Succeeding in your Baccalaureate or IB exams: Tips and winning strategies
As the May and June exam sessions approach, tension is running high among Saigon’s high school students. Between the French Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate (IB), the stakes can feel overwhelming. Yet before diving into technical details, take a deep breath: you are going to succeed. Remember that the national pass rate for the French […]
Education for Expats in Ho Chi Minh City: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Whether you’re in the planning stages of relocating to Saigon with your family or have recently arrived as an expat, navigating the educational landscape for your children is a significant aspect of the transition. This comprehensive guide is tailored to address your questions and concerns, providing insights into public education, international schools, preschool options, […]
The Montessori School Method: What is it about ?
The woman behind the method: Maria Montessori Maria Montessori is an Italian female doctor who has been interested in the development of underprivileged and struggling children at the very beginning of the 20th century. By observation, Maria concludes that all children have universal abilities to acquire knowledge independently. The core of Montessori pedagogy is to teach the child to do everything […]
French or International Baccalaureate: What to Choose?
Choosing the right school environment for your children is not easy. Should you pick public or private education? Does your child require special attention? What are the educational methods of the Reggio Emilia / Montessori type worth? What place should be given to the teaching of foreign languages? And many other questions are at the […]
International Schools in Saigon D2
Ho Chi Minh City has become one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia for expatriate families. Thanks to its economic dynamism and its growing international community, the city now offers a wide range of international schools. The majority of these establishments are located in the former District 2 (now integrated into Thu Duc […]