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International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS)

Instructs in English, German

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees ₫198,315,000 - 480,900,000

Pupils 170

Type Co-educational

International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) offers a German–English bilingual education from age 2 through Grade 12. Learning is grounded in German curricula (Secondary I) with the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, enabling university entry worldwide. The U6 Section (Nursery, Kindergarten, Preschool) has average group sizes of 12–14 and emphasizes early science, language development, and play-based learning. Across the school, IGS highlights small class sizes and a green villa campus with palms and tropical greenery. Students can join STEM pathways featuring weekly early science, ICT from Class 1, research projects in Grades 9–10, and laboratory practicals. Extracurriculars include pottery, bookbinding, choir, drums, yoga, healthy cooking, multi-sports, and self-defence. The school runs a bus service for daily transport. Languages of instruction are German (main) and English for selected subjects; Vietnamese and French are taught as subjects.

Location

IGS is situated at 253 Luong Dinh Cua, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City (formerly District 2) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus sits in a residential and green-lined neighbourhood with good access to major arterial roads; the school also provides its own bus service to facilitate daily commuting for families.

Stages

The school structure is divided into three main levels: the U6 section (nursery, kindergarten, preschool for children aged 2 and under 6), Primary school (Grades 1–4), followed by Secondary level I (Grades 5–10) and Secondary level II (Grades 11–12). Learners who join later and without German language skills may follow a dedicated lateral-entry programme.

Type

IGS is a co-educational day school open to children of all nationalities.

Additional learning support

The school publishes an Inclusion Policy, indicating that students with diverse learning needs (for example in German as a foreign language or other areas) may receive differentiated teaching and supportive measures within inclusive classroom settings and small group settings.

Country affiliation

IGS is part of the network of German schools abroad (“Deutsche Auslandsschulen”) and is recognised by the Federal Republic of Germany. It follows German curricula in its instructional framework.

Religious affiliation

The school does not have any religious affiliations.

School day structure

From the 2025/26 academic year the timetable indicates that mandatory lessons conclude at 15:15, with optional afternoon activities following. The day is structured into morning lesson blocks and an afternoon segment for clubs or supervised study.

Bus service

IGS operates a dedicated school-bus service. Students are collected from home and transported to the campus and returned to home at scheduled times.

Application and Registration Fees

* Application Fee: VND 3,000,000 (non-refundable), payable upon submission of the application form.
* Registration Fee: VND 45,000,000 for Kindergarten and VND 70,000,000 for Primary and Secondary, payable within 14 days of acceptance. The fee is one-time only and guarantees a place. It is refundable (minus costs) if the child does not pass a probationary period in the U6 section.

Tuition Fees 2025–2026
Annual tuition covers instruction, selected extracurricular activities, uniforms, insurance, and the first IB exam. Fees can be paid per semester or annually (annual payments save 10%).

* Kindergarten (U6)
Half-day (5 h): VND 109,000,000 × 2 / VND 198,135,000 per year
Full day: VND 167,600,000 × 2 / VND 304,815,000 per year
Preschool: same as Full day

* Primary (Years 1–4): VND 205,600,000 × 2 / VND 373,800,000 per year

* Orientation (Year 5–6): VND 219,700,000 × 2 / VND 399,420,000 per year

* Secondary I (Years 7–9): VND 262,700,000 × 2 / VND 477,645,000 per year

* Secondary II (Years 10–12): VND 264,500,000 × 2 / VND 480,900,000 per year

Additional and Optional Fees

* Mandatory Learning Material Fee: VND 6,000,000 per year (covers textbooks, resources, uniforms, and materials).
* Meals: VND 12,540,000 – VND 22,600,000 per year depending on level.
* Bus Service: VND 21,800,000 – VND 39,300,000 per year (one-way = 75% of round-trip).
* Extended Care: VND 300,000 per 15 minutes beyond regular hours; optional care weeks ≈ VND 7,300,000.

