There are many good reasons to choose PennSchool. These are our top ten.
We provide
• A world-class curriculum for Academic excellence.
• Greenville High School Diploma earnt without traveling to the United States of America.
• A high standard of teaching, with dedicated and caring teachers.
• A truly inclusive community school with amazing learning as central to everything we do.
• Excellent facilities for Academic, Sport, Arts, Technology, and Engineering pursuits.
• A creative and innovative environment that fosters a Digital Future with an intensive focus on programming, robotics, and practical applications.
• A strong focus on Artistic endeavours which helps students nurture social, mental and emotional values.
• An incredible selection of over 20 clubs and over 30 athletics teams, aimed at cultivating individual interests and talents.
• A wide range of enrichment activities with over 40 learning service projects and over 80 events held each year.
PennSchool currently offers the International American Program and the Vietnamese American Bilingual Program.
The fees shown here are for the International American Program.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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1000+
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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8
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Most common nationality
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Vietnamese
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Ratio of local students to international students
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5/95
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Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers
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Mainly yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese
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No, For students who do not meet the minimum expectations of the language of instruction (International program or bilingual program), the English for Academic Purposes program is the alternative for students to acquire the necessary proficiency to continue with the other regular programs.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Vietnamese and French
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Max. number of students per class
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28
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Average number of students per class
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24
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes. The bilingual program is supported by an assistant teacher (K-12). For the international program, there is no teaching assistant. All programs have in-class support from homeroom teachers on issues related to group management and classroom behavior.
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Use of technology in the classroom
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All classes are equipped with a projector, screen, and audio speakers. Teachers use their laptops with internet access.
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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)
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Yes. The school has a protocol to migrate face-to-face classes to the virtual modality. The technological resources currently used are the Moodle academic platform and the synchronous connection application Google Meet.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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Religion is not practiced as part of the academic program.
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External examinations or assessments available
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MAP, SAT, IELTS, Greenville School Area Keystone Exams
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Results in these examinations
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Satisfactory.
Preliminary results show a progressive improvement; therefore, spaces have been created for the punctual preparation of these tests.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes. According to the time distribution in the class schedule, homework is assigned by the regular teacher and monitored by the assistant teacher. In the upper grades it is done by the homeroom teacher. The modality is face-to-face and through the Moodle platform.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Depending on the time load and the number of subjects, it is distributed between 1 and 2 and a half hours per day.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100%. The school provides a university orientation and support program to ensure a successful transition to national or international higher education.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Not yet.
Although some teachers have experience in curricular adaptations for special needs, the school does not have a department of psychologists and psychopedagogues to provide attention and follow-up to specific cases.
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Learning support offered
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At present, the school does not provide direct support for special educational needs cases. Referential conversations are held with families so that they can opt for external alternatives for support and follow-up.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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The school encourages them to join in clubs and competitions with the support from Learning Support Center. They will have a lot of opportunities to develop their talent thanks to peer-tutoring program and other school programs/ events.
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Student access to education psychologist
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No
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes. The admissions department establishes an admissions testing schedule that involves one-on-one interviews with native-speaking teachers to determine the language proficiency of instruction for entry into a given grade level.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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The evaluation measures basic knowledge according to grade level, learning skills and curricular requirements according to standards. A personalized interview is then conducted to determine language proficiency.
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Waiting list
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Yes
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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Before 9th August
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes, it depends on
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School start time
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08:00 AM
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School finish time
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17:00
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes
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School bus service available
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Yes. Transportation service is provided upon request to parents interested in receiving and contracting the service.
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School provided lunches
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Yes. The school maintains the cultural tradition of mealtimes. Students receive breakfast in the school dining room from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Lunch service begins at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. At 3:20 p.m. students receive a snack.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Sports facilities at the school
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A big field for soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball, track and field. There is a plan to expand the school's facilities to include sports courts, a coliseum, a swimming pool, etc.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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It is a school that provides a North American curriculum learning environment. PennSchool commits to delivering quality learning, underpinned by U.S.A values together with a deep appreciation of the Vietnamese culture.
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Teaching approach of the school
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The school is based on constructivism, focusing the teaching process on collaborative work, experiential and conceptual learning.
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Campus
Located on Ba Thang Hai Street, in the heart of HCMC, PennSchool with its modern, friendly, and safe learning environment will enhance students’ potential in an international environment.
