Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Wellspring Saigon South places a strong emphasis on Social and Emotional Learning by being the first school system in Vietnam to join the UNESCO "Happy Schools" network. The school actively integrates "Empathy" (Thấu cảm) as one of its core values, teaching students to listen, understand, and respond sincerely without judgment. SEL is further supported through a dedicated "Student Development" curriculum track that runs alongside the academic programs. Furthermore, the school utilizes a 1:4 staff-to-student ratio to ensure that each student's emotional needs are nurtured through personalized attention.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) programs, dedicated SEN staff, or specialized facilities. It is not listed as a specialist SEN institution.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a dedicated EAL pull-out program. However, to support students learning within the bilingual curriculum, the school employs a strict 1:1 co-teaching model that pairs one foreign teacher with one teaching assistant for all core international subjects (English Language Arts, Math, and Science).
As an official member of the UNESCO "Happy Schools" community, Wellspring Saigon South is fundamentally structured to support mental wellbeing by aiming to develop students harmoniously across "Body-Mind-Spirit".
The school commits to providing a safe learning environment for all its students, although specific, detailed child protection policies are not publicly disclosed on the main website.
Wellspring Saigon South opens in August 2026 as a pioneering bilingual campus in Ho Chi Minh City. The school implements an American bilingual framework, integrating the Vietnamese national curriculum with US educational standards, ultimately culminating in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone Diploma. Situated on a 15,000-square-meter campus with four street frontages and river access, the facility reserves 65% of its space for outdoor, green environments. Notable learning areas include specialized biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories, a Maker Space, dance studios, a culinary arts room, and a 16-seater transportation fleet. A distinctive aspect of the school is its official membership in the UNESCO Happy Schools network, prioritizing student well-being and positive emotional growth alongside academics. Another unique offering is the strict 1:1 foreign teacher to teaching assistant model for international subjects, ensuring personalized attention within a campus-wide 1:4 staff-to-student ratio.