Personalized education method at International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP)

Students at ISSP practice self-control by deciding what they will learn, and teachers only play a supporting role in their research.

International school Saigon Pearl (ISSP) is one of 85 schools in the international school system of Cognita Group (UK). The school has extensive experience in education from preschool to primary school in Ho Chi Minh City.

Higher results in international exams

ISSP’s program is built on the element of personalization, teaches 100% English with an innovative and modern approach, designed according to the American Common Core Standards, and focuses on developing a student-centered mindset.

According to the results from the assessment system MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) to monitor the learning progress of students, over 85% of children studying at ISSP, the prestigious Saigon international school, achieve higher scores in language and math development than the above average world.

With nearly 500 students from 28 countries and a team of highly qualified international teachers, ISSP targets the cultural diversity, language, community and adaptability of students at all grade levels from preschool to primary school. This is reflected in our core values ​​of responsibility, honesty, respect, wisdom, and care.

In addition to being located in the campus of Saigon Pearl with guaranteed security, ISSP is always aware of a safe and effective educational environment with a teacher/student ratio of 1:15 with the support of 2-3 assistants, lecturers, administrative staffs and security guards.

The classroom at the school includes two libraries, classrooms, science laboratories, computer practice rooms, etc. In addition, the school also has function rooms (studios) for teaching special subjects such as musicals, sports, ballet, martial arts, and fine arts.

Personalization in teaching and learning

The educational method at International School Saigon Pearl is based on the curriculum framework of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) that helps students develop knowledge and skills based on IB learner profile.

Therefore, unlike the traditional learning method, at ISSP students will practice self-control in deciding what they will learn, and teachers only play the role of supporting students to thoroughly research the topics they want.

Supporting the development of personality

For preschool, ISSP accepts children from 18 months to under 5 years old. This Saigon international school has an area designed to suit the unique needs of students of this age. The Kindergarten class is called EY – Early Years by the school.

Sharing about the school, Principal Lester Stephens said that in addition to the criteria of modernity, security, spaciousness and convenient traffic location, parents will feel secure when their children learn in an international environment that emphasizes personalization for each student, and the dedication of the teaching staff.

The international school has high requirements in recruiting international and domestic teachers to achieve good educational results. With a view to helping children become self-aware of what they do through dialogue, listening, and empathy, not through punishment or spanking, Vice Principal is satisfied when it comes to a safe learning environment. There was shouting or shouting but instead there were jokes full of laughter at school every day.

With outstanding educational achievements in more than 14 years of operation, ISSP is the prestigious Saigon international school in Vietnam that is simultaneously certified by two prestigious educational quality inspection organizations, CIS (Council of International School) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). ISSP student academic transcripts, school profiles, and diplomas are widely recognized in international high schools around the world.

Source: vnexpress.net