international school in vietnam

It is true to say that choosing the best international schools for your child is all about finding the school which offers the best fit for their needs. While every school is unique, making comparisons between schools can be difficult. Big  international schools  are not always superior and the quality of teaching and learning is not always amplified. However, in today's world it is fashionable to pay high prices for schooling under the long term assumption that the needs of a child will be met through large scale commercialised education. So should parents choose a school based on the size of a sports field or on the activities that happen on the field? For some parents – the size of the building is more important than what is actually happening inside its closed doors or on its manicured sports fields. Some schools market their facilities in the same way unprincipled carpet sellers ply their wares under the concept of ‘forget the quality feel the width'!  Just because ...

Expat parents can feel overwhelmed when it comes to selecting the best international school  for their child. Here are a few useful tips on finding the right fit. Visit a school and talk to the people who work there about the hopes, fears and expectations that you have for your child When it comes down to it, most of us want the same basic things for our children. We want them to be safe, happy, to have friends, to do the right thing, to learn something about themselves and the world around them, and to have the best possible future beyond childhood. Of course, there is much more we might go on to say. We might expect our children to learn a new language, become proficient in the creative arts, grasp an understanding of complex scientific knowledge or lead a team on the sports field. In the end, however, many of us will settle for knowing that we, as parents, had made choices that ensured our children became happy, successful and ethical members of society.

What is an international school? International schools are private schools serving mostly expatriate children (diplomats, multinational corporation executives, NGO staff), and usually some local families (that can afford the steep tuition). Student population is usually diverse, with students from many different countries. Most schools offer grades PK – 12 (ages 5 – 18), but some are restricted to high school or primary school, depending on the needs of the population. International schools usually choose to follow a curriculum model from the US, UK, Canada or Australia/New Zealand. Sometimes you can tell by the name of the school (like the American School of Dubai) but others are more ambiguous (like the International School Bangkok). Still others choose to pull from all different curriculum options, finding the mix that best suits their student population. Many international schools also choose to run the International Baccalaureate program, which consists of the IB P...

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Do you like large schools or small schools? Are you most comfortable in a city, small town or countryside? Are you interested in attending a school that has a religious or military orientation? Would you like to attend a school that is only for boys or girls? These are the questions you must ask yourself before you begin your search for the right school for you.

By Gavin Atkins An American journalist by the name of Sydney J Harris once wrote that, “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” If you want your child to have a window that looks out on the world, then there can be few better options than an international boarding school. Research has shown that children in boarding school are more independent than others, and the educational foundations provided by this intensive form of training provides a springboard to greater things at university.

Becoming a member school of these programmes is tough to say the least, as the rigorous authorisation process demands its fair share of both work and resources.  The reward is an unbeatable seal of quality. "We send all our teachers on workshops at least every third year," explains Svaninger. Following these programmes also means that Stockholm International School can offer students a high level of consistency in their learning. "Students can finish here on a Friday, and start in New Delhi, Cape Town, Seattle or Buenos Aires on the Monday, in the same programme," explains Rune Svaninger. He emphasizes that Stockholm International School is unique among Stockholm schools, as the only truly international school. Although there are some other schools that offer tuition in English, these either follow the Swedish curriculum or do not cater for students for the whole of their school careers. "I think one of our biggest strengths is that we just follow the inte...

Studying at Stockholm's oldest international school gives children not only a rigorous academic education, but also a unique understanding of other cultures. "If adults could treat each other as the students do, we would have no more wars," says Rune Svaninger, Director of Stockholm International School. As I arrived at the attractive school building in central Stockholm, the children were just coming in from their morning break. Laughing and playing as they ran up the stairs, kids of every ethnicity were milling about on their way back to their classrooms. Stockholm International School educates 550 students from over 50 different countries. From the United States to Uzbekistan, from Sweden to Singapore. "We usually say that this is like a miniature United Nations," says Rune Svaninger, now in his third year as the school's Director. He describes one of the school's most cherished traditions.

The following checklist is designed to help you make an informed decision about the right school for your child. Parents need to be aware of unsubstantiated claims—please do not hesitate to ask for documentation for any claim. There are several high-quality schools in Bangkok, and it is important to get the right fit for your child. The following are some factors you may wish to consider in your quest:

A lot of well-to-do families want to send their children to international schools. However, they fear that the high tuition levels will be a heavy burden.    After two years at Asia-Pacific International School , Thanh’s son will go to a state-owned school. Thanh cannot afford the tuition, which has multiplied. Though Thanh and his wife earn tens of millions of dong a month and are considered as high income earners, he still finds it hard to pay the school’s tuition, nearly 100 million dong per year. “To study at an international school, you need several billion dong in your bank account,” Thanh estimated, complaining that his business now is not really good and it is very difficult to earn money. “I foresee as time when I cannot earn enough money for the boy to continue studying there until he graduates. Therefore, we have decided to quit,” he explained.

