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SSIS: An Education ThatOpens Doors To The Future.SAIGON SOUTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLNguyen Van Linh Parkway, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC, VietnamTelephone: (84-8) 5413-0901 - Fax: (84-8) 5413-0902Email: info@ssis.edu.vn - www.ssis.edu.vnlistingsfamilyACTIVITIESAlpha Gallery10 Chu Manh Trinh, D1Printmaking classes for both adults andchildren run by Swiss artist BernadetteGruber. Six-week courses start withthe basics and swiftly move studentstowards producing proofs and final printsfrom copper plates they have created.Freedom of expression is encouraged andother mediums are also explored.Conservatory of Music112 Nguyen Du, D1The established training centre for professionalmusicians offers private pianoand violin lessons to foreigners in theevenings.Rubba Duckies Swim Schoolrubbaduckiesswim@hotmail.comParent and infant water familiarisationclasses in a group environment from six to48 months. Classes take place at SomersetApts., D1; Riverside, D2; APSC, D2 orAI D2 and D3. Email for schedule.Saigon MovementAn Phu Tel: 098 702 7722saigonmovement@gmail.comSports and creative movement classes forkids 2 to 11. Classes improve children’stotal body awareness through a variety ofgames and sports-based activities. PhuMy Hung schedule starts in September.Saigon Pony ClubLane 42, Le Van Thinh, D2Tel: 0913 733 360Close to X-rock climbing centre, kidsfrom three and upwards can ride oneof the stable’s 16 ponies. Lessons withforiegn teachers last 45 minutes and cost350,000 VND for kids from age six.The Performing Arts Academy19A Ngo Quang Huy, D2Tel: 090 339 0675info@paa.com.vnwww.paa.com.vnEnrolling aspiring learners 6 and up forinstruction in guitar, singing, piano, flute,clarinet, saxophone and drums. ABRSMqualified. Group dance and dramasession also available. Offering Tiny Totsmusic enrichment & dance program forages 3-5.Tae KwondoBP Compound, 720 Thao Dien, D2 andRiverside Villa Compound, Vo TruongToan, D2phucteacherkd@yahoo.comPrivate and group classes are run afterschool three times a week by the friendlyMr. Phuc. Anyone over the age of fiveis welcome to join in the course, whichcosts USD $50 for 12 classes/month witha $25 fee for non-members. Contact Mr.Phuc directly on 0903 918 149.BABY EQUIPMENTBabylandSaigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1Quality products including car seats,buggies, prams and travel cots and agood selection of baby toys. CarriesAvent bottles and sterilizer sets, and asmall range of educational books. Pricesare higher than the other places, but sois the quality.Maman BebeVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton, D1Tel: 3825 8724www.mamanbebe.com.vnStocks an assortment of modern strollersand car seats. Also sells various utensilsand practical baby products. Smallselection of clothing for ages newborn to14 years.Me & Be230 Vo Thi Sau, D340 Ton That Tung, D1141D Phan Dang Luu, Phu Nhuan246 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3101-103 Khanh Hoi, D4287A Nguyen Van Troi, Phu NhuanThe closest thing to Mothercare the cityhas to offer. Stocks a substantial rangeof apparel for babies including bottlesand sterilizers, cots (including travel cots),clothing, toys, safety equipment andmore, all at reasonable prices.Me Oi1B Ton That Tung, D1A small shop adjacent to the maternityhospital bursting at the seams with everythingyou need for your baby. Clothing,footwear, bottles, nappies, nappy bagsand toys all at reasonable prices.CLOTHESBe Happier181 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan DistA small outlet providing children’s clothesfrom 1 to 6 years old, using only cotton.Mid to high-range prices for qualityapparel.Children Planet90 Vo Thi Sau, D1Mid to high-range prices for quality apparel,imported material from Singapore.Offering from the age of 5 to 14 years oldboys and girls.Dabs Kids Fashion222 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3A good selection of both casual andformal clothing for kids aged five to ten.Party dresses, simple T-shirts, trousersand more are all good quality and veryreasonably priced. Backpacks and otheraccessories are also on sale.DLS Paris17/5 Le Thanh Ton, D1Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, D1Parkson Plaza, 39-45 Le Thanh Ton, D1Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1Vincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton, D1A