Brett Davis - AsiaLIFE Magazine

University of New South Wales Foundation
Studies grade 12 curriculum. Wellresourced
classrooms, highly trained and
experienced expatriate teachers, outfitted
for academic, sport, creative activities.
British International School
An Phu Secondary Campus
246 Nguyen Van Huong, D2
Tel: 3744 2335
www.bisvietnam.com
With campuses all over the city and expansion
underway, BIS offers a mixture of both
English and International curricula-based
education alongside excellent facilities and
extra-curricular activities. Senior students
follow the IGCSE and IB programmes.
International School HCMC
28 Vo Truong Toan, D2
Tel: 3898 9100
www.ishcmc.com
One of 136 schools around the world
to be accredited as an IB World School.
Offers all three of the IB programmes from
primary through to grade 12. The school
is fully accredited by CIS and NEASC
and has a strong focus on community
spirit and fosters an awareness of other
languages and cultures.
International School Saigon Pearl
92 Nguyen Huu Canh, Binh Thanh District
Tel: 2220 1788/89
www.issp.edu.vn
Opening in August, 2011, the single
purpose-built campus will cater for nursery
through grade five. In the second year,
sixth grade will be added. ISSP’s long-term
strategic plan includes complete middle
and high schools. In the spring of 2011
ISSP will host the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges (the largest
American accreditation agency in Asia).
Accreditation will allow children to easily
transfer to schools abroad.
The Little Genius International Kindergarten
102 My Kim, Phu My Hung, D7
Tel: 5421 1052
Kindergarten with U.S.-accredited curriculum,
modern facilities and
attractive school grounds.
Montessori International School
42/1 Ngo Quang Huy, D2
Tel: 3744 2639
www.montessori.edu.vn
Montessori utilizes an internationally recognized
educational method which focuses
on fostering the child’s natural desire to
learn. The aim is to create an encouraging
environment conducive to learning by
developing a sense of self and individuality.
A wide array of curriculum/extra-curricular
activities are on offer including Bilingual
programs.
Renaissance International School
74 Nguyen Thi Thap, D7
Tel: 3773 3171
www.rissaigon.edu.vn
IB World school, one of Vietnam’s international
schools operating within the framework
of the British system. RISS provide a
high quality English medium education in
a stimulating, challenging and supportive
environment. The purpose built, modern
campus has excellent facilities.
RMIT
702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7
Tel: 3776 1369
Australian university located in District 7,
offers a highly regarded MBA and undergraduate
courses in various fields.
Saigon South International School
Nguyen Van Linh Parkway, D7
Tel: 5413 0901
www.ssis.edu.vn
An International school environment offering
an American/international program
in a large, spacious campus, to children
from age 3 to grade 12. Great facilities,
extra-curricular activities and internationally
trained teachers giving unique opportunities
to learn.
Saigon Star International School
172 Nguyen Van Thu, D1
Tel: 3822 0341
www.saigonstarschool.edu.vn
Offers a British primary curriculum approved
by Cambridge University and integrated
Montessori programme for nursery
and kindergarten. Qualified, experienced
teachers and small class sizes cater to
individual needs and abilities.
Singapore International School (SIS)
No.29, Road No.3, Trung Son Residential
Area, Hamlet 4, Binh Hung Ward, Binh
Chanh District
Tel: 5431 7477
www.kinderworld.net
Students play and learn in an environment
where the best of Western and Eastern
cultures amalgamate to prepare Kinder-
World’s students for today’s challenging
world drawn from both the Singapore and
Australian curriculum. The school offers
International Certifications such as the
iPSLE, IGCSE and GAC.
Smartkids
1172 Thao Dien Compound, Thao Dien
Ward, D2 Tel: 3744 6076
www.smartkidsinfo.com
International child care centre offers day
care and pre-school to children from 18
months to 6 years old. Fun and friendly
environment focuses on learning through
play.
ENTERTAINMENT
Diamond Plaza
34 Le Duan, D1
The top floor arcade and bowling alley is
bound to keep your little ones entertained
for hours with an impressive array of
video games. Some child-friendly dining
options too, with Pizza Hut on hand, a
KFC and a New Zealand Natural ice cream
concession.
Gymboree Play & Music
Somerset Chancellor Court
21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1
Tel: 3827 7008
www.gymboreeclasses.com.vn
The Gymboree Play & Music offers
children from newborn to 5 years old the
opportunity to explore, learn and play in an
innovative parent-child programmes.
Parkson Plaza
39-45 Le Thanh Ton, D1
Arcade game after arcade game line the
top floor here with a bowling alley and a
decent food court thrown in on the floor
below. A good place to take the kids after
trawling through Parkson’s numerous
concession stands.
Vincom Center
72 Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3936 9999
A six-storey shopping centre that houses
the world’s most famous luxury brands
plus more than 250 fashion retailers and
various restaurants. Each level has a coffee
corner to help weary shoppers recoup
while looking over the city. Open daily from
9 am to 10 pm.
PARTIES
Beatrice’s Party Shop
235 Le Thanh Ton, D1
A lovely little shop selling everything you
need to throw your little ones a good party.
A catalogue of entertainers showcases a
number of party favourites such as magicians,
circuses and more.
Nguyen Ngoc Diem Phuong
131C Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1
A curious shop stocking a range of handmade
fancy dress costumes such as
masks, superman outfits and much more.
The stock changes seasonally, so this is
a good place to stock up on Halloween,
Christmas and other holiday-specific party
costumes. Prices are also on the cheap.
The Balloon Man
Tel: 3990 3560
Does exactly as his name suggests – balloons.
Great service has earned this chap
a reputation around town for turning up
almost instantly with a superb selection of
balloons. Also provides helium balloons.
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