Recently, our Grade 10 students completed their MYP Personal Project, during which they worked on meaningful projects inspired by local community needs

As an world school, ISHCMC always strives for students to take charge of their own learning and support them in building future-ready skills so they may flourish in a world that is changing quickly and make a difference. With that being said, one of the opportunities students can have at 91勛圖厙 is working on their MYP project.

Students can develop the characteristics of the IB learner profile with the MYP (Middle Years Programme) personal project. It supports their growth as independent, lifelong learners and gives them a crucial opportunity to put into practice and deepen the approaches to learning skills they have learned throughout the MYP.

The students spent almost a year creating innovative solutions to contribute to positive changes in society and then presented them to the 91勛圖厙 community. You can learn more about the project by checking out the 3 interviews with our G10 students in the clips found in this article.

Thanks to the diversity and the creativity of our Grade 10 students many interesting innovations were being presented, namely the swimming training program for children in Ho Tram by Kennedy – one 91勛圖厙 Grade 10 student. Kennedy developed her MYP Project to improve water safety among Vung Tau youngsters in response to a social need and her own passion.

The final projects of the students demonstrate the MYP’s commitment to providing students with a worthwhile learning experience by letting them follow their passions, hone their skills, and gain practical experience.

Being asked for advice for working on a year-long project, Hwan – one Grade 10 student working on his personal project of Mindful Journaling, highlighted the creativity aspect of the project and the importance of choosing a project that captures your interest:

Students find it really interesting working on their year-long projects. Quoc – another Grade 10 student with the project focusing on electronic music

Not to mention that, our G10���s students have received such conscientious help from our amazing teachers and staff – those who constantly strive to help the students showcasing their exceptional work to the community.

Overall, MYP Project allows students to develop their passions, skills, and creativity, as well as aids them with vital skills and mindset to get ready for their upcoming IBDP project.

The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) Secondary Campus played host to the much-anticipated International Baccalaureate () Asia Pacific Conference from April 14 to April 16, 2023, amid palpable excitement. We were thrilled to welcome 220 educators, coordinators, and administrators from around the world who shared a commitment to providing their pupils with a high-quality education.

The three-day conference provided an opportunity for attendees to participate in over a dozen workshops led by expert educators who covered a range of topics, including interdisciplinary teaching, language and literature, and more. Attendees came to the event with an open-minded spirit and willingness to share, which allowed them to learn not only from the experts but also from their fellow participants.

As the Head of School, Mrs. Kim Green, aptly expressed while opening the conference:

The attendees learned fresh perspectives, received useful advice, and acquired strategies for improving their teaching methods and enhancing their students��� learning experience.

The IB Conference provided a platform for educators to learn and develop their skills, enabling them to deliver the best pedagogical practices to their students. 91勛圖厙 is honored to host such an impactful event, which allows educators to learn from experts within the field of education and equip themselves with the necessary skills to better serve their students. The success of the conference is a testament to our school���s unwavering commitment to excellence in education and a deep desire to remain at the forefront of modern educational practices.

Overall, the IB Conference was an enriching and empowering event that celebrated a shared passion for excellence in education. It was an opportunity for the participants to gain fresh insights, network with their peers, and learn from some of the most knowledgeable educators in their field. We look forward to hosting more such impactful events, which allow us to be a lingua franca for sharing our knowledge and experience with the larger education fraternity.

[12-14th July 2022] This summer 91勛圖厙 Secondary was proud to host the Youth Ascendancy Model United Nations (YASMUN), a non-governmental organization based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. YASMUN hosted the 3-day event simulating a United Nations () conference, where participants role-played as delegates and represented the stance of their assigned countries on a host of global issues.

ISHCMC was thrilled to welcome back two graduates who were critical in the running of the event. Katie Dang, a proud Class of 2021 alum and Nguyen Trong Khang (TK), a proud Class of 2022 alum. As both the Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General respectively of YASMUN 2022, Katie and TK led a professional yet friendly event that allowed every participant to engage in various global issues that are incredibly pertinent to today���s world.

On YASMUN���s website, Katie describes how her journey started five years ago in Grade 8. ���Being a shy and introverted person back then, the idea of giving a speech in front of a crowd was almost an impossible task. However the engaging and stimulating nature of MUN captivated me��� she said. While honouring the hard work of numerous members of our community, Katie said, ���our team would not have been able to run the event without the enthusiastic support from the relevant departments of 91勛圖厙”.

