TOP 2 IB schools in Vietnam – International Baccalaureate

Nowadays, many parents tend to choose international schools as a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) or also known as IB world schools (IBWS) for their children to study. So what is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program? Which IB schools in Vietnam are appropriate for students? For more information about IB schools, parents, please read the article below from International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP).

What are IBO and IB programs?

Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Organization is a leading global organisation in international education for students from 3 to 19 years old. It focuses on developing knowledge and essential skills for school-aged students and empowering them to take ownership of their learning to be ready for the future in this rapidly changing world.

The IBO’s educational framework is based on international-mindedness, holistic learning, and developing critical thinking and inquiry skills. Its programs are designed to foster a deep understanding of subjects, promote intercultural awareness, and encourage students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

The IBO offers globally recognised educational programs  (Source: IBO).

In pursuit of this mission, the IBO provides four pre-university education programs, also known as the IB continuum of programmes. They are Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).

These programs are designed to help students develop attributes of the IB learner profile to be well-rounded as global citizens. Significantly, each programme provides a detailed curriculum framework that is not only balanced and appropriate to different students but also flexible to the vision, mission and curriculum of different international schools.

The IB programme model is divided into different levels (Source: IBO)

TOP 2 prestigious and high-quality IB world schools in Vietnam

The IB world school – International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP)

International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) is a high-quality international school for students from 18 months to 11 years old, located in Binh Thanh District. With over 100 member schools worldwide, ISSP is the first international preschool and primary school in Ho Chi Minh City that belongs to the Cognita Schools Group and is fully accredited by both prestigious international education institutions, CIS (Council of International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). Additionally, ISSP takes pride in being an authorized IB school, offering the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

At ISSP, all teachers are qualified to teach the IB PYP program with the “Making The IB PYP Happens” certificate. The teachers are passionate and well-trained with safeguarding and child protection procedures. They are trusted companions and inspirations for children in their study journey at ISSP.

The five core values of ISSP (Caring, Responsibility, Wisdom, Respect and Honest) align well with the 10 attributes of the IB learner profile. These values develop children’s character as well as the necessary qualities to flourish and thrive in their future.

ISSP has high-end facilities, including iPads, ICT lab, Innovation hub, Art room, Music room, Garden, Sport room, and Soccer field, etc., which support the school’s personalized and authentic learning approaches to develop the whole child.

Studying at ISSP, students will have a seamless transition to Secondary school at International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC), International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy (ISHCMC-AA) or any other high school in the world.

Contact information of International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP):

• Address: 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, HCMC, Vietnam
• Telephone:+84 (028) 2222 7788
• Email: admissions@issp.edu.vn 
• Website: www.issp.edu.vn

Learn more: 

• Tuition Fee – International School Saigon Pearl
• School Services – International School Saigon Pearl
• Application Process
• Early Years Curriculum
• Kinder and Elementary School Curriculum

The IB world school – International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) is one of the best IB schools belonging to Cognita in Vietnam for children 2 to 18 years old. It is fully accredited not only by the CIS (Council of International Schools) for high-quality international education but also by the IBO as the first international school in Ho Chi Minh City to provide three International Baccalaureate programmes, including PYP, MYP and DP.

ISHCMC aims to create an international creative, collaborative learning environment where students are energized, engaged and empowered to participate actively in their life-long learning. Therefore, students can successfully achieve their goals, flourish as individuals, and take moral responsibility and principled actions on local issues in their communities, particularly global ones.

Contact information of International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC):

• Primary Campus: 28 Vo Truong Toan Street, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc District, HCMC, Vietnam
• Secondary Campus: 1 Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc District, HCMC, Vietnam
• Telephone: +84 (28) 3898 9100
• Email: admissions@ishcmc.edu.vn
• Website: ishcmc.com

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) (Source: Internet)

The above article provides parents information related to the IBO, IB program and TOP 2 best IB world schools in Vietnam. Hopefully, it is helpful for parents to choose an appropriate IB school in Vietnam for their children to help them develop comprehensively to become elite global citizens.

For more information about ISSP international curriculum – IB PYP, parents can book a school tour to visit ISSP or contact the ISSP Admissions Office via:

• Phone number: +84 (028) 2222 7788.
• Email: admissions@issp.edu.vn.