About us

Operating from the school year 2020-2021, PennSchool is proud to be the ideal school for students to enhance students’ potential in an international environment.

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Admission

The Admissions Team at PennSchool is always ready to assist and support Parents, providing a comprehensive consultation experience to help you choose the most suitable learning pathway for your children.

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Our Services

PennSchool offers a wide range of support services to ensure the students’ physical and mental health, helping them to learn and experience effectively.

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News & Events

The latest events and news at PennSchool will be continuously updated to provide the useful information for students and parents.

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Student Life

Not only improving knowledge, PennSchool students also participate in many extra activities, helping to build essential skills for the future.

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Hall Of Fame

PennSchool is proud to train the next generations who are happy learners, discover, find the joy of learning and become lifelong learners.

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Leadership Team

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Team

The Leadership Team at PennSchool is composed of dedicated educators with years of experience, a deep passion for teaching, and strong professional expertise.

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”

Mrs. Cao Thien Ai Nuong
Head of School

Education

  • Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA, 2023
  • Certificate in K-12 Educational Management, National Academy of Education Management, Vietnam, 2024
  • Certificate in IB Global Conference – Education for an Inclusive Future, Adelaide, Australia, 2023
  • Certificate in High School Education, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi, 2022
  • Certificate in IB Global Conference – Embracing Innovation and Inspiring Action, San Diego, U.S., 2022
  • IBDP Certificate of Approaches to Teaching and Learning for DP Coordinators and Pedagogical Leaders (Cat.3), IBO
  • IBDP Certificate of Coordination Category 1, IBO
  • IBDP Certificate of Approaches to Teaching and Learning, IBO
  • Certificate in High School and University Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
  • Certificate in Curriculum Development and Assessment, University of Houston, U.S.
  • Certificate in Educational Management, Institute for Educational Management HCMC

Achievements

  • Conference Proposal & Presentation on Learner Autonomy at the 27th MELTA International Conference, “Changing the Game: English Language in Education 4.0”, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2018
  • Conference Proposal & Presentation on Correction in Speaking Activities at CamTESOL 2019, Cambodia, 2019
  • Author of the Journal “Students and Teachers’ Perceptions on Correction in Speaking Activities”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning Today 2019, Autonomy and Motivation for Language Learning in the Interconnected World, ISBN978-604-73- 6849-5
  • Study Tour “Being International Students” at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2019
  • Workshop on Research and Teaching Excellence at VinUni, Ha Noi, 2019
  • Workshop on Methodology in EAP, British Council, 2018
  • Workshop on English Requirements for University Students, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 2017
Mr. Timothy Nelson
Principal of American Program and Academic Director

Education

  • Ed.D Educational Leadership [IP], Liberty University
  • M.Ed STEM Leadership, American College of Education
  • B.Sc Geology, University of California Davis
  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School
  • International Education Leadership Certification, Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)
  • Team Member Certification, Cognia
  • eleot 2.0 Training Certification, Cognia
  • Teacher Certificate in NISE National STEM
  • Generative AI for Educators Certificate, Google
  • Physics Category 1, International Baccalaureate
  • Approaches to Teaching and Learning Category 3, International Baccalaureate
  • Extended Essay Category 3, International Baccalaureate
  • Delivering the MYP Category 3, International Baccalaureate
  • PYP the Role of Mathematics Category 3, International Baccalaureate
  • Certificate IV in TESOL, Australian International College of Language

Achievements

  • Presidential Certificate of Merit, American Institute of Professional Geologists
  • Coach 1: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons – USA Basketball
  • Coach 2: Culture, Practices & Games – USA Basketball
  • Coach 3: Developing Triple-Impact Competitors – USA Basketball
Ms. Tran Thi Hong Ha
Principal of 10 Ba Thang Hai Campus

