International School Ho Chi Minh City-American Academy, Vietnam
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HO CHI MINH CITY-AMERICAN ACADEMY, VIETNAM
The International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy is a world-class middle and high school for children aged 11-18 years. We offer a comprehensive and robust academic programme built upon the principles and standards of the American education system.
Our rigorous American curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP), is designed to inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.
As a partner school of Syracuse University Project Advance, ISHCMC – American Academy prepares students for success at university and gives them the opportunity to earn university credit while they are still in high school.
With this comprehensive academic programme, we offer our students the opportunity to achieve future success in top universities worldwide.
“My child has developed their English skills with the strong EAL program at the American Academy. They also offer a strong university preparation program from early High School, preparing students for entry to top universities worldwide.”
Nguyen Ngoc Minh, Parent
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing in 2013 showed 30% of students grew 2+ grade levels in one year compared to US standards in English reading, and 65% grew 2+ grade levels in one year compared to US standards in Mathematics.
Students’ rate of progress in Reading increased by 16.1% compared to the previous year.
Head/Principal
Mark Lewis
Mark is an international educator with three decades of experience in education. He has a Master’s in Educational Leadership from San Diego University, a Bachelor’s of Education from the University of British Columbia and certifications from the Summer Writing Institute, the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Principal Training Centre for the International School of Leadership.
Mark was previously Principal of Bodwell High School, North Vancouver, Canada. He has served as head of school for both middle and high schools in his career and has a deep understanding of how students learn across age groups.
At a Glance
- Ages Taught
- 2-18 yrs
- Curricula
- American Curriculum
- Type of School
- Day School, International School
- Main Language
- English