Community Voices

Ikoma Family - From Japan

"エミリーさん
こんにちは。新しいホームページのEISについての「家族の言葉」をかいてみたのですが、色々書きたいことがあり過ぎて最初は350文字くらいになってしまい、文字数減らしたのですが260文字くらいあります。。200文字以下にしたほうがいいでしょうか？その場合はまた文字数減らします。私たち家族が学校を決める上で重要視した事がIBスクールであること、規模が大きすぎないこと、学校見学の時に子供自身の学校についての印象が良い事でした。それらにピッ タリ当てはまったのがEISでした。学校見学ではエミリーさんが日本語で親身になって対応してくださり、カリキュラムの説明ではセカンダリーヘッドマスターが自ら分かりやすく説明をして下さいました。そしてなにより生徒たちが先生方ととても楽しそうに学校生活を送っている様子に魅力を感じてEISに入学を決めました。入学後は子供自身、学校生活にもすぐに慣れ意欲的に毎日楽しく学校に通っています。
よろしくお願いいたします。
生駒真樹"

Tan Family - From Singapore

"Elijah attended a preschool in our previous country of posting and a kindergarten in HCMC. Although he was extremely well looked after by his 2 previous schools, he still could not read. We enrolled him into EIS, and within a few months, he came home, looked at the TV and said 'Sony'. There has been no stopping him since. In my previous interactions with EIS's current leadership and teaching staff, it was easy to see that a fertile and international environment had been created to allow children to be nurtured and grow. The built environment of the campus plays a significant and pivotal role in facilitating such growth in the children: rather than a large institutional building, the school is arranged into an organic, friendly, and conducive learning village which fosters increased interaction amongst all members of the school, as well providing a healthy dose of vitamin D now and again. We feel blessed to have found EIS for Elijah and his sisters. It is truly a village of learning and a rare and exemplary educational model, both academically and socially. EIS creates a valuable community of global citizens who are ready for the world. 

Chunwei Family - From China

"EIS 是一所能提供从幼儿园到高中完整IB课程的国际学校，课程衔接好。  小班教学和英语帮助课程，特别适合转学 插班学生；让孩子尽快提高英文水平，适应新学校教学。EIS 虽然规模不大 但孩子可以拥有更多的机会，参与到各种竞赛和实践活动中， 我女儿在MUN （模拟联合国）活动中 锻炼了演讲和口头表达能力，沟通技巧及团队合作精神， 这些是中国高中暂时无法提 供的。
在EIS的学习的一年多里，我女儿得到了学校和老师的多方位帮助，收获多多，启发激励式的教学，开发孩子潜能，调动了学习热情，短短3个月即完成过渡期，适应了新的学校生活，成绩优良，孩子也越来越独立，自信。EIS 我们一家明智的选择！"

Butragueno Antolin Family - From Spain

"My family and I moved to Vietnam from Spain. Our kids, Valeria (6) and Claudia (4), started school at EIS 3 years ago when we first arrived in HCMC. Our experience with the school has been amazing from the very beginning; we have always felt like we are part of a big EIS community with plenty of activities for the whole family, including a Christmas fair, Saturday movie nights, Tet festival and United Nations Day. Our kids really feel at home in the school's multicultural environment. During their time at EIS, they have learned so much. Most importantly, with such a diverse community of teachers, school staff and friends from around the world, they also understand and value different cultures, languages, traditions and celebrations. We will definitely recommend EIS HCMC to friends and family and dearly miss the EIS community when we leave." 

Stevenson Family – From Australia

"Before we moved to Vietnam from Australia, our daughter, Sage, had been at a small, child-centred school, so it was important to find a good fit for her. The European International School was perfect with its warm, friendly village-like feel. As Sage was still young - seven at the time - a nurturing, creative and inclusive environment was essential to her well-being. We found this at EIS, and it has continued to be so. Sage is now in her 4th year at the school. The Primary Years Programme was also a big draw for us as it is an internationally available programme that Sage can continue with when we move home. At the EIS, parental involvement in our children's education is encouraged. There are many opportunities to contribute to the school: Class-Parent Representatives and the Parents Council meet with educators, and parents can help at community events or in the classroom. We have always found that our ideas, concerns, and opinions are welcomed and heard. We also love that Sage is exposed to different cultures through fellow students, her teachers, and learning a second language. Although the facilities are limited to a single campus, Sage has been able to join the choir and swim team, both of which have competed internationally. The size of the school really broadens the scope of opportunities for students that may not be otherwise available. Additionally, the educators at the school are continually seeking ways to involve students, parents and teachers in school life."