ISHCMC students have the opportunity to participate in the Model United Nations (MUN) from Grade 8 onwards. As an After School Activity (ASA), the MUN allows students in the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme to hone their skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing and research. In addition, the Model UN often provides the first entry point into international affairs and introduces students to the wide range of peace and security, human rights, development and rule of law issues that are on the UN agenda. The Model UN is a popular activity for students interested in learning more about how the UN operates, with hundreds of thousands of students worldwide taking part every year at all educational levels.

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For information about opportunities like Model United Nations at 91勛圖厙 please contact our team at admissions@ishcmc.edu.vn

What an amazing year for International School Ho Chi Minh City���s class of 2022. Through adversity and two years of sheer resilience every student has flourished in their own way. The highlights of 2022 IB results are:

As one of the leading international schools in Vietnam, 91勛圖厙 has a rich 28 year history of student achievement. The class of 2022 was no exception, with one student, Seoyeon Hong, achieving a perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma.

Mike Hebert, 91勛圖厙 Director of Admissions & Market Growth, said

���the result puts her in the 99.7th percentile amongst students studying the IB Diploma Programme globally. That is a true testament to the education students at 91勛圖厙 are receiving and one that the whole community is proud of���.

Another student that has flourished under 91勛圖厙���s educational environment is Junsoo Chung. Junsoo Chung joined 91勛圖厙 in grade 2. Junsoo recounts ���I arrived at school with no English language. On my first day, a classmate shared with me a copy of Star Wars – that book helped me kickstart my English skills���. Junsoo is one of many recent graduates from 91勛圖厙���s class of ���22 and is a shining example of the 91勛圖厙 learner. As the president of the 91勛圖厙 Entrepreneur Society, he has networked with people from different backgrounds and engaged with diverse perspectives. Scoring a 7 (the highest grade possible) in Biology, Mathematics Analysis & Approaches, and Business Management Junsoo hopes to take what he has learned at 91勛圖厙 and apply it to his further education where he will be attending Boston College. His ultimate goal is, ���to work with an NGO and institutionalize climate education in South East Asia. ���I want to make sure every school has a climate curriculum���, he explains.

Another recent graduate, Nguyen ���Lily���泭 Khanh Binh, started her 91勛圖厙 journey in grade 3. ���What I appreciate most about 91勛圖厙 is its sense of community. Because there are people from so many different backgrounds there is always a group for everyone���, Lily says. Having received a perfect score of 7 in Psychology and 35 points overall, she plans to major in Sociology at Pepperdine University. Lily tells us that it was the experiences and opportunities in her Theater class that sparked her interest in the field, ���it was all about making connections – something that reflects our society and the social issues we���re dealing with. 91勛圖厙 made me more curious and made me think about how we connect with each other���.

The IB Diploma Programme also allowed Japanese student, Karen Oda, the opportunity to flourish. Joining in grade 9, Karen found life at 91勛圖厙 to be incredibly rewarding. ���Art was my favorite subject – it allowed me to express not only myself but my individual culture���. Karen has been given an unconditional offer to the University of Adelaide, ranked in the Top 100 universities in the world, to study Nutrition. As she looks back on her education she says, ���I am very grateful that 91勛圖厙 gave me the opportunity to discover my passion���.

A member of 91勛圖厙���s swim team and long serving house captain, Drew Moreno explains, ���there���s always been a culture of care at 91勛圖厙 and I think that���s really important when you move to a new school. The school has changed so much since I arrived 11 years ago but its sense of community has stayed the same”. Having achieved 37 total points and a 7 in his Environmental Systems & Societies subject, Drew has accepted an offer to Wheaton College where he will be furthering his passion for environmental sustainability. ���91勛圖厙 allowed me to discover passions I didn���t think I had and the teachers have always made it really easy to reach out to them���, he said as he reflected on his time at school.

It���s graduates like these that show just how critical it is that education goes beyond the traditional classroom. In an uncertain future the responsibility placed on education is more important than ever. It is the responsibility of schools to equip all learners with the tools they need to navigate life in the 21st century. While learning will always present us with challenges we know that the programmes at 91勛圖厙 offer great opportunities whilst supporting our learners through their learning journeys.

