International Schools of North America

International School of North America - SNA was established in 2005, is the first and only school in the International School in Vietnam to teach both programs in Vietnam - United States. The Vietnamese program is implemented by Vietnamese teachers and is implemented in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. California Standards-approved US program, administered by US teachers. Graduating from SNA, students will receive degrees in both the US Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the US Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Graduating with two baccalaureate degrees - this is a solid step for students to attend any university in the country, the United States and other countries around the world.

Graduating at SNA, students not only become "young people of knowledge" with advanced skills but also "young people of ethics", are proud to preserve and promote traditional cultural identity. of the nation, language of Vietnam: know love of parents, brothers and sisters in the family, know the glass under the social.

Education at the elementary level is a very important stage. It is the time when students get the first impression of the classroom environment, and it forms the basis of a lifelong love of learning. The elementary school level at SNA focuses on active reading and learning. We have field trips and events throughout the year to help them experience the real while learning new things. The SNA Elementary Program follows the American AERO Standards, designed specifically for overseas schools. These standards are the starting point for developing an integrated curriculum between the US program and the Vietnam program. Elementary school level at SNA is a place for students to have a head start on a challenging journey ahead.

The SNA High School Program is a fully-fledged program that teaches both Vietnamese and American programs in Vietnam accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). They have the opportunity to receive a Baccalaureate Diploma and a US Baccalaureate Diploma. With this special design, students can choose to study in Vietnam or at any university abroad.
The Vietnamese program at SNA always follows the standards of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam. By continuing their studies in Vietnam, they have the opportunity to study Maths and Science with greater challenges than those in the United States. Learning the Vietnamese Program also helps them to maintain their traditions and respect their cultural identity. Most of the children studying in international schools do not have the opportunity to study in universities in Vietnam, but when they attend SNA they can still get the Baccalaureate Diploma from the Ministry of Education and Training At the same time, they can study at universities in Vietnam.

At SNA, we understand that the early years are critical for learning and socialization. Our teachers are especially trained to teach our young learners through playing and working together in a supportive, caring, and loving environment. Pre-K is a time for building moral character and understanding classroom norms. It is also the starting point for developing language ability through an English language immersion approach.

Middle SNA is an equally special time in the life of our students. Starting with Grade 6, children become more concerned with their status, identity, recognition, and friendships with their peers. In Middle School, students will begin to work on group assignments and learn the benefits of collaboration. They are also challenged to offer their own opinions and work towards discovering their unique voices. Middle School is a preparation time that ensures students are ready for the rigorous work load that begins in High School. These three years are crucial because they mark the young learners’ transition into adulthood, and demand that they develop self-accountability and determination.

Vision
International Schools of North America (SNA) South Saigon is committed to its vision of using learning as the foundation for everything we do within our school community.
As SNA we empower all students with the skills, values, and knowledge that enable them to believe in their capacity to lead, walk their own path, and know how it feels to learn, discover, and experience learning holistically. The IB learner profile attributes are the mirror our educational beliefs and values. Therefore, they these attributes are a central part of all teaching and learning practices.

Mission
In order to prepare students to collaborate and contribute in a positive and productive manner, SNA provides a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes the key indicators of leadership, effective communication, civic responsibility, critical thinking and risk taking. Through its curriculum, staff and wider school community, SNA aims to inspire and develop its students so they are able to respond to the continuing challenges in our world.