Mission & Core Values
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Our School
Mission Statement
SSIS is a college preparatory school committed to the intellectual and personal development of each student in preparation for a purposeful life as a global citizen.
When our students matriculate into their best-fit universities, they seek more than just a career, looking for ways to serve the greater good.
Our Core Values are the mark of an SSIS graduate. Central to our curriculum, they ensure students grow into open-minded, upstanding citizens who are ready to change the world.
Learn more about our Core Values in the videos below.
Core Values
The spirit of a Dragon, our Core Values stay with our students long after they graduate.
Learn More about SSIS Core Values in Action
![Linh Pham (’10) Wins Harvard & iF Design Gold]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746517505/saigon/j54dgzrenjaxddz0ui8g/AlumnaHarvardLexi-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746517505/saigon/j54dgzrenjaxddz0ui8g/AlumnaHarvardLexi-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746517505/saigon/j54dgzrenjaxddz0ui8g/AlumnaHarvardLexi-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746517505/saigon/j54dgzrenjaxddz0ui8g/AlumnaHarvardLexi-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746517505/saigon/j54dgzrenjaxddz0ui8g/AlumnaHarvardLexi-1.jpg","width":1344}])
- All School
SSIS alumna Linh Pham (’10) is transforming healthcare with Lexi, a startup earning global honors for its impact on medical communication and equity.
![How MS Drama Builds Confidence & Communication]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745824945/saigon/oyehjk2ex6loungisqik/G7G8DramaPerformances-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745824945/saigon/oyehjk2ex6loungisqik/G7G8DramaPerformances-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745824945/saigon/oyehjk2ex6loungisqik/G7G8DramaPerformances-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745824945/saigon/oyehjk2ex6loungisqik/G7G8DramaPerformances-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745824945/saigon/oyehjk2ex6loungisqik/G7G8DramaPerformances-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745824945/saigon/oyehjk2ex6loungisqik/G7G8DramaPerformances-4.jpg","width":2047}])
- Middle School
There’s a special kind of growth that happens when students push their boundaries. This semester, our Grade 7 and 8 students took a big leap, stepped onto the stage, overcame nerves, and discovered new strengths.
![AP and IB: A Dual Path to Artistic Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745562714/saigon/mjqfnuxepaxq16ftknup/APIBArtShow-2425-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745562714/saigon/mjqfnuxepaxq16ftknup/APIBArtShow-2425-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745562714/saigon/mjqfnuxepaxq16ftknup/APIBArtShow-2425-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745562714/saigon/mjqfnuxepaxq16ftknup/APIBArtShow-2425-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745562714/saigon/mjqfnuxepaxq16ftknup/APIBArtShow-2425-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745562714/saigon/mjqfnuxepaxq16ftknup/APIBArtShow-2425-5.jpg","width":2048}])
- High School
High school students showcased their creativity and vision in this year’s AP and IB Art Exhibition. The show highlighted the depth and diversity of work from both pathways, reflecting our school’s strong commitment to the arts.