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Our School

Our family is new to Saigon, so we have really appreciated the caring, warm, welcoming environment that SSIS provides. I am a Kindergarten teacher back home, so my mind is blown away every day at the resources available for my daughter and her classmates. Tanis, Parent

We invite and encourage parents to be an active part of their child’s SSIS experience. Whether as members of our strategic planning committee, participants in our new administration interviews or organizing fun community-building activities like Family Fun Day, International Day or Halloween, our parents are an integral and valued part of our community.

In our Parent Education series, internal and external experts cover a range of interesting topics from parenting and assessment to managing technology and strategies for improving your family’s social-emotional health.

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One school mom paints another mom with henna and both are wearing traditional clothing
A mother and daughter craft a lantern together during a school festival
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Parent Teacher Association

Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) gives families an opportunity to get to know each other in an informal setting, while contributing to creating an even better school environment for their children.

Our diverse community of nearly 50 nationalities is a culturally enriching environment that promotes awareness of diversity and fosters inclusion.

Annual PTA Events

  • PTA Coffee Mornings – PTA invites all parents to come socialize with other parents and get updates on what’s happening at SSIS from the PTA and school administration.
  • Family Fun Day – a fun-filled event with food, games, and activities for all ages, here on our very own campus!
  • International Day - a great celebration of all the different cultures we have here at SSIS, with food and activities from different countries, and a parade in traditional costumes.
  • ES Sports Day - a combination of competitive and non-competitive games and activities for all ages, our expansive fields become a venue for laughing, splashing, and running!
  • Christmas Tree Lighting - a treasured pre-Winter break celebration in Christmas spirits.
  • PTA Clubs - with something for everyone, PTA clubs include clubs like Art Club, Book Club, Coffee Club, Spanish Language Class, Sports Club, and Wine and Cheese Club. These clubs are a way for parents to get involved and meet each other.