Graduation Profile

Philosophy:

We provide a positive academic and caring, social environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child, fostering individual ability within an intercultural community.

Mission Statement:
Fostering Individual Ability.

School and Community:

The International School Ho Chi Minh City is a private, independent, nondenominational, co-ed English language day school located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was established in 1993 to serve the needs of the international expatriate community in Ho Chi Minh City. The student body is approximately 900 students in size and represents 38 nationalities. There are 80 full time faculty of which 37 are in the High School. Over half of the teachers hold a Masters degree from a recognized university.

Accreditation:

The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). CIS accreditation is recognized in the USA through the Recognition Program of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Academic Program:

Students in the school follow a curriculum based on the frameworks of the International Baccalaureate from grades Pre-school to 12. In order to graduate, students must earn a total of 25 credits while taking classes in grades 9 - 12. Classes are scheduled for 40 minutes per class within an eight period day.

ISHCMC Academic Diploma:

Students in Grades 9 through 12 prepare for the ISHCMC Academic Diploma. This Diploma is equivalent to a North American High School Diploma. A minimum or 25 credits is required over 8 semesters.

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Progamme:

The IB Middle Years programme, for students aged 11 to 16, provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and become critical and reflective thinkers. Specialist staff offer EAL support in grades 9 and 10 to all students whose first language is not English.

International Baccalaureate Programme:

In Grades 11 and 12 students follow courses of the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). Students who choose the IB Diploma programme select three Higher Level subjects and three Standard Level subjects. Higher Level courses consist of 240 hours of instruction. Standard Level courses consist of 150 hours of instruction. All senior students complete the Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) projects, and an Extended Essay or Personal Research Project.

IB Completion and Average scores:

Of our total Grade 12 class, 85% of the class attempted the full IB Diploma and those obtaining the diploma had an average grade of 31 points overall and an average subject grade of 5.0. 

Student Rank

We do not rank our students.

Assessment:

Assessment in the MYP and IB is criterion based and the final level of achievement is given on a scale of 1 - 7, based on the IBMYP & IBDP general grade descriptors. Formal narrative reports are sent home twice yearly, in December and June. Due to the transient nature of our student body and their diversity of educational backgrounds, ISHCMC does not compute Grade Point Averages (GPAS).

2008-2009 SAT Reasoning Test Mean Scores

International School Ho Chi Minh City has a very active extracurricular programme.

MRISA: The school is a member of the Mekong River International School Association (MRISA). This organization sponsors both athletic and cultural exchanges. The sporting events are traditional sporting tournaments, while the cultural exchange is an eclectic activity that involves music, drama, dance, art etc.

Sporting/Athletics: – Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Badminton, Volleyball, Tae Kwon Do, and Field Hockey

Performing Arts: Music - Band, Choir, String Ensemble, Jazz Band, an all girl choir VOICE, and “Battle of the Bands.” School wide drama productions involving students from all three levels of the school such as “Peter Pan”, a “Christmas Carol”, and an annual dance competition.

Creative Arts: video making: documentaries, nature drawing and painting

Leadership: Debate Club, Math Club, Chess Club, Model United Nations in high school and middle school, Wildlife at Risk, Global Initiatives Network, Student Representative Council

Community Service: Students are involved in a wide variety of projects at a number of orphanages around HCMC. This involves collecting appropriate clothing and other things the orphanages need as well as spending time helping out with the children in situ.

Each year school trips are organized both locally in Vietnam, to neighbouring countries as well as countries as far away as France.

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