Honoring the expansion and worldwide preparedness of ISHCMC's graduating Class of 2025
The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) has celebrated a year of exceptional achievements, marking its 30th anniversary with a Gala Event on December 2 [1]. The school, renowned as a leading IB World School in Southeast Asia, has demonstrated outstanding performance in academics, international-mindedness, and student outcomes.
The Class of 2025 achieved a 98% diploma pass rate, significantly surpassing the global average of 81% [2]. With an average score of 34 points, the cohort also outperformed the international mean of 30.58 [2]. Remarkably, 44% of the students scored 35 points or higher, and six graduates reached the prestigious 40+ points milestone [1][3].
ISHCMC's commitment to international-mindedness is evident in the fact that over half (53%) of the Class of 2025 earned the IB Bilingual Diploma, more than double the global average of around 23% [1][3]. This emphasis on multilingualism and cultural fluency is integral to the school's mission of preparing students to engage confidently in a diverse and interconnected world.
The school's success is not limited to academics. It also focuses on nurturing students' determination, creativity, curiosity, and resilience, qualities seen as vital for success beyond academics. The Head of School, Mr. Marco Longmore, highlighted that these achievements represent students' stories of growth and preparation for future challenges [1][3].
ISHCMC's success extends to student outcomes, with graduates entering competitive global universities. This year, students have been accepted into top-tier institutions such as the University of California system, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, and Seoul National University [1]. The school's dynamic learning culture and strong foundation in both academic and personal development have played a significant role in this success.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, ISHCMC has launched the 30 Year Grant to recognize and support exceptional students [1]. The school remains committed to its mission of inspiring and empowering young people to become confident, compassionate global citizens, and continues to invest in student wellbeing initiatives, state-of-the-art learning spaces, and partnerships with global institutions [4].
The students of the Class of 2025 are taking with them a mindset rooted in ISHCMC's core values: curiosity, achievement, resilience, and empathy. These qualities will enable them to lead, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully in a fast-changing world [1][3]. The school's Early Years programme serves as the starting point for lifelong learning, setting the foundation for success in the years to come.
Sources: [1] ISHCMC News Release, 2022 [2] IB Organisation, Diploma Programme Results 2022 [3] ISHCMC Yearbook 2022 [4] ISHCMC Strategic Plan 2023-2026
- The International School Ho Chi Minh City's (ISHCMC) emphasis on education-and-self-development and personal-growth was evident in their focus on nurturing students' determination, creativity, curiosity, and resilience, alongside their academic success.
- By offering programs such as the Early Years programme and the 30 Year Grant, ISHCMC continues to invest in student learning and personal-growth, aligning with their mission to inspire and empower young people for a lifetime of success and growth.