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Educational Management, Vinh University, Vietnam, 2010
  • Advanced Political Theory – Administration, Academy of Politics Region II, 2010
  • Bachelor of Russian, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, 1988
  • Bachelor of English, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, 1997

Achievements

  • Certificate of Excellence in Educational Managers and Public Employees, Institute of Educational Management in Ho Chi Minh City, 2006
  • Certificate of “Fostering and Updating Knowledge for Leaders and Managers”, Ho Chi Minh City Academy, 2016
  • Certificate of Training Course on Legal Documents on Cadres, Civil Servants and Public Employees, City School of Cadres, 2014
  • Scientific Initiative Titled “Love and Responsibility” rated Excellent by the Scientific Council of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, 2010
  • Research Topic “Innovative Solutions to Teaching in Secondary Schools”, 2010
  • Attend Innovation Program Training Programs, Ministry of Education and Training Member of the Education Quality Assurance Council of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, 2015 – 2020
  • Ho Chi Minh City Medal, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, 2011
  • 4 City Certificates of Merit from the City for Outstanding Contributions to Education
  • Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister for Outstanding Achievement in Education, 2020
Ms. Nguyen Tuong Vy
Principal of Secondary MoET Program

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Literature, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
  • Certificate in Educational Management Training
  • Certificate in Foreign Languages and Informatics, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology
  • Certificate in Professional Standards for High School Teachers, Vinh University
  • Certificate in Life Skills Teaching, Hanoi National University of Education 2
  • Certifications in AI Education from FPT University, including: Applying Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning; Teachable Machine; Developing a Personal AI Assistant for Teaching and Learning; Data Analysis and Visualization – STEM Education in the AI Era

Achievements

  • Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee
  • Second Place Award in the Interdisciplinary & STEM-Based Lesson Design Competition – Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training
  • Achieved the “National Emulation Fighter” for two consecutive years
  • Certificate of Commendation from Tan Binh District People’s Committee: Outstanding Young Educator
  • Certificate of Commendation from Binh Thanh District People’s Committee: Individual with Significant Contribution to Promoting the District’s Reading Culture
  • Co-author of the books: “Luyện tập phát triển năng lực môn Ngữ Văn 7” and “Luyện tập phát triển năng lực môn Ngữ Văn 8”
Mr. Sam Jamieson
Vice Principal of American Program

Education

  • Master of Educational Leadership [IP], University of Auckland, New Zealand
  • University of Canterbury Outbound Scholarship Recipient, 2012
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Classical Studies, University of Canterbury, 2013
  • TEFL 120 Hour Certificate, TEFL Worldwide Prague, 2013
  • Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Moreland University, 2022
  • Washington, D.C. Teaching Licence, OSSE, USA, 2022
  • Qualified Teacher Status, Department of Education, United Kingdom, 2023
Ms. Nguyen Pham Uyen Thy
Acting Vice Principal of Secondary MoET Program

Trình độ học vấn

  • Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Van Hien University
  • Certificate in Basic Information Technology Applications, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
  • Certificate in Pedagogical Skills, University of Technical Education
  • Certificate in Educational Management, Ho Chi Minh City School of Management
  • Certificate of Completion in “Developing an AI Assistant for Teaching and Learning,” FPT University
  • Certificate of Completion in “Teachable Machine,” FPT University
  • Certificate of Completion in “Data Analysis and Visualization – STEM Education in the AI Era,” FPT University
  • Certificate of Completion in Continuous Professional Development Program 2022 – 2023, District 10 Department of Education and Training
  • Certificate of Completion in Continuous Professional Development Program 2023 – 2024, District 10 Department of Education and Training

