A Matter of Principal

Soon to celebrate its one-year anniversary, Oi speaks to Founder and Principal of Anne Hill International School about her students, teachers and expansion plans for the future Since Anne Hill International School’s (AHI) opening last year, have there been any new developments or expansions to the facilities? New developments are ongoing, as we are constantly … Read more

The Bulletin – April 2017

Promotions and news in HCMC and beyond… Welcome Momoko Momoko Hanamura joined The Landmark as their new Marketing & Leasing Manager in February 2017. Hailing from Japan, Momoko has over eight years of experience in hospitality management and sales, having worked in Myanmar, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Opened in 1994 and managed by … Read more

The Bulletin – March 2017

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Heralds New Luxury Experiences in Vietnam JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay opened its door to the public in January 2017. The resort offers a selection of 244 lavish rooms, suites, apartments and villas. At a 54 square-meter minimum, the resort’s guestrooms provide generous space for indulgence. Experience culinary … Read more

The Great Outdoors

Leaves, logs and life skills “Go climb a tree!” sounds like a demand from a flustered parent reaching the end of their tether. While the context could have many meanings, taking it literally could well lead to a wide range of benefits. Of course, elements of outdoor learning are nothing new. Early Years children have … Read more

Ten Years of Education

From humble beginnings to a truly international education For Saigon Star International School, Saturday, November 19, 2016, marked the ten-year anniversary of its inception. Having started life in a converted villa in the heart of District 1, the school now offers outstanding education to its pupils within a quiet residential area in District 2, having … Read more

Play = Work = Play

Why children work in Montessori By the time a 6-year-old child graduates after three years in Montessori, not only do they know how to find the answers to “56 ÷ 8”, “2893 + 7065” or “2381 x 3”, they also know that “beautiful” is an adjective, “quietly” is an adverb—and how to use them in … Read more

Leveraging Languages

Is translanguaging the answer to 21st century multilingual classrooms? It is hard to argue against the importance of English as a truly world language. Used by almost 942 million people around the world, and in five of the world’s top ten largest economies, it is considered vitally important in global business, diplomacy, politics, and even in … Read more

The Ta Lai Project

The Grade 11 students at European International School Ho Chi Minh City rebuild sanitation facilities at Ta Lai village school This spring, when Grade 11 students at the European International School Ho Chi Minh City learned that primary students in the ethnic minority village of Ta Lai had no functioning toilet at school, they decided … Read more

Speaking in Tongues

As a bilinguist, I often get asked: “How did you learn English so well?”, “When did you start learning English?,” and “Did you live in America at some point in your life?” I giggle and think to myself, “Here we go again.” So, over the years of being asked these questions, my standard answer became, … Read more

School Food

Lunch gets a healthy makeover A community of teachers, parents, chefs and staff called The ISHCMC Canteen Committee are revolutionizing what students eat for lunch at school. “We are taking inspiration from what Jamie Oliver did in the UK and in California,” says John, the Director of Operations at Global Café, a food service provider … Read more