The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) cultivates curious and empathetic minds, igniting a lifelong passion for learning and academic achievement in your children. With a legacy of excellence since 1993 and a diverse community of over 60 nationalities, the school takes pride in fostering an inclusive environment where every child reaches their full potential.
From the wonder-filled early years to the globally recognised IB Diploma Programme, ISHCMC offers the most choices in the city to personalise learning. Your child has the freedom to shape their own unique journey to success.
Explore ISHCMC: March Open Houses
Primary Open House:

Join ISHCMC on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, from 9am to 12pm (ICT) at the school's Primary Campus. Bring your child to participate in a technology workshop with ISHCMC’s current students!
Address: 28 Vo Truong Toan Street, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC
Secondary Open House:

Visit the Secondary Campus on Thursday, 20 March 2025, from 9am to 11.45am (ICT) to immerse yourself in the school's MYP Personal Project Fair and to enjoy student-led project presentations.
Address: 1 Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC
What to expect at the open houses:
- See learning in action and meet the students.
- Explore the school’s innovative and inquiry-led approach to learning.
- Meet the dedicated teachers and leadership.
- Tour ISHCMC’s engaging learning environments.
- Discover the school’s diverse, international community.
- Learn about its legacy of excellence as the first international school in HCMC.
- Learn about the school’s admissions process.
Register for the open day using the link below:
ISHCMC's 2024 accomplishments
ISHCMC had a successful 2024 academic year, with its students achieving an average IB Diploma score of 34 points (above the global average of 30). More of the school's students, 57 percent of the total class, earned bilingual diplomas in 2024, which is more than double the global average.
Parents will also be delighted to know that ISHCMC's students are eligible for scholarships to the top universities in the world. The Class of 2024 was awarded an impressive USD 19 million in university scholarships and received 755 university offers, an average of nearly 9 per student from leading institutions worldwide.
Nurturing potential from the start at ISHCMC

- Early Years (ages 2 to 5): Imagine your child's early years filled with wonder, curiosity, and joyful discovery. ISHCMC embraces learning through play, recognising its power to ignite a lifelong love of exploration. The school sees each child as a unique individual, full of potential. Students are empowered with ownership, voice, and choice, fostering active learning through hands-on experiences.
- Primary Years (ages 5 to 11): Imagine your child brimming with curiosity, eager to explore the world around them. "At ISHCMC, we nurture this innate curiosity, believing that every child is a natural inquirer. Our passionate teachers become mentors and guides, facilitating their inquiries, providing personalised support, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive community," explains the school.
- Secondary Years (ages 11 to 18): ISHCMC Secondary empowers your child to shape their own future. Through the globally recognised IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme, your child will develop the critical thinking, time management, and independent learning skills that top universities and future employers demand. They'll graduate not just with a diploma, but with the confidence, resilience, and global perspective to thrive.
Learning reimagined

Your child’s future will be directly in their hands at ISHCMC. Picture them exploring coding in the school's dedicated makerspace, scripting their own film in our studio, composing and recording their own music, or bringing their designs to life with our 3D printers. Beginning in Grade 3, every student is equipped with their own iPad or MacBook, seamlessly integrating technology into their learning journey.
Join us and discover how ISHCMC can inspire your child to excel, grow, and thrive as a confident global citizen!