International Schools of North America: Details, Fees and Reviews

Leaving qualifications		IB Diploma and AP
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: 514,560,000 ₫ to: 803,300,000 ₫

School fees range in VND valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Number of students	463
Number of nationalities represented in the school	5
Most common nationality	Vietnamese & Korean
Ratio of local students to international students	International

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	Offer full push-in support for all languages
Additional language classes offered by the school	Korean, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Mandarin

Max. number of students per class	22
Average number of students per class	20
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Yes
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?	We provide every accommodation for students who have religious / non-religious needs (prayer room, accommodated food options)

External examinations or assessments available	IB Diploma Advanced Placement WIDA
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes, but homework is aimed at being relevant, meaningful and connected to learning.
Approximate hours of homework given	Homework varies for each grade level. Grades 1& 2 should read for a minimum of 15 minutes per language

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	SNA’s Intervention Program supports students with academic and social challenges which impact classroom learning.
Learning support offered	Push in support - all specialist teachers push into mainstreamed classes to fully support all students in their natural language rich classroom environment with strategic pull-out support when necessary.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	International Schools of North America South Saigon (SNA) fully support all students with their individual learning needs.
Student access to education psychologist	We have a qualified school counselor and when necessary provide psychologist support to students.

Entry evaluation for students	Yes, SNA provides a screening assessment prior to admissions.
Brief description of entry evaluation required	Entrance exam will assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for proper placement.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	Open Enrollment
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School start time	Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m., students head to first period classes at 7:50 a.m. and classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
School finish time	3:15 for non after school activities, and 4:15 for after school actitivities
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, we cater to meet the dietary needs of a diverse population of students and staff.
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	SNA offers many clubs and activities such as sports, drama, academic support, cooking, chess, music, and much more.
Sports activities included	Physical education (PE) classes, dance, virtual golf.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities at the school	Elementary and secondary libraries, virtual golf, labs, design (STEM) rooms, drama, music rooms, digital media/green screen, pool.
Sports facilities at the school	Swimming pool, indoor gym, virtual golf, full outdoor (covered) football field.

Grades/ages available for boarding	Flexible
Boarding facilities at the school	Excursions, academic support, activities

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	The International Schools of North America is unique among other international schools in Vietnam as it is a IB Continuum School offering a global curriculum preparing students to study and work in a global context.
Teaching approach of the school	SNA meets the needs of individual learners in a student-centered approach involving them in the inquiry process inspiring students to become responsible global citizens and life-long learners whose graduates value integrity, cultural diversity, and the pursuit of academic excellence through aligned global and Vietnamese curriculum.