Academy
Philosophy
Sunshine Village Academy is inspired by the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti and the psychological foundations of Carl Jung, believing that education doesn't create models, but helps each individual become their true self.
1. The 6-18 Year Old Journey: A Journey of Self-Rediscovery
At Sunshine Village Academy, each student is nurtured in an environment full of love, safety, and acceptance, so that they can live authentically, express themselves, and grow without fear of judgment.
The 6-18 year old journey here is not a journey of "becoming someone else," but a journey of discovering, returning to, and developing their true selves.
2. The ME Formula = Personality + Abilities + Talents
Sunshine believes that a person will thrive best when they understand the three fundamental elements that make up “ME”:
• Personality
Understanding what type of person you are, your strengths and weaknesses, your emotional responses, and your inner needs.
• Abilities
Recognizing your academic level, thinking skills, abilities, self-learning capacity, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.
• Talents/Strengths
Discovering your breakthrough points—what makes you shine, motivates you, and inspires you to live.
When children understand themselves, they will:
not be ashamed of their weaknesses
not be complacent with their strengths
not be controlled by judgment
know how to strive in the right direction
and know how to develop their talents to shine.
3. Nurturing the Right Three Perspectives — Life View, Worldview, and Values
Sunshine doesn't just teach children to be good, but to teach them the right way:
- The right way to view life,
- The right way to understand the world,
- The right values of being human.
We work alongside parents to:
build a strong foundation of character
develop a beautiful soul
cultivate a kind attitude towards life
instill responsibility, love, and resilience
build a system of values that will guide children throughout their lives
4. Life Map from a young age – career guidance from grade 6
Each student has a personalized Life Map:
tracking psychology – personality – behavior
assessing abilities – skills – talents
providing suitable career guidance from grade 6
designing academic paths – profiles – portfolios
1:1 mentoring for long-term support
We don't let children follow the crowd, but guide them on their own path.
5. The Ultimate Goal: A True Global Citizen
Sunshine Village Academy doesn't train high-achieving students — we nurture well-rounded individuals:
Inner peace
True happiness
Knowing how to love and help
Intelligence and character
Understanding oneself, others, and the world
Having a clear path to the future
That is what a true global citizen is: happy, peaceful, knowing how to love and respect, and always being loved and respected.
SUNSHINE VILLAGE ACADEMY PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The Sunshine Village Academy program is designed according to the Whole Child – Whole Development model, divided into three core components, ensuring students develop fully: character – abilities – academics – skills – personal identity to become happy and resilient global citizens.
1. LIFE COACHING – TEACHING CHILDREN TO BE GOOD PEOPLE
(Life Coach for Kids & Teens)
This is the soul of the Academy; we not only train academically gifted students, but also cultivate individuals with heart, character, and resilience.
Life Coach content includes:
Life skills – manners – appropriate behavior
Nutrition & Healthy Living – learning healthy eating
Classroom management – leadership – teamwork
Student Council – student self-governance
Mock Trial – developing logic, confidence, and resilience
Roles and responsibilities in school (class president, group leader, etc.)
Special feature: Each student receives a monthly personality and behavior analysis based on their Life Map to:
Understand their inner selves
Untangle emotional knots
Develop themselves in the right direction
Build a stable, kind, and profound foundation of character
Life Coach = Building a solid foundation for your child to enter academics and life.
2. ACADEMY – 100% INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sunshine Village Academy implements the American curriculum from grades 1–12:
Grades 1–5: Florida State Curriculum (USA)
American standard – integrated skills – gentle yet scientific.
Grades 6–12: International Edmentum Program
Students are awarded diplomas by Cognia – the world's largest educational accreditation system.
About Cognia – Why is it superior to IB and A-level?
What is Cognia?
The world's largest educational accreditation organization
Accredits over 36,000 schools in 90 countries
Includes: AdvancED, Measured Progress, SACS, NWAC
The accreditation standard for leading US and international schools
Quick Comparison:
1. Cognia System (Sunshine uses it)
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Nature: Accreditation of US schools and programs.
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Recognition: Global (like US accreditation).
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Flexibility: Very high.
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Used for university admission: All universities worldwide, including Ivy League universities.
2. IB (International Baccalaureate) System
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Nature: International education program.
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Recognition: Very broad.
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Flexibility: Less flexible, academically intensive.
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Used for university admission: Most universities.
3. A-Level (Advanced Level) System
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Nature: British curriculum, individual subject exams.
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Recognition: Strong in the UK and EU.
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Flexibility: Highly exam-intensive.
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Used for university admission: Universities in the UK, USA, and Canada.
**Advantages of Cognia/Edmentum:**
Direct entry requirement for all universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, Singapore, etc.
Equivalent to students studying at US universities.
Flexible, suitable for Asian students.
No exam pressure like IB or A-Level.
Easy to build scholarship applications and portfolios.
A Cognia qualification allows students to enter any major university in the world, including Ivy League universities (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc.).
3. ENRICHMENT & EXTRACURRICULAR – 40-SUBJECT EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM
Sunshine's extracurricular program is a comprehensive system of 40 skills subjects, systematically designed from grades 1 to 9, including:
Arts – Fine Arts
Drawing, painting, design, creative arts…
Music & Performance
Piano – guitar – drum – vocal – creative music…
Sports & Physical Activity
Swimming, basketball, soccer, martial arts, dance…
STEAM & Creative Thinking
Robotics, science, maker lab, basic coding…
Foreign Languages & Culture
Systematic Chinese language learning based on international thinking.
