Compare Japanese Curriculum International Schools in Vietnam

Instructs in English, Japanese

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees ₫150,000,000 - 400,000,000

Pupils 446

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Japanese International School (JIS) in Hanoi was founded in 2016 and offers education from kindergarten to grade 12 following a blend of the Japanese education model and the Cambridge International Programme. JIS provides pathways through Japanese Curriculum, IEYC, Cambridge IGCSE, and AS/A Level, with detailed tuition information published annually. A distinctive feature of the school is its 2,000 m² rooftop vegetable garden, used daily as a green learning space. Students can also use extensive physical education facilities, join after-school clubs such as basketball, football, dance, piano, karate and swimming, and, from age six, choose boarding on campus. In 2024, JIS ranked among the top two high schools in Hanoi for average foreign-language scores in the national graduation exam.

Location

JIS is located at 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, phường Vạn Phúc, quận Hà Đông, Hà Nội, Vietnam. The campus sits within the Hà Đông district of Hanoi and is accessible via road.

Stages

JIS provides a full through-school experience from Early Years / Kindergarten, through Primary, through Lower Secondary (Middle School), to Upper Secondary (High School / Grade 12). For preschool (mầm non), there are different streams including Japanese Programme, Cambridge International Programme and a Bilingual Programme.

Type

JIS is co-educational (boys and girls attend together). The school also offers boarding (residential) facilities for students from primary level upwards.

Additional learning support

The school does not publicly disclose information on additional learning support.

Country affiliation

Japanese International School Hanoi is affiliated with Japan, it follows the Japanese education model as part of its offer, alongside international curricula.

Religious affiliation

The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure

The school does not publicly disclose information on day structure.

Bus service

Japanese International School provides bus service for families.

Application & Entrance Fees
• Application / Entrance Test Fee: 5,000,000 VND
• Admission Fee (for Primary, Lower & Upper Secondary): 25,000,000 VND
• Admission Fee (Kindergarten): 25,000,000 VND
• Place Reservation / Deposit: 20,000,000 VND

Tuition Fees
• Kindergarten: 150,000,000 VND/year (75,000,000 VND per semester)
• Primary (Grades 1–5): 240,000,000 VND/year (120,000,000 VND per semester).
• Lower Secondary (Grades 6–9): 260,000,000 VND/year (130,000,000 VND per semester).
• Upper Secondary (Grades 10–12): 280,000,000 VND/year (140,000,000 VND per semester).
• Cambridge IGCSE Pathway: 338,000,000 VND/year (169,000,000 VND per semester).
• Cambridge AS & A Level: 400,000,000 VND/year (200,000,000 VND per semester).

Boarding Fees
• Boarding (for students aged 6 and up): 8,000,000 VND/month. This includes room, utilities, meals (breakfast & dinner weekdays; three meals on weekends) and evening study support.

Other Costs & Fees
• Meals: Charged daily by age group
• Uniforms & Learning Materials:
– Kindergarten: ~1,860,000 VND to cover uniforms and class materials.
– Grades 1–12: ~3,920,000 VND for uniforms and ~2,500,000 VND for basic learning materials; Health insurance ~800,000 VND for students aged 6+.
• School Bus Services: Fees vary by distance and are paid monthly; sibling discounts apply.

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
• Payment Deadlines: Tuition must be paid before each semester’s start. Early full-year payment qualifies for a 5% or 2% discount depending on timing.
• Sibling Discounts: 5% off tuition for two children; 10–15% for three or more siblings.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
• If withdrawing within Semester 1, parents may receive a refund for Semester 2 tuition paid, after discounts are applied. This is provided that the school receives written withdrawal notice at least 60 days before the semester end.
• Refunds for bus and boarding fees are prorated by unused months after a 7-day written notice.

Payment Options
• Fees can be paid annually or by semester, with discounts for early full-year payment. Payments are typically made by bank transfer to the school’s account.

Boarding Arrangements

The school has on-site boarding facilities for students.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform policy requiring students to wear school uniforms.

Food Options

Meals are provided on campus for all students and staff, with fresh produce grown in an on-site