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Nationalities
| Number of students |
435 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Vietnamese |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ISHCMC is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 21st Century school. Students are required to bring a MAC or PC laptop. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
No problem |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, Advanced Placement |
| Results in these examinations |
Much better than what an average student scores. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and informal interview. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
3:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISHCMC's extensive After School Activities Program allows students to explore their talents with like-minded students in over 20 interest groups. ISHCMC sees its students developing their leadership and public speaking skills in Debate Club and World Scholar’s Cup, extending their creative capacities in Music Studio and Glee Club, and addressing environmental and socio-economic problems in the Global Issues Network. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Purpose designed covered sports hard court arena, including basketball, volleyball and badminton. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) – American Academy in Vietnam is a world-class middle and high school inspiring and challenging students aged 11 to 18 years old to achieve personal excellence.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The philosophies and guiding statements of ISHCMC – American Academy have been devised to lead in fulfilling its vision of being one of the most academically successful American international schools in Asia. As a school community ISHCMC will provide a positive, caring and engaging learning community that: - Delivers a high quality American style education
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