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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1771 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
88 : 12 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language (ESL)
|
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Vietnamese, French, Korean |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Kindergarten: 17 per class
|
| Average number of students per class |
21 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Latest and most appropriate technologies and well-maintained devices |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The school’s intention is to help students study and complete their work at school. The amount of homework is dependent on each student’s ability. Also, teachers encourage students to read more books for self-development. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Students with suspected special needs will be reviewed for limited accommodations and modifications. The school is not able to receive students with moderate or severe special needs. The Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher or school counsellor will review these admissions with final approval from the school principal. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
OSSD English & Math assessment (for CIS)
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| 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 |
Global Issues Network Clubs (GIN Clubs)
|
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Kindergarten Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Canadian International School - Vietnam is an inclusive community committed to the development of future leaders. Built on academic achievement, service learning, global citizenship, inquiry, reflection, and the balance of mind and body, it challenges all members of its community to be active, lifelong learners. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Canadian International School System is an educational system whose objective is to develop future generations of passionate, enthusiastic, creative, proactive students who persevere to successfully realize their goals. Students are educated with the necessary knowledge and important skills to succeed and be happy in this growing, moving and challenging world. |