Billing and Payment Terms

* Annual fees are due by August 1 each year.
* Semester 1 payments due August 1; Semester 2 due December 31.
* Late payments incur 0.05% daily penalty; over 2 months’ delay may terminate enrolment.
* Discounts: 5% early-payment (before April 20), 5% new-student early-bird, 25% sibling discount for third child onward.
* Payments are in VND by bank transfer to VCB (Nam Sai Gon branch).

Refunds
Tuition refunds apply if withdrawal occurs mid-year, on a sliding scale (55% before October 31; 40% before February 6; none thereafter). Paid bus and meal fees are refunded pro-rata monthly. Full annual fee refunds for next year require written notice by June 30.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

IGS’s School Regulation emphasizes collaboration among students, teachers, school leadership and parents as a basis for a trustworthy and respectful school climate. The Inclusion Policy also frames diversity, respect and participation in learning as core aims, noting that students with different backgrounds and needs learn together and that the school fosters a community of shared responsibility. The documentation does not present a separate “SEL programme” by name (for example, an explicitly labelled social-emotional curriculum or distinct SEL team) beyond these general statements about culture and interaction.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

IGS explicitly publishes an Inclusion Policy which states that all students learn together in general education classrooms and that support is provided for a range of needs: learning difficulties (reading/writing, dyslexia, difficulties with numbers/dyscalculia), speech/language deficiencies, behavioural differences and giftedness. The policy makes clear that IGS is not a specialist SEN institution; rather, it offers inclusive support through differentiated teaching, additional help, small-group interventions and an inclusive classroom environment. The policy further states that culturally and linguistically diverse learners, students with different educational levels and needs are included in the same framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

IGS does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL programme specifically labelled as “English as an Additional Language”. Although the school mentions multilingual instruction (German and English) and offers Vietnamese and French language subjects, there is no clearly detailed EAL support path outlined in the publicly available documents.

Mental Wellbeing

IGS’s School Regulations include sections on health supervision, duty of care during school hours and excursions, and consent for medical or first-aid measures. However, the documents do not describe a distinct mental-wellbeing programme (for example a counselling team, mental-health workshops or dedicated wellbeing staff) in the published policies.

Safeguarding

The school publishes a comprehensive School Regulation that sets out its general duty of care, supervision obligations, rules for learning and behaviour, and procedures for excursions and school transport. The regulation defines expectations for students and guardians, emphasises working together in trust, and outlines the organisational basis for a safe learning environment.

History

The International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) was founded in 2012, under the initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office and carried by the German educational foundation Stiftung Bildung und Handwerk. Its establishment marked the extension of the German Schools Abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschulen) network in Vietnam. Over the years, IGS expanded from its initial kindergarten/primary campus to include full secondary education up to Grade 12. In 2025, the school relocated to a newly built campus at 253 Luong Dinh Cua in An Phú (Thu Duc), reflecting its ongoing development.

Community

The IGS community is international and active: students, families and staff from many nations engage in shared cultural and school-wide events. Regular gatherings include the U6 “Parents’ Play Day” where children and parents explore board games and crafts together, and festivities such as the celebration of German Unity Day involving students presenting historical reflections. The school emphasises participation — class, pupil and parent-representative councils enable community voice in school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

IGS maintains an active Parent Council structure rather than a formal “Parent Teacher Association (PTA)”. Each class or group elects a parent representative who forms part of the School Parent Council. This body facilitates communication between families, teachers, and school leadership, supporting collaboration on school development and daily routines. Regular activities include Parent–Teacher Days, where parents meet with teachers to discuss student progress, and information evenings for parents of children transitioning to higher grades. In the U6 section, families participate in events such as the Parents’ Play Day, which combines classroom activities and informal interaction. The Parent Council serves as the main platform for family engagement and feedback within the IGS community.

Facilities Overview

The school operates on a villa campus with a green environment, offering spaces described as a green campus where learning happens among palm trees, tropical greenery and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. Small learning groups tailor lessons to the needs of learners. The campus includes facilities for science exploration and a school dining space that emphasizes nutrition.

Sports Facilities

The school supports physical education and related activities as part of the regular curriculum, with some sports and arts offerings taught in English as part of the bilingual program.

