Royal School - Phu Lam Campus vs Vietnam Australia International School - Garden Hills Campus

	R Royal School - Phu Lam Campus Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	V Vietnam Australia International School - Garden Hills Campus Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₫112,000,000 - 245,000,000	Fees / year ₫155,000,000 - 585,592,000
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Vietnamese	Instruction language English, Vietnamese
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2016
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Royal School – Phu Lam Campus is located at 02 Street 2D, An Lạc Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City. The campus sits near Võ Văn Kiệt Boulevard, a major transport route that links western districts with central areas of the city. The surrounding neighbourhood includes residential developments and local amenities.	Location Vietnam Australia International School – Garden Hills Campus is located in Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, at 168 Phan Van Tri Street, An Nhon Ward. The campus is in the northern part of the city with access to major roads connecting it to central and suburban areas of Ho Chi Minh City. The school’s setting features landscaped open spaces with green areas integrated into the campus design.
Stages	Stages The school provides education from Preschool (starting at 18 months) through Primary, Secondary and High School up to Grade 12. Each stage follows a bilingual pathway integrating the Cambridge International curriculum with Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training programme.	Stages The Garden Hills campus offers education from Kindergarten through Primary School, Secondary School, and High School, following the Cambridge International Programme alongside the Vietnamese National Curriculum.
School type	School type The school is co-educational, serving both boys and girls across all levels.	School type The school is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls across all grade levels.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school does not publicly provide specific information on additional learning support or SEN provisions.	Additional learning support The school does not provide specific details about additional learning support provisions such as SEN programmes for students with special educational needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school does not have any country affiliations.	Country affiliation The school does not have any country affiliations.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not have any religious affiliations.	Religious affiliation The school does not have any religious affiliations.
School day structure	School day structure The school does not publicly disclose information on day structure.	School day structure The school day varies slightly by level. Kindergarten lessons run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Primary School operates from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Secondary School begins at 7:30 a.m. and finishes at 4:30 p.m. These schedules provide full-day learning with time allocated for classroom activities, breaks, meals and end-of-day pick-up.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school provides bus service for the Phu Lam Campus. However, specific details about the service provider, routes or arrangements are not published by the school publicly.	Bus service details The school has bus transportation available across locations, with buses that pick up students of all grades across the city, prioritizing safety and supervised by professional staff.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application Fees Application fee: VND 2,000,000 School facilities fee: VND 10,000,000 Primary enrolment fee: VND 3,120,000 Secondary & High School enrolment fee: VND 3,530,000 Tuition Fees – International Bilingual Program (IBP) Grade 1: VND 150,000,000 per year Grade 3: VND 170,000,000 per year Grade 4: VND 180,000,000 per year Grade 5: VND 190,000,000 per year Grade 6: VND 198,500,000 per year Grade 7: VND 207,000,000 per year Grade 8: VND 215,500,000 per year Grade 9: VND 224,000,000 per year Grade 10: VND 231,000,000 per year Grade 11: VND 238,000,000 per year Grade 12: VND 245,000,000 per year Tuition Fees – Integrated Program Grade 1: VND 112,000,000 per year Grade 2: VND 119,000,000 per year Grade 3: VND 126,000,000 per year Grade 4: VND 133,000,000 per year Grade 5: VND 140,000,000 per year Grade 6: VND 147,500,000 per year Grade 7: VND 154,000,000 per year Grade 8: VND 161,000,000 per year Grade 9: VND 168,000,000 per year Grade 10: VND 175,000,000 per year Grade 11: VND 182,000,000 per year Grade 12: VND 189,000,000 per year