On November 15, The Dewey Schools had the honor of receiving the “Educational Environment of the Year” award at the Smart Education Initiative Awards (SEI Awards), part of the EDTECH VIETNAM Forum on Education Technology & Digital Transformation — a prestigious event held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Science & Technology.
This award recognizes pioneering educational institutions that innovate in management, teaching, and operations through digital technology and new initiatives, contributing to a progressive, healthy, and creative learning environment.
Standing out among nearly 300 applicants, The Dewey Schools excelled in fully meeting all 5 criteria of the Educational Environment of the Year category:
1. Intelligent facilities system, modern learning equipment, and integration of digital technology.
2. Integration of technology, especially AI applications in teaching and learning.
3. A team of teachers and staff proficient in digital skills, effectively using digital and AI technology in education.
4. Application of automation and high-tech systems in management, with regular system upgrades and training on digital technology usage.
5. Technology applied in administrative, operational, and data storage activities.
The Dewey Schools are highly recognized for distinctive features, including:
- Digital Citizenship as a foundational pedagogical statement — integrated across all subjects to educate students on safe and responsible use of technology.
- In-house IT team, pioneering AI applications in management and operations.
- International-standard facilities: CIS and IB accreditation, National Architecture Awards, Lotus/EDGE Green Building certifications.
- Five-factor learning spaces: Safe – Innovative – Open – Connected – Community-oriented.
- Face ID and smart attendance systems, ensuring student safety.
- Diverse, easily accessible online learning resources.
- Modern, internationally imported equipment: interactive boards, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more.
At the same event, the “We Are The World” project, founded and developed by The Dewey Schools, was honored as “Educational Innovation of the Year.”
Launched in 2023 with guidance from leading journalism and television experts, We Are The World offers free television production training for middle and high school students nationwide. Students learn, experience, and create content while participating fully in the television production process — from scriptwriting and news presenting to operating equipment and finalizing digital products. This program helps them develop global citizenship skills and confidently express their individual voices responsibly.
This “double achievement” is a testament to The Dewey Schools’ relentless efforts in creating an internationally standard experiential learning environment. At Dewey, technology truly matters when it makes every lesson more engaging, every experience more meaningful, and every child more confident in their journey of life discovery. Every improvement or initiative stems from the students’ learning and experiential needs, ensuring that each day at school helps them grow with joy and happiness.