Academic Facilities

German curricula form the basis of teaching, with a bilingual program where most lessons are in German; a lateral entry for German as a foreign language runs from 3rd to 8th grade to enable following all subjects from 9th grade. Art, sport, swimming, ICT, music and geography are generally taught in English. Vietnamese for native speakers and French as a foreign language from grade 6 are offered. The school emphasizes sciences with a focus on natural history, environmental education and three sciences taught in the upper school. The school operates small groups to tailor instruction and supports intercultural learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Intercultural learning opportunities exist as pupils from about 20 nations study together, with emphasis on creativity, responsibility and language development, including native teachers and language options (Vietnamese, French) alongside German-English instruction.

Academic & Intellectual

Excursions are a fixed point in the curriculum, with field trips to the coffee plantations in Da Lat, the island of Phu Quoc, the old town of Hoi An, and the beaches of Vung Tau.

Arts & Creative

After-school activities include pottery, bookbinding, choir, and drums.

Cultural & Language

The school uses German curricula as the basis for teaching and offers a bilingual programme. The main language of instruction is German, while some subjects such as arts, sports, swimming, ICT, and geography are taught in English. Vietnamese is offered for native speakers, and French is a foreign language beginning in grade 6.

Social & Hobbies

After-school groups include multi-sports, Little Tigers (self-defence), yoga, choir, and drums.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Afternoon After School Activities provide opportunities for physical activity and relaxation, including wellbeing-oriented options such as yoga and multi-sports; activities are organized with external providers and can be renewed every ten weeks.

Admissions

1. Application Submission
Parents begin by completing the school’s online application form available on the IGS website. A non-refundable application fee of VND 3,000,000 is payable at this stage. Required documents include copies of the child’s passport, health certificate or vaccination record, and previous school reports (if applicable).

2. Review and Trial Period (U6 Section)
For applicants to the Kindergarten and Preschool (U6) section, IGS usually arranges trial days to help the child and teachers assess readiness for placement. The school observes the child’s adjustment, social interaction, and general well-being during this period. A formal admission confirmation is issued once the trial period is successfully completed.

3. Admission Review (Grades 1–12)
Applications for Primary and Secondary are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The review may include consideration of previous academic performance, language proficiency in German and English, and, where appropriate, assessment tests or interviews. Admission decisions are made once all required information is received.

4. Offer and Registration Fee Payment
Successful applicants receive a formal offer of enrolment from the school. To secure the place, parents must pay a registration fee (VND 45,000,000 for Kindergarten or VND 70,000,000 for Primary/Secondary) within 14 days of acceptance. This fee is one-time and guarantees the student’s place.

5. Tuition Invoice and Payment
Once registration is confirmed, the first tuition invoice is issued. Fees must be paid according to the school’s payment schedule—typically before the academic year begins or within the specified billing deadline.

6. Orientation and Start of School
After payment and confirmation, students are assigned to a class and introduced to their teachers. Families receive orientation information before the academic year starts, ensuring a smooth transition into the IGS community.

Scholarships

The school does not publicly disclose a scholarship scheme for prospective students on its admissions or registration pages. There is no detailed information on eligibility criteria, discount programmes or awards published on the official site.

Waitlist

IGS does not publicly describe a formal “waitlist” or “pool” system for admissions.

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Pathway School - Phuoc Binh Junior and Senior High School

Instructs in English, Vietnamese

Pupils 5000

Type Co-educational

Pathway School — Phuoc Binh is a Pathway School campus in Phuoc Binh Ward, Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City) listed by the operator as a middle‑school site and as part of the school system's Middle & High School programme (which the school describes as including both lower secondary/THCS and upper secondary/THPT). The campus follows Pathway's curriculum model built on the Vietnamese national programme and constructivist/active learning, with strengthened English provision to “international standards” and an emphasis on social‑emotional learning (Harmony SEL/mindfulness) and character values. The secondary programme incorporates additional skills training such as martial arts, military‑style discipline, arts, well‑being, study methods and career guidance. Instructional language is based on Vietnamese with substantial English teaching; the system publishes English development targets and international testing at other levels. Published campus facilities include specialised rooms for art and music, physics‑chemistry‑biology laboratories, a library, canteen and a multi‑purpose hall with about 500‑seat capacity. Programme features emphasise skills, well‑being and experiential learning as core elements.