ISHCMC, the first international school in Ho Chi Minh City and first to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, recognises the important role education plays in allowing students to make choices in often complex and ambiguous environments. 91勛圖厙 utilizes the flexibility of the International Baccalaureate programs to encourage an inclusive, broad and balanced approach to learning through inquiry, exploration of concepts, principled and caring citizenship, creative problem solving, collaboration, communication and connectivity.

Through the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, students like Seoyeon, Junsoon, Lily, Karen and Drew develop the foundational skills that prepare them for excellence long after they leave school. The IB programmes provide an education that enables learners to make sense of the world around them resulting in internationally-minded people, equipping them with the skills and dispositions needed for taking responsible action for the future. Furthermore, the education at 91勛圖厙 at all grades crosses disciplinary, cultural, national, and geographical boundaries.

Kim Green, 91勛圖厙���s Head of School, explains ���students are encouraged to learn the skills and attitudes necessary to have ownership and take responsibility for their learning and their lives���. Ms. Green goes on to say that ���through learning in a collaborative, constructive environment our students deepen their understanding and create new perspectives that prepare them for life beyond 91勛圖厙���.

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The school wishes luck to every student in the class of 2022 and looks forward to seeing them realize their potential far into the future. As Ms. Green says, ���once a Rhino, always a Rhino���.

To learn more about what an 91勛圖厙 education can do for your child, contact admissions@ishcmc.edu.vn

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The International Baccalaureate (IB School) – What is it? Why is it good for my child? If it’s so good, then why have I not heard about it before?泭

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For many parents, whose school experience may seem like a distant memory, making a decision about your child���s education programme is rightly a daunting task. In fact, most parents are often never faced with this decision due to the nature of a national curriculum. As with a host of other decisions that must be made when moving countries, this decision can often feel like the most difficult.

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For over 40 years an International Baccalaureate (IB) education has helped future generations cross the boundaries that separate languages, countries and cultures. Today, the IB continues that tradition providing a continuum of international education that features four high quality programmes for students from 3-19 years old.

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The IB consists of three individual programmes. The , and the . While each of these qualifications forms a pathway into the next, they can also be studied independently of one another. Consequently, you may find that some schools offer all three qualifications, while others only offer one or two. Any school wishing to offer one or more of the IB programs must first be authorized to become an IB World School through the International Baccalaureate organization.

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What makes the IB different from state-based national curriculums?

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1. Global Recognition & Outlook

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The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect. One of the central aims of the IB is to promote intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the 21st century.

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The IB is taught to over 1,950,000 students in 5,400 schools across 159 countries.

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2. Well-rounded Education

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The IB programmes develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed, giving students distinct advantages by building their critical thinking skills, nurturing their curiosity and their ability to solve complex problems. A key advantage of the IB is that it allows students to hone in on their areas of strength and, through development, improve on areas of weakness. As such, students are exposed to a much larger breadth of subjects than most national curriculums – one of the reasons why the IB is considered so challenging.

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3. University Preparation

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The IB Diploma is effectively designed to prepare learners for university, in that it teaches you skills and ways of learning that will set you up to do well at a tertiary education level. The heavy workload and the idea that students in the IB, ���learn to learn���, mean that IB students are often well prepared for university life.

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For example, DP students were three times more likely than similar A level students to enroll in a top 20 higher educational institution (Duxbury et a., 2021).

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4. Curriculum Structure

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A key difference between the IB and other state-based curricula is the curriculum structure. In the IB Diploma Programme, IB students must study one subject from the arts, sciences, humanities, mathematics, as well as English and a foreign language. On average, three of these subjects are taken at a “higher level”, where students must show greater knowledge, understanding and skill. The other three subjects are taken at a ���standard level���. Students also complete a 100-hour subject on the theory of knowledge and write a 4000-word extended essay on a topic of their choice. As well as academic requirements students must participate in creative, sporting and service activities.

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For more information on the International Baccalaureate at 91勛圖厙, click here.

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Duxbury, V., Westlake, C., Joice, W., & Jones, E. (2021). International Baccalaureate students studying at UK higher education institutions: How do they perform in comparison with A level students? International Baccalaureate Organization

 

For over 40 years an (IB school) education has helped future generations cross the boundaries that separate languages, countries and cultures. The IB was founded in Geneva, in 1968 with the aim to to develop students��� intercultural understanding and respect – a mission reflected in 10 core values known as The IB Learner Profile.

