Vietnam has experiences fast achievements in teaching English for high school students in long time. One of this study’s purposes is to state what are challenges in teaching English and recommendations. Barraket (2005) pointed that the re-orientation of the curriculum toward student-centredness in this case had a positive effect on student performance, learning experience and subject evaluation. In particular, the use of student-centred techniques facilitated a strong social context for learning, and provided students with a common experiential framework from which to explore the technical aspects of the curriculum. By using combination of different qualitative methods, SWOT and PDCA analytical techniques, our research results shown, We make suggestions to I,prove teaching quality: 1. Quality control of teacher input (degrees, teaching experience, trial teaching requirements); 2. Develop a set of standards for teacher quality

Our study objective is to figure out: What are previous related studies? And, What are OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR TEACHING English AT SCHOOLS FROM STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH? Next, By using several qualitative analytical methods, our results show that: Improve teaching qualifications; Raise awareness of students in learning from others ; Differentiation method in class; More student-led projects in class; Assign tasks for students to help others who are in need. Therefore, our study can be expanded for other emerging markets.