Location

Pathway Tuệ Đức (Pathway School) operates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as a multi-campus school network. The Pathway Center Office is at 280-A18 Luong Dinh Cua Street, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The network spans about 20 campuses across the city, including campuses in Thu Duc City, District 12, and Binh Chanh, with Nguyen Sy Sach Campus in Tan Binh District and Viet Nhat Campus in District 7 as examples. The Nguyen Sy Sach Campus in Tan Binh is listed at 75/16 Nguyen Sy Sach Street, Ward 15, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Stages

Pathway School offers preschool, elementary, and middle/high school levels across its campuses. The system describes itself as providing an educational continuum from early childhood through Grade 12.

Type

Pathway Tuệ Đức is a private, city-wide school system with multiple campuses. It operates as a day school across its campuses and does not publicize any boarding facilities in its published materials.

Additional learning support

The school includes Harmony SEL (Social Emotional Learning) as part of its curriculum to support students' emotional development. Public materials describe emotional learning as a core component of the program, but there is no published detail of formal, dedicated SEN/services beyond this curriculum. The emphasis is on social-emotional learning and mindfulness integrated across activities.

Country affiliation

Vietnam. The Pathway School network is based and operates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is publicly stated in Pathway Tuệ Đức materials.

School day structure

Administrative and campus offices operate Monday to Friday, 7:00–17:00. Pathway emphasizes a full-day program with a focus on structured, experiential learning, mindfulness, and scheduled meals; specific daily class start/end times are not published, but meal concepts such as Peaceful Meals are part of the culture.

Bus service

Pathway School offers a bus service for students. The service is managed with a formal process and is trackable via the Pathway School app, with a dedicated hotline for inquiries. The school provides a bus schedule and enrollment information through its admissions channels.

Application / registration fees

- Seat-reservation (phí giữ suất học): VND 15,000,000 (one‑time; retained by the school and not refundable if the student does not enrol).
- Entrance assessment / registration fee (phí khảo sát đầu vào): VND 2,000,000 per attempt.
- English assessment fee (phí khảo sát tiếng Anh): VND 200,000 per attempt.

Tuition fees by school level (examples published for Pathway Tuệ Đức campuses)

Note: Pathway publishes a separate detailed fee schedule for each campus and each level; the values below are the fee items and representative numeric levels published for Pathway Tuệ Đức campuses for the current school year. Specific amounts vary by campus and programme; the entries below show the published fee items and example amounts for the Tuệ Đức cluster.

Mầm non (Nursery / Pre‑school) — example (Pathway, Cơ sở Bình An) — billing by quarter with annual option

- Program types: Nhà trẻ (18–36 months), Pathway Advanced (3–6 tuổi), Pathway Elite (3–6 tuổi).
- Billing structure: fees are published per quarter (Quý 1, Quý 2, Quý 3, Quý 4) with an option to pay for the full year (discount applied for full‑year payment). Quarters are defined in the schedule (for example Quý 1: Sep–Nov; Quý 2: Dec–Feb; Quý 3: Mar–May; Quý 4: Jun–Aug).
- Representative published amounts (examples appearing in the campus fee schedule):
- Nhà trẻ (18–36 tháng): typical quarterly amounts in published schedules are in the range of VND 21,750,000–VND 27,750,000; an example annual figure appears in the campus fee file at VND 99,882,000 (published fee tables show per‑quarter and full‑year rows).
- Pathway Advanced / Pathway Elite (3–6 tuổi): published quarterly amounts and a full‑year option are provided per programme; full‑year payment receives a discount (the fee schedule notes a 7% discount for full‑year payment).

