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| Number of students |
435 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Vietnamese |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ISHCMC is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 21st Century school. Students are required to bring a MAC or PC laptop. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and informal interview. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
92% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, Advanced Placement |
| Results in these examinations |
Much better than what an average student scores. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
3:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISHCMC's extensive After School Activities Program allows students to explore their talents with like-minded students in over 20 interest groups. ISHCMC sees its students developing their leadership and public speaking skills in Debate Club and World Scholar’s Cup, extending their creative capacities in Music Studio and Glee Club, and addressing environmental and socio-economic problems in the Global Issues Network. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Purpose designed covered sports hard court arena, including basketball, volleyball and badminton. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) – American Academy in Vietnam is a world-class middle and high school inspiring and challenging students aged 11 to 18 years old to achieve personal excellence.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The philosophies and guiding statements of ISHCMC – American Academy have been devised to lead in fulfilling its vision of being one of the most academically successful American international schools in Asia. As a school community ISHCMC will provide a positive, caring and engaging learning community that: - Delivers a high quality American style education
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