Best Private Special Education Schools In Ho Chi Minh Near Me

4worldlovers: “Going beyond immediate into the realm of the possible” – Jerome Bruner

Aurora International School Of The Arts’ educational philosophy is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. The school fosters life-long learning for children aged 12 months to years, supporting self-discovery, imagination and creativity.

We believe that children have the capacity for representing ideas and constructing knowledge in a variety of symbolic and graphic modes. We emphasise the importance of children’s symbolic language, conceptualised as the “100 languages”, where ideas and knowledge-building are expressed through many creative processes, such as speech, writing, drawing, painting, sculpture, construction, music, movement and shadow play.

‘Children are active protagonists of their growth and development processes as our core value at Aurora Ecosystem.’

4worldlovers: As a student-centered, family-focused community, we will guide learners on their journeys towards fulfilling their individual potential, embracing their own independence and internationalism in a safe, supportive and challenging environment.

As a school we have a collective commitment to the Round Square IDEALS - Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service.

4worldlovers: SmartKids offers a play-based curriculum for young children from 18 months till 6 years old in three different groups.

Additionally SmartKids offers After School Activities for children from 3,5 years in English as separate classes.

Your child’s first school experience should be the beginning of a successful learning journey. Our foreign experienced and qualified teachers offer a positive, exciting and playful learning environment and a North European play-based curriculum (addressing the total development of a child – Holistic approach) with a strong focus on the individual child. At this stage a strong focus lies on Social Emotional development, Motor skills Development, Creativity and Self- Expression.

We offer flexible programs with a minimum of 3 mornings up to full days programs. Each group has a maximum of 18 children, 1 foreign early childhood specialist and 3 assistants.

Big Kids - Kindergarten - for children from 3.5 - 6 years old

The kindergarten groups continue their focus on developing strong, independent learners through an enquiry-based learning style. It is our general objective to create a framework which favours the development, well-being, and independence of children and is responding to the child’s interest and creativity (emergent curriculum). We monitor each child’s individual progress and prepare children to be ready to enter international primary schools.

We offer flexible programs with a minimum of 5 mornings till5 full day programs with the possibility of extending the day with afterschool activities. The groups have a maximum of 18 children.

We are committed to the whole development of the child, addressing children’s social, physical, emotional and cultural needs with equal importance to their academic needs. Our After School Activities Program allows children to explore their talents and enhance their creative development.

Available Every Tuesday, and Thursday. Participation once a week is possible. The groups have a maximum of 18 children and are led by our own, foreign teachers.

Come play, enjoy and socialize at our FREE SmartKids Playgroup. Children from 12 months to 3 years old are welcomed at this playgroup with a parent or caregiver.

The playgroup is suitable for children who are not yet old enough for preschool but are ready to explore an environment away from home and interact with other children. Each 90-minute session includes free play in our child-friendly facility/playground, offering indoor and outdoor play, crafts, fine motor activities and sensory play.

The SmartKids Playful-English afterschool language classes are carefully prepared to combine playful learning with fun-activities in a stimulating environment where children learn English with the same ease as they pick-up their mother-tongue.

4worldlovers: A phone call or visit to our website cannot capture the feeling of visiting our campus and observing our students flourishing at ISHCMC – American Academy. We would be happy to meet with you and your family to discuss our school, admissions process, how we can meet your child’s needs and show you around our world-class facilities.


The Syracuse University Project Advance Program offers university courses and credits to our high school students.


We are the only school in Vietnam to offer early university credits through Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA).


ISHCMC – American Academy has been authorized to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses by the College Board since the 2012-2013 academic year. In Vietnam in the 2015-2016 academic year, only 6 schools in Ho Chi Minh City and 3 schools in Hanoi were authorized to offer these university-level courses.


I always welcome the opportunity to showcase our wonderful school to prospective students and their families, and to the fellow education professionals who frequently visit to find out the secret of our success.

We are a leading American curriculum secondary school in Ho Chi Minh City, inspiring and challenging students aged 11 to 18 years old to achieve personal excellence.

Our highly qualified and dedicated teachers are student-focused, committed to developing each child’s unique interests, abilities, and ambitions. This approach creates a culture of achievement in our close-knit community of over 300 students, demonstrated in our graduates’ U.S. $1m scholarship fund to overseas universities.

We lay the foundations for success with 100% English language immersion and a rigorous American accredited curriculum from age 11. At the same time, we offer an extensive Vietnamese Studies Program to ensure our students maintain their Mother Tongue and cultural roots. ISHCMC – American Academy is proud to be the only school in Vietnam to offer university-level courses through both Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) and Advanced Placement (AP), giving your child unparalleled competitive advantage.

Above excellence in academics, our vision commits us to empowering our students to reach their potential across all endeavors – in the arts, sports, technology, and elsewhere. I welcome you to visit us to experience first-hand what sets ISHCMC – American Academy apart in the world of education.

“Transitioning to a new school in the school year is a challenging endeavor but for students who really want to be immersed in an American education, experience and language, we’re here to help. With our support teams, we’re able to provide personalized pathways for every new student and have them thrive the minute they walk on campus.”

“I was nervous when transferring from a Vietnamese school to ISHCMC-AA since it was my first time at an international school. However, I was able to make some great friends and the one-on-one orientation really helped prepare me and my parents for life at ISHCMC-AA. I’m glad we were able to join the school when we did.”