Honoring the Expansion and World-Readiness of ISHCMC's Graduating Class of 2025
International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) Celebrates 30 Years of Academic Excellence
International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) marked its 30th anniversary with a grand Gala Event on December 2, celebrating three decades of educational excellence and innovation. The school, known for its strong academic performance, bilingual certification, and university placements, continues to set high standards in Ho Chi Minh City's educational landscape.
In the 2025 graduating class, ISHCMC achieved an impressive diploma pass rate of 98%, significantly higher than the global average of 81%. This outstanding result is a testament to the school's focus on delivering a world-class International Baccalaureate (IB) education.
The school's commitment to bilingual proficiency was also evident, with 53% of the graduating cohort earning the IB Bilingual Diploma, more than double the global average of 23%. This achievement underscores ISHCMC's dedication to fostering global readiness and local language skills among its students.
The academic achievements of the Class of 2025 extended beyond the IB results. Six students from this cohort achieved the prestigious 40+ points milestone, and many graduates secured places at top-tier universities such as the University of California system, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, and Seoul National University.
ISHCMC's educational journey begins in the Early Years programme, designed as the starting point for lifelong learning. Rooted in the school's core values of curiosity, achievement, resilience, and empathy, this programme equips students with the qualities necessary to lead, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully in a fast-changing world.
As ISHCMC looks to the future, it plans to further enhance student wellbeing initiatives, invest in state-of-the-art learning spaces, and expand partnerships with global institutions. The school remains committed to its mission of inspiring and empowering young people to become confident, compassionate global citizens who will shape the future with vision and purpose.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, ISHCMC launched the 30 Year Grant to recognise and support students who exhibit exceptional talent, determination, and potential. Marco Longmore, head of school, stated that the results reflect stories of determination, creativity, and growth. ISHCMC extends congratulations to every graduate, their families, and the dedicated faculty who have supported them throughout their journey.
ISHCMC celebrates a robust culture of multilingualism and international-mindedness, as evidenced by the numerous lives touched by the students' Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) projects. These projects, focused on sustainability, community engagement, and supporting underprivileged groups, have made a significant impact, demonstrating the school's commitment to nurturing globally aware, compassionate individuals.
As ISHCMC enters its fourth decade, it continues to stand as a beacon of academic excellence in Ho Chi Minh City, preparing students for success in a globalised world.
- Despite the focus on academic excellence, ISHCMC also prioritizes personal growth and self-development, fostering an environment that encourages students to pursue learning beyond the classroom, as evidenced by the 30 Year Grant launched to recognize exceptional talent, determination, and potential.
- The students of ISHCMC are not only academically successful but also committed to personal growth, with the school's emphasis on education-and-self-development reflected in the numerous community projects undertaken by the student body, showcasing their dedication to global awareness, empathy, and the pursuit of knowledge.
