology Olympiad in Turkmenistan in 1997
1. Nguyen Bien Thuy - Bronze Medal
2. Tran Bich Ngoc - Bronze Medal
• National Merit Competition: 72 prizes, including 10 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 179, including 22 First Prizes
• District Merit Competition: 26, including 7 First Prizes

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School year 1997-1998
• 29th International Physics Olympiad in Iceland in 1998
1. Hoang Ky Son - Silver Medal
2. Nguyen Quang Anh - Bronze Medal
• Russian Olympics
1. Doan Minh Nguyet Anh - Gold Medal
2. Nguyen Thanh - Gold Medal
3. Ly Hoang Quan - Gold Medal
4. Vu Ha Phuong - Gold Medal
• Southeast Asian Mathematics Olympiad
1. Ngo Van Sang - Gold Medal
• 9th International Biology Olympiad in Germany in 1998
1. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Diploma of Merit
• National Merit Competition: 72 prizes, including 6 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 234 prizes, including 24 First Prizes
• District Merit Competition: 24 prizes, including 6 First Prizes
School year 1998-1999
• Asia Pacific Math Olympiad
1. Nguyen Hong Ha - Bronze Medal
• National Merit Competition: 53 prizes, including 7 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 206 prizes, including 25 First Prizes
• District Merit Competition: 38 prizes, including 7 First Prize
School year 1999-2000
• Asia Pacific Math Olympiad
1. Do Truong Giang - Bronze Medal
• 13th International Olympiad in Informatics in China in 2000
1. Tran Thanh Hoai - Bronze Medal
• National Merit Competition: 58 prizes, including 2 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 203 prizes, including 24 First Prizes
• District Merit Competition: 60 prizes, including 7 First Prizes

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School year 2000-2001
• 42nd International Math Olympiad in USA in 2001
1. Nguyen Hoang Dung - Honorable Prize
• 32nd International Physics Olympiad in Turkey in 2001
1. Bui Le Na - Bronze Medal
• 13th International Olympiad in Informatics in Finland in 2001
1. Tran Thanh Hoai - Silver Medal
2. Hoang Duc Viet Dung - Silver Medal
• Russian Olympics
1. Pham Minh Le - Gold Medal
2. Ly Thuy Trang - Gold Medal
3. Tran Van Linh - Gold Medal
• 2nd Asian Physics Olympiad in Taiwan in 2001
1. Bui Le Na - Gold Medal
• National Merit Competition: 52 prizes, including 1 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 323 prizes, including 26 First Prizes
• District Merit Competition: 49 prizes, including 4 First Prizes
School year 2001-2002
• Asia Pacific Math Olympiad
1. Tran Minh Son - Bronze Medal
• National Merit Competition: 51 prizes, including 2 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 371 prizes, including 27 First Prizes
• District Merit Competition: 84 prizes, including 7 First Prizes
School year 2002-2003
• 12th International Biology Olympiad in Belgium in 2001
1. Nguyen Binh Minh - Bronze Medal
• National Merit Competition: 42 prizes, including 1 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 429 prizes, including 26 First Prizes
• District Merit Competition: 91 prizes, including 13 First Prizes
School year 2004-2005
• 16th International Biology Olympiad in China in 2005
1. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan - Silver Medal
2. Luu Thanh Thuy - Bronze Medal
• 17th International Olympiad in Informatics in Poland in 2005
1. Pham Hai Minh - Bronze Medal
• Southeast Asian Mathematics Olympiad
1. Tran Duc Anh - Gold Medal
2. Huynh Trung Anh - Gold Medal

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3. Ha Phuong - Silver Medal
4. Pham Hoang Le - Bronze Medal
• National Merit Competition: 59 prizes, including 4 First Prizes
• City Merit Competition: 556 prizes, including 34 First Prizes
School year 2005-2006
• 17th International Biology Olympiad in Argentina in 2006
1. Luu Thanh Thuy - Bronze Medal
2. Pham Duy - Bronze Medal
• 18th International Olympiad in Informatics in Mexico in 2006
1. Nguyen Tran Nam Khanh - Bronze Medal
• 7th Asian Physics Olympiad in Kazakhstan in 2006
1. Dang Son Tung - Bronze Medal
• National Merit Competition: 60 prizes, including 3 First Prizes
School year 2006-2007
• 18th International Biology Olympiad in Canada in 2007
1. Nguyen Hong Phuong - Silver Medal
• 38th International Physics Olympiad in Iran in 2007
1. Mai Thanh Tung - Silver Medal
• 8th Asian Physics Olympiad in China in 2007
1. Mai Thanh Tung - Honorable mention
References
[1] http://ams.edu.vn
[2] "A Memorable Beginning" (http://www.hn-ams.org/en/hn-ams/0.8.1.9.html). Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization. . Retrieved
2009-08-10.
[3] "Material Facilities and Equipment at Hanoi-Amsterdam High school" (http://www.hn-ams.org/en/hn-ams/0.10.1.9.html). Hanoi -
Amsterdam Organization. . Retrieved 2009-08-10.
[4] "About Hanoi-Amsterdam Organization" (http://www.hn-ams.org/en/hao/0.1.1.14.html). Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization. . Retrieved
2009-08-10.
[5] http://www.hn-ams.org/
[6] "Hanoi - Amsterdam High School students at foreign universities" (http://duhoc.hn-ams.org/). Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization - Study
Abroad Club. . Retrieved 2006-09-24.
[7] "Result Summary of Instructing International Merit Students" (http://www.hn-ams.org/en/hn-ams/0.11.1.9.html). Hanoi - Amsterdam
Organization. . Retrieved 2009-08-10.
External links
• (Vietnamese) Hanoi - Amsterdam High School official website (http://hn-ams.edu.vn)
• (Vietnamese) Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization official website (http://www.hn-ams.org)
• (English) Hanoi - Amsterdam Organization official website (http://www.hn-ams.org/en/)

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