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Learn with Passion Live with Purpose
Ho Chi Minh City’s leading American curriculum school since 1997
Distinctions
College Acceptances
Each year, SSIS graduates have 100% university acceptance to the top universities across the globe with a best-fit approach supported by a team of guidance counselors.
Academic Divisions
Elementary School (EC - Grade 5)
Elementary School
Children are curious by nature. At SSIS we encourage and nurture that curiosity. Here, your child will learn how to cultivate deep interests, and as their confidence grows, come to understand that they can impact change.
Middle School (Grade 6 - 8)
Middle School
Students thrive in our middle school environment, where they have their own dedicated space to pursue high-level academics, explore their interests, and develop their passions.
High School (Grade 9 - 12)
High School
Our rigorous and inspiring high school program, the only one in Ho Chi Minh City to offer both AP and IBDP, gives students the flexibility to go from here to anywhere.
Core Values
The spirit of a Dragon, these core values stay with our students long after they graduate.
What's New
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In an incredible feat of sportsmanship and skill, all SSIS teams remained undefeated in the MRISA tournament, each team bringing home a championship trophy!
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“Booleans can be used when you need to make a decision or for things that need to meet a certain condition,” one of the Computer Science students explains as a group of grade 4 students looks on.
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Students listen to the captivating voice of English Language Arts teacher, John Koski, vividly bringing the characters of Varsha Bajaj’s book “Thirst” to life as part of the Global Read Aloud program.
Instagram Feed
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- Meet a Dragon
Every day Mr. Thenh greets students and faculty with a smile, while ensuring that everyone makes it safely through the main gate turnstiles.