superb range of unique and beautifulclothing for young children (from newbornsto pre-school age) at high to midrangeprices. The quality compensatesfor the price. Bedding, baby equipmentand furniture and organic and naturalsupplies also kept in stock.Kiko262 Hai Ba Trung, D1Wide range of Japanese imported elasticcotton for children, newborns to 14years old. Kiko also has an outlet on thesecond floor of Parkson Plaza.La Maison226 Nguyen Van Huong, D2On the second floor of this upscalefurniture store is a lovely range of prettydresses and other cotton apparel forkids, from babies to pre-school age.Prices are reasonable.Little Anh – Em41 Thao Dien, D2A French brand made in Vietnam offeringa wide selection of colourful, simplypackaged and thoughtfully collated“sets” of garments for girls and boysfrom newborn to 10 years old. Lifestylepieces also available include sleepingbags, bedroom accessories and bags.Ninh Khuong44 Le Loi, D1 Tel: 3824 745683 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3827 9079220 De Tham, D1 Tel: 3920 3224222 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3Tel: 3930 9183www.ninhkhuong.vnWell-known hand-embroidered children’sclothing brand using 100% cotton. Newbornto 10 years old (girl) and fourteenyears old (boy). Also stocking homelinens. Prices are reasonable.Peekaboo173 Ly Tu Trong, D1 Tel: 3612 8329263 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, D1Locally designed apparel for girls, ages 1to 10. Materials include cotton, wool andsatin. High to mid-range prices.REVEVilla Anupa, 17/27 Le Thanh Ton,District 1, Tel: 3825 7307High-end cashmere, lace, and cottonclothes designed by a French mother/daughter team. All pieces are handmadeand tailored for infants to kids 2 yearsof age.Small is Beautiful227 Le Thanh Ton, D1Tel: 38 23 87 54contact@smallisb.comwww.smallisb.comThis newly opened boutique aims to bethe chic shop for kids in the city. Thereis a selection of brand name clothing,accessories and creative toys. Clothingcomes from international designers suchas Baby Dior, Sonia Rykiel and DKNY.Tuti BellaVincom Center, 70 - 72 Le Thanh Ton,District 175 Mac Thi Buoi, D149A Nguyen Trai, D1Tel: 3993 9088www.tutibella.netSelf-described as a “chic and trendychildren boutique.” Carries high-endcausal clothes, formal wear, shoes andaccessories for ages 1 to 12 years.EDUCATIONABC International School2,1E Street, KDC Trung Son, Binh Hung,Binh Chanh Tel: 5431 1833abcintschoolss@vnn.vnwww.theabcis.comUK standards-based curriculum awardsdiploma with IGCSE’s & A Levels certifiedby Cambridge Universit examinationsboard. From playgroup to pre-universitymatriculation. Served by 80+ Britishteachers. Good facilities and extra-curricularactivities.ACG International SchoolEast West Highway, An Phu, D2Tel: 3747 1234www.acgedu.comPart of the Academic Colleges Group’sinternational network of schools, ACGoffers comprehensive education fromkindergarten to senior high school and arange of extracurricular activities. Internationalcurricula (IB PYP and CambridgeInternational Examinations).The Australian International SchoolSaigonCherry Blossom 1 & Lotus 1, APSCCompound, 36 Thao Dien, D2Tel: 3744 6960Middle & Senior Campus21 Pham Ngoc Thach, D3Tel: 3822 4992enrolment@aisvietnam.comwww.aisvietnam.comAn international curricula and PYP/MYPcandidate school. Senior students followIGCSE and Cambridge A levels. Onlyschool in Vietnam authorized to deliverUniversity of New South Wales FoundationStudies grade 12 curriculum. Wellresourcedclassrooms, highly trained andexperienced expatriate teachers, outfittedfor academic, sport, creative activities.British International SchoolPrimary Campus43 - 45 Tu Xuong, D3225 Nguyen Van Huong, D2MONTESSORIEarly Childhood ProgramInternational & Bilingual(English and Vietnamese/French/or Mandarin)Infant & Toddler program: for children aged 6 to 17 monthsKindergarten program: for children aged 1.5 to 6 yearsHalf day and full dayOutstanding indoor & outdoor facilities.After school activities for children 3-10 yrs: Music, PE, Art &language classes (English, French, Mandarin Chinese).www.montessori.edu.vninfo@montessori.edu.vnThao Dien Campus:42/1 Ngo Quang Huy, Dist.2,HCMCAn Phu Campus:Ground floor, Block B, AnKhang/Intresco Apartment(Behind Metro supermarketDist.2, HCMC)Tel: 37442639 - 387831640903 858659MontessoriInternational Schoolof Vietnam82 asialife HCMC asialife HCMC 83