Community Programmes

Fee: 3,000,000 VND
Date: 13 April - 3 June 2022 (total lessons: 16)
Seats available: 25

Communications is a vital part of everyday life so this will only enhance those skills. This class is flexible for students' needs and levels. We will review 5 separate areas of communication in order to build confidence and get to know each others. The topics include: food, personality characteristics, the environment, family & introduction to business English. The teacher will also use the introduction to business English class to identify any goals participants may have, e.g - returning to work in the future, or creating their CV or other professional related documents. The material can be adapted to the individual needs of the class. This would be a great course for anyone who would like an English refresher course followed by a structured, interactive business language course.
In addition, the course focuses on introducing new vocabulary as well as on interactive exercises such as negotiating a contract in teams, or deciding which candidate you would offer a job to after hearing their interviews. This should prove to be fun for adults and teenagers because you can engage in the role play of real life situations and this class meets twice a week. The

Fee: 3,000,000 VND
Date: 13 April - 4 June 2022 (total lessons: 16)
Seats available: 25

This class is flexible for students' needs and levels. We will review 5 separate areas of communication in order to build confidence and get to know each others. The topics include: food, personality characteristics, the environment, family & introduction to business English. The teacher will also use the introduction to business English class to identify any goals participants may have, e.g - returning to work in the future, or creating their CV or other professional related documents. The material can be adapted to the individual needs of the class. This would be a great course for anyone who would like an English refresher course followed by a structured, interactive business language course.
In addition, the course focuses on introducing new vocabulary as well as on interactive exercises such as negotiating a contract in teams, or deciding which candidate you would offer a job to after hearing their interviews. This should prove to be fun for adults and teenagers because you can engage in the role play of real life situations and this class meets twice a week. The teacher, Ms Gillian Barden has a masters degree and +7 years teaching experience.

Fee: 2,000,000VND per person
Date: 16 April - 4 June 2022 (total lessons: 7)
Seats available: 10

Participants will learn the basic elements of the language including the very important skill of correct pronunciation. Learn to engage in simple conversations such as greeting people, telling the time, counting and some useful vocabulary for living in Hanoi. This particular class meets twice a week. The teacher, Ms Thuy has been successfully teaching for UNIS Hanoi Community Programmes for the last six years. This class comes highly recommended for newcomers.

Fee: 2,000,000 VND
Date: 16 April - 4 June 2022 (total lessons: 7)
Seats available: 10

Participants will learn the basic elements of the language  including the very important skill of correct pronunciation at a higher level. Learn to engage in simple conversations such as greeting people, telling the time, counting and some useful vocabulary for living in Hanoi. This particular  class meets twice a week. The teacher, Ms Thủy has been successfully teaching for UNIS Hanoi Community Programmes for the last six years. This class comes highly recommended for newcomers.
The class will be delivered via Zoom or Google Meet.

Fee: 550,000VND
Date: April 16
Seats available: 6

All cultural and history buffs will enjoy this class. Feel free to come and walk with us to discover some of the lesser known temples, French villas and historic sites of Hanoi. Behind the street-side hair salons, tea stalls and restaurants all vying for our attention are concealed gems in this amazing city. The cultural layers are endless and you will surely love every moment. You will visit hidden houses on foot and receive a complete overview of the 1000 years of history of Hanoi from the first rice market at the junction of three rivers to the tumultuous battles during the 1940s. Our resident scholar and author of the book Hidden Houses of Hanoi, Linda Mazur will accompany your guide and add details about the architecture, the history of the buildings and their families, and the historic events which changed the face of Hanoi. The language of instruction will be English.

This class is not recommended for children at the age of 8 years old and younger. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Fee: 800,000VND
Date: May 14
Seats available: 6

Bat Trang village, which is located on Red river’s bank – about 13km from Hanoi centre, has been an important ceramic center of Vietnam for centuries. The trip to Bat Trang village not only helps you have a better understanding of ceramic production and art, but also brings you to a calm and quiet space where you can discover the beauty of Vietnamese culture and tradition.
Taking part in the tour where you will be taken to different ceramic workshops in the village to learn about how things are made during the process. Then you will attend a ceramic class to find your inner artist before going for a walk to discover the ancient parts of the village. Of course, we don’t want you to miss the outstanding galleries where you can go shopping. The fee includes ceramic making class and participants can bring their product home to decorate their house.

