VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted

VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted
Trường Phổ thông Năng khiếu
Location
153 Nguyễn Chí Thanh Street, An Đông


Information
TypePublic, University-affiliated, Co-ed
MottoTrường học thân thiện, Học sinh tích cực (Friendly School, Enthusiastic Students)
Established1996
PrincipalBùi Thị Hồng Hạnh
Enrollment≈1,800
CampusUrban
ColorsWhite, navy blue, azure
AffiliationVietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Websitewww.ptnk.edu.vn

VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted (Vietnamese: Trường Phổ thông Năng khiếu, Đại học Quốc gia Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), commonly known by its abbreviations HSG in English and PTNK in Vietnamese, is a highly selective high school located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is classified as a specialized public high school.

Established in 1996, the school is affiliated with Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City and is a specialized high school for students with exceptional academic capabilities in mathematics, natural sciences, literature, and foreign languages. It is considered one of the most prestigious high schools in Vietnam and one of the three most renowned specialized high schools in Ho Chi Minh City, along with Lê Hồng Phong High School and Trần Đại Nghĩa High School.

The school aims to provide a good environment for academic excellence and preparation for higher education, and frequently sends students to participate in regional, national, and international academic competitions, notably International Science Olympiads.