International School Ho Chi Minh City
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| Type | International School |
| Established | 1993 |
| Principal | Dr. Kim Green |
| Grades | EE2–12 |
| Enrollment | 1300 |
| Mascot | Rhino |
| Tell | +84 (28) 3898 9100 |
| Website | ishcmc.com |
The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) is an International School located in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school is owned and operated by Cognita Asia.
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. Their uniform is a white polo shirt and a blue/gray skirt or shorts. They provide alternate clothing for those with religious requirements.
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 opened a new secondary campus in Thao Dien Ward, HCMC, 5km away from the Primary campus for students from 12 - 18 years old.[citation needed]
History
[edit]The school first opened in 1993 as International Grammar School located in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It's the first international school in Ho Chi Minh City and was renamed "International School Ho Chi Minh City", and moved to its current location in District 2 in 1997.
In 2011, International School Ho Chi Minh City joined the Cognita Schools Group, a group of over 60 schools worldwide.
In 2018, International School Ho Chi Minh City opened a new Secondary campus in Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.[citation needed]
Curriculum
[edit]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).