In the fiercest days of war in 1972, when B52 planes were bombing to destroy Hanoi, the people of Amsterdam (Netherlands) were extremely worried and wanted to do something for Hanoi in particular and Vietnam as a whole.

The mayor, Dr. Ivo Samkalden dauntlessly mobilized the people of Amsterdam to donate to build a big and decent high school for Hanoi after the victory day. As a result of that movement, a high school named Hanoi - Amsterdam was born.

A rare photo of the first generation of students at the school’s original location at Nam Cao street

… And today's modern school at Hoang Minh Giam street

Like a modern machine that has been activated, the school strongly propels with the spirit of emulating excellence in teaching and studying.

Currently, the school is maintaining their innovative and creative spirits in managing wor, according to the guidelines of the Central Government, the Ministry of Education and Training, and the city; attention is also paid to building and fostering the teaching staff.

Nguyen Mai Trang and Le Thi Thu Ngan are two excellent union members, who are only in grade 12, newly admitted to the Party on the occasion of March 26, 2023.

The school strives to become a talent training center of the capital and the whole country as well as a place to discover students with gifted qualities for training. Founded and developed in the period of national transformation, for nearly 40 years, Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has claimed itself a right direction, a strong developmental momentum to enter the 21st century. It is worthy of being a national key specialized high school, on an international rank.

Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted is aiming to become the first high-quality institution in the national system of specialized schools; The quality of the school's education meets regional and international standards.

The school has many excellent teachers, with most of the staff and teachers having been admitted to the Vietnamese Communist Party; many teachers are also the authors of dozens of books, hundreds of highly appreciated teaching initiatives and  has participated in teaching on TV programmes and is beloved by students all over the country.

In addition to learning in theory in class, students also actively participate in extracurricular activities, joining hands in ‘greening’ the learning environment.

The hydroponic vegetable garden is a result of putting theory into practice by students. They are always excited and delighted to watch and take care of the sprouts every day at school.

In addition to her administrative role, Ms. Tran Thuy Duong, Secretary of the Party Committee, the school's principal is always interested in encouraging and engaging with students in realizing ideas from theory. .

With outstanding achievements, teachers and students of Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted have been awarded many noble medals, titles and awards by the Vietnamese Communist Party, State and Government.

Many former students of the school have taken up professions such as professors, doctors, economic managers, or social activists; they continue utilizing their aptitude and virtues to contribute to the development of the capital and our country.

Founded and developed in the period of đổi mới, for nearly 40 years, Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has claimed itself a right direction, a strong developmental momentum to enter the 21st century. It is worthy of being a national key specialized high school, on a par with international ranks.

The school strives to become a talent training center of the capital and the whole country; is a place to discover students with gifted qualities so that they can develop into Vietnamese citizens with patriotism, national pride, talent, virtue,along with the ability to think rationally, self-study, self-research, and be creative - meeting the requirements of national development in the era of industrialization and modernization.

Having not only a solid knowledge base, students from Hanoi - Amsterdam School also excel in social work, in the fields of Culture, Arts and Sports with many certificates of merit, as well as numerous domestic and international medals, certificates and awards.

The school regularly exchanges studies with specialized schools in the country and establishes international relationships with many regional and global high schools and universities.

Founded and developed in the period of national transformation, for nearly 40 years, Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has claimed itself a right direction, a strong developmental momentum to enter the 21st century. It is worthy of being a national key specialized high school, on a par with international ranks.

In the recent school years, due to increasing demands, the school set up additional French and IT specialized classes, along with secondary grades and completed the high school. In terms of teachers, in addition to those relocated from specialized classes in other schools, the Department of Education and Training has also arranged many more excellent teachers from other schools.

Translator: Phương Hạnh Thùy Dương - English 1 2225

According to Thanh Tùng/TTXVN