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CityHo Chi Minh City
CurriculumAmerican
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 11 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 16 students / class
Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 558,100,000 ₫
to: 697,700,000 ₫
Address: 16 Võ Trường Toản, An Phú, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

435

Number of nationalities represented in the school

12

Most common nationality

Vietnamese

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

Average number of students per class

16

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

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 students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

No problem

External examinations or assessments available

MAP, Advanced Placement

Results in these examinations

Much better than what an average student scores.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

95%

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

Entry evaluation for students

Assessment and informal interview.

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No deadline.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

7:45

School finish time

3:45

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

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.

Sports activities included

Physical education

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Sports facilities at the school

Purpose designed covered sports hard court arena, including basketball, volleyball and badminton.

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.
The school lays the foundations for success with 100% English language immersion and a rigorous American accredited curriculum. At the same time, it offers an extensive Vietnamese Studies Program to ensure our students maintain their Mother Tongue and cultural roots.

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
- Inspires a lifelong passion for learning
- Enables graduates to gain entrance to quality US and international institutions of higher learning
- Promotes international and intercultural respect and collaboration
- Empowers all to be the best they can

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