International School of Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy

What International School of Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy does

International School of Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC-AA) is a private international school located at 16 Vo Truong Toan Street in the An Khanh ward of Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school delivers an American curriculum to students aged 11-18, organized into a Middle School program (Grades 6-8) and a High School program (Grades 9-12). It has been authorized by the College Board to offer Advanced Placement courses since 2012 — one of only nine schools in Vietnam with this authorization — and describes itself as Vietnam's first AP Diploma School. The school also maintains the exclusive Vietnamese partnership for Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), enabling students to earn university credit from Syracuse University before graduating high school.

The academic program integrates the College Board AP framework with the Geelong Grammar School Positive Education model and an Agile Learning methodology delivered through a 21st Century Skills course. Supporting programs include Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) enrichment aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, dedicated university and college counseling with a week-long University Boot Camp, a Senior Seminar for college applications, and 20+ after-school activities spanning STEM, sports, arts, and leadership. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and is part of the Cognita global schools group. Documented outcomes for the Class of 2025 include over $44.4 million USD in university scholarships, 100% acceptance into one of students' top three preferred universities, and a 75% AP pass rate (10 points above the global average); 75% of teachers hold Master's degrees.

ISHCMC-AA generates revenue through recurring tuition and fees paid by families enrolling students in the Middle and High School programs, supplemented by after-school activity fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: families apply through the school's admissions process, book campus tours, and progress through inquiry forms on the school's website, with supplementary demand generated by the ISHCMC-AA Family Referral Program. The school is led by Principal Jennifer Pratt and operates as a wholly-owned portfolio school within the Cognita group; no public revenue figures, ownership percentages, or institutional investor disclosures are available.

Name

International School of Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy

Legal name

International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy

Website

https://aavn.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISHCMC-AA is a private American-curriculum international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, serving students aged 11-18 in Grades 6-12 with College Board AP courses, an exclusive Syracuse University dual-enrollment partnership, and Positive Education, operated as part of the Cognita global schools group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• American curriculum schooling
• Advanced Placement courses
• University preparation programs
• Private secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private international school revenue generated through tuition fees for Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12) programs. The school offers AP courses, dual-enrollment with Syracuse University, and after-school activities.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ISHCMC–American Academy provides tuition-based American international education for students aged 11-18 through a Middle School program (Grades 6-8) and a High School program (Grades 9-12), supplemented by College Board-authorized Advanced Placement courses, an exclusive Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) dual-enrollment pathway, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) enrichment, dedicated University & College Counseling, Positive Education wellbeing curriculum, and over 20 after-school activities spanning STEM, sports, arts, and leadership.

Product overview

ISHCMC-American Academy offers a comprehensive American curriculum for international students aged 11-18, structured as Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12) programs. The school provides AP courses as its flagship offering, supplemented by exclusive dual-enrollment through Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), the only such program in Vietnam. Academic programs incorporate Positive Education and Agile Learning methodologies throughout. The portfolio includes specialized programs like GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), university counseling services with a boot camp format, and over 20 after-school activities spanning STEM, sports, and arts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate - every graduate accepted into one of their top 3 preferred universities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cognita Schools GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISHCMC-AA is an independent school which is part of the Cognita global schools group. Cognita is a global group of schools committed to delivering high quality education to students worldwide. The school operates under Cognita's educational standards and policies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Singapore International School (SIS) Vietnam: Multi-campus Singaporean curriculum school in Ho Chi Minh City. Comparable in scale, target market (affluent Vietnamese families seeking international credentials), and university placement outcomes.
• Renaissance International School Saigon: American-curriculum international school in District 2 (now Thu Duc City), HCMC. Direct competitor in the same neighborhood targeting similar families with American-style education and AP offerings.
• Canadian International School (CIS) Vietnam: International K-12 school in HCMC offering IB and Canadian curriculum. Same Cognita parent group, so institutionally comparable; overlaps in expat family pipeline and similar accreditation profile.
• European International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS): International school in HCMC offering IB curriculum with multi-campus presence. Competes for the same affluent expat and Vietnamese family segment with secondary school university-prep pathway.
• Saigon South International School (SSIS): IB World School in District 7 (HCMC) offering K-12 international education with strong AP and IB diploma pathways. Targets the same affluent expat and Vietnamese family demographic with similar university placement focus.
• International School of Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC): The original ISHCMC is the sister school that shares the same brand in HCMC. Same parent (Cognita), overlapping expat and affluent Vietnamese family market, and competing for the same grade-level students with British/international curriculum rather than American.
• Saigon International School Vietnam (SIS Vietnam): International school in HCMC providing IB curriculum to K-12 students. Comparable in target market, premium positioning, and university placement outcomes to ISHCMC-AA.
• British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC): Premium international school in HCMC offering British curriculum to expat and affluent local families. Nord Anglia Education operator, competes for the same secondary-school tuition-paying segment with comparable accreditation and university placement outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• RMIT University Vietnam: Australian university with K-12 pathway programs (RMIT Vietnam) and Melbourne-aligned curriculum in HCMC. Larger incumbent education brand with broader portfolio, competing for top-tier families seeking globally recognized education.

Regional players

• United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi): Premium international school in Hanoi offering IB curriculum to K-12. Same accreditation tier (CIS, NEASC) and similar outcomes-driven positioning, but operates in Hanoi's separate international school market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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