Meal and Day-Boarding Fees • Primary: VND 27,500,000 per year • Secondary / High School: VND 31,250,000 per year • High school (boarding meal plan): VND 35,000,000 per year School Bus Fees • <2 km: VND 20,000,000 per year • 2–4 km: VND 24,000,000 per year • >4 km: VND 28,000,000 per year	Fee details Reservation Fee VND 20,000,000 Application Fee Preschool: VND 1,000,000 Primary: VND 3,000,000 Secondary: VND 3,000,000 Registration Fee Preschool: VND 6,000,000 Primary: VND 12,000,000 Secondary: VND 12,000,000 Cambridge English Programme (CEP) Preschool / Kindergarten (Nursery, Pre-1, Pre-2, Pre-3): VND 155,000,000 across all grades Primary: Grade 1: VND 179,080,000 Grade 2: VND 203,700,000 Grade 3: VND 212,720,000 Grade 4: VND 226,260,000 Grade 5: VND 239,800,000 Secondary and High School: Grade 6: VND 246,720,000 Grade 7: VND 267,580,000 Grade 8: VND 285,620,000 Grade 9: VND 316,800,000 Grade 10: VND 338,700,000 Grade 11: VND 348,240,000 Grade 12: VND 381,852,000 Cambridge Academic Programme Bi-lingual (CAP Bi-lingual) Preschool / Kindergarten Pre-2: VND 202,400,000 Pre-3: VND 202,400,000 Primary: Grade 1: VND 214,820,000 Grade 2: VND 233,540,000 Grade 3: VND 243,880,000 Grade 4: VND 259,400,000 Grade 5: VND 274,920,000 Secondary and High School: Grade 6: VND 283,000,000 Grade 7: VND 306,760,000 Grade 8: VND 327,440,000 Grade 9: VND 363,380,000 Grade 10: VND 384,820,000 Cambridge Academic Programme International (CAP Int'l) Primary: Grade 1: VND 265,320,000 Grade 2: VND 288,280,000 Grade 3: VND 301,040,000 Grade 4: VND 320,200,000 Grade 5: VND 339,360,000 Secondary and High School: Grade 6: VND 349,460,000 Grade 7: VND 378,640,000 Grade 8: VND 404,160,000 Grade 9: VND 451,200,000 Grade 10: VND 473,400,000 Grade 11: VND 557,960,000 Grade 12: VND 585,592,000 Transportation Fee (varies for each programmes) 0-2km: VND 16,524,000 - VND 16,983,000 2.1-4km: VND 26,892,000 - VND 27,639,000 4.1-6km: VND 35,100,000 - VND 36,075,000 6.1-8km: VND 42,372,000 - VND 43,549,000 8.1-10km: VND 47,556,000 - VND 48,877,000 10.1-12km: VND 52,704,000 - VND 54,168,000 12.1-14km: VND 56,808,000 - VND 58,386,000 Meal Fee (varies for each programmes) Preschool: VND 30,866,000 Primary: VND 29,999,000 - VND 30,866,000 Secondary: VND 36,711,000 - VND 37,772,000
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Daily uniforms are required. Male students wear a red T‑shirt with pants or ROYAL SCHOOL shorts; female students wear a red T‑shirt with a ROYAL SCHOOL cream skirt. Uniforms must not be modified; wearing uniforms is compulsory when going to school. PE uniforms are worn for physical education; martial arts and swimming uniforms are used as required; footwear must be sport shoes. A Student ID card must be worn at school; extracurricular activity uniforms may apply. Hair must be neat and undyed; male students should not have a beard; jewelry is limited (no earrings for male students; plain rings/necklaces discouraged); no tattoos, makeup or nail polish.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Meals are served in the dining room or canteen. Eat and drink in designated places and use water bottles; food and drinks (except mineral water) should not be brought into classrooms or the auditorium. Breakfast service is available to students who opt in, with breakfast served at designated times. Meal fees and related policies apply for absences; there is a meal reservation framework.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ROYAL SCHOOL is a member of HUTECH Education and operates across three campuses (Phu My Hung, Phu Lam and Celadon).	Governance and ownership The Garden Hills campus is part of the Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) system. The campus is governed by a leadership team including a Director, Academic Division (MOET & Cambridge), who serves as School Principal; a Deputy Principal; and an Acting Academic Deputy Manager for the MOET program. The Central Academic Division oversees the academic vision across all VAS campuses.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Royal School Phu Lam follows a bilingual curriculum that integrates international and Vietnamese education frameworks. The core of the programme is the Cambridge International curriculum, which is delivered in English alongside the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training curriculum. Students progress through Early Years, Primary, Secondary and High School stages, with language of instruction in both English and Vietnamese. The Cambridge curriculum is adapted across year groups, ensuring continuity from foundational learning through to preparation for upper secondary levels. In English, students engage with Cambridge-aligned content that supports progression in literacy, numeracy and global learning outcomes. Vietnamese language and national education components are taught in accordance with Vietnamese educational requirements. Together, these elements form a structured programme that leads students from early childhood education through to the end of secondary school.	Curriculum details Vietnam Australia International School – Garden Hills delivers the Cambridge Academic Programme International (CAPI) across all year levels from Kindergarten through Primary, Secondary, and High School, with most subjects taught in English and a few in Vietnamese. Graduates of the programme receive Cambridge certificates that correspond with their stage of study. The school’s curriculum structure includes pathways such as CAPI (full Cambridge), CAP (Cambridge Academic Programme), and CEP (Cambridge English Programme) to match students’ learning needs. The curriculum is aligned with the Cambridge International framework and integrated into everyday teaching and assessment. Students build knowledge and skills progressively as they advance through each stage, culminating in internationally recognised Cambridge qualifications at secondary and high school levels. This curriculum is consistent with the VAS system’s commitment to international academic standards.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school does not publicly disclose specific information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programmes, staff roles, or structured initiatives on its website. While the school describes providing a supportive educational environment, it does not detail any SEL curriculum, counselling services, pastoral systems, or emotional-skills programmes.	Social & emotional learning The school does not publicly disclose information regarding its Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programmes.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information on EAL support.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. While English is part of the Cambridge curriculum offered at VAS, the school does not specify whether tailored EAL programmes, specialist teachers, or targeted language-support pathways are provided for students who require additional assistance.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school does not publicly disclose any specific initiatives, services or staff roles related to student mental wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing programmes or services.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose their safeguarding or child-protection policies.	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child protection policies.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Phu Lam Campus provides a multi-level education model from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the Cambridge bilingual education program. International standard facilities, a safe, comfortable and inspiring learning environment, and abundant green space support student development.	Facilities overview Garden Hills Campus is designed with contemporary green architecture and abundant open spaces that connect learning with nature. It is the pioneering international school in North Saigon. The campus emphasizes adherence to safety, hygiene, fire prevention, and ventilation regulations. Classrooms and function rooms are equipped with cutting-edge technology to support age-appropriate learning. Garden Hills offers a serene, eco-friendly environment with 60% natural spaces and spaces like playgrounds for outdoor learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The sports facilities system includes a multi-sport court, a swimming pool and a sports hall with safety and flexibility in design.	Sports facilities Outdoor spaces include playgrounds with soft grass and tree-lined areas. The campus provides basketball and volleyball courts and multi-purpose indoor sports facilities. The facilities support physical education and teamwork with age-appropriate spaces. These facilities emphasize creativity and physical activity within a bilingual framework.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classrooms are designed to be dynamic and convenient, with personal storage and projectors. The campus includes a Science Lab, an ICT Lab, and a library with Vietnamese and foreign books.	Academic facilities The Cambridge Academic Programme International (CAPI) is the teaching framework used at Garden Hills. Most subjects are taught in English, with only a few in Vietnamese. Graduates receive globally recognized Cambridge certificates. The campus offers pathways across Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and High School levels under Cambridge programs, including CAPI, Cambridge Academic Programme (CAP), and Cambridge English Programme (CEP).
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Outdoor activities areas are available and integrated with the green space to support creative and physical development.	Extra curricular facilities Beyond academics, Garden Hills offers clubs, field trips, sports, and competitions to develop communication, collaboration and resilience. Activities include arts, robotics, and team-building events to build life skills such as problem-solving and teamwork.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Royal School – Phu Lam Campus was officially launched in May 2021, expanding the Royal School network to serve families in the Binh Tan area and surrounding districts. The campus is part of the larger Royal School system, which operates multiple bilingual education campuses in Ho Chi Minh City. Royal School itself has a history of providing bilingual education with Cambridge programmes integrated with Vietnamese national requirements. Phu Lam was introduced as a new site to offer Preschool through Grade 12 education under the same bilingual model. Its establishment followed Royal School’s earlier growth and the opening of other campuses.	History Vietnam Australia International School – Garden Hills Campus was established in 2016, as part of the VAS system and designed with a focus on green architecture with ample open spaces and landscaping integrated into campus life. It is one of the international campuses within the Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) network, which began operating years earlier as part of a broader bilingual education initiative in Ho Chi Minh City. Garden Hills is recognised as a pioneering international school for the northern part of Ho Chi Minh City. The official VAS network marking 20+ years of educational delivery underscores its broader historical context in the region.
Community	Community The school community at Royal School – Phu Lam includes students, families, and staff participating in events that connect learning with real-world experiences. Students take part in field trips such as visits to museums and heritage sites, which are documented on the school’s social media accounts. Activities like the Royal Speaking Contest and Royal Olympics involve learners from different campuses, fostering interaction across year levels. The community also gathers for regular school events that support learning beyond the classroom.	Community The school participates in the VAS Community Programme, through which students actively engage in community and social-impact projects, including service initiatives and student-led activities that benefit local families and groups. The broader VAS network regularly features system-wide cultural and service activities such as community projects, exhibitions, and collaborative events which are shared across campuses, including Garden Hills. These activities reflect a school culture where students, families, and staff participate beyond classroom learning.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school does not publicly disclose information on PTA.	Parent teacher association The official Vietnam Australia International School website does not disclose specific information regarding a Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Phu Lam Campus provides a multi-level education model from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the Cambridge bilingual education program. The school applies advanced educational methods in which students are encouraged to learn actively and develop their full potential in an international learning environment. The campus serves Preschool through High School (Pre-Nursery to Grade 12).	Academic & intellectual Internal ECAs include critical thinking clubs conducted by both foreign and Vietnamese teachers during the school day. The programme provides opportunities to compete in academic and talent events such as VAS Olympics, English Speaking Contest, and Math-Robocon-Science Competitions. Garden Hills Campus has medal-winning participation in international and city-level events, including a Silver medal at the City-level April Olympiad in Ho Chi Minh City and Bronze medals at SASMO 2019 and the Duke of York ICT Competition. These activities develop analytical thinking, problem-solving, and subject-specific knowledge.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Internal ECAs include creative environments and performing arts activities. After-school activities include arts-related options such as dancing. Competitions such as VAS Painting Contest and VAS Got Talent provide outlets for artistic talent. Art and performance are supported by teachers from diverse backgrounds.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language English language development is supported through language-focused events such as the English Speaking Contest. Practical outdoor activities expose students to culture through tours to historic sites and natural environments. Outdoor learning sessions and cultural experiences are part of the programme.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Internal ECAs include sporting clubs and social and hobby groups. After-school activities include dancing, swimming, hiking, yoga, football, and basketball. The programme encourages participation in clubs and groups to develop interests and social skills.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school organises community activities focused on environment protection and philanthropy. VAS runs community programmes to foster service and social responsibility. These activities help build a sense of community and kindness.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Competitions such as VAS Olympics and VAS MC Contest develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Participation in team-based ECAs builds collaboration and professional skills. The programme provides opportunities to practice organization, planning, and presentation.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing After-school activities include dancing, swimming, hiking, yoga, football, and basketball. Internal sporting clubs and practical outdoor activities promote physical health and wellbeing. Outdoor learning sessions and themed tours contribute to wellness and balance.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Kindergarten program includes an International Bilingual Kindergarten Pathway with 50% of classes taught by foreign teachers, and an International Integrated Kindergarten Pathway with 60 minutes of English daily. The Primary and Secondary/High School programs include 20 English periods per week taught by foreign teachers in the International Bilingual Pathway, and a similar English emphasis in the International Integrated Pathway.	Language provision Most subjects are taught in English, with a minority in Vietnamese. The Cambridge Academic Programme International (CAPI) and the Cambridge Academic Programme (CAP) are offered, along with the Cambridge English Programme (CEP). The Cambridge English Programme supports English language development.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Phu Lam Campus offers a Cambridge bilingual education program from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with an international learning environment.	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual teaching in English and Vietnamese; most subjects are taught in English, with a minority in Vietnamese.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The Kindergarten and Primary programs include two pathways: International Bilingual Pathway and International Integrated Pathway; Primary and Secondary/High School follow the same two-pathway structure.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards The school does not publicly disclose information on past awards.	Awards The school does not publicly state awards won in the past.
