International School Ho Chi Minh City
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| Head of School | Sean O'Maonaigh |
| School type | Private Day |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Location | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Enrollment | Over 850 |
| Campus Surroundings | Private Campus |
| School color(s) | White and Blue |
The International School Ho Chi Minh City is an international school in district 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 1993. The school is a non-denominational, co-educational and multicultural international school, providing a broad based education in the English medium for over 850 students from 2yrs to 18yrs of age.
Currently there are 850 students from 31 different nationalities enrolled with the five largest representations coming from Korea, Vietnam, the United States, Australia and Japan. The teaching faculty are predominantly British, Australian and American.
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[edit] The International Baccalaureate program
The school provides the IBMYP program for students in grade 6-10 and the IB Diploma/Certificate for students in grade 11-12. The IB program provides Performing Art as an elective subject along with Visual Art and Music.
[edit] The City College Campus
The City College Campus is another division of the International School Ho Chi Minh City which is located in district 3 - Ho Chi Minh City. The school adopts a special bilingual teaching program designed for Vietnamese students.
[edit] School Renovation
The school is under a renovation plan which will finish before 2010. The plan includes a library expansion, new building as well as facilities dedicated for special education.
[edit] Facilities
The International School Ho Chi Minh City has variety set of facilities dedicated for special education such as a swimming pool, two art rooms, two music rooms, football and basketball field.
[edit] Major Extra-Curricular Activities
Activity (Participation)
- Student Representative Council (Spirit Week, Safety Helmet Project, Formal Dance Party)
- Model United Nations (THIMUN-Singapore, BEIMUN, HOMUN)
- South East Asian Mathematics Competition
- Australian Mathematics Competition
- Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA Sports Exchange, MRISA Cultural Exchange)
- Saigon Stingrays
- Concert Band (Gala Concert, Graduation Day, Presentation Day)
- String Orchestra (Gala Concert, Presentation Day)
- Concert Choir (Gala Concert, Graduation Day, Presentation Day)
- Battle of the Band
- Dance Competition
- Drama Production (2008 Drama Production: A Midsummer Night's Dream)
