International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) sharing way to assess the quality of Saigon international schools

There are many criteria for parents to consider when choosing an international school at Saigon for their children. Beside curriculum, facilities, teachers, etc. accreditation is also an important factor. The point is how to assess the quality of Saigon international schools through accreditation. In order to evaluate this point more clearly, please read the article below from TheTips.

After completing the pedagogy, facilities, qualified teachers, etc. the international school must have a quality accreditation mark from a reputable international agency before enrollment.

The New England Association of International Schools (NEASC) and Council of International Schools (CIS) are two of the most prestigious educational accreditation agencies in the world.

New England Association of International Schools (NEASC)

NEASC is one of six accrediting agencies for education quality for public schools, private schools, colleges and universities in the New England region (including states such as Maine, Massachusetts, etc.) in the United States. This agency is also responsible for accrediting international schools in Southeast Asia with an American-standard curriculum.

NEASC, founded in the United States in 1885, is a non-profit educational accreditation organization with more than 1,500 member schools around the world. The goal of this agency is to promote the development of quality education, while respecting cultural differences.

NEASC-accredited schools must all meet American quality standards for research and facilities, as well as innovative thinking-building educational methods suitable for modern society. This is also the accrediting agency for four of the world’s top universities including Harvard, Yale, Brown and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

NEASC’s accreditation process will take many years, during which the educational institution being accredited must go through 3 steps before being accredited. These steps include meeting the eligibility criteria for inspection review, meeting the requirements to become an audit candidate, and receiving the initial Accreditation Certificate.

After obtaining the initial Accreditation Certificate, the institution continues to undergo periodic review and evaluation for 24 consecutive months, under conditions determined by the NEASC Committee.

Each accredited organization must submit an annual report, undergo a comprehensive self-assessment process, and be audited at least every five years. As a policy, the Initial Accreditation Certification requires the educational institution to conduct a self-assessment of itself as well as being assessed by similar institutions no later than 6 years after the date of this certification.

When a Saigon international school is accredited by NEASC, the credibility of the program also increases significantly. The transcripts of students attending that international school will be readily accepted by many other accredited schools. In addition, the process of transferring and applying to universities in the US, Canada and Europe is also more favorable.

In Ho Chi Minh City, there are currently 3 international schools under Cognita Group (UK) accredited by NEASC including International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP), International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) and American Academy (ISHCMC-AA).

Council of International Schools (CIS)

CIS is a global, not-for-profit, membership-based community, founded with a commitment to promoting international education. A member of more than 1,321 educational institutions in 117 countries around the world, CIS has accredited the quality of teaching and learning for more than 534 schools.

To be accredited by CIS, an Saigon international school must meet the requirements of quality standards including teaching philosophy and goals; education program; administration; staff quality; student support services; human and material resources; student and community life.

Thanks to that, CIS guarantees the quality of teaching; services provided to students, parents, and the community; dedication to the school’s educational vision and mission. CIS-accredited international schools also meet the criteria for student safety; progressive spirit and dynamic development strategy.

In 2019, there are 9 Saigon international schools having received quality accreditation certificates from CIS, including International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP), Saigon South International School (SSIS), American International School (AIS), etc. and some other international schools are candidates for accreditation.

For more information, parents can visit member directory at cois.org/membership-directory

International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP)

International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) is the world-class, credible, high-quality Saigon international school for early years and primary children from 18 months to 11 years old. ISSP is not only one of 85 school members in Cognita education group but also the only international primary school and preschool in Ho Chi Minh City received full accreditation from CIS and NEASC. In 2021, ISSP became the candidate school teaching IB PYP – International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme recognized worldwide.

About other factors, ISSP also has high-qualified teachers with international certification, high-end and modern facilities, integrated international curriculum built on the IB PYP framework in combination with American and MOET standards. If parents would like to find an international school helping children to develop comprehensively, ISSP would be an appropriate choice. For more information, parents can visit issp website at issp.edu.vn.

Source: vnexpress.net