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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) was founded in 1993 as the “International Grammar School” in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. It was renamed and relocated to what is now the Primary Campus in District 2 in 1997, and in 2011 the school became part of the Cognita Schools Group. In the 2017/18 academic year the school inaugurated its Secondary Campus. In 2023 the school marked its 30th anniversary.
ISHCMC serves a community of families from 60+ countries, representing a wide-ranging cultural mix. The school hosts numerous cultural and community events, including celebrations such as the World Food Fest, Flag Parade and family-oriented social evenings. Parent workshops in multiple languages (for example Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese liaison groups) are offered to help families engage with school life.
The school’s Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO) includes elected parent and faculty representatives who collaborate to support teachers, students and families. The PTO sponsors and supports major whole-school events such as “Family Fun Night”, the “International Festival” and the “Celebration of Cultures”. It also coordinates social gatherings for new families and runs the “Rhino Booster Club” that supports athletics and extra-curricular programmes. Communication channels and class-group liaison networks are supported via dedicated parent-led WhatsApp groups and family workshops.
International School Ho Chi Minh City’s Secondary Campus in Thao Dien serves students ages 11–18 through the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. Learning is delivered in English, with dedicated English as an Additional Language support and an Intensive English Language Program for Grades 6–7. The campus offers a broad co-curricular programme, including a structured Athletics & Aquatics pathway and over 95 after-school activities, with 26+ programmes through the ISHCMC Performing Arts Academy. Student leadership and impact are developed through Service as Action (MYP) and CAS (DP). The school provides a city-wide bus service and a free inter-campus shuttle for eligible families. Located ~15 minutes from the city centre, Thao Dien’s amenities and family housing make daily routines convenient.
