INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HO CHI MINH CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL PROFILE 2017-2018
UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING ISHCMC GRADUATES 2012-2017 Michigan State University Middlebury College New York Institute of Technology New York University* Northeastern University Northwestern University Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences* Ohio Wesleyan University Oregon State University Otis College of Art and Design Pace University, New York City Pacific University Pennsylvania State University* Pepperdine University Pratt Institute Purdue University* Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University-New Brunswick Saint John’s University Saint Mary’s College of California Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of the Museum of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts Seattle University Seton Hall University Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Southern California Institute of Architecture Southern Methodist University St. Catherine University - St. Paul St. John’s University - Queens Campus St. Mary’s College of Maryland State University of New York at Albany Suffolk University* SUNY Buffalo State College Swarthmore College Syracuse University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University The George Washington University The New School The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Georgia The University of Iowa The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Nottingham The University of Texas, Austin The University of Texas, Dallas Tufts University Tulane University University at Buffalo The State University of New York University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego* University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Houston University of Houston, Downtown
University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of La Verne University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Miami University of Michigan University of Michigan, Flint University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Tulsa University of Virginia University of Washington* University of Wisconsin, Madison Utica College* Villanova University Virginia Tech Wesleyan University Western State Colorado University Wheaton College MA Williams College UNITED KINGDOM Aberystwyth University Arts University Bournemouth Aston University Bath Spa University Birkbeck, University of London Boston College Bournemouth University Cardiff University Coventry University* Durham University Falmouth University Greenwich School of Management Hult International Business School - London King’s College London Kingston University Lancaster University London Metropolitan University Loughborough University Manchester Metropolitan University Middlesex University Newcastle College Newcastle University Northumbria University Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University Plymouth University Pomona College Queen Mary University of London Queen’s University Belfast Regent’s University London* Richmond, The American International University in London Royal Holloway, University of London Sheffield Hallam University St Mary’s University, Twickenham The London School of Economics and Political Science The University of Edinburgh The University of Manchester The University of Sheffield The University of Warwick University College Birmingham University College London
University of Aberdeen University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Brighton University of Bristol University of East Anglia University of East London University of Essex University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Greenwich University of Hertfordshire University of Kent University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Lincoln University of Portsmouth University of Reading University of Roehampton University of Southampton University of St Andrews University of Surrey University of Sussex University of the West of England University of Westminster University of Worcester University of York CANADA Carleton University Dalhousie University Emily Carr University of Art + Design HEC Montréal McGill University McMaster University Nova Scotia College of Art and Design* Ryerson University Simon Fraser University* University of Alberta University of British Columbia* University of Calgary University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto* University of Waterloo Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University AUSTRALIA Australian National University Bond University La Trobe University Macquarie University Monash University Murdoch University* RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology* The University of Melbourne* The University of Western Australia University of Newcastle University of Southern Queensland University of Tasmania University of the Sunshine Coast University of Wollongong UNSW Australia Victoria University EUROPE (NON-UK) Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne* EDHEC Business School Erasmus University Rotterdam Erasmus University College ESSEC Business School EU Business School Barcelona
Hotelschool The Hague IHTTI School of Hotel Management Istituto Europeo di Design Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Paris College of Art The American University of Paris Tilburg University Universiteit Utrecht University College Groningen* University of Amsterdam* KOREA KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology Kookmin University Korea University Seoul National University Sogang University Sungkyunkwan University The State University of New York, Korea Yonsei University* ASIA Ateneo de Manila University Chaudhary Devi Lal University Chulalongkorn University* City University of Hong Kong Doshisha University Keio University* King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Thonburi LASALLE College of the Arts* Mahidol University National Cheng Kung University National Chiao Tung University National Chung Hsing University* National Tsing Hua University National Yang-Ming University RMIT University Vietnam - Hanoi Campus RMIT University Vietnam - Saigon South Campus Savannah College of Art and Design - SCAD, Hong Kong Singapore University of Social Sciences Sophia University Tamkang University Temple University Thammasat University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The University of Hong Kong The University of Nottingham, Malaysia University of the Philippines Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies* Yale-NUS College
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In 2017 Students matriculated to the (*) Universities.
