We are educating the global leaders of tomorrow. We are a school where every student thrives both intellectually and personally; we prepare our students to positively impact their future world.
Choosing an international school is a major decision. So we thank you for your interest in Saigon South International School. We truly are an international school with over 1200+ students from ages 3 - 18 representing more than 40 nationalities and a professional staff of over 120 from 12 countries.
SSIS is committed to:
Small class sizes
A balance of nationalities
Intellectually rigorous academics combined with sports, activities, and social programs in order to develop the whole child
We deliver:
A progressive, innovative curriculum with increasing student responsibility for learning and achievement
A focus on students and educating the whole child
An experienced and dedicated international faculty; our teachers have long-term commitments to the school
Our facility offers:
Modern, purpose-built facilities designed to make learning enjoyable
Early childhood and elementary classrooms designed to encourage discovery learning
A dedicated middle school space which fosters students' increasing independence
Lounges and space to provide high school students with a college preparatory experience
School-organized sporting and activity programs enhanced with community-based opportunities
We have a robust sports and activities program including, soccer, swimming, basketball, volleyball, track & field, tennis, softball, golf, cross-country, MUN, GIN drama, chess, VEX robotics and cooking.
School provided lunches
There is a cafeteria and lunches can be purchased.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
We have Western, Asian and Vegetarian options every day.
Sports activities included
Physical Education is a class taught in EC-12.
Sports facilities at the school
Three indoor basketball courts, 1 25 meter pool, 1 kiddie pool, 3 volleyball courts, 3 full grass soccer fields.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students
We participate in Saigon International School Athletic Conference (SISAC), Mekong River International School Association (MRISA) and South East Asia Student Activities Conference (SEASAC)
Words which are not just hung on the wall, but are alive in the classroom.
Campus
Situated along a tributary of the Nha Be River and within easy walking distance to the many shops, cafes and restaurants, the school enjoys all the conveniences of being located in the urban center of Phu My Hung. Although only twenty minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, this vibrant planned residential community has clean air and river breezes, wide streets and ample sidewalks, making it an ideal setting for families to live and children to go to school.
STEM
SSIS ensures that its students are continuously provided the best STEM opportunities—even if they aren't yet available in Ho Chi Minh City. For example, we were the first school to bring VEX Robotics to Vietnam.
Our teachers are highly trained in promoting and incorporating design-thinking into our curriculum. Students of all ages are actively encouraged to apply design-thinking in one of our three maker-spaces, available from Kindergarten and through Grade 12.
The Arts
Our Arts program encourages students to develop their creativity through multiple disciplines. We offer drama, band, orchestra, visual arts and dance. Students are encouraged to explore various processes and traditions from different cultures and throughout history. Excursions and visiting artists offer students a chance to appreciate the arts and learn from practicing artists and crafts people. Students have further opportunity to participate in the varied extra-curricular art activities that are offered throughout the elementary, middle and high schools.
Athletics
Our athletics program seeks to instill in students a respect for elements of fitness and skill that are integral to developing a lifelong interest in sports and fitness. The ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and a demonstration of respect for the efforts of team members, opponents, coaches and officials are expected from all Dragons.
Our curriculum is based upon an American program of studies. Average class sizes of 20 students ensure that all students receive the personalized instruction necessary for success. Our aim is to have a student body that exemplifies our core values and strives for excellence. We are educating the global leaders of tomorrow.
Because many of our classes reach capacity early in the school year, it is important to submit applications as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you and am happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact me or our Admissions Office if you have questions or would like a tour of the school.
