European International School Ho Chi Minh City

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 45 different countries. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.

European International School Ho Chi Minh City
Address
730 F-G-K Le Van Mien,
Thao Dien, District 2

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam
Coordinates10.805563°N 106.734779°E / 10.805563; 106.734779
Information
TypePrivate international school
Motto"Educational Village, Global Citizens"
Established2009
Head of schoolSean O’Maonaigh
GradesK–12
Enrollment570
Color(s)Orange/White/Gold      
AccreditationInternational Baccalaureate Organisation (authorised), Council of International Schools (accredited)
AffiliationsA Star Education
Websitehttps://www.eishcmc.com/

Main building of EIS's campus

Campus

EIS is located in Thao Dien, District 2. 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 two schools in Vietnam to offer the whole IB continuum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Language of instruction

English is the language of instruction[2] throughout the school. However, a wide range of global languages options are offered, such as German, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Mandarin Chinese. The school also supports many other mother tongue languages.

After-school activities

EIS offers a diverse programme of after-school activities (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.

School network

EIS belongs to A Star Education, a global education group serving 25,000 students across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, as well as Europe, the U.K. and the U.S.A.

References
  1. Official announcement of EIS's IB World School Status
  2. English as language of instruction on Vietnam Breaking News website
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