PYPMYPDP★ 4.5/10
International Schools of North America
Street 20, Him Lam Residential Area, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, VIETNAM
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IB Programmes
4.5/10
Rating
11
Reviews
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized26 May 2020
University CounsellorYes
IB Programmes
PYP
Primary Years ProgrammeAuthorized 16 May 2022Language: ENGLISH
MYP
Middle Years ProgrammeAuthorized 29 July 2021Language: ENGLISH5 subjects offered
DP
Diploma ProgrammeAccreditations
International BaccalaureateCouncil of International SchoolsWestern Assoc. of Schools & Colleges
Teacher Reviews
International Schools of North America appears to be a school in transition with significant leadership and management challenges. While teachers consistently praise the student body and appreciate colleague relationships, the working environment is described as stressful with high workload demands, limited resources, and communication difficulties. The school has experienced extremely high staff turnover in recent years, with many teachers citing administrative and management issues as primary reasons for departure.
Pros
- +Students are generally described as lovely, compliant, and eager to work with teachers despite learning gaps.
- +The teaching community has been supportive and collaborative, with educators appreciating their colleagues despite institutional challenges.
- +School facilities have been improving over time, with mentions of modernization efforts and campus development.
- +Vietnam itself offers a welcoming community with friendly people and good cost of living, with Ho Chi Minh City providing diverse restaurants, cultural events, and activities.
Cons
- –Leadership communication and management style create significant challenges, with teachers describing inconsistent decision-making, lack of transparency, and micromanagement tendencies.
- –Compensation and benefits are reported as problematic, with no transparent salary scale, deductions for time tracking, low housing allowances that are taxed, and minimal health coverage that leaves teachers needing private insurance.
- –Teaching resources and materials are severely limited, with teachers often needing to purchase supplies themselves and facing lengthy approval processes for basic classroom materials like paper and markers.
- –Professional development investment is minimal, with teachers expected to fund their own growth and facing reimbursement requirements if they leave early after attending workshops.
- –HR practices and contract management are frequently described as non-transparent, with benefits being reduced or denied, work permits mishandled, and promises made during recruitment not being honored after arrival.
Contact
Street 20, Him Lam Residential Area, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, VIETNAM