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CityHo Chi Minh City
CurriculumIB
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 5 to 18
Boarding available
Yearly fees: Not public
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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 20 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2024/2025.

Address: Street 20, Him Lam Quarter, South Saigon, Binh Chanh District, HCMC, Vietnam
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Number of students

463

Number of nationalities represented in the school

5

Most common nationality

Vietnamese & Korean

Ratio of local students to international students

International

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

Offer full push-in support for all languages

Additional language classes offered by the school

Korean, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Mandarin

Max. number of students per class

22

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Yes

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?

We provide every accommodation for students who have religious / non-religious needs (prayer room, accommodated food options)

External examinations or assessments available

IB Diploma
Advanced Placement
WIDA

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes, but homework is aimed at being relevant, meaningful and connected to learning.

Approximate hours of homework given

Homework varies for each grade level. Grades 1& 2 should read for a minimum of 15 minutes per language

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

SNA’s Intervention Program supports students with academic and social challenges which impact classroom learning.

Learning support offered

Push in support - all specialist teachers push into mainstreamed classes to fully support all students in their natural language rich classroom environment with strategic pull-out support when necessary.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

International Schools of North America South Saigon (SNA) fully support all students with their individual learning needs.

Student access to education psychologist

We have a qualified school counselor and when necessary provide psychologist support to students.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes, SNA provides a screening assessment prior to admissions.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Entrance exam will assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for proper placement.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Open Enrollment

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m., students head to first period classes at 7:50 a.m. and classes begin at 8:00 a.m.

School finish time

3:15 for non after school activities, and 4:15 for after school actitivities

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, we cater to meet the dietary needs of a diverse population of students and staff.

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

SNA offers many clubs and activities such as sports, drama, academic support, cooking, chess, music, and much more.

Sports activities included

Physical education (PE) classes, dance, virtual golf.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

Elementary and secondary libraries, virtual golf, labs, design (STEM) rooms, drama, music rooms, digital media/green screen, pool.

Sports facilities at the school

Swimming pool, indoor gym, virtual golf, full outdoor (covered) football field.

Grades/ages available for boarding

Flexible

Boarding facilities at the school

Excursions, academic support, activities

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

The International Schools of North America is unique among other international schools in Vietnam as it is a IB Continuum School offering a global curriculum preparing students to study and work in a global context.

Teaching approach of the school

SNA meets the needs of individual learners in a student-centered approach involving them in the inquiry process inspiring students to become responsible global citizens and life-long learners whose graduates value integrity, cultural diversity, and the pursuit of academic excellence through aligned global and Vietnamese curriculum.

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