Class 12 English 1 at Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted (Ha Tinh Province) has impressed many with its outstanding academic achievements. Out of 30 students, 15 have scored 1500 or higher on the SAT, while 20 have achieved an IELTS band score of 8.0 or above.

With the highest test performance in the school, Class 12 English 1 stands out for its exceptional results in both SAT and IELTS exams.

Speaking with VietNamNet, Nguyen Thi Thuong Huyen, the homeroom teacher and English instructor of Class 12 English 1, shared that 29 of the 30 students have taken the IELTS and all scored 7.5 or higher.

All students are provincial-level English award winners

Specifically, 20 of the 29 test-takers scored 8.0 or above on the IELTS (including 3 students scoring 8.5 and 17 scoring 8.0), while the remaining 9 scored 7.5.

The class also boasts 15 students with SAT scores of 1500 or above. Notably, class president Nguyen Thi Dieu Anh achieved a perfect SAT score of 1600/1600 - placing her among a rare group of students globally to reach such a milestone.

Other standout students include Doan Phuong Thao (SAT 1540, IELTS 8.5, First Prize in provincial English competition); Trinh Thi Nhu Y (SAT 1530, IELTS 8.0, Third Prize in the national competition); Doan Duy Hung (SAT 1560, IELTS 8.0, Honorable Mention in the national competition); Tran Bao Tram (SAT 1550, IELTS 8.0, First Prize in provincial English competition); Nguyen Danh Dung (SAT 1530, IELTS 8.0, First Prize in provincial English competition); Tran Hoang Quynh Chi (SAT 1520, IELTS 8.0, First Prize in provincial English competition); and Phan Thi Hanh Nguyen (SAT 1520, IELTS 8.0, First Prize in provincial English competition and recipient of a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Hong Kong).

Throughout their three years of high school, every member of the class has earned provincial-level awards in English.

A healthy spirit of competition and shared success

Teacher Nguyen Thi Thuong Huyen praised the strong academic drive of the class. “What I am most proud of is that every student is motivated, united, and eager to help each other progress. The more advanced students are always willing to support their peers. Their competitive spirit is positive and healthy - they view their classmates’ success as a goal to strive for,” she said.

According to Huyen, this supportive and ambitious learning environment has played a crucial role in shaping the exceptional achievements of Class 12 English 1.

She noted that most students dedicate significant time to mastering three core subjects - Math, Literature, and English - which also align well with standardized exams like the SAT and IELTS.

“Not only are they academically gifted, but they are also incredibly kind and thoughtful. On my birthday, they surprised me with a handmade memory book filled with reflections and shared moments from our three years together,” she shared.

Class 12 English 1 also actively participates in extracurricular events. One memorable experience was a five-day summer camp the students organized in June of last year. “They were just in grade 11 at the time, but they managed to plan a very successful and meaningful summer camp. We later received great feedback from participants. More importantly, the proceeds from the event were donated to victims of Typhoon Yagi in October,” Huyen recalled.

This year, with major changes in university admissions, students are preparing multiple options to avoid surprises during the selection process and maximize their chances of admission.

Currently, the students of Class 12 English 1 are diligently preparing to complete their high school program and aim for top scores in the national graduation exam - and entry into their dream universities.

“With their abilities and commitment, I truly believe they will achieve their goals,” Huyen affirmed.

Thanh Hung