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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Communication

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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.”

Ms. Nguyen Tuong Vy
Head of 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
  • 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. Timothy Nelson
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
Mr. Sam Jamieson
Deputy Academic Director

Education

  • Master of Educational Leadership, with Distinction, University of Auckland, 2026
  • 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
Mr. Levan Bernard
Deputy Academic Director

Education

  • MA in Leadership and Management in Education, Liverpool John Moores University, UK, 2026
  • International Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of East London (UEL), UK, 2024
  • Certificate in Teaching Language Online, Arizona State University, 2020
  • ASU TESOL 150 Hours Certificate, Arizona State University, 2019
  • TEFL 120 Hours Certificate, The TEFL Academy, 2017
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil & Mechanical Engineering (BS), Lyon 1, France, 2013
  • eleot 2.0 Training Certification, Cognia
Ms. Tran Thi Hong Ha
Head of Secondary MoET Academic Affairs

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. Tran Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Phung
Deputy Head of Integrated Academic Affairs cum Head of Academic Affairs

Education

  • Master of Education (TESOL) candidate at Edith Cowan University
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City
  • TESOL Certificate, Ho Chi Minh City Open University
  • Teaching Certificate, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
  • Certificate in Educational Leadership and Development, VUS, Vietnam
  • Certificate in Educational Management, Ho Chi Minh City School of Educational Management
Ms. Nguyen Pham Uyen Thy
Deputy Head of Secondary MoET Academic Affairs

Education

  • 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

Achievements

  • 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. Giang Thi Minh An
Head of Integrated Academic Affairs

Education

  • Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Edith Cowan University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, Van Lang University
  • TESOL Certificate, Ho Chi Minh City Open University
  • Certificate of Completion – Essential Management Skills for Education Professionals
  • Certificate in Educational Management for School Leaders
  • Certificate in Upper Secondary Teaching Pedagogy
  • Certificate of Completion – Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program 2023–2024
Ms. Le Thi Ngoc Anh
Head of Primary MoET Academic Affairs

Education

  • Bachelor of Primary Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (Graduated with Distinction).
  • Certificate in Educational Management, Ho Chi Minh City Educational Management Staff Training College.
  • B1 English Language Certificate in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Basic Information Technology Certificate.

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