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CityHo Chi Minh City
CurriculumsAmerican and Vietnamese American Bilingual
Leaving qualifications
Languages of instructionEnglish and Vietnamese
Age RangeAges 5 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications
Language of instruction English and Vietnamese
Native English and Vietnamese teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Vietnamese)
Class sizes Average 24 students / class
Maximum 28 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 284,625,000 ₫
to: 399,000,000 ₫
Address: 10 Ba Thang Hai St., Ward 12, Dist. 10, HCMC, Vietnam
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Number of students

1000+

Number of nationalities represented in the school

8

Most common nationality

Vietnamese

Ratio of local students to international students

5/95

Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers

Mainly yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese

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.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Vietnamese and French

Max. number of students per class

28

Average number of students per class

24

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

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.

Use of technology in the classroom

All classes are equipped with a projector, screen, and audio speakers. Teachers use their laptops with internet access.

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. 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.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

Religion is not practiced as part of the academic program.

External examinations or assessments available

MAP, SAT, IELTS, Greenville School Area Keystone Exams

Results in these examinations

Satisfactory.
Preliminary results show a progressive improvement; therefore, spaces have been created for the punctual preparation of these tests.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

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.

Approximate hours of homework given

Depending on the time load and the number of subjects, it is distributed between 1 and 2 and a half hours per day.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%. The school provides a university orientation and support program to ensure a successful transition to national or international higher education.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

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.

Learning support offered

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.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

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.

Student access to education psychologist

No

Entry evaluation for students

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.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

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.

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Before 9th August

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, it depends on

School start time

08:00 AM

School finish time

17:00

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

Yes. Transportation service is provided upon request to parents interested in receiving and contracting the service.

School provided lunches

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.

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

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

More than 20 clubs, Tutoring Program, Reading Circle, House System, and Broadcasting Program.

Sports activities included

Dance, Ballet, Basketball, Baseball, VolleyBall, Golf, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Track and Field, Swimming

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes.

Sports facilities at the school

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.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

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.

Teaching approach of the school

The school is based on constructivism, focusing the teaching process on collaborative work, experiential and conceptual learning.

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