International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC)
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3.5 from 12 reviews
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About International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC)


International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC - American Academy) is a leading American curriculum secondary school in Ho Chi Minh City, inspiring and challenging students aged 11 to 18 years old to achieve personal excellence. Our highly qualified and dedicated teachers are student-focused, committed to developing each child’s unique interests, abilities, and ambitions.

This approach creates a culture of achievement in our close-knit community of over 300 students, demonstrated in our graduates’ U.S. $1m scholarship fund to overseas universities. Above excellence in academics, our vision commits us to empowering our students to reach their potential across all endeavors – in the arts, sports, technology, and elsewhere. 

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Curriculum

American

Primary Language

English

Ages

11 to 18

Max Class Size

Unknown

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12 Reviews of International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC)

Average Ratings

Overall 3.47
Facilities 2.00
Academics 2.43
Teachers 2.14
Sports 2.57
Music & Arts 2.43
Science & Tech 2.57

Reviewer Nationalities

American (1) Australian (1) Vietnamese (4)

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Yen Dao, 12/09/2023 @ 01:16:22
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ISHCMC - AA is an international school with a good educational environment that many parents and students trust.

Linh Dinh , 11/09/2023 @ 08:54:05
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Good place to work. Thanks

April, 28/05/2022 @ 10:03:22
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Such an irresponsible school. This Academy failed to protect its students from violence. What a shame!

Jasmine, 27/05/2022 @ 18:55:24
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Ignoring a serious bullying case happening in this school. Teacher ignores, the head ignores, they give the personal numbers of the parents to self- resolve :)) Omg, what a silly idea they figure out

Rebeca Smith, 27/05/2022 @ 17:00:27
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The way to handle communication is not good, it's worrisome.

A Parent, 26/05/2022 @ 18:47:43
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Very unprofessional. The principal’s manner and professionalism is absolutely terrible. The school’s ethics and morality is questionable. Strongly not recommend!

Bryan Criston, 10/03/2022 @ 09:06:41
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Everything is too low quality for the price.

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gia sư Tiên Phong, a year ago


Over 70% of our teachers hold Master's degrees in their specialist subjects Alongside our students, the core of ISHCMC – American Academy is our teaching staff highly experienced, dedicated, caring and passionate about their subject and student age range. Without exception, they are excited and motivated to work within our dynamic international community. Open-minded and curious, they engage with students in helping to open their minds and form connections across disciplines and emphasize proactive, collaborative learning. Our teachers benefit from continuous professional development as part of their own lifelong learning journey, via tailored courses, workshops, conferences and lectures by leading international educators and supplemented by regular team building activities. They – and in turn, our students – also benefit from being part of the Cognita family of over 60 schools across 3 continents, providing unique opportunities for global information sharing and cultural exchange.

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Wes Jackson, a year ago


The admissions staff at ISHCMC American Academy have been very helpful throughout the inquiry and application process.

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TN Media, 2 years ago


Graduate student of ISHCMC AA CLASS OF 2017 Please read this review carefully One of the best school i been too. I have studied at this school for 5 years and have seen the changes that occur at the school. Though the facility might seen small but it compact full of activities and held a few sport event. The teaching quality here is also great with variety of teachers and teaching styles. Though sometime we argue with the teachers and their methods teaching but it also shown us that life isn't always fair and it easier to learn this now rather than learning it in the real world. With traffic, well there no way to sugar coat this but yes it bad but it depend on the time you leave. If you know which time there will be traffic wake up early to avoid this. Traffic isn't the school fault nor being late to school, it more of the students and family problem. I live in district 7 and I got the school at 7:00 am every morning, waking up 5:45 am became a habit and leaving the house at 6:30 am when I know traffic start at 6:45. Overall it a great school with many opportunity for student to grow and their graduate go to top school in the world ( University of Toronto, Penn state, Michigan, Wisconsin, Melbourne, .... etc) . The school also has university level course offered at the school for students who want to earn university credit.

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Linh Vo, 2 years ago


I joined ISHCMC AA during my last year of high school and honestly it was a superb experience. The teachers were caring and willing to support you (academically and mentally). Most importantly, this is a place where I feel like students will get fully prepared for study abroad. There are courses and events like senior bootcamps that allow students to learn and experience more about college life and application. The only downside is the campus is too small and the student population is not diverse.

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Jennifer Pratt, a year ago


This is a grade 6-12 American curriculum school with a highly experienced and dedicated faculty of teachers from around the world. The school focuses on the development of students' academic skills, including English language as well as their character and mindsets for success in life. The majority of graduates from AA pursue post-secondary education outside of Vietnam.

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