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Our School
I could not have had more dedicated, inspiring, and uplifting counselors to help me through my college application process. They helped me realize my best-fit schools and find my authentic voice in my writing. Zane Barnwell, Class of 2022
Best Fit Approach
Prepared to go from here to anywhere, SSIS graduates have a 100% university acceptance rate to the top universities all around the world.
Four high school counselors work closely with students one-on-one, encouraging them to explore their paths and push their boundaries to ensure they find their best-fit school. And our students’ university acceptances attest to their perseverance and diligence.
Recent University Acceptances of SSIS Students
High School
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.
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The path to success can look very different from one high schooler to another. As students navigate these critical years, having dedicated counselors who understand your child’s social-emotional and academic needs, interests, and abilities is a significant asset.
High School
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.
The path to success can look very different from one high schooler to another. As students navigate these critical years, having dedicated counselors who understand your child’s social-emotional and academic needs, interests, and abilities is a significant asset.
![Students Share Early College Acceptance Stories]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614826319/saigon/ic6bhuduxmxbgnxydnfb/Acceptances.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614826319/saigon/ic6bhuduxmxbgnxydnfb/Acceptances.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614826319/saigon/ic6bhuduxmxbgnxydnfb/Acceptances.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614826319/saigon/ic6bhuduxmxbgnxydnfb/Acceptances.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614826319/saigon/ic6bhuduxmxbgnxydnfb/Acceptances.png","width":1344}])
Four seniors reflect on their time at SSIS and their acceptances, as well as what influenced them in choosing their best-fit universities.
The path to success can look very different from one high schooler to another. As students navigate these critical years, having dedicated counselors who understand your child’s social-emotional and academic needs, interests, and abilities is a significant asset.
Four seniors reflect on their time at SSIS and their acceptances, as well as what influenced them in choosing their best-fit universities.
![University Acceptances - An Early Glance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584347103/saigon/oqwcmanxd6l8ktbuolpq/Counselorwithstudent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584347103/saigon/oqwcmanxd6l8ktbuolpq/Counselorwithstudent.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584347103/saigon/oqwcmanxd6l8ktbuolpq/Counselorwithstudent.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1584347103/saigon/oqwcmanxd6l8ktbuolpq/Counselorwithstudent.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584347103/saigon/oqwcmanxd6l8ktbuolpq/Counselorwithstudent.jpg","width":1344}])
Around this time each year, seniors across the globe anxiously refresh their inboxes for responses to their university application. And in that sense, this year is no different.
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This year, SSIS fielded an incredible 125 athletics teams across Elementary, Middle, and High School; a testament to our no-cut policy. From first-time athletes to seasoned competitors, SSIS Dragons participated in 12 sports.
![ES Students Produce Dragon News’ 60th Episode]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748329447/saigon/do9ha92enex5rzgl669q/DragonNews60-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748329447/saigon/do9ha92enex5rzgl669q/DragonNews60-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748329447/saigon/do9ha92enex5rzgl669q/DragonNews60-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748329447/saigon/do9ha92enex5rzgl669q/DragonNews60-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748329447/saigon/do9ha92enex5rzgl669q/DragonNews60-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748329447/saigon/do9ha92enex5rzgl669q/DragonNews60-4.jpg","width":2048}])
As one of our most popular after-school activities (ASAs), Dragon News allows SSIS students in Grades 3–5 to try out real production roles, grow their confidence, and learn how to make their voices heard.
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As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, what stands out most isn’t just which universities they’ve been accepted into, although it’s an impressive list, but how they’ve grown into themselves over the past four years
![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}])
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}])
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.