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Vietnam’s Leading American International Secondary School

For students aged 11-18 years old

Key Facts About Us

Teachers

35

Afterschool activites

20+

Average University Scholarship per Senior

$30,000

Nationalities

8+

We provide a positive, caring and engaging learning community

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Delivers a high quality American style education

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Inspires a lifelong passion for learning

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Enables graduates to gain entrance to quality international institutions

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Promotes international and intercultural respect and collaboration

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Empowers all to be the best they can

Our School Curriculum

Middle School

Middle school is an important learning period for our young adolescents, as they discover individual passions and strengths that will influence university and life choices while managing early adulthood’s emotional and social developments.

At ISHCMC – American Academy’s international middle school in Ho Chi Minh City, we provide a balanced American educational program so each child can grow to their full potential. Our teaching methods and rigorous assessments aim to develop students’ higher thinking and reasoning skills that will drive them to success in high school, university and beyond.

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High School

Our international high school delivers a challenging American academic program to prepare our students for success at leading universities in the U.S. and worldwide.

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AP Program

ISHCMC – American Academy has been authorized to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses by the College Board since the 2012-2013 academic year. In Vietnam in the 2015-2016 academic year, only 6 schools in Ho Chi Minh City and 3 schools in Hanoi were authorized to offer these university-level courses.

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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

GATE course offers additional challenges for highly motivated students.  In small cohorts, GATE students are guided to identify their strengths and gifts and create a project to serve their community. Using the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, students collaborate with support from experts in a range of fields.

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Where Our Alumni Go

Welcome to ISHCMC - American Academy

A Welcome from Head of School, Nathan Swenson

I always welcome the opportunity to showcase our wonderful school to prospective students and their families, and to the fellow education professionals who frequently visit to find out the secret of our success.

We are 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. $7,000,000 scholarship fund to overseas universities.
We lay the foundations for success with 100% English language immersion and a rigorous American-accredited curriculum from age 11. At the same time, we offer an extensive Vietnamese Studies Program to ensure our students maintain their Mother Tongue and cultural roots. International School HCMC – AMERICAN ACADEMY is proud to be the only school in Vietnam to offer university-level courses through Advanced Placement (AP), giving your child an unparalleled competitive advantage.

Above excellence in academics, our vision commits us to empower our students to reach their potential across all endeavours – in the arts, sports, technology, and elsewhere. I welcome you to visit us to experience first-hand what sets International School HCMC – AMERICAN ACADEMY apart in the world of education.

Mr. Nathan Swenson

Head of School, International School HCMC – AMERICAN ACADEMY

Parent Testimonials

Mrs. Jennifer Pratt, Principal

“Transitioning to a new school in the school year is a challenging endeavor but for students who really want to be immersed in an American education, experience and language, we’re here to help. With our support teams, we’re able to provide personalized pathways for every new student and have them thrive the minute they walk on campus.”

Ashley Moc Nhien, grade 12

I was nervous when transferring from a Vietnamese school to ISHCMC-AA since it was my first time at an international school. However, I was able to make some great friends and the one-on-one orientation really helped prepare me and my parents for life at ISHCMC-AA. I’m glad we were able to join the school when we did.

Explore and Experience our wonderful classrooms and community firsthand!

A phone call or visit to our website cannot capture the feeling of visiting our campus and observing our students flourishing at ISHCMC – American Academy. We would be happy to meet with you and your family to discuss our school, admissions process, how we can meet your child’s needs and show you around our world-class facilities.