International School Ho Chi Minh City
The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) is an international school in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school is owned and operated by Cognita. International School Ho Chi Minh City is the first international school in HCMC and currently enrolls 1,300 students aged 2 to 18 years old from more than 50 countries. International School Ho Chi Minh City is fully accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). International School Ho Chi Minh City has 2 campus. Primary campus is located in An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC  open for students from ages 2 - 11 years old. In 2018 they open new secondary campus in Thao Dien ward, HCMC, 5km away from the Primary campus for students from 12 - 18 years old. 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). Middle Years Programme for students in grades 6 to 10 (ages 12 to 16 years). IB Diploma Programme or certificates for students in Grade 11 to 12 (ages 16 to 18  years). International School Ho Chi Minh City is also one of a few schools in Vietnam provides full 3 International Baccalaureate programmes. 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 City is one of the leading international schools in the region that has air filtration systems. This system provides a clean and safe educational environment for students, teachers and staffs, both inside and around the campus.   Academic Achievement. International School Ho Chi Minh City Class of 2021 has 100% pass rate for full IB DP candidates, which is above global  average of 89%. 76% achieved at or above expected global average of 33 points and 69% achieved in the top quartile of IB Diploma points. With a 36 point average, ISHCMC graduates achieved above the expected global average of 33 points and with 30% of graduates achieving 40 points or above. Students have many pathways after graduating at International School Ho Chi Minh City, they go to different destinations to enroll in competitive universities, take gap year or join military service etc.