Ms Thanh Vu and her partners who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Hanoi culture will lead the tour.
The language of instruction will be English and Vietnamese.

Fee: 550,000VND
Date: May 28
Seats available: 6

After the French colonized Hanoi in 1882, they introduced a coffee culture to the city. Since then, the local people have found their own ways to create wonderful authentic drinks. The coffee tasting experience will give you the opportunity to find out the hidden cafes, enjoy drinks and learn about how the truly tasty cups of coffee are made.

The trip starts off by taking visitors to a French mansion built in 1936. You will drink a special coffee containing a secret ingredient in style and then do a secret walk to get to know how local people live their lives in the Old Quarter – the oldest and most expensive area of Hanoi. Then, you will be taken to 5 other off-the-beaten path cafes where you will try Hanoi’s cappuccino and other dessert-style coffees. They are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. The cost includes drinks and taxis during the trip.

Ms Thanh Vu and her partners who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Hanoi culture will lead the tour.
Language of instruction will be English and Vietnamese.

Fee: 1,000,000VND
Date: May 21
Seats available: 5

Hanoi is considered the home of craft villages as it has 1,350 craft villages which is nearly one-third of the country’s total number. Hanoi craftsmen are involved in 47 crafts out of 52 traditional crafts nationwide.

The trip takes you to 5 authentic craft villages lying west of Hanoi which will help you to get a better understanding about craft manufacturing. You will learn about the steps of making lacquer items then join a lacquer painting class and make your own masterpiece. Later on, you will visit wood carvings and the bird-cage making villages before moving to the conical hat making village as well as the silk village. While wandering around these places, you will be taken to different workshops whose makers will amaze you with their skills. You will also discover the beauty of Vietnamese culture and tradition all during the same visit.

The cost includes entrance tickets, lacquer painting class and lunch (Vietnamese food).

Ms Thanh Vu and her partners who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Hanoi culture will lead the tour.
Language of instruction will be English and Vietnamese.

Fee:  500,000VND
Date: June 4
Seats available: 6

Once upon a time, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam couldn’t be complete without paper masks. As time went by, the handmade colorful masks have been replaced by cheaper versions but some artists still persevere in making classic ones. One family living in the Old Quarter has persisted in preserving the craft. By teaching the participants about how to make masks, the makers hope that the legacy will be passed onto future generations. The class offers an exclusive opportunity to explore real local life in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. It’ll be a lot of fun using pieces of paper, cassava powder as glue, and paints to create lively characters usually found in children’s stories and traditional fairy tales. The cost will cover two masks.

Ms Thanh Vu and her partners who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Hanoi culture will lead the tour.
The language of instruction will be English and Vietnamese.

Fee:  450,000VND
Date: April 23
Seats available: 6

Once the home to kings, the Citadel area has recently been vacated by the Military and is now open to the public. Wander through the historic grounds where first the French and Vietnamese generals laid their military plans. Start at the South or Central Gate to view the first archeological dig which verified the age of the entrance and the compound’s history. . Accompanying the walk is our popular resident scholar, Linda Mazur.

This class is not recommended for infants or children aged 8 and younger. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Fee: 1,900,000VND
Date: 12-26 April
Seats available: 7

If you are in love with Vietnamese cuisine and you would like to learn about Hanoi’s local lifestyle and culture, our authentic cooking classes are designed for you. Our three sessions will teach you how to cook famous Vietnamese dishes:

• Session 1: Beef Noodle with broth (Pho Bo), Beef Steamed Rice Rolls (Pho Cuon), Green Papaya Salad, egg-coffee.
• Session 2: Bun Cha, Deep Fried Spring Rolls, Mango Salad; egg-coffee.
• Session 3: Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga), Hanoi Specialty Chicken Noodle (Bun Thang); Banana Flower Salad; egg-coffee.

For each session, participants will go shopping with the home-cook to learn how to choose the best ingredients locally (optional). They will then go to the home-cook’s kitchen to learn cooking step by step. Finally, they will enjoy the meal and take the leftover food home at the end of the class.

The cost includes cooking ingredients, complimentary tea and seasonal fruits.

Ms Thanh Vu and her partners are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Hanoi food and culture will lead the class and we are sure you will not be disappointed.

