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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Academics

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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 - English Program

Education

  • M.Ed STEM Leadership, American College of Education
  • B.Sc Geology, University of California Davis
  • Teacher Certificate in NISE National STEM
  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School
  • IB DP Physics Cat. 1
  • IB DP Approaches to Teaching and Learning Cat. 3
  • IB DP Extended Essay Cat. 3
  • IB MYP Delivering the MYP Cat. 3
  • IB PYP the Role of Mathematics Cat. 3
  • 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
Mr. Sam Jamieson
Vice Principal - English Program

Education

  • 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 DC Teaching Licence, OSSE, USA, 2022
  • Qualified Teacher Status, Department of Education, United Kingdom 2023
  • Master of Educational Leadership, University of Auckland, New Zealand (in progress)
Ms. Do Thi Thuy Duong
Vice Principal - Primary School

Education

  • Valedictorian of Elementary Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy
  • Certificate of 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
Ms. Thai Huyen Tran
Vice Principal - Primary School

Education

  • Master’s in Science Education (Primary School), Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, 2017
  • Certificate of Completion in Full STEAM Ahead Basic Training Course, AMERICAN STEM, 2019
  • Certificate of Completion in STEAM Minds-On Advanced Training Course, AMERICAN STEM, 2020
  • Certificate in Teaching ICT to International Standards, Department of Education and Training, Ho Chi Minh City, 2021
  • Certificate of Completion in IC3 SPARK Teaching Methodology, 2021
  • Certificate of Completion in Management Training for School Leaders, Institute for Educational Management Ho Chi Minh City, 2021
  • Certificate of Completion in Train the Trainers 2024 – AI Summer Camp , STEAM for Vietnam

Achievements

  • Recognized as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE), 2017
  • Awarded Outstanding Homeroom Teacher at the City Level, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, (Academic year 2017 – 2018)
Mr. Philipp Faisst
Head Teacher - English Program - Primary School

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
Mr. Levan Nikos Andre Pierre Bernard
Head Teacher - English Program - Primary School

Education

  • International Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of East London (UEL), 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
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil & Mechanical Engineering (BS), Lyon 1, France, 2013
Ms. Tran Thi Cam Duc
Vice Principal - Secondary School

Education

  • MA in Education Management, Saigon University, 2020
  • Bachelor in Chemistry, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy, 2015
  • Certificate in Natural Science Teacher, Saigon University, 2022
  • Certificate of the Training Course “Developing Advanced Interactive Teaching Skills in Chemistry Course”, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, 2016
  • Certificate of the Training Course “Professional Learning Institute on Best Practices for Teaching and Learning”, Canadian International School System, 2016
  • Certificate of Participation in the Final Round of the Creative Teacher Competition with IT in the Academic Year 2016 – 2017 with the “Dream Urban” Project, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, 2017

Achievements

  • Science Publication: “Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Some Derivatives of 2-Methylbenzimidazole Containing 1,3,4-Oxadiazole or 1,2,4-Triazole Heterocycle”, Journal of Chemistry, Article ID 1507049, 2016
Ms. Nguyen Tuong Vy
Vice Principal - Secondary School

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

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
Ms. Tran Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Phung
Vice Principal - Secondary School

Education

  • Graduate Diploma in TESOL, Ho Chi Minh City Open University
  • Certificate in Pedagogical Training, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry
  • Certificate in Educational Leadership and Development, VUS, Vietnam
Ms. Giang Thi Minh An
Vice Principal - Primary School

Education

  • Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Edith Cowan University
  • Graduate Diploma in TESOL, Ho Chi Minh City Open University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, Van Lang University
  • Certificate in Mini Edu MBA “Essential Management Competencies for Educators” – Faros Education and Training
Ms. Katherine Mills Carden
Head Teacher - English Program - Secondary School

Education

  • Master of Arts in Teaching Languages (TESOL) Hattiesburg, University of Southern Mississippi, MS, 2023
  • Bachelor of Liberal Arts in English and Political Science, Oxford, University of Mississippi, MS, 2019
  • TEFL/TESOL Certificate in Chicago, International TEFL Academy, Illinois, 2019

Achievements

  • Head English Teacher in Budapest, Tag Vilag Iskola, Hungary (2021 – 2023)
  • First Grade English Teacher, Friends For Street Children, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2019
Mr. Nicholas John Perata
Head Teacher - English Program - Secondary School

Education

  • Teaching Credential for Secondary Education, State Superintendent of Education, Washington, D.C., 2023
  • Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program, Moreland University, Washington, D.C., 2023
  • Certificate in Professional Development, TTC EDU, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2018
  • TESOL Certification, SIT Graduate Institute, Brattleboro, VT., 2011
  • Certificate in Basic Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training, Redwood Empire Conflict
  • Resolution Services, Santa Rosa, CA, 2008
  • BA in History (with Honors), Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA, 2007

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