Saigon Star International School

 

Address: Residential Area No. 5, Su Hy Nhan Street, Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Website: www.sgstar.edu.vn
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +84 08 8800 6996
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Curriculum: British (English National Curriculum) and International Curriculum (International Early Years Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum and International Middle Years Curriculum)
Ages: 2 to 14

Background

Having celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2016, Saigon Star is now accredited with the International Primary Curriculum and has established itself as an international school in Ho Chi Minh with a strong community presence. Currently catering for learners aged from 2 to 14 years old, Saigon Star provides small class sizes to ensure a truly personalised education. Strong relationships are formed between all members with one core purpose; to ensure a positive, welcoming and nurturing environment for children, to support the high-quality learning that takes place.

The school is proud of its rich diversity and inclusion, enabling learners to gain a greater understanding, awareness, appreciation and respect of the similarities and differences between its variety of cultures and backgrounds.

What the school says

“Your child is unique and precious. Choosing where they begin to lay their educational foundation is a critical choice which every parent must make. Saigon Star International School is an institution which believes in encouraging young children's enthusiasm for learning while also introducing the necessary academic skills to be competitive in today's changing global community.

"You will find that Saigon Star is different from other schools in many ways. Perhaps one of the most important areas is our teachers. They are dedicated and experienced professionals, who are committed to helping your child grow and succeed. Our teachers are all native speakers, university graduates, and hold recognised teaching qualifications.”

Curriculum

"We are proud to be the first and only international school that is accredited with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in Vietnam; a curriculum which we believe helps us to achieve our Shared Vision, embrace our community’s wide diversity and foster a love for lifelong learning.

"Our commitment to the IPC means that the Personal Learning Goals we develop within our learners are more than just words; they are important skills that we aim to develop and foster so that students may become balanced members of a rapidly changing global community.

"At Saigon Star, we supplement the IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), the IPC and the IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum) with the English National Curriculum. Our International Early Years Curriculum is integrated with components of the child-centred approach, Montessori and our personalised Performing Arts department is supported by specialists in singing, drama and musical instruments."

Location

The school is in District 2, a popular expat area just 10km from the city centre.

Fees

Fees for the 2024/2025 academic year range from VND 163,000,000 to VND 529,000,000. There is also an application fee of VND 2,500,000.

From the CEO

"The mission of our school is to help each and every child to achieve their potential both academically and personally. Through a balance of rigorous academics and a strong emphasis on personal growth, we aim to develop children into well-rounded global citizens who are confident inside and outside the classroom.

"Our international curriculum (IEYC, IPC & IMYC) offers a student-centered, enquiry-based approach to learning which engages the students through research and interdisciplinary topics throughout the school year. We celebrate their learning through our learning showcases and school events and involve families as much as possible throughout this process in a very community-based school culture. 

"Through our personal learning goals (PLGs), we strive to develop character traits in our students which will serve them well throughout their lives. The qualities of resilience, deep thinking, empathy, communication, international mindedness, being respectful and collaboration all play a key part in our students' development.

"Being a part of the Saigon Star community is a unique and rewarding experience for both students and staff. Our academic team are dedicated to provided the best educational experience for the students and parents of Saigon Star possible and the students that come to us, enjoy a warm, welcoming and natural environment in which they can grow, be challenged, express themselves and develop as they continue on their educational journey."

– John Mortimer, Chief Operating Officer

From the parents

"I am so happy and satisfied to have Saigon Star as the place where Adi is studying. The teachers are great! Despite the various classes, they all know every single child, consistently remain professional yet friendly, always smile and laugh, are full of positivity, warm attitudes, and genuinely loving and caring towards the learners. These are the people I truly trust to leave my child’s education to." 

– Fransisca Swain, Indonesia

"I love the way in which children learn at Saigon Star, such as developing a Growth Mindset and a resilient approach to learning." 

– IPC Accreditation Report, June 2018