High School for Gifted Students, Hanoi University of Science


The High School for Gifted Students, Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam National University is a specialized, most-selective public magnet school of Hanoi University of Science. The school serves as a national educational institution to nurture talented Vietnamese students who excelled at natural sciences. The largest percentage of its graduates attend the most prestigious universities in Vietnam.
The department of Mathematics was established first in 1965, followed by the department of Physics; the department of Chemistry and Biology was established in 1998.
HUS High School for Gifted Students and HNUE High School for Gifted Students are often interchangeably ranked the first in Vietnam National Science Olympiads and International Science Olympiads. The school also ranks first in the top high schools in 2012 Vietnam university admission ranking.

Foundation and history

In September 1965, Vietnamese renown mathematician and Professor Hoàng Tụy, supported by Professor Lê Văn Thiêm, Professor Ngụy Như Kon Tum, Professor Tạ Quang Bửu and Prime Minister Phạm Văn Đồng, founded the Special class of Mathematics with 38 students at the temporary war-time evacuation location of University of Hanoi in Đại Từ District, Thái Nguyên Province. This class was the precursor of HUS High School for Gifted Students.
From 1966 to 1985, the school had the name Specialized School of Mathematics and Informatics, which were under the administration of the faculty of Mathematics, Mechanics, Informatics - Hanoi University of Science.
In 1998: Specialized School of Science.
In June 2010: the High School for Gifted Students, Hanoi University of Science.
The HUS High School for Gifted Students was honored with national awards: the 3rd degree Labor Decoration in 1985, the 2nd degree Labor Decoration in 1995, the 1st degree Labor Decoration in 2000; the Independence Decoration and the Hero of Labor in 2005.

Education

Most notably, the school's mathematics and science curriculums are accelerated, and a 3-year standard curriculum at normal public high schools is condensed into the 2.5-year specialized curriculum and the 0.5-year College Entrance Exam preparation. The school also offers honours courses in the Specializations to further stretch the abilities of able students beyond the already-accelerated curriculum.
The HUS High school for Gifted Students now comprises five specializations:
Each department, led by a head of department, had been under the administration of a faculty of Hanoi University of Science until 2010. In 2010, the name High School for Gifted Students was officially used with the establishment of an independent high school under the direct administration of HUS school board instead of each separate faculty.
In the National Science Olympiad, each of the departments chooses 10 talented students to represent Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Current school board:

Campus

The HUS High school for Gifted Students is located on Me Tri Campus, at 182nd Luong The Vinh Str., Thanh Xuân District, Hanoi. The campus comprises three buildings: the Main Building with 12 classrooms and the school office; the C3 building with offices of departments, laboratories and computer rooms; and the B1 building with some other classrooms. For all places on the campus, WiFi is available.

Library

Students use Me Tri library of Vietnam National University, Hanoi for studying.

Multipurpose Court

The school uses the multipurpose court of Hanoi University of Science to organize physical education exercise and other sports activities.


Student life

HSGS Mid-Autumn Festival (Đêm trăng Tự nhiên)

This is an annual event which is usually held in Mid-Autumn Festival. In the event, each class makes a tent which is decorated by flags, balloons and fruits. A committee of teachers rate and award the class with the most beautiful tent. Students can sell and buy foods, drinks or merchandises from classes.

Sunshine on the Schoolyard (Nắng sân trường)

This is an event which is presented by the students of the 12th grade at the end of the school year. It has events such as: singing, dancing and drama. The event is the playground and the place to keep memories for students who will graduate.

Sports

Soccer and basketball tournaments are held annually.

Clubs

HUS High school has many clubs, with 7 main clubs:

College admission

99% of HUS High school students pass the annual university entrance examination and are admitted to universities in Vietnam. The average entrance score of HUS High school students is always high on top of Vietnam, with HNUE High school for gifted students.

National Olympiads

Every year, the HUS High school attended the National Olympiads representing Vietnam National University, Hanoi and received about 50 prizes.

International Olympiads

International Mathematical Olympiad

There are seven students who won two gold medals: Ngô Bảo Châu, Dao Hai Long, Ngo Dac Tuan, Vu Ngoc Minh, Le Hung Viet Bao, Pham Tuan Huy, Nguyen The Hoan and 5 students scored 42/42 point : Đàm Thanh Sơn, Ngô Bảo Châu, Ngo Dac Tuan, Do Quoc Anh, Le Hung Viet Bao.

Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad