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

Pennschool provides high-quality academic programs integrated with prestigious American educational programs in a comprehensive bilingual environment, preparing students with the optimal foundation to become talented and confident global leaders in the future.

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Admission

PennSchool has rolling enrollment throughout the year at all grades and the Admissions Team will provide a supportive and experience which help parents to have the best decisions.

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Our Service

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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School Calendar

PennSchool - School Calendar 2023-2024

Information about exams, events, after-school activities and holidays in the academic year 2023-2024.
Month Date Content
July 2023 29-30/07/2023 Robotacon Competition (HCMC round)
31/07/2023 Student Orientation Week & Parent-Teacher Meeting (Grade 12 – Bilingual Program)
August 2023 01/08/2023 First Day of School (Grade 12 – Bilingual Program)
01/08-15/09/2023 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition (Registration)
07-11/08/2023 Teacher PD Week
14-19/08/2023
14-19/8 Orientation Week for Parents and Students
19-20/08/2023 Robotacon Competition (National Round – Hanoi)
21/08/2023 First Day of School (Pre-Grade 12)
24/08-15/09/2023 Kick-off of the Student Council Election activities
28/08-05/09/2023 – Search for talented students for the Talent Squad, Reading Olympics & Spelling Bee
– Launching Talent Debate Club – Debate Squad & Kick-off of the Debate Championship (The Present & Future Of AI)
28/08-15/09/2023 Kick-off of the House System
20-31/08/2023 Workshop: AI Tools and Guidance for the Effective Use in Study
20-31/08/2023 Psychology Workshop: Cyber Bullying
September 2023 01-30/09/2023 NWEA MAP Test (Fall Period)
02-30/09/2023 Field Trip: AI Center (Pre – Grade 12)
01-04/09/2023 Independence Day
04/09/2023 American Labor Day
05-30/09/2023 Kick-off of the Student Council & House Captain Election
11-15/09/2023 Kick-off CSR Project
21/09/2023 Peace Day
24-30/09/2023 House System: House Olympics – Uniting Houses, Defining success organizing Sports Day activities & colorful sports games by grade level.
25/09-06/10/2023 ADP Career Week
29/09/2023 Mid-Autumn Festival
05-30/09/2023 Parents Workshop by Grade Level
05-30/09/2023 Psychology Workshop: Respect
05-30/09/2023 Assembly in September
October 2023 09/10/2023 Columbus Day: Golden Bell Challenge with main topics about History & Geography
16-20/10/2023 Final Exam Quarter I: American International Program
Final Exam Quarter I: Vietnamese – American Bilingual Program
20/10/2023 Vietnamese Women’s Day
21-30/10/2023 The Debate Championship Competition: The Present & Future Of AI (first round)
23/10-15/11/2023 TEDx – Kick-off Meeting Embracing Innovation: “The Future of AI, Youth Activism, and Mental Health”
24-30/10/2023 House System: United Nations Day
25/10-03/11/2023 Midterm Exam: MOET Program (Primary – Secondary)
31/10/23 Halloween Festival
01-30/10/2023 Parents Workshop by Grade Level
01-30/10/2023 Psychology Workshop (Pre – Grade 12)
01-30/10/2023 Assembly in October
November 2023 01-30/11/2023 World Robot Olympiad (International round)
01/11-08/12/2023 The Debate Championship Competition: The Present & Future Of AI (Final Round)
03/11/2023 Movie Night Activity
05-10/11/2023 Graduation Photoshoot
06-10/11/2023 Children’s Book Week: Story Writing Festival Kickoff
20/11/2023 Vietnamese Teacher’s Day
20-23/11/2023 TED Talks: TEDxYouth – Innovation: “The Future of AI, Youth Activism, and Mental Health”
23/11/2023 American Thanksgiving Day
01-30/11/2023 Parents Workshop by Grade Level
01-30/11/2023 Psychology Workshop (Pre-Grade 12)
01-30/11/2023 Assembly in November
December 2023 01-06/12/2023 House System Competition: “CANVAS OF CODE – AI’s Interpretation of Beauty”
01-15/12/2023 ADP Keystone Exam
04-08/12/2023 Hispanic Flavors and Tacos
04-22/12/2023 Final Exam Semester I: MOET Program (Secondary – High School)
*Exam schedule is subject to change.
15-22/12-2023 Final Exam Semester I: MOET Program (Primary)
*Exam schedule is subject to change.
01/12/2023-31/01/2024 VEX Robotics Intramural Friendly Match
18-20/12/2023 Final Exam Quarter II: American International Program
Final Exam Quarter II: Vietnamese – American Bilingual Program
22/12//2023 Christmas Activities
25-31/12/2023 Winter Break
January 2024 01/01/2024 New Year Holiday
02/01-31/03/2024 VEX Robotics Championship (National Round)
03-10/01/2024 PENNxWASSxSISS Friendly Sports Week
02-31/01/2024 House System:
– Primary: Home of the Eagles – Penn Relay Festival
– Secondary: Home of the Eagles – Penn Amazing Race
15/01-15/02/2024 ADP Orientation Week: University Application
18-20/01/2024 Parent-Teacher Meeting End of Quarter II
13-27/01/2024 TEDx – Innovation: “The Future of AI, Youth Activism, and Mental Health” (final round)
01-31/01/2024 Parents Workshop by Grade Level
01-31/01/2024 Psychology Workshop (Pre-Grade 12)
01-31/01/2024 Assembly in April
February 2024 02/02/2024 Spring Festival
02-28/02/2024 FLL Friendly Intramural Competition (Secondary)
02-28/02/2024 VEX Robotics National Competition
05-16/02/2024 Lunar New Year
19/02/2024 Back to School after Lunar New Year
01-29/02/2024 Parents Workshop by Grade Level
01-29/02/2024 Psychology Workshop (Pre-Grade 12)
01-29/02/2024 Assembly in February
March 2024 01-31/03/2024 Women’s History Month
03/03/2024 World Wildlife Day
08/03/2024 International Women’s Day
04-12/03/2024 Midterm Exam Semester II: MOET Program
01-31/03/2024 Hong Kong International Computational Olympiad
01-31/03/2024 First LEGO League
01-31/03/2024 Hong Kong International Science Olympiad
11-15/03/2024 Orientation Week: Sex Education
11-15/03/2024 Final Exam Quater 3: American International Program
Final Exam Quater 3: Vietnamese – American Bilingual Program
22/03/2024 World Water Day
25-29/03/2024 Golden Bell Challenge
01-31/03/2024 Grade 11&12 Internship
28/03/2024 World Scholar’s Cup (HCMC Round)
31/03/2024 Easter Day
01-31/03/2024 House System: Dance/Band/Fashion Design Competition
01-31/03/2024 Parents Workshop by Grade Level
01-31/03/2024 Psychology Workshop (Pre-Grade 12)
01-31/03/2024 Assembly in March
April 2024 01-04/04/2024 Traditional Vietnamese Culture Week
01-30/04/2024 First LEGO League (International Round)
12/04/2024 Pink Day
18/04/2024 Hung Kings Commemoration Day
15-16/04/2024 World Scholar’s Cup (HCMC Round)
13-14/04/2024 School Year Exhibition
15-26/04/2024 Final Exam Semester II: Vietnamese Program (Secondary – Highschool)
22/04/2024 Earth Day 2024
30/04-01/05/2024 Reunification Day & International Labour Day
01-30/04/2024 Parents Workshop by Grade Level
01-30/04/2024 Psychology Workshop (Pre-Grade 12)
01-30/04/2024 Assembly in April
May 2024 01-30/05/2024 VEX World Championship (International Round)
03/05/2024 World Press Freedom Day
13-17/05/2024 AP Exam
06-08/05/2024 Final Exam Quarter IV: American International Program
Final Exam Quarter IV: Vietnamese – American Bilingual Program
09-15/05/2024 Final Exam Semester II: Vietnamese Program (Primary)
17/05/2024 House System Summarization & Award Ceremony
23-25/04/2024 Parent-Teacher Meeting end of the school year
27-28/05/2024 Closing Ceremony
29-31/05/2024 Graduation Ceremony (Pre, Grades 5,8,9 & 12)
June 2024 03/06-06/07/2024 Practical Learning Program
17/06-26/07/2024 Summer Camp (Primary – Secondary)
11-15/06/2024 The National High School Graduation Exam

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