The Dewey Schools Ocean Park is proud to be recognized as a Well-being School by the Hanoi Department of Education and Training (DOET) — a prestigious acknowledgment of our continuous efforts in cultivating a safe, humane, and inspiring learning environment for every student.
Dewey Ocean Park has successfully met all 15 criteria of the “Happy School” model initiated by the DOET, excelling across three core dimensions: Environment, Teaching and Learning, and People.
A Positive and Nurturing Environment: A green, safe, and beautifully designed campus where every classroom radiates warmth and joy. The school fosters close collaboration among families, educators, and the community, creating a truly connected ecosystem where students, teachers, and parents all thrive.
Innovative Teaching and Learning: Learning at Dewey is designed to spark curiosity, engagement, and creativity. Lessons are closely connected to real-life contexts, empowering students to apply knowledge meaningfully through experiential activities that nurture values of truth, kindness, and beauty.
A Caring and Empathetic Community: Our teachers and staff embody love, respect, and understanding. Students grow strong — physically, emotionally, and socially — developing the essential life skills and values to build positive, compassionate relationships grounded in trust, fairness, and respect for diversity.
At the ceremony, Mr. Trần Thế Cương, Director of the Hanoi DOET, affirmed, “The schools and individuals recognized today will serve as key ambassadors spreading the spirit of ‘Happy Schools’ across the city.”
Ms. Miki Nozawa, Chief of Education, UNESCO Vietnam, also emphasized that “The Happy School initiative is deeply aligned with UNESCO’s vision of education — where learning is not only about academic success but also about happiness, empathy, and respect.”
The award from the Hanoi DOET is a testament to Dewey Ocean Park’s unwavering commitment to building a well-being-centered learning environment. For Dewey, being a “Happy School” is not merely a title—it is a daily promise to ensure that every child feels safe, heard, understood, and empowered to flourish. Because at Dewey, we believe, “When well-being is nurtured, students learn with joy and grow with happiness—for education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
