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International Middle School at ISHCMC - American Academy

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Middle school is an important learning period for our young adolescents, as they discover individual passions and strengths that will influence university and life choices while managing the emotional and social developments of early adulthood.

Here at ISHCMC – AA, we provide a balanced American education in a positive and supportive environment, ensuring that each child is nurtured academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our program focuses on helping young adolescents thrive in all areas, preparing them for future success while supporting their overall well-being.

Explore any area of knowledge world

Our Middle School curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of students who enroll at varying levels of English language development.

English

Students build their skills with English, including reading, writing, speaking and listening through exposure to different types of stories, books and non-fiction texts.

Mathematics & STEM

Developing and maintaining a students growth mindset and teaching them how to learn in a collaborative process where multiple methods and representations are celebrated. In STEM, students develop conceptual understanding and learn together by applying to real world problems.

Health and Physical Education

Developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and practices relating to health and wellness.

Arts & Music

Practicing self-expression through drawing, painting, acting and writing, learning new instruments, composing and performing.

Humanities

Building their knowledge and understanding of the world around them and becoming socially aware global citizens.

World languages (Vietnamese and Mandarin)

Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of world languages and cultures as a key to becoming global citizens. A strong grounding in your home language and cultures is key to learning new concepts and higher order thinking as well as personal wellbeing.

Information Technology & Engineering

Getting a change to learn and use new emergent and integrated technologies to explore a wide range of immersive and physical technology topics.

Support students in every aspect of their needs

Advisory

Our advisory program is based on the principles of Positive Education. Students meet in their advisory groups each day to develop skills and mindsets to support their academic progress as well as their social and emotional well-being.

Field Study Program

Learning at ISHCMC – AA extends beyond the classroom, incorporating real-life contexts and experiences. Each year, students participate in multi-day field trips integrating core academic themes. These trips help students apply academic knowledge in real-life situations and develop leadership skills. For instance, World History students visit Angkor Wat, and Grade 12 students trek to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

English as an additional language (EAL)

EAL intensive classes support entering, beginning, and developing language learners by enhancing their social, instructional, and academic language in order to ensure optimal success across the curriculum.

Strong foundation to step into higher level

Outperforming US peers on standardized math testing and surpassing US norms for reading skills

Students take the Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) assessments twice a year to measure individual progress in English and Math throughout an academic year. Benchmarked against U.S. standards, MAP® results help teachers to deliver individualized learning plans to ensure every student is academically prepared for their overseas university education.

100% English language immersion

At ISHCMC – AA, we ensure full English immersion by integrating language learning into mathematics, social studies, and science, helping students master the academic language needed for high-level university programs. Students communicate entirely in English with peers and teachers.

A Head Start to Success - University preparation from 6th Grade

At ISHCMC – AA, we start planning for higher education from 6th grade, emphasizing study skills, academic performance, and extracurricular involvement. By the end of middle school, we tailor subjects and activities for university preparation. Our afterschool homework support club enhances focus and work quality, teaching time management and leadership through peer mentoring.

Explore and Experience our wonderful classrooms and community firsthand!

A phone call or visit to our website cannot capture the feeling of visiting our campus and observing our students flourishing at ISHCMC – American Academy. We would be happy to meet with you and your family to discuss our school, admissions process, how we can meet your child’s needs and show you around our world-class facilities.