Tiểu học (Primary)

- Billing structure: primary tuition is shown by semester (Học kỳ 1 / Học kỳ 2) and as an annual total; additional annual items (meals, day‑care service where applicable, facility fee, experiential learning fee, insurance) are listed separately and summed to a “total fees per year.”
- Representative published amounts (examples from Pathway Tuệ Đức primary campus schedules):
- Tuition (per semester): VND 44,500,000; Tuition (annual): VND 89,000,000.
- Meal fee (per semester): VND 8,000,000; Meal fee (annual): VND 16,000,000.
- Day‑care / bán trú service (per semester): VND 3,000,000; annual VND 6,000,000 (when applicable).
- Facility fee / year and experiential learning fee / year are published separately on each campus fee sheet.

Trung học (THCS / THPT — Lower & Upper Secondary)

- Billing structure: secondary tuition is published by semester (Học kỳ 1 / Học kỳ 2) and as a full‑year total; the published fee schedule also separately lists meal fees, day‑care (bán trú) service, facility fee, experiential fee and annual insurance.
- Representative published amounts (examples from Pathway Tuệ Đức secondary fee schedules):
- THCS (Lớp 6–9): Tuition VND 46,500,000 per semester (VND 93,000,000 per year); Meal fee VND 9,500,000 per semester (VND 19,000,000 per year); Day‑care service VND 3,000,000 per semester (VND 6,000,000 per year). Total published example: VND 125,564,520 per year after adding facility/experience/insurance lines in the sample schedule.
- THPT (Lớp 10–11): Tuition VND 47,500,000 per semester (VND 95,000,000 per year); Meal fee VND 10,000,000 per semester (VND 20,000,000 per year); Day‑care service VND 3,000,000 per semester (VND 6,000,000 per year). Example total (including facility/experience/insurance) is published in the campus fee schedule.
- Lớp 12: Published schedules show a different semester split (higher first‑semester or special calendar for grade 12) and list tuition and meal fees by semester; example published totals for grade 12 in the Pathway Tuệ Đức materials appear higher than other THPT years because of the adjusted schedule.
- Aggregate published totals for the school‑system cluster (example published summaries for 2025–2026) show total annual “phí học tập” approximations in the following ranges: Primary ~VND 124,650,000 / year; THCS ~VND 133,450,000 / year; THPT (lớp 10–11) ~VND 136,450,000 / year; Lớp 12 ~VND 152,850,000 / year (these are the published system‑level totals shown in coverage of the 2025–2026 fee schedules).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment frequency options: Pathway publishes options for quarterly/semester/yearly payment depending on level (mầm non commonly by quarter; primary and secondary commonly by semester or full‑year). A full‑year payment discount is published (for example a 7% discount for full‑year payment on some programmes).
- Standard deadlines (examples from the published schedule):
- Current (continuing) students: tuition for Học kỳ 1 / full year is due by the summer deadline published for the intake (for example an earlier schedule used 01/07 as the Học kỳ 1/full‑year deadline and 15/12 for Học kỳ 2).
- New students: parents are required to complete the financial registration within a short window after the admissions result (example wording in the fee schedule: parents pay within seven working days from the date of the assessment result).
- Late payments, fee adjustments and treatment of partial‑year entry: the published regulations include pro‑rata rules for students who enrol late in the year, rules for mid‑year entry (specific cutoff dates and the percentage of fee charged), and non‑refundable seat reservation; those exact cutoffs and percentages are listed in each campus's fee document.

Boarding / residential provision

- Pathway Tuệ Đức operates day schooling; the fee schedules publish a “phí dịch vụ bán trú” (day‑care / in‑school boarding service for meals / supervised day care) as an optional service rather than full residential boarding. Published examples for bán trú are typically VND 3,000,000 per semester (VND 6,000,000 per year) for many secondary and primary campuses (figures vary by campus). There is no published full‑time residential (overnight boarding) programme in the standard Tuệ Đức campus fee documents.

