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Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam
Saigon South International SchoolDescription
Saigon South International School is a not-for-profit school offering an American standards based curriculum for grades EC-12. We offer the IB diploma programme and AP coursework. SSIS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Day school tuition $16283 - $29430 USD
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Scholarships Available Yes
- Number of Students 1220
- Year founded 1997
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Curricula Advanced Placement, IB Diploma, US National
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
International Baccalaureate Diploma
The College Board - Advanced Placement
National Association of Independent Schools
East Asia Council of Overseas Schools
And the only Apple Distinguished School in Vietnam
Scholarships
SSIS offers one student per year a 3-year renewable scholarship in our co-founder Lawrence Ting’s name. Students entering into Grade 10, and who have only attended local Vietnamese schools, are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Admissions Information
Entry Requirements
Each application is reviewed by the appropriate divisional admissions committee. All decisions are based on a careful review of the applicant's school records, screen scores, English language proficiency and the school's ability to meet the students' needs within the existing programs.
Applicant Evaluations
All applicants must participate in the interview and screening process.
A. Early Childhood (EC3-K)
Applicants for early childhood must attend a developmental screening and observation.
B. Grade 1
Applicants to Grade 1 must complete a basic screening of their written language and mathematical proficiency levels. If necessary, applicants may be asked to sit for a second round of testing to determine their EAL (English Additional Language) level.
C. Grades 2-12
Applicants in grades 2-12 must complete an academic screening of their English, both written and comprehension, and mathematical proficiency. If necessary, applicants may be asked to sit for a second round of testing to determine their EAL level.
- Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
- Waiting List Yes
- Application fee (domestic) $435 USD
Waiting List
Qualified applicants are placed in the waitpool if there is no space available in the selected grade level.
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- ELL support Yes
- Teacher/Student ratio 10
- Gifted and talented student support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Languages taught Mandarin, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Number of teaching staff 112
- Examinations available Advanced Placement - AP, International Baccalaureate Diploma - IB Dip, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - PSAT, Scholastic Aptitude Test - SAT
Teacher Qualifications
SSIS normally hires teachers with a Master's Degree and at least two years of successful teaching experience. Teachers must also be certified or licensed to teach by their home countries.
Homework
For Elementary school, 20-30 minutes, and for Middle and High school, 45 minutes or more a night.
Gifted and talented student support
We have accelerated programs in math.
Use of technology in the classroom
We have a 1:1 iPad program for grades 2-3 and 1:1 laptop programs for grades 4-12. There are iPad carts for EC-grade 1.
Learning Support
We have learning support departments in all divisions offering short and long-term interventions.
Languages Taught
Vietnamese class is taught in the Elementary School. Mandarin & Spanish are offered in Middle School and High School.
School Life
- Bus service Yes
- Sports teams available Yes
- Pastoral Care No
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- School start time 8 a.m.
- School end time 3 p.m.
- Max class size 20
- School provides lunch Yes
- Supervised care before or after school Yes
- Uniform required Yes
- Access to an educational psychologist Yes
- Student nationalities 47
- Average class size 20
Schools Facilities
Located outside of the city center, our school has some of the cleanest air in HCMC. This means more opportunities for students to take advantage of our three full soccer fields, two playgrounds, and gardens.
Whether it’s conducting field studies or playing soccer during recess, SSIS students spend time outdoors every day.
And indoors, two air-conditioned gyms, a six-lane pool, three libraries, three STEM labs, an auditorium, and black box theatre, offer limitless inspiration for students to explore, engage, and excel.
Bus Service
SSIS does provide busing for a fee to most districts within HCMC.
School Lunch
Morning snacks and lunches are available to all students within a spacious and well-equipped cafeteria. Meals are prepared onsite daily in a modern and fully equipped catering kitchen by a professional catering company. Set lunches are available for all grade levels with prices ranging from 46,500VND for EC students to 73,000VND for MS & HS students. A la carte items are available from 10,000VND.
Careful attention is paid to providing balanced meals and a daily variety of both Western and Asian options. Food storage, presentation and disposal are closely monitored according to international hygiene and food safety standards. A fresh morning snack is delivered daily to all early childhood classrooms.
ELL
English Additional Language (EAL) classes are offered in Kindergarten through grade 10.
Supervised Care
We have a myriad of after-school activities for students to choose from. Offerings change on a regular basis to reflect the desires of the students and the talents in the community. In the past, activities have included but were not limited to, dance, cooking classes, Vietnamese folktales, board games, martial arts, robotics, design technology, debate, model UN, jewelry making, and more.
Sports Teams
Throughout the year our students compete against other international schools in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding countries in basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, swimming, cross country, and track & field. SSIS athletes compete in the SISAC, SEASAC, and MRISA athletic leagues.
Access to an educational psychologist
We have counselors in every division in addition to a school pyschologist.
University Relations
- University counseling Yes
- Percent that pursue university 100
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University Counseling
SSIS has a two full-time University Guidance Counselors and two full-time High School Counselors that support students in the academic, social-emotional growth and university planning. They offer support services for students and families as they manage issues of studying and living in an international environment. The goal is to promote personal well-being, healthy relationships and the successful balance of academic, extracurricular and community involvement for SSIS students.