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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) promotes social and emotional learning through its “Be Well” model, which focuses on mental, physical, and social wellbeing. Dedicated school counsellors support students individually and in small groups to develop self-awareness, empathy, and positive relationships. SEL themes such as mindfulness, communication, and resilience are integrated into the homeroom and advisory programmes. The Primary Campus also participates in community-wide initiatives like Global Be Well Day, which encourages discussions and activities centred on emotional balance and wellbeing.
ISHCMC supports students with mild to moderate learning needs through its Learning Support programme. The Learning Support team collaborates with teachers, parents, and students to identify needs early and provide individualised strategies and interventions. Where appropriate, Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs) are developed to guide support within the classroom. The school provides assistance for a range of learning differences but is not a specialist SEN institution and does not provide extensive support for severe or complex needs.
Students whose first language is not English receive targeted support through the English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme. Specialist EAL teachers assess students’ English proficiency and provide both in-class and small-group instruction to help them access the mainstream curriculum. The programme emphasises language development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Collaboration between classroom teachers and EAL staff ensures that language support is integrated across subjects.
Student wellbeing is supported through a comprehensive programme combining pastoral care, counselling, and health services. The Primary Campus includes a wellness centre staffed by trained medical and wellbeing professionals. Mindfulness activities and safe spaces, such as quiet reflection areas, are used to help students manage emotions and reduce stress. The school also organises wellbeing workshops for parents and runs awareness initiatives promoting balanced, healthy lifestyles.
ISHCMC maintains clear safeguarding and child protection policies to ensure the safety of all students. Each campus designates Safeguarding Leads who oversee training, reporting, and the implementation of protective measures. All staff undergo background checks and child protection training before working with students. The school campus includes controlled entry systems, 24-hour security, and monitored visitor access, with safety protocols applied to all school activities and excursions.
ISHCMC’s Primary Campus in Thu Duc City serves children aged 2–10 through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Early Explorer to Grade 5. Learning happens in English with small classes. Facilities include an award-winning Primary Library, Fab Lab, Makerspace, food tech rooms, film studio, gym, a 25m six-lane pool, and outdoor courts—spaces that support inquiry, creativity, movement and play. Students choose from 150+ after-school activities across sports, arts, coding and production. The campus offers a city-wide school bus service (age 4+) and a shuttle connecting Primary and Secondary, making daily logistics straightforward for families. A distinctive feature is the Primary campus’s design-and-make focus (Fab Lab/Makerspace) embedded in the PYP, enabling practical, project-based learning from early years onward.