It is now time for international schools to enroll students for the new school year which begins in September.  Most international schools have announced extremely high tuition fees. Students of an international school at botanical garden in HCM City At Horizon international school, a high school level student has to pay $8,330 in tuition for the nine school months. This does not include expenses for extra curricular activities, syllabuses, uniforms, school bags and some others items. The above tuition fee only covers the school term fee ($500), expenses for meals ($3,150) and tuition ($4,680 for nine months).  Communication officer of ABC International School said that the tuition here is $5,000 per annum. Here, all subjects are taught in English and students go to school for 13 years to graduate instead of 12 years as stipulated in the Vietnam Education Law. 

(update on Aug 08/2015) KINDERGARTENS Renaissance International School Saigon (RISS)  From pre-school to grade 12 System: British - IB school 74 Nguyen Thi Thap Street, District 7 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel: 84-8 08-3773-3171  Web : www.rissaigon.edu.vn ABC International School  28 Truong Dinh St, District.3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel: 84-8 930-3533 * Fax: 930-1289 Preschool - Fundino (BIS)  11B Nguyen Gia Thieu, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel: 84-8 930-0514 KinderWorld International For 19 months -5 years old kids 21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel: 84-8 827-2464 * Fax: 827-2465  Little Angels International Preschool British Pre-School Curriculum For 18 months - 6 years old kids 17A Dang Van Ngu St, Ward 10, District Phu Nhuan Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel : 84-8 444-3719  Playmate International School  40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan St, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vi...

International schools If you have the budget, and a suitable school is available, it is often worthwhile enrolling your children in an international school. It is highly likely that these schools will be using the same syllabus as your home country and the curriculum and school environment will be very similar to that with which your children are already accustomed. International schools are used to receiving new students every year from all over the world. They will help to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible for you and your children. International schools will also offer your child an opportunity to mix with people from a range of different backgrounds and teach them social skills that they might not otherwise learn until much later in life. There will always be children in these schools who are from a similar background to your own children and it can therefore be much easier for your child to make new friends and adjust to the new life abroad.

A lot of parents now tend to bring their children to international schools instead of paying thousands of dollars worth of “underground fee” to obtain a seat at star state owned schools. However, international schools could not be the suitable choice for all. High tuitions make parents shrink In general, the total expenses for sending a child to a school which follows the international teaching model (with English intensive hours), including the meals and the boarder-day services are between four and 10 million dong a month. Meanwhile, the total expenses for international schools are around 20 million dong a month.

A guide to choosing an international school Expat parents can feel overwhelmed when it comes to selecting the best school for their child. Here are a few useful tips on finding the right fit. Visit a school and talk to the people who work there about the hopes, fears and expectations that you have for your child When it comes down to it, most of us want the same basic things for our children. We want them to be safe, happy, to have friends, to do the right thing, to learn something about themselves and the world around them, and to have the best possible future beyond childhood. Of course, there is much more we might go on to say. We might expect our children to learn a new language, become proficient in the creative arts, grasp an understanding of complex scientific knowledge or lead a team on the sports field. In the end, however, many of us will settle for knowing that we, as parents, had made choices that ensured our children became happy, successful and ethical members of soc...

When parents seek quality schooling for their child, they seek quality in education, services as well as infrastructure. Schools that aspire to provide the best in the field of education are plunging in for nothing less than international curricula and rightly so as programs offered by the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge go beyond the confines of a classroom seeking to develop the child in a holistic manner.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a School Whether parents live in a school district that offers school choice, are changing residences, or have a child entering kindergarten, choosing a school is a complex decision that includes the characteristics of the child, family, and schools. School quality depends on many characteristics, not all easily measurable, and not all equally important for each individual child or family. Parents may want to consider the following characteristics when evaluating a school. Child characteristics. Parents will want to think about their child's personality, learning style, and any special needs. Does the child need the structure that a traditional school setting would provide, or does he or she prefer to explore and take more personal responsibility for learning? Could she benefit from some type of alternative schooling approach? Does the child respond differently to being in small and large groups? If, for example, a child learns best in smal...

It is true to say that choosing the best school for your child is all about finding the school which offers the best fit for their needs. While every school is unique, making comparisons between schools can be difficult. Big international schools are not always superior and the quality of teaching and learning is not always amplified. However, in today's world it is fashionable to pay high prices for schooling under the long term assumption that the needs of a child will be met through large scale commercialised education. So should parents choose a school based on the size of a sports field or on the activities that happen on the field? For some parents – the size of the building is more important than what is actually happening inside its closed doors or on its manicured sports fields.