Accreditations	Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) — This is the international body that develops and awards academic qualifications, such as Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and other Cambridge programmes recognized worldwide.	Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) states that it is “the first school in Vietnam recognized as a partner of Cambridge Assessment International Education” and delivers the Cambridge International Programme across its system, including Ba Thang Hai Campus. This partnership means VAS is authorised to offer Cambridge pathways and examinations such as Primary Checkpoint, Lower Secondary Checkpoint, IGCSE and AS & A Level, with students receiving internationally recognised Cambridge qualifications issued by CAIE.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Parents begin by completing the school’s application form for the desired education stage (Kindergarten through Grade 12). This can typically be done via the school’s online registration system or by contacting the Admissions Office directly. 2. Students may be required to participate in an entrance assessment appropriate to their grade level, including tests in Vietnamese (Ministry curriculum), English (Cambridge curriculum) and potentially an interview component with school staff to assess readiness and language skills. 3. Parents are notified of the outcome of the assessment and the school’s decision within several working days. Successful candidates receive an official letter of admission confirming placement. 4. Once acceptance is confirmed, parents submit all required enrolment documentation, which may include academic records and personal information forms. This step formalises the student’s place in the school community. 5. Parents arrange payment of tuition and other fees by the school’s deadlines. They may also register for optional services such as the school bus, extracurricular activities, or uniforms.	Admissions 1. Begin by completing the registration form for your child, which starts their admissions journey from Kindergarten through High School. During this step, you provide basic family and student information so the school can begin processing your inquiry and contact you with next steps. Registration is the official first step that opens access to assessment scheduling and pathway guidance. 2. Once registration is submitted, students are scheduled for placement testing appropriate to their age level. For Kindergarten, this involves a psychological and physical survey, while Primary and Secondary applicants sit tests in English, Vietnamese and Mathematics. Following assessment, the school and family discuss the most suitable learning pathway. 3. After tests and pathway decisions, families complete the formal admissions application, providing required documentation and education history. This includes submitting identification, academic records and any other forms requested by the admissions office. At this stage, families also handle payment of fees such as registration and any deposits. Upon acceptance, the school confirms enrolment and provides information about start dates and next administrative steps.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publicly disclose information on existing scholarship offers.	Scholarships Vietnam Australia International School offers scholarship programmes that recognize academic performance and other student achievements as part of its commitment to supporting student access. There are three main scholarship types available: * Academic Scholarship Programme: This award is given to students who demonstrate strong academic results in the VAS Entrance and Scholarship Exam. It is open to students entering Grades 1 through 12. * Sport Scholarship Programme: This is available for students who achieve results in recognised sports competitions outside of school. Applicants are assessed based on sporting achievement certificates. * Arts Scholarship Programme: This supports students who demonstrate excellence in arts activities, with eligibility based on arts competition results.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publicly disclose any waitlist or student pool procedure.	Waitlist The school does not publicly disclose information on any existing waitlist system.
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