Other costs and recurring fees

- Uniforms (published example unit prices): main uniform set VND 450,000; sports uniform set VND 350,000; martial arts uniform VND 350,000; bedding set (mền gối) VND 650,000. These items are shown as separate one‑time purchases in the school fee schedules.
- Phí cơ sở vật chất (facility fee) / year: published as a separate annual item (example VND 5,000,000 per year in sample secondary schedule).
- Phí học tập trải nghiệm / year: published as a separate annual item (example VND 1,650,000 per year in sample secondary schedule).
- Phí bảo hiểm / year: published as a separate annual insurance fee (example figures appear in schedules; amounts vary by level).
- Fees for special services (transport / bus, extra‑curricular classes, after‑school skill classes) are charged separately and parents are asked to register and pay these services on demand; the schedules note that parents should contact admissions/finance for current bus and extra‑class tariffs.

Refund, seat‑reservation and leave / retention policies

- Seat‑reservation (phí giữ suất học): published as non‑refundable if the student does not enrol; the fee is deductible from the first year's tuition when the student actually enrols.
- Refunds and retention: the published rules show specific deadlines and conditions for refund, pro‑rata charging, and treatment of fee items when parents request leave or withdrawal (for example precise dates when 100% of a fee is still payable for a late withdrawal). The schedules also publish rules on “bảo lưu” (suspension/holding a place) and whether unused fee portions can be carried forward; the fee schedules list the conditions and the exact percentage/amount treatment.

Fee payment methods (published options)

- Online payment via the Pathway tuition/parent portal is provided as an option; the school publishes an online payments page and encourages parents to use the online channel for fee settlement.
- Bank transfer details for event/fee payments (example published payment beneficiary and account in school communications): account name CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN GIÁO DỤC LIÊN MINH BÁCH KHOA; account at Shinhan Bank (example account number shown in parent communication for event payments). Bank transfer is used in school communications and event payments.
- In‑person payments at campus finance office are presented in the fee regulations as an accepted method alongside online and bank transfer; parents are asked to follow the campus finance instructions when settling fees.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pathway School integrates Harmony SEL (formerly Sanford Harmony) as its Social-Emotional Learning program, with topics including diversity and tolerance, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and friendship; emotional education is delivered through classroom lessons and mindfulness activities such as the Mindfulness Bell, Peaceful Meals, Circle Sharing, and Meditation.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language is integrated into Pathway School's curriculum; elementary students study English with 10 hours per week, and 40% of those lessons are taught by foreign teachers, with Cambridge YLE examinations used as outcomes.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is addressed through Harmony SEL and mindfulness initiatives within the school, including mindfulness activities and emotional education aimed at inner peace and empathy.

Safeguarding

Pathway School states a commitment to safeguarding and privacy, with formal data-security measures described in its privacy and security policies.

History

Pathway School was founded in 2014 as Pathway Tue Duc. From preschool through grade 12, the system expanded with campuses opened over time, growing to about 20 campuses across Ho Chi Minh City. The school is owned by Bach Khoa Education Joint Stock Company. Its culture and curriculum are anchored in the Morality, Wisdom, and Willpower philosophy, which informs daily life, lessons, meals, and activities. Pathway blends Western science with Eastern culture in its approach.

Community

Pathway School's culture centers on five elements: Mindfulness, Kindness, Understanding & Loving, Self-learning, and Warrior. Mindfulness practices are integrated into daily life, including a mindfulness bell, meditation sessions, mindful meals, and staff training. Parental collaboration and engagement are encouraged through the No-bribe culture and related parent participation in school life. The CSR Department and the Sowing Good Seed Fund organize community activities such as COVID relief meals, aid for flood-stricken regions, building libraries, and other charitable projects.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

A formal PTA is not described in Pathway School's public materials. Parental involvement is described through collaboration to uphold the No-bribe culture and to support community initiatives led by the CSR Department and the Sowing Good Seed Fund. Families participate in reading programs and book fairs, and Circle Sharing and other culture activities are used to strengthen school-family bonds. The school notes that parents and schools work together to help students learn and grow, though no specific PTA meetings or committees are publicly listed. In summary, parent participation is integrated through culture and community programs rather than a separate PTA structure.