SCHOOL-WIDE STATISTICS
1091 Students
53
MISSION As an IB World School, ISHCMC constructs a Culture of Achievement in an environment where students are energized, engaged and empowered to become active participants in their communities. THE SCHOOL Founded in 1993, the International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) was the first international school established in Ho Chi Minh City. ISHCMC is a non-denominational, co-educational and multi-cultural international school with 53 nationalities represented. Teaching in the English medium, ISHCMC was the first school in Ho Chi Minh City authorized to provide all three International Baccalaureate Programmes - Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) for all of our students aged 2 to 18 years. MEMBERSHIPS Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) www.cie.org.uk European Council of International Schools (ECIS) www.ecis.org East Asian Regional Council of Overseas School (EARCOS) www.earcos.org Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) www.ascd.org Association for the Advancements of International Education (AAIE) www.aaie.org ADMINISTRATION HEAD OF SCHOOL Mr. Adrian Watts SECONDARY PRINCIPAL Mr. Phil Rogers UNIVERSITY COUNSELOR Mr. Paul Gordon PaulGordon@ishcmc.edu.vn IB DP COORDINATOR Ms. Teresa Foard TeresaFoard@ishcmc.edu.vn IB MYP COORDINATOR Mr. Simon Scoones SimonScoones@ishcmc.edu.vn COUNSELING OFFICE (84-28) 3898 9386 PRIMARY CAMPUS 28 Vo Truong Toan, An Phu, D2, HCMC SECONDARY CAMPUS 1 Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien, D2, HCMC
Credits
Language & Literature
4
Language Acquisition
2
Individuals & Societies
3
Science
3
Mathematics
3
Physical Education & Health
2
Design & Technology
2
Fine & Performing Arts
2
Electives
4
Minimum total credits required
25
ACCREDITATION www.ishcmc.com CEEB Code: 698010
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IB Code: 1047
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111 Faculty
10 Experience YRS
19
Nationalities
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students receive an ISHCMC Diploma equivalent to a North American High School Diploma. (Successful IB Diploma candidates receive an additional Diploma from the IBO.) Course
Nationalities
AVG.
UNITED STATES Academy of Art University Alfred University American University Arizona State University Art Center College of Design Bard College Barnard College Bay Path University Baylor University Bentley University Binghamton University Boston University Brandeis University Brown University California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran University California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Sacramento Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University* Chapman University Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Colgate University College for Creative Studies College of Charleston Colorado School of Mines Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College De Anza College DePaul University Dickinson College Drexel University Duke University El Camino College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Emerson College Emmanuel College Emory University Fordham University Fort Lewis College Franklin & Marshall College Fullerton College Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College* Gordon College Hampshire College Hawaii Pacific University Hofstra University Indiana University at Bloomington Iowa State University Ithaca College Johnson & Wales University Kalamazoo College Kenyon College Knox College Lasell College Long Island University, Brooklyn Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Maryland Lynchburg College Marist College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Mercyhurst University Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford
UCAS Code: 48823
CLASS OF 2017-2018
100%
Candidates
62 IBDP Candidates
8 Candidates IB
COURSES
Australia, Britain, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Vietnam
19 COUNTRIES Represented
CURRICULUM The Secondary school curriculum (Grades 9 to 12) is guided by the MYP and DP. All students in Grades 11 and 12 take DP courses and must complete Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). In addition, DP candidates complete coursework in Theory of Knowledge and an extended essay. GRADING Grading is on the IB 1-7 scale and we do not calculate GPAs for our students. In cases of transfer students, prior courses at other schools are considered in determining passing credits towards graduation. Official records from prior schools will be attached but we do not take responsibility for verifying their accuracy. Class Rank: ISHCMC does not rank its students.