Shichiji Family - From Japan

"EISを選んだ理由
37ヶ国のNationality.娘のクラスにも同じ国の生徒がほとんどおらず、仲が非常に良い。International Schoolの醍醐味だと思う。ドイツ語が大好きになり、将来的に勉強したいと思っている。
先生方がユニーク、温かで、分け隔てない。
スタッフは優しく素晴らしい。中でもScienceの先生は特に面白い授業をされる。
入学担当の方のきめ細やかさは他校に比べ、群を抜いている。EISはチャリティー に積極的に参加娘は学校行事やチャリティーを通じて社会に貢献したいと思っている。
バイオリンを弾いたり、ボランティアをしてチャリティーに参加。"

Gazquez Family – From Spain

"This is our fourth year as part of the EIS community in Ho Chi Minh City. We have two daughters at the school: one is currently in 3rd grade, and the other, our youngest, is in Kindergarten 2. The school has provided a safe and comfortable environment for them to learn and develop their skills both as individuals and as members of the community. Classes are small, and the education is personalised, so the teachers know each of their students and can tailor their efforts to the needs of individual learners. My daughters attend after-school activities which complement their in-class lessons and offer them a chance to get to know students and teachers from other grades. They can enjoy new activities while enhancing their interpersonal relationships and link to the community.

Parents are invited to be involved in the School, which is highly appreciated and encouraged by the school. On many occasions during the year, during events and assemblies, the parents can join in with the fun and watch the kids work and progress. The school also organises a series of events at the campus for the whole community to enjoy after school hours where we can get together in a relaxed atmosphere. Social occasions at the School give parents and children a chance to get to know one another while allowing the parents and teachers of all sections to meet. EIS is a warm and welcoming community of caring students, teachers, and parents."

Kernbach Family – From Germany

"We are a family of four. Our children are Max (6) and Jonas (9), I am Maren, and my husband's name is Daniel. Coming from Germany, we were looking for a school that offers both German and English classes in an international environment where our children could meet other pupils from all over the world. EIS was our first choice! EIS offers our kids a learning environment that is full of life. They take part in many activities and receive encouragement from their teachers. Class sizes are limited at EIS, and the IB curriculum supports our kid's school careers in a smooth but challenging, performance-driven way.

Max and Jonas enjoy the broad offer of after-school activities and the possibility to explore different subjects in a playful and supportive environment. The large number of events organised by the school ensures parents are involved in the school community; the welcoming environment affirms the positive impression we have gained from EIS in the past six months."

Sato Family – From Japan

"あたたかく指導してくださる先生や、開放感あふれる校舎の中で、子供たちがのびのびと学習
できる優しい環境だと思います. And our son says EIS is the best school in the world, all teachers are
so lovely!!"

Zalio Family - From Czech

"I would like to share my experience of EIS with you. We are a family with two children aged 5 and 7, and we have lived in Vietnam for four years. I think I can say that we have finally found a school that our kids (and also us parents!) really like. EIS has a diverse, multicultural environment with people of many nationalities. Both children's teachers are perfect, so much so that we often hear their names at home. EIS is a community. We have visited other schools in HCMC, but at EIS, parents can truly be part of the school if they wish to be. We also value the accurate but not over-extensive communication given to us by the teaching staff and administration team. They provide us with necessary information and updates, so we do not feel "spammed". I would highly recommend EIS to all families who are moving to HCMC. It is a great school to send your kids to."

Fettke Family – From Germany

"My family has been part of this community for more than 3 years now. During this time, we have seen so many positive changes in the school as it continues to grow and expand. What impresses me most is the Open-Door policy, which is implemented by all educators at the school, from the teachers all the way up to senior management.

Effective communication is vital, so I am impressed by the School's proactive approach, which makes information accessible. They keep parents up to date through social media, weekly newsletters, and class Weeblies to inform us about upcoming events and important news. The school always welcomes new ideas, and as Parents, we are included and encouraged to lead many activities throughout the academic year. Excellent examples of these events would be: International Language Day, Reading in Class, Family Fun Day, and Movie Nights, which I make a special effort to attend.

Being a diverse, multicultural environment with 39 nationalities represented in the community, I find the EIS mission statement a solid foundation on which the school values are built. The values are then brought to life by all faculty members and, in turn, instilled in the students from Early Years all the way to High School. The students' level of growth and maturity is clearly visible in their development.

Having been expatriated throughout Europe, The Middle East and Asia over the last 13 years across multiple locations, my family and I have been exposed to various educational systems. When I was looking for a school for my 2 daughters, we discovered EIS was the perfect fit. I love the campus with its unique design and clever use of space, the individual villas, the IB curriculum, and the language programme, which is the best in HCMC. I would happily recommend EIS as one of the top Educational Institutions in Ho Chi Minh City."

Kliegl Family – From Europe

When I decided to write some comments about European International School, I thought it would be an easy task - I was wrong. It literally took me a month before I could put my admiration and profound gratitude for this school into words, as I couldn't decide where to begin. Everything about EIS is great: the teachers are available by phone or email, night and day, weekday, or weekend; the education is a joyful and delightful experience for our children; students are encouraged to discover, enquire, and ask questions; parents are directly involved in school life, and the senior management listens to parents and guardians... The list is so long. For my family, the most impressive characteristic of EIS is the staff's empathy and will to help students. When our youngest son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, not only could he stay at the school as a regular student, but EIS actively helped us implement every measure we decided upon regarding his therapy. The level of commitment, acceptance, empathy and will demonstrated by EIS for the benefit of our son and family is simply beyond comparison. For this, we will be forever grateful."