Kinh nghiệm

  • Certificate of Participation – 20th Eureka Student Research Award 2018, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union and Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Top 7 Research Projects – Van Hien University 2019; Participated in the National Student Scientific Research Awards 2019 with the project: “Moral Perspectives in Ho Xuan Huong’s Nom Poetry Through the Eyes of Today’s Youth”
  • Certificate of Merit – Van Hien University: Consolation Prize, National Student Scientific Research Awards 2019, organized by the Ministry of Education and Training in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Central Youth Union, and the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations
  • Certificate of Merit – Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technical Innovation (VIFOTEC): Consolation Prize, National Student Scientific Research Awards 2019, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Science and Technology, Central Youth Union, and the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations
Ms. Tran Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Phung
Vice Principal of Secondary Integrated Program

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry
  • Graduate Diploma in TESOL, Ho Chi Minh City Open University
  • Certificate in Pedagogical Training, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
  • Certificate in Educational Leadership and Development, VUS, Vietnam
  • Certificate in Educational Management Training
Ms. Sheryl Dacian
Head Teacher of Math and Science

Education

  • Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics, Excellence in Oral Defense, 2016
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics, Cum Laude, 2010
  • eleot 2.0 Training Certification, Cognia

Achievements

  • Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) Given by the Professional Regulations Commission, Philippines, Registration No.: 1088541
  • Civil Service Honot Graduate Eligibility, Philippines, Registration No.: 100105110020
  • Academic Coordinator, Southbridges Internation School, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 2017-2023
  • Cultural Coordinator, Mambulo Nuevo High School, Philippines, 2014 – 2016
  • Taekwondo Coach, Mambulo Nuevo High School, Philippines, 2015 – 2016
Mr. Jacob Fleming
Head Teacher of English Language Arts

Education

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Secondary English and Qualified Teacher Status, University of Warwick, 2025
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Swansea University, 2019
  • National Tutoring Programme Certificate, Education Development Trust, 2022
  • Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, i-to-i, 2021
Mr. Levan Nikos Andre Pierre Bernard
Vice Principal of American Program

Education

  • MA in Leadership and Management in Education [IP], Liverpool John Moores University, UK
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil & Mechanical Engineering (BS), Lyon 1, France, 2013
  • International Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of East London (UEL), UK, 2024
  • ASU TESOL 150 Hours Certificate, Arizona State University, 2019
  • Certificate in Teaching Language Online, Arizona State University, 2020
  • TEFL 120 Hours Certificate, The TEFL Academy, 2017
Ms. Giang Thi Minh An
Vice Principal of Primary Integrated Program

Education

  • Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Edith Cowan University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, Van Lang University
  • Graduate Diploma in TESOL, Ho Chi Minh City Open University
  • Certificate in Mini Edu MBA “Essential Management Competencies for Educators”
  • Certificate of Educational Management Training for Management Officials
  • Certificate of English Language Pedagogy for High School Teachers
  • Certificate of Completion for the Continuous Professional Development Program 2023 – 2024
Ms. Do Thi Thuy Duong
Vice Principal of Primary MoET Program

Education

  • Valedictorian in Elementary Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy
  • Certificate in Education Management

Achievements

  • Reporter of Korea – Vietnam Education Fair with the Topic “Applying CLIL Method in Teaching Science, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy
  • Science Report “CLIL Teaching Method in Science in Elementary School: How to Design and Implement a Teaching Plan”
  • Contributor to Writing Reference Books, Summarizing Knowledge of Math and Vietnamese for Grades 1 and 2, According to the High School Program, 2018
  • Won Awards in Chemistry, Physics, and Technology Competitions
Mr. Philipp Faisst
Head Teacher of English Language Arts & Social Studies

Education

  • MBA in Educational Management and Leadership, Anglia Ruskin University, 2023
  • Diploma in Education Management and Leadership, OTHM, Level 7 (EQF), London School of International Business, 2022
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economic Education and Social Studies, University of Oldenburg, 2016
  • Certificate IV in TESOL, Australian International College of Language (AICOL), 2018
  • TEYL Certificate: Teaching English to Young Learners, 2021
  • Leadership and Team Development: IBMI, 2021
  • eleot 2.0 Training Certification, Cognia

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