PTA
“PTA” stands for “Parent-Teacher Association.”
The PTA is group of parents, teachers, and school staff who work together to help every student learn, grow, and enjoy school. The PTA is a key component of the positive school culture found here at SSIS!
NEW & RETURNING PARENTS JOIN PTA EVENTS THIS YEAR!
We are looking for event committee members, and event volunteers (depending on your time and interest). Scan the QR code to volunteer and join in!
PTA Events Sign Up
Country Ambassadors
![China]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755661495/saigon/nwu6jcahcwdr1zd2gejj/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755661495/saigon/nwu6jcahcwdr1zd2gejj/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755661495/saigon/nwu6jcahcwdr1zd2gejj/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755661495/saigon/nwu6jcahcwdr1zd2gejj/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-4.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755661495/saigon/nwu6jcahcwdr1zd2gejj/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-4.png","width":1344}])
China
Linda Gu
I am the parent of a Grade 10 student, and I speak Chinese and English (not 100% fluency). I have been in HCMC for 8 years, and I like playing golf and enjoy painting and cooking.
![India]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755757910/saigon/at2zmw4sxrxeh8bw1941/Aswini_IndiaCoutnryAmbassador.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755757910/saigon/at2zmw4sxrxeh8bw1941/Aswini_IndiaCoutnryAmbassador.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755757910/saigon/at2zmw4sxrxeh8bw1941/Aswini_IndiaCoutnryAmbassador.png","width":672}])
India
Aswini Thiyagarajan
I am Indian, and I have been living in Ho Chi Minh City for the past 22 years. I am an entrepreneur, homemaker, and proud mother of two kids. One child is in university & another one in high school. I’m happy to support any new comer to settle down easily with my little knowledge.
![Japan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755758028/saigon/cockreyr77uhcstamkx1/Nozomi-Japan_CountryAmbassador.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755758028/saigon/cockreyr77uhcstamkx1/Nozomi-Japan_CountryAmbassador.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755758028/saigon/cockreyr77uhcstamkx1/Nozomi-Japan_CountryAmbassador.png","width":672}])
Japan
Nozomi
I am a parent of EC4, Grade 1 & Grade 3 students. I speak Japanese and I have been in HCMC for 1 year. I love playing tennis.
![Japan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755661495/saigon/myjrtebipg8aaetpyx64/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755661495/saigon/myjrtebipg8aaetpyx64/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755661495/saigon/myjrtebipg8aaetpyx64/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-2.png","width":672}])
Japan
Rei Nguyen
I am the parent of a Grade 4 (boy) & Grade 7 (girl) student and I speak Japanese and English. My English is not very good, so I can be a bit quiet at first, but I enjoy meeting people and will do my best to communicate with everyone. I also love doing Pilates.
![Korea]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755758177/saigon/uoevctgi0aabyhhsunct/Sunhye-KoreaCountryAmbassador.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755758177/saigon/uoevctgi0aabyhhsunct/Sunhye-KoreaCountryAmbassador.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755758177/saigon/uoevctgi0aabyhhsunct/Sunhye-KoreaCountryAmbassador.png","width":672}])
Korea
Sunhye Lee
I am the parent of a Grade 2 & 5 student. I speak Korean and English, and have lived in HCMC for 4 years. I enjoy sports like tennis and pilates.
Malaysia
Boon Chin
I am a parent of G3 & G8, and I speak English, Chinese and Malay. I have been in HCMC for 6 years, and love doing Nagomi Art.
Russia
Ksenia Neverova
I’m in my 8th year as an SSIS Parent. I am a mom of Grade 3 & 8 students, and I speak Russian, English and French.
Scotland (United Kingdom)
![South Africa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755661398/saigon/bkq7uq9zus2oia0yjuw7/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Mireille-SouthAfrica.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755661398/saigon/bkq7uq9zus2oia0yjuw7/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Mireille-SouthAfrica.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755661398/saigon/bkq7uq9zus2oia0yjuw7/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Mireille-SouthAfrica.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755661398/saigon/bkq7uq9zus2oia0yjuw7/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Mireille-SouthAfrica.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755661398/saigon/bkq7uq9zus2oia0yjuw7/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Mireille-SouthAfrica.png","width":1344}])
South Africa
Mireille Paul
My name is Mireille Paul and I am from South Africa. I have two boys 6 and 8 year olds. My husband Lance Paul and I have been living internationally since 2012. We love being outdoors and hosting braai (SA BBQ) at home.
![Taiwan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755662330/saigon/qrgrkghgdbrin0miioyf/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Vicky-Taiwan.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755662330/saigon/qrgrkghgdbrin0miioyf/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Vicky-Taiwan.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755662330/saigon/qrgrkghgdbrin0miioyf/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Vicky-Taiwan.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755662330/saigon/qrgrkghgdbrin0miioyf/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Vicky-Taiwan.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755662330/saigon/qrgrkghgdbrin0miioyf/PTA_CountryAmbassadors_Vicky-Taiwan.png","width":1344}])
Taiwan
Vicky Lin
I am from Taiwan and have been living in Vietnam since 2013. I have two kids, my daughter is in 10th grade and my son is in 7th grade. We live in Phu My Hung.
![Taiwan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755662971/saigon/fji148xawsdqy0un1cxx/PTA_CountyrAmbassadors_AngelChen-Taiwan.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755662971/saigon/fji148xawsdqy0un1cxx/PTA_CountyrAmbassadors_AngelChen-Taiwan.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755662971/saigon/fji148xawsdqy0un1cxx/PTA_CountyrAmbassadors_AngelChen-Taiwan.png","width":672}])
Taiwan
Angel Chen
I am a mom of 3 kids, G7, G3, and KG. I have been living in HCMC for around 15 years. I speak Mandarin Chinese and English.
![Vietnam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755661495/saigon/xsldyl3rywclgmgcshx2/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755661495/saigon/xsldyl3rywclgmgcshx2/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755661495/saigon/xsldyl3rywclgmgcshx2/PTA_CountryAmbassadors-3.png","width":672}])
Vietnam
Tiffany Tran
I am the parent of Kayla Tran (Grade 5) and William Tran (Grade 1). I speak English and Vietnamese. We’ve been living in HCMC for 10 years. I’m a happy, positive and loving parent. I love sports and enjoy hanging out with my kids for golf, pickleball, and soccer.
PTA Parent Clubs
The PTA is excited to offer a variety of Parent Clubs this school year. Below, you will find our PTA Clubs 2025-2026. If you have any general questions about a PTA Club or you'd like to suggest a new one, please contact the PTA Club Coordinator
Find Your Club
Pilates Club
Spanish Language Club
Book Club
Cooking Club
Chinese Mandarin Club
Sports Club
Wine & Cheese Club
Art Club
Coffee Club