The IB Learner Profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic achievement. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

The IB empowers school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast. The organization explains, ���we value our hard-earned reputation for quality, for high standards and for pedagogical leadership. We achieve our goals by working with partners and by actively involving our stakeholders, particularly teachers. We promote intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the 21st century���.

To learn more about what an IB education (IB school in Vietnam) means for your child at 91勛圖厙, contact one of our admissions officers and we���ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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For over 40 years an (IB school) education has helped future generations cross the boundaries that separate languages, countries and cultures. The IB was founded in Geneva, in 1968 with the aim to to develop students��� intercultural understanding and respect – a mission reflected in 10 core values known as The IB Learner Profile.

The IB Learner Profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic achievement. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

The IB empowers school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast. The organization explains, ���we value our hard-earned reputation for quality, for high standards and for pedagogical leadership. We achieve our goals by working with partners and by actively involving our stakeholders, particularly teachers. We promote intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the 21st century���.

To learn more about what an IB education (IB school in Vietnam) means for your child at 91勛圖厙, contact one of our admissions officers and we���ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

Top best international school in HCMC, Vietnam

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For over 40 years an (IB school) education has helped future generations cross the boundaries that separate languages, countries and cultures. The IB was founded in Geneva, in 1968 with the aim to to develop students��� intercultural understanding and respect – a mission reflected in 10 core values known as The IB Learner Profile.

The IB Learner Profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic achievement. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

The IB empowers school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast. The organization explains, ���we value our hard-earned reputation for quality, for high standards and for pedagogical leadership. We achieve our goals by working with partners and by actively involving our stakeholders, particularly teachers. We promote intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the 21st century���.

To learn more about what an IB education (IB school in Vietnam) means for your child at 91勛圖厙, contact one of our admissions officers and we���ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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At International School Ho Chi Minh City, we are proud to offer the International Baccalaureate in Vietnam curriculum. With the aim of creating internationally-minded and well-rounded individuals the IB programmes align perfectly with our Mission, Vision and Values.

 

As the first IB World School in Vietnam, we offer the full suite of IB Programmes – preparing students aged 3-19 years old for success after 91勛圖厙. Students in 91勛圖厙 are able to study the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) – ages 3-12, the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) – ages 11-16, and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) – ages 16-19.

 

Designed in Geneva in 1968, the (IB) is an academically challenging program of study, designed to prepare students for success at university and life beyond. Its purpose is to give students around the world a chance to earn a rigorous, internationally recognized diploma, which can be used for entry into top universities around the world.

 

“Students learn how to learn“

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At the core of the International Baccalaureate is the idea that IB learners are ���positively challenged to think critically and to learn in a flexible environment crossing disciplinary, cultural and national boundaries (). Through the IB Learner Profile (see our blog here), students studying the IB form lifelong skills that form the basis of their success in the years that follow their education.

 

 

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1. 1. 1. University faculties regularly note IB students��� passion for discovery.

   
   

   1. 1. IB students are extraordinarily well prepared for the academic requirements of university coursework.

   
   

   1. 1. IB students contribute to discussions in a meaningful way. They do not shy away from challenging questions and, once they know the answer, follow up by asking ���why?���

   
   

   1. 1. IB students regularly deliver stimulating presentations and drive excellence in group assignments.

   
   

   1. 1. IB students are infused with the academic integrity that is a fundamental value of universities and colleges.

   
   

   1. 1. IB students have a deep understanding of various cultures and views, bringing an appreciation of new views to both their academic study and their involvement in local and wider communities. Their international mindedness complements the missions of the best tertiary institutions.

   
   

   1. 1. IB students tell us they bring this commitment to community and others to their activities and leadership roles at university and carry it throughout their lives.

   
   

   1. 1. IB students transition well to challenging university settings and show resilience and determination in their work. In academics, they have the confidence to approach new or unfamiliar subjects or material.

   
   

   1. 1. IB students are active participants in a wide range of aspects of campus life, as well as focusing on their academic development.

   
   

   1. IB students have developed an ability to reflect on their learning and to articulate how they learnt. They have learned that critical reflection is an important academic and life skill.

 

Want to know how the IB differs from other national curriculums?

 

Read this useful post on the IB website.

 

Looking for more information? Inquire today or contact one of our admissions officers to get answers to all your questions.

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