30 pts
2017 IB RESULT
35
33 32 31 30
ISHCMC Average
IB DP History (HL/SL) IB DP Geography (HL/SL) IB DP Economics (HL/SL)
IB DP Business Management (HL/SL) IB DP Biology (HL/SL) IB DP Psychology (HL/SL) IB DP Chemistry (SL/HL) IB DP Physics (SL/HL)
Group 5: Mathematics
Group 6: The Arts
IB DP Mathematical Studies (SL) IB DP Mathematics (SL/HL)
IB DP Theater (HL/SL) IB DP Visual Arts (HL/SL)
IB DP Sports, Exercise & Health Sciences (SL) IB DP Environmental Systems & Societies (SL)
IB DP Music (HL/SL) IB DP Film (HL/SL)
Masters of Mindfulness Library for Love Play Like a Girl Students Teaching Staff Students Teaching Students Mad Scientist Club IB Science Mentors Grade 11 Economics Support Buffalo, Cobra, Dragon & Tiger House
Budding Genii ISHCMC Crew UN Sustainable Development Group Wildlife At Risk Animal Rescue Center Art in Action & Artspiration Thien Phuc Orphanage Nguyen Dinh Chieu School for the Blind Smile Bank
Beadsabled Operation Smile Urgent Appeals Thien Tam Charity Group Healing Music Schistosomiasis (SCI) Habitat for Humanities Human Rights Action Group Knit-a-Square
Go Green Go Clean Youth for Elderly Services Microfinance iHealthy Heartbeat Vietnam KISS (Korean International Students’ Service) Graces Cookies Study Hall
Model United Nations SAIMUN Hosts 2018 Science Fair Maths Counts High School Production Middle School Play Chess Club
ISHCMC Inquirer Student Designed Maths Competitions iNews Anime Games Analysis Club Choir
Orchestra Jazz Band Rock Band String Ensemble Hip-hop Music Creation CAS DJs Drama Club
Book Club & Library Association Titans of Film Titans of Code Titans of Design Genii Tech
Climbing Rainbow Divers Gardening Running Club
Yoga Golf Fitness Boot Camp Dance Therapy
Football Basketball Stingray Swim Team Volleyball
Track and Field
ISHCMC’s Highest Score
29 28
Group 4: Science
EXTRA CURRICULAR The Secondary school at ISHCMC has a rich and varied extra curricular program. Secondary school students are also given the opportunity to represent the school in various athletic and academic events organized by the Mekong River International School Association (MRISA). All extra curricular activities fall under the three strands of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) and seek to positively unite students, coaches, and teachers from a variety of international backgrounds through shared experiences.
DIPLOMA PREDICTED Bubbles above the diagonal line indicate candidates for whom the awarded score was higher than the predicted score. Bubbles below the diagonal line indicate candidates for whom the awarded score was lower than the predicted score.
IB Diploma Average 2013 - 2017
34
45 pts
2017 EXAMINATIONS SCORE
DIPLOMA SCORE DISTRIBUTION IB Diploma results for ISHCMC students are consistently above world averages for the last five years.
Group 3: Individuals & Societies
IB DP CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) IB DP TOK (Theory of Knowledge) IB DP Extended Essay
32.5 pts
World Average
B DP Language B: English, Spanish, French & Mandarin (HL/SL) IB DP ab initio: Spanish, Mandarin (SL)
SERVICE
Successful Diploma Candidate
Diplomas with Bilingual Designation
IB DP Literature: English, Vietnamese (HL/SL) IB DP Language & Literature A: English and Korean (HL/SL) IB DP Self-Taught Language A (SL)
CREATIVITY
5.14
97.5%
Group 2: Language Acquisition
The IB Core
Average grade obtained
57%
Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature
ACTIVITIES
IB DIPLOMA RESULTS FOR MAY 2017 EXAMINATIONS
SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS 2017/18
45
27 2013
2014 ISHCMC Average
5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3
2015
2016 World Average
IB MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME The IB’s Middle Years Programme (MYP) is the ISHCMC curriculum framework for Grades 6-10. Students follow courses in eight subject areas and learn via interdisciplinary units in each grade. Students also learn via Service & Action as an integral part of the programme. The MYP is recognized by Ofqual (the official regulator of examinations in England) as a high quality programme in education alongside equivalents like the IGCSE.
2017
40
IB Courses 2012 - 2016
Awarded
35
2012
2013 ISHCMC Average
2014
2015 World Average
2016
A significant part of the final two years of the MYP is the Personal Project, a self-directed inquiry conducted over nine months on a topic of their choice. The students’ reflective reports that draw on their process journals throughout the Project are externally moderated. From the 79 Grade 10 students in 2016-17, the average score was 5.03 on a 1-7 grade scale.
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ADVISORY/HOUSE Every student at ISHCMC is assigned an advisor who assists the student in achieving their personal and academic goals. The advisor acts as both teacher and mentor to the student. Advisory is a place where students become connected – engaged in their school, feel a sense of belonging, develop a nurturing relationship. Advisory sessions cover topics relevant to the students’ wellbeing, providing a culture of care and safety. All students meet in advisory each morning and once a week for extended sessions.
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The blue bars represent ISHCMC student results and the yellow line represents IB Averages. 2013 - 2017
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5%
Correlation co-efficient: 0.87
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MINDFULNESS Each day students and faculty participate in ten minutes of Mindfulness during Advisory. Through Mindfulness, the community focuses on an awareness of the present moment, recognizing our feelings, thoughts and sensations. As a result, we hope to achieve better balance in our lives and greater understanding of our thoughts and feelings and concerns for others. POSITIVE EDUCATION Positive education focuses on the overall well-being of our community. With an emphasis on Positive Education, we teach students and faculty and parents how to build positive relationships, and to seek out the good in one another.