European International School Ho Chi Minh City Explained

European International School Ho Chi Minh City
Motto:"Educational Village, Global Citizens"
Established:2009
Type:Private international school
Gender Label:Mixed
Affiliations:Inspired
Head Of School:John Veitch
Enrollment:600
Grades:K–12
Coordinates:10.8056°N 106.7348°W
Accreditation:International Baccalaureate Organisation (authorised), Council of International Schools (accredited)
Colors:Orange/White/Gold
Website:https://www.eishcmc.com/
Picture Caption:Main building of EIS's campus

The European International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS) is an international day school for children from 2 to 18 years of age in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). EIS's student body is diverse, with students coming from more than 40 different countries. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.

The school is currently owned and operated by Inspired Education Group, an international provider of for-profit schools.

Campus

EIS is located in the heart of Thao Dien, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. Its tropical garden campus occupies 13 low-rise villas with separate buildings for different functions.

Education

EIS follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and is an officially authorised IB World School[1] with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). EIS is one of only a few schools in Vietnam to offer the whole IB continuum from Toddler (2 years of age) to Grade 12.

Language of instruction

English is the language of instruction[2] throughout the school. However, a wide range of global language exposure is offered, such as German, French, Spanish, Korean and Vietnamese.

After-school activities

EIS offers a diverse programme of after-school activities (currently most included in the tuition fee) for all students from Early Years to Grade 12. Students are given space and time to develop their artistic talents, social competencies, physical endurance and skills, as well as having fun in a supervised and supportive environment.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ibo.org/school/049623/ Official announcement of EIS's IB World School Status
  2. http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2014/02/german-international-school-rebrands-as-european-international-school/ English as language of instruction on Vietnam Breaking News website