Facilities Overview

Pathway School's Thu Duc City campuses offer a broad set of facilities for elementary through high school. The Nguyen Thi Dinh Campus has a library with hundreds of English and Vietnamese books and multiple learning spaces, including function rooms and restrooms, plus extensive outdoor space with green areas. Outdoor facilities include a Sasuke obstacle playground and a large football field, with swimming pools on some campuses and cafeterias for meals. Across campuses there are outdoor learning spaces and green areas that support active, project-based learning. Preschool campuses feature Montessori classrooms and a library, reinforcing early literacy and structured learning spaces.

Sports Facilities

Key sports facilities include a large football field and swimming pools, with playgrounds and function spaces that support PE and sports activities; restrooms are located near activity areas. The Sasuke-style playground and other outdoor spaces enable movement-based activities and outdoor physical learning.

Academic Facilities

Libraries are a central feature, with hundreds of English and Vietnamese titles. Classrooms and learning spaces are described as part of a comprehensive academic environment, including project-based and active-learning approaches. Cafeterias are integrated into daily learning environments, and preschool campuses include Montessori classrooms and a library to support early literacy.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Outdoor spaces and the Sasuke playground support movement-based activities and outdoor exploration. Preschool programs include Montessori classrooms and music sensory activities, alongside library access to support early literacy.

Academic & Intellectual

Pathway School's primary program uses project-based, cross-disciplinary learning with thematically linked units that integrate science, history, and geography. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on inquiry and collaboration to develop self-directed learning and problem-solving skills. About half of natural science content is delivered through a STEM approach to reinforce inquiry, collaboration, and communication. From grade 3, students begin the international computing program, including coding with CODE and SCRATCH. The school also hosts Cambridge Primary English examinations annually to support language development.

Arts & Creative

The Pathway arts offering includes a dedicated music program that nurtures students' inner world through instruments and musical expression, with exposure to both traditional and contemporary music. The Visual Arts program, Mỹ thuật – Nét Vẽ Bình An, encourages students to observe, imagine, and reflect on beauty, helping to balance the mind. Art and music are integrated with emotional education to support holistic development and well-being.

Cultural & Language

Harmony SEL (Pathway Harmony) provides social-emotional learning focused on diversity, empathy, critical thinking, communication, and relationships. Mindfulness culture is embedded across school life through practices such as a mindfulness bell, mindful meals, sharing circles, and quiet reflection. In elementary, English is delivered as a bilingual program with 10 English periods per week, 40% taught by foreign teachers, and Cambridge English Primary exams held on campus. In secondary, English learning is aligned with CEFR goals (B1 for grade 9 and B2 for grade 12) using updated Oxford/Cambridge materials and AI-assisted learning.

Social & Hobbies

In high school, there are free clubs as part of the program, including Mathematics, Martial Arts, Football, Volleyball, English Debate, English Presentation, and Music. These clubs are designed to develop students' talents and personal interests within the school's activities. Club participation supports peer collaboration, communication, and leadership opportunities outside the core academic curriculum.

Community & Service

High school students are required to participate in volunteering activities inside and outside the school. Volunteer experiences are designed to build leadership, teamwork, cooperation, and a sense of social responsibility through school-led or community-initiated projects.

Leadership & Professional

The school offers career guidance spanning grades 6–12 to help students explore majors and careers, supporting informed pathways into higher education and the workforce. In addition to formal guidance, free clubs and after-school activities provide leadership development, collaboration, and project-management experience. The program emphasizes practical experiences and character development to prepare students for responsible citizenship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Pathway's primary program centers on seven skill disciplines: Martial Arts, Swimming, Survival, Military Drills, Fine Arts, Music, and Emotional Education. These modules aim to foster physical health, resilience, discipline, and community connection. Music and visual arts activities promote emotional balance and well-being, while the Emotion Education curriculum, Harmony SEL, incorporates mindfulness practices such as mindful bell, meals, sharing circles, and quiet reflection to support inner calm and mental health.

Language Provision

Vietnamese is the base curriculum; English is taught with international standards across levels. The school offers ESL for early learners, integrating English language instruction with content learning. In middle and high school, English language skills are strengthened to international standards and 25% of English lessons are conducted by foreign teachers.

