ISHCMC - American Academy: 20 years of launching students to global universities

(Dan Tri) - ISHCMC - American Academy (ISHCMC-AA) has made its mark with the rate of graduates being accepted into at least one of their top three university choices, including many prestigious schools around the world.

Distinguished by its AP program in Ho Chi Minh City - A stepping stone to top universities worldwide.

ISHCMC-AA is a member of the Cognita International Education Group, a system that owns more than 100 schools in 17 countries. Established in 2005, ISHCMC-AA is one of the leading international schools in Ho Chi Minh City, offering the American education program, accredited by CIS and NEASC, and is the only school in Ho Chi Minh City authorized by the College Board to teach and award the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma.

ISHCMC-AA is located at 16 Vo Truong Toan Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: ISHCMC-AA).

This program helps high school students access university-level courses, develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills, and increase the competitiveness of their application profiles. Furthermore, with high scores in exams, students can redeem credits at universities in the US, Canada, Australia, and other countries, thus saving time and money when studying abroad.

Do Bao Anh, a female student from the 2025 cohort, was admitted to UCLA (Photo: ISHCMC-AA).

"Taking AP courses like AP Psychology and AP Seminars was challenging, but it equipped me with practical skills like academic writing and presentation, making my college application stand out and helping me get accepted into top universities," said Do Bao Anh, a female student admitted to UCLA in the 2025 cohort.

Representatives from ISHCMC-AA stated that the quality of ISHCMC-AA's training is further guaranteed by its team of international teachers with an average of over 16 years of experience, 70% of whom hold a Master's degree or higher. These teachers understand the structure and requirements of AP courses, the academic expectations of top universities, and regularly participate in global AP workshops and training courses to access valuable resources, providing students with in-depth knowledge.

A global learning environment for holistic development.

ISHCMC-AA stands out with its multinational student community, a holistic development environment, and personalized pathways. Every aspect contributes to fostering students' integration into the global university environment of the future.

Studying with friends from many countries helps students develop a global mindset. Not only does it broaden their worldview regarding diversity, but it also directly enhances their communication skills and fosters intercultural teamwork – a crucial skill in today's era of globalization.

In addition, students participate in many soft skills development activities such as the Student Assistant program, Student Council, home team captain, professional sports teams, and organizing large school events, thereby becoming confident, independent, time-management, problem-solving, and leadership-oriented.

ISHCMC-AA students study and develop in a multicultural environment (Photo: ISHCMC-AA).

At ISHCMC-AA, each student has an academic advisor and counselor to help them discover their strengths, develop personally, and build a learning path. This provides early career guidance and helps them gain a deeper understanding of their chosen field, contributing to better application preparation.

The numbers speak for themselves.

With its superior training quality backed by outstanding achievements, ISHCMC-AA has become a launching pad for generations of students to reach global heights.

According to information from ISHCMC-AA representatives, in 2024, ISHCMC-AA students taking the AP exams achieved a perfect score of 35, with an average pass rate of 80%, exceeding the global average of 60%. The school had a 100% pass rate in subjects such as AP Calculus, AP Precalculus, AP Microeconomics, AP US Government, AP World History, AP Music, and AP Art, many of which surpassed the global average.

“Many ISHCMC-AA students surpass the US average in MAP assessments, with significantly higher math scores and above-average reading comprehension skills after just two years of study. Many generations of ISHCMC-AA students have been accepted into 38 out of the top 100 universities in the US, and top 5 universities in Canada and Australia, including prominent names such as UCLA, NYU, Purdue University, UC San Diego, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Sydney, Monash University, etc.”

Most recently, ISHCMC-AA's Class of 2025 students have also received over $44.4 million in scholarships from prestigious universities, with over 611 acceptance letters from universities in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and many other countries. All ISHCMC-AA students have been accepted into at least one of their three first-choice universities,” an ISHCMC-AA representative shared.

Students of the 2025 cohort receive acceptance letters from prestigious universities (Photo: ISHCMC-AA).

Gaining admission to top universities is the result of a long-term investment. ISHCMC-AA is the perfect place for global citizens to reach for a bright future.

Learn more about ISHCMC-AA: https://www.aavn.edu.vn/

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