Life Skills & Projects
Project-based learning, debate, presentation, small-scale leadership.
IN SUMMARY — Sunshine Village Academy is Sunshine's most comprehensive educational program.
Three components create a child who is strong, confident, has a beautiful character, international academic background, powerful skills, and a clear future:
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Life Coach – building character
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Academy – building knowledge
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Extracurricular – building talents & life skills
All aimed at one goal: Your child becomes a happy global citizen, true to their own self.
Zen – The Symbol of Sunshine Village
At Sunshine Village, meditation is not just an extra activity, but a symbol of how we nurture children's inner selves.
For young children:
Meditation is practiced through:
gentle breathing
calmness
body awareness
and loving words
Through this, children develop a healthy emotional foundation, learning to be calm, to listen, and to love from a very young age.
For older children:
Meditation becomes an important tool for:
stress management
emotional regulation
increased concentration
improved communication skills
reduced internal conflict
maintaining a clear mind in today's high-pressure modern environment
Significance:
In a turbulent century, where emotional management skills are scarce, Sunshine Village chooses meditation as a way to restore peace, connection, and inner depth to each child.
LIFE MAP & SCHOLARSHIP PATHWAY – STUDY ABROAD AT SUNSHINE VILLAGE ACADEMY
At Sunshine Village Academy, Life Map is not an added service—it's a core platform built free of charge for all students from grade 4 onwards. The goal is to help children understand themselves, develop in the right direction, and confidently embark on their international scholarship journey.
1. Free Life Map creation from grade 4
Life Map comprehensively tracks:
psychology
personality – behavior
academic abilities
21st-century skills
talents & strengths
career orientation
Life Map helps children and parents understand who their child is – what their strengths are – what challenges they face – and what direction they should take, thus building a solid foundation for the study abroad application process.
2. Free Portfolio creation from grade 4
Sunshine Village Academy is one of the few schools in Vietnam that:
starts portfolios very early,
continuously tracks each project – activity – achievement – skill – talent.
Children are guided to:
write project descriptions
save certificates – achievements
complete personal projects
organize files according to US-UK standards
build a “personal story” for scholarships
By grades 9-12, students are no longer struggling, but have a clear, strong, and unique application.
3. Extensive University Network Across Asia, Europe, and America
Although Sunshine Village Academy is a small system, we have broad and deep relationships with many major universities in:
UK
USA
Australia
Singapore
Japan
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Academy students benefit from:
attending orientation sessions directly with university representatives
receiving application guidance from international admissions advisors
priority consideration for scholarships and admissions
and being prepared with programs tailored to their specific fields of study
Sunshine is committed to supporting students in securing the most suitable scholarships for their future.
4. Guidance on participating in international competitions from a young age to build a strong profile
Academy students are trained, guided, and supported by the school in competitions such as:
ASMO
SASMO
JEO
WSC – World Scholar’s Cup
MUN – Model United Nations
Art competitions, STEAM, debate
And many other individual, group, and team projects and competitions.
The school organizes:
Exam preparation
Mentoring
Content guidance for exams
Support in creating "continuous achievements" for the portfolio
Developing confidence and international thinking
These competitions help students:
Be confident, assertive, and strong
Expand their thinking
Be familiar with the global arena
Achieve outstanding achievements in their scholarship applications
In short,
Life Map + Portfolio + University Network + International Achievements
→ Form a powerful quartet ensuring Sunshine Village Academy students:
Understand themselves
Have a clear roadmap
Have a strong application
Confidently apply for scholarships
And are ready to become happy global citizens.
Outstanding Achievements of Sunshine Village
A boutique school with significant international results
Sunshine Village always encourages students to challenge themselves, push boundaries, and reach international levels.
Despite being a boutique school with a small student body, the children have achieved impressive results in academics, creativity, sports, and international culture.
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
JEO – Junior English Olympiad
The entire school won awards
A rare achievement, reflecting the uniformity of thinking and language skills and the effectiveness of the English learning method at Sunshine Village.
ASMO – Asian Science & Maths Olympiad
82% award rate
An impressive number for any school — especially a boutique school with only a few dozen contestants.
World Scholar’s Cup
For many years, Sunshine Villagers have:
Winned numerous gold and silver medals
Received prestigious trophies at regional and global rounds
Been invited to compete and present at leading universities worldwide
Notably:
Sunshine Village students ranked in the Top 90/1300 of the final winning teams at Yale University (USA)
Bringed Sunshine Village 6 gold and 7 silver medals globally
SASMO – Singapore & Asian Maths Olympiad
Sunshine Village is proud to have students who achieved:
Global Runner-up, surpassing tens of thousands of contestants from many countries.
SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS & PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Sunshine Village excels not only academically but also provides a vibrant sports environment, helping students develop:
endurance – fighting spirit – discipline – teamwork – resilience.
Sunshine Marathon – An Annual Event
Every year, Sunshine Village organizes a marathon for the entire system:
1km – 3km – 5km depending on age
Encouraging students, parents, and teachers to run together
Building sportsmanship – health – willpower
Helping children develop endurance and push their limits
A Small School – Big Dreams – Big Achievements
The success of Sunshine Village students doesn't come from rote learning, but from:
Solid academic thinking
The ability to learn and research independently
Discipline and confidence when facing international peers
Dedicated guidance from teachers
A holistic environment that nurtures mind, vision, and talent
Sunshine Village believes that when given the right opportunity and environment, every child can shine in their own way.
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