Bilingual Teaching

Pathway School provides a bilingual program with English immersion in the preschool level. Learning and play activities are conducted in English, with about 25% of English lessons taught by foreign teachers.

Immersion Programs

English immersion is provided as part of the preschool program. Students are immersed in English during all learning and playing activities through the bilingual program, with approximately 25% of English lessons taught by foreign teachers.

Admissions

Step 1: Learn about Pathway Tuệ Đức and its programs. Pathway Tuệ Đức outlines a happiness-focused approach across Mầm non (early years), Tiểu học (primary), and Trung học (secondary) with multiple campuses across Ho Chi Minh City. Parents should study the program descriptions and the campus options to determine the best fit for their child. This initial review helps families prepare targeted questions for the next step in the process.

Step 2: Register for a consultation. After selecting a suitable campus, parents fill out a consultation registration so the Admissions team can provide detailed information about the program, fee policy, and schedule a campus visit. The admissions team coordinates the site visit and explains the curriculum, teaching approach, and campus specifics during this step. Details about the campuses and how to begin are provided on the school's site as part of the consultation flow.

Step 3: Take the entrance assessment. Pathway Tuệ Đức conducts an entrance assessment tailored to the child's level. For Mầm non, assessment focuses on age alignment with MOET requirements plus basic psychology and physical readiness. For Tiểu học, the process includes age alignment, conduct (English proficiency expected), Vietnamese, and Math, with a skill assessment for Grade 1. For Trung học, the assessment checks age alignment, completion of the primary program, conduct (Khá or better), English, Vietnamese, Math, and Psychology.

Step 4: Complete enrollment procedures. After the assessment, parents submit the enrollment application and complete the required fees within seven days of receiving the test results. The enrollment documents include: an enrollment form, enrollment agreement, child's psychology report, medical examination, three 2-inch photos, birth certificate copy or translated/notarized version for foreigners, copies of household registration or passport, latest report cards (excluding Nursery), evidence of completion of prior levels as applicable, and a transfer letter if applicable. The school emphasizes that enrollment paperwork must be valid and that prior academic records will be reviewed for accuracy and honesty.

Campus details: Pathway Tuệ Đức operates across several campuses, including Thủ Đức, Quận 12, Bình Chánh, and other areas. Examples of contact points include Mầm non at Lê Đức Thọ; Mầm non–Tiểu học at Tân Thới Nhất 17; Tiểu học at Nguyễn Sỹ Sách; and other listed addresses with phone contacts for each site. These campus options and contact details are provided to assist families in planning visits and submissions.

Scholarships

Pathway Tuệ Đức does not publish traditional scholarships. Tuition discounts are offered under the policy described as tuition incentives. The 2025–2026 information lists the following: Nhà trẻ (18–36 months): 80,910,000–122,760,000 VND per year; Pathway Foundation (3–6): 64,170,000 VND; Pathway Advanced (3–6): 80,910,000 VND; Pathway Elite (3–6): 103,230,000 VND; Pathway Bilingual (3–6): 122,760,000 VND; Tiểu học: 94,000,000–115,000,000 VND; THCS: 99,500,000–126,500,000 VND; THPT: 101,500,000–114,500,000 VND. Fees noted are for the 2025–2026 academic year and do not include facility, extracurricular activities, field trips, boarding, or insurance. There are additional discounts for tuition payment: 7% for paying for the full year; 5% for paying in 3 installments; 2% for paying in 2 installments. Sibling discounts apply: a second child receives 5% off tuition; a third child and beyond receive 10% off tuition (applied after the first two children's payments are fulfilled). There are also campus-specific flexible discount packages. These policies indicate discounts rather than need-based or merit-based scholarships.

Waitlist

There is no published waitlist or pool system described in Pathway Tuệ Đức's admissions pages. The documented admissions flow consists of four steps (information, consultation, entrance assessment, and enrollment) with campus-specific details available for scheduling visits. No separate waitlist policy is publicly documented.

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