Singapore International School - Saigon South

Singapore International School @ Saigon South is located at 29 Street No. 3, Trung Son Residential Area, Hamlet 4, Binh Hung Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus sits in a quiet residential neighborhood close to the Phu My Hung urban area, about 20 minutes from District 1 by car. It is easily accessible via main city roads and is well connected to nearby family communities in Saigon South.

The school provides a continuous educational pathway from Pre-School through High School. It begins with Pre-School for children from approximately 18 months to below 6 years, followed by Primary and Junior High (Years 1–9), and continues into Senior High with Cambridge IGCSE, AS, and A Level programmes.

Singapore International School @ Saigon South is a co-educational day school.

The school’s learning framework supports students at different stages of English language proficiency through its Integrated and International Programmes. While there is a strong focus on language acquisition and academic support, the school does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) department or programme.

The school is part of the KinderWorld Education Group and follows a blend of Singapore and Cambridge curricula. It is not affiliated with any specific country’s national education system.

The school has no religious affiliations.

Classes at Singapore International School @ Saigon South begin at 8:25 am and finish at 4:45 pm. The day starts with a short Form Class session followed by Breakfast, and lessons are scheduled in 45-minute periods throughout the day. Lunch takes place between 11:15 am and 12:45 pm, depending on year level, and there is an afternoon Recess from 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm. The final period is followed by Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

The school provides a dedicated bus service for students living in and around Ho Chi Minh City. Routes are organized by residential zones, and each bus has an attendant to assist younger students. Pick-up and drop-off times are scheduled according to location, with fees varying by distance from the campus.

The curriculum at Singapore International School @ Saigon South follows a structured pathway from early childhood through pre-university levels. In the Pre-School years, children follow an inquiry-based programme that blends play, language development, and early numeracy. The Primary and Junior High levels are based on the Singapore Curriculum, with subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese, and Vietnamese, emphasizing foundational skills and bilingual learning. From Year 9 onward, students transition to the Cambridge International Curriculum, preparing for IGCSE examinations in Years 9–10. The final two years—AS and A Levels—offer internationally recognized qualifications through Cambridge Assessment International Education, supporting progression to global universities. Across all levels, English is the main language of instruction, with Chinese and Vietnamese taught as additional languages.

The school mentions a “Virtues Programme” that reinforces character traits such as teamwork, perseverance and effective communication from early years through to high school. Since the Integrated and International Programmes include “self-confidence” and “leadership” development via an outward-bound course, these elements contribute to social-emotional learning. The website does not give detailed structure (e.g., dedicated SEL lessons, names of staff or mapped progression) beyond these mentions.

The school does not publicly disclose a detailed SEN policy or clearly defined categories of special educational needs supported. There is no accessible section on the website that lists staff dedicated to SEN, support tiers, or specialist facilities. Thus, it is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

The school states that English language development is a key focus and offers a “Nexgen’s English Competency Programme (neo™)” in the Integrated Programme from Year 3 upwards. However, there is no publicly-published detailed EAL programme (for students whose first language is not English), such as small-group EAL classes, exit criteria, or specialist staff. Therefore, specific EAL provision cannot be verified beyond the stated focus on English competency.

No dedicated public page on the school website outlines mental-health programmes, counsellors or well-being initiatives by name. While character education (via the Virtues Programme) and leadership/outward-bound activities are featured, there is no clearly described mental-wellbeing support framework (e.g., counselling service, emotional-health workshops) available in the publicly accessible materials.

Singapore International School @ Saigon South prioritises the welfare and safety of all students in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The campus incorporates safety measures such as CCTV and high-visibility classrooms. A school nurse, Guidance Counsellors, and designated Student Protection Officers are available for student support. Concerns about harm or neglect are reported to these contacts and referred to the Principal for follow-up. Students receive lessons on personal safety and protective behaviours through the Virtues Programme. All staff complete annual child protection training, and recruitment includes police background checks and reference verification.

1. Complete the Application Form
Parents begin by submitting the school’s official online application form and providing supporting documentation such as birth certificate, previous academic transcripts, health records and photographs. The application fee is required before the screening process can be scheduled.

2. Screening, Assessment & Placement
Applicants to the International Programme undergo assessments in English and mathematics; for those applying to the Integrated Programme, placement tests and age-based screening determine the most suitable year group. Class size limits and year-group availability are taken into account during this step.

3. Decision & Offer Letter
Once screening is complete and contingent on space being available, the school issues a formal offer. If the relevant year group is full, the applicant may be placed on a waitlist until a vacancy opens.

4. Enrollment and Payment
Upon being offered a place, parents accept the offer, sign the required documents, and pay the required deposit or tuition fee according to the school’s billing schedule before the student begins.

5. Orientation & Final Placement
New students are placed in the appropriate class and participate in any orientation activities; older students may have placement interviews to ensure the correct curriculum track is selected.

The publicly available information for SIS @ SS does not clearly list a specific scholarship programme open to all applicants.

SIS @ SS operates a waitlist system when a given year group is fully subscribed. Qualified applicants are placed on the waitlist and will be offered a place in the order of availability once a vacancy arises.