History
The school first opened in 1993 as International Grammar School located in district 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It's the first international schools in Ho Chi Minh City and is renamed "International School Ho Chi Minh City", moved to its current location in District 2 in 1997. In 2011, International School Ho Chi Minh City joins the Cognita Schools Group, a group of over 60 schools worldwide. In 2018, International School Ho Chi Minh City open new Secondary campus in Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In 2019, the school celebrating 25 years of learning.Curriculum
International School Ho Chi Minh City provides International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes in Vietnam: Primary Years Programme to students in Early Explore 2 to Grade 5 (ages 2 to 12 years).Extra-Curricular Activities
After School Activities International School Ho Chi Minh City provides 28 After School Activities (ASA) for student from KG to Grade 12A such as Skating, Taekwondo, Choir, Cooking, Chess, Violin, Model United Nations (MUN) etc. The ASA program offers numerous clubs and activities during the school year, some of which go on to take part in competitions, sporting or otherwise. College & University Counseling International School Ho Chi Minh City has college and university counseling services to assist students and families when planning for life past ISHCMC. The Counseling Team provide personalized help in selecting colleges and universities that meet each student's personal, social, academic and financial requirements. The Advisory Program, directed by the counseling office, provides students with more information about career choices, resume-building, summer opportunities, and general well-being. Whilst the IB DP Coordinator works closely with the counseling office to help students select courses that best suit their interests and abilities. Mindfulness Practice Mindfulness is introduced at International School Ho Chi Minh City in 2013. Since then students practice mindfulness every day. Mindfulness is led either by an advisory teacher, a group of students or ‘masters of mindfulness’. Mindfulness classes are not only for students but also on offer to parents, teachers and staffs. Air Quality International School Ho Chi Minh has air filtration systems in their campuses, like most other international schools. This system provides a clean and safe educational environment for students, teachers and staffs, both inside and around the campus.References
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