phó hiệu trưởng
Definition
- Noun:
- Vice-Principal / Deputy Principal: A senior administrative officer in a school who assists the principal (hiệu trưởng) in managing daily operations, academic programs, student affairs, and staff. This person often acts on behalf of the principal in their absence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô Lan là phó hiệu trưởng trường tiểu học. (Ms. Lan is the vice-principal of the primary school.)
- Phó hiệu trưởng phụ trách kỷ luật học sinh. (The deputy principal is in charge of student discipline.)
- Mọi vấn đề về học bạ cần được phó hiệu trưởng phê duyệt. (All transcript matters need to be approved by the vice-principal.)
Advanced Usage
- The title can be specified further by area of responsibility, often formed as "Phó Hiệu trưởng phụ trách [lĩnh vực]".
- Phó Hiệu trưởng phụ trách chuyên môn (Vice-Principal in charge of Academic Affairs).
- Phó Hiệu trưởng phụ trách cơ sở vật chất (Vice-Principal in charge of Facilities).
Variants and Related Words
- Hiệu trưởng (n): Principal, Headteacher. The chief executive officer of a school.
- Phó giám đốc (n): Deputy Director. A similar title used in companies, institutions, or hospitals instead of schools.
Synonyms
- Deputy Headteacher: Commonly used in British English.
- Assistant Principal: Commonly used in American English.
- Vice-Principal: A standard international English term.
Notes on Usage
- "Phó hiệu trưởng" is a compound noun. It is always written in lowercase unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence or is part of an official title.
- In the Vietnamese education system, a school may have more than one "phó hiệu trưởng", each overseeing different departments such as academics, student affairs, or administration.