Fee:  2,300,000VND
Date: 16 April - 7 May
Seats available: 30

Appreciating art is conducted in both Vietnamese and English.  It is necessary to divide students into two groups aged 12-18 years.   Level 1 includes 3 classes lasting 90 minutes.  Level 2 includes 3 classes lasting 90 minutes. The ‘Appreciating Art through Writing’ provides insights and shares experiences of different ways that the use of language and the act of writing can contribute to the understanding, appreciation and interpretation of art. 
The workshop is delivered by Ms Truong Uyen Ly who is a journalist, and director of Hanoi Grapevine – a Bi-Lingual English and Vietnamese website and social network on contemporary art and culture events who also has extensive experience in the arts in Hanoi. 

Fee:  450,000VND
Date:May 7
Seats available: 6

Hanoi is full of endless walks and intriguing history. This unique walk led by an experienced guide was created and run by Linda Mazur, the author of Hidden Houses of Hanoi. It will take you on an adventure around Thien Quang Lake, an area which may look quite serene but with a history full of interesting, untold stories. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Thien Quang Lake area became the home for the rich, powerful and famous Vietnamese VIPs. In the 1930s, new zoning laws compelled the owners to build villas and refrain from opening businesses. Newly graduated Vietnamese architects from the Beaux arts college began experimenting with modern designs and materials. Through interviews with the architect’s families, residents and scholars, a wealth of information about the turbulent times in which these villas were built is told. These architectural wonders are rarely on regular tours but deserve a place in Hanoi’s history.

Fee: 1,400,000VND
Date: 16 April - 28 May
Seats available: 16

A 6 week course teaching the fundementals of self-defense. 
- What is self-defense?
- Self-defense and Vietnam law
- Personal Safety Techniques
- Understanding our physical capabilities, opportunities and constraints
- Physical training in various movements as well as conflict de-escalation
By the end of the course trainees will be competent in various personal safety and self-defense strategies suitable for general public.
The course will be delivered by STAR Head Coach - Mr Mai Ngoc Phu, a licensed trainer of martial arts and specifically specialises in self-defense training. Phu has delivered 100's programs to general public (both expats and Vietnamese), to outreach teams at Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, participants of the Blue Dragon Children Foundation and HopeBox and to university students.

Instruction will be in English and Vietnamese.

Fee: 1,400,000VND
Date: 16 April - 4 June (Total lessons: 7)
Seats available: 10

Train with a small group for motivation, inspiration, accountability, and fun! The class combines Muay Thai, kickboxing and fitness training for participants of all levels, from beginners to advanced. 
In addition to Muay Thai and Kickboxing drills, the class will also supplement with fitness and conditioning training, as well embedding self-defense and personal safety training.
The course will be delivered by an experienced STAR Kickboxing and Fitness Coach.
STAR Kickboxing and Fitness has delivered this program to hundreds of people since opening in 2020. 
Instruction will be in Vietnamese and English.

Fee: 1,200,000VND
Date: April 15 - May 7 (total: 4 lessons)
Seats available: 10

Are you interested in discovering Vietnamese Lacquer Painting? Lacquer School Tay Ho offers a special lacquer painting course of 5 classes for UNIS Community Programme. In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn the traditional Asian lacquer art using materials such as mother of pearl, gold and silver leaves, eggshell etc… You can paint pictures as well as decorate vases, boxes and bowls. Lacquer painting requires many processes over a long period of time, but you will finish a small painting during the 5 class course. The classes are instructed by artist Tran Anh Tuan who is Master-Professor of Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Art.

Instruction will be in English and Vietnamese.

Fee:  2,300,000VND
Date: April 14 - May 12 (total lessons: 5)
Seats available: 35 seats.

Business Savvy folks will love this offering. This course is a new offering for our adult community of learners that aims to explore the following content over 5 sessions:

• Set an investment target and budget to meet your goals
• Research available brokers and what they offer (i.e. stocks, commodities, ETFs, Cryptocurrencies, etc)
• Collaboratively develop investment strategies based on interests, trends, and long-term goals
• Balance a portfolio with both traditional and alternative investments while assessing the risk and rewards associated with volatile markets
• Protect your portfolios against inflation and impending fluctuations

If you are new to investing, or just need a refresher, this course offers a risk-free way to dive in with 100,000USD of fake money to invest in the real stock market.

Our instructor Mr. Brycen Davis has been teaching Technology and Design internationally for 15 years. In a similar span of time, he has also become an experienced investor in the stock market and has developed the Stock Market Challenge to share this interest with our community.

The class will be delivered via zoom or google meet.

Fee:  1,700,000VND
Date: April 17 - June 5 (total lessons: 7)
Seats available: 16 seats

Ballet not only gets you in shape but also brings out your emotions, elegance and charm. You will experience many of these through ballet that are not just simply dance moves but arts and culture brought by professional and experienced teachers of VNOB Art Field - the center of art under Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB).

The course is for adults 18 years and older. In addition, the course will help you to increase endurance, overall health and form charming gestures that any other exercise and sports can even attempt.All of the subjects we offer are taught by VNOB teachers with extensive teaching experience, pedagogical qualifications and great enthusiasm. To attain the best results and real benefits from the art courses that we offer, all students are recommended to enroll for 6 months and above.

The class will be delivered via Zoom or Google Meet.

Fee:  3,000,000VND
Date: April 13 - June 2 (total lessons: 16)
Seats available: 16 seats

Interval fitness training are a series of exercises using light weights, resistance bands and resistance training). Participants will compete an exercise every 30 seconds in a full circuit fashion. Each circuit can average around 10 different exercises. The class is ideal for those wanting to burn fat, strength train or work on core strength. The class is delivered by Mr Can Thanh Dat, who is a Vietnamese National Fitness Coach/ FMS & FCS from Functional Movement Screen and is an experienced fitness instructor at UNIS for many years. 
The class will be held at UNIS Fitness Centre (depending on school rule in the real-time)

Fee:  1,500,000VND
Date: April 13 - June 1 (total lessons: 8)
Seats available: 16 seats

Yoga is fantastic for mental wellbeing as it connects the body and mind to build strength and flexibility. This 60 minute class is perfect for anyone who wants to practice mindfulness or relieve the stress of everyday life. 
The class is delivered by Ms Jess Wilson, a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She is certified to teach multiple forms of yoga and has worked in the UK, India and now in Hanoi. 

Fee:  1,400,000VND
Date: 16 April - 4 June (total lessons: 7)
Seats available: 16 seats

Bodyweight Strength and Mobility 
This class is designed to:

●    Keep you moving while sitting too long in front of your computer.
●    Build your fitness level using self resistance
●    Improve your flexibility and increase your range of motion (mobility). 

This class is for a  beginner to advanced beginner level. No previous movement or fitness experience is required as the exercises and sequences are broken down and created at an open level that is accessible to all. The class is delivered by Ms Phuong Anh, UNIS Fitness Instructor who has 10 years experience in the Yoga and fitness Industry as a trainer in Canada & Vietnam. She also has experience with ISSA as well as precision nutrition level 1 coaching. 

Fee:  450,000VND
Date: 7 May (total lessons: 1)
Seats available: 7 seats

Do you love chocolate? Have you ever tasted real high-quality cacao? If you are a big fan of cacao and chocolate, this experience should be on your community programme bucket list. In two fun-filled hours, you will not only learn how high-quality cacao is made in Vietnam but also sample different kinds of cacao and chocolate. In addition, you will learn how to make delicious cacao/chocolate drinks and create your own rich chocolate pieces.
The Highland cacao brand produces high quality chocolate products using Vietnamese cocoa materials and Japanese technology. It is their belief that chocolate must be done straight from the farm. The production process is strictly controlled from the cocoa farm to the finished product. Chocolate products of Highland Caca feature both flavor as well as quality, chocolate. The total cost for the class will include all necessary ingredients and English/ Vietnamese guidance. Transport or other personal expenses are not included. Participants will be able to bring the chocolate home upon completion. Ms Thanh Vu and her partners who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Hanoi culture will lead the tour.

Fee:  500,000VND
Date: 23 April (total lessons: 1)
Seats available: 7 seats

Everyone loves coffee and we know we have the proper class for you. You will have the opportunity to learn how to make 4 special Vietnamese recipes which are the famous offerings of Egg coffee, coconut coffee, yogurt coffee and Korean whipped coffee. The recipes will be provided after the class so that you will be able to make great cups of coffee for your family and friends.
The total cost for the class will include all necessary ingredients and a complimentary tea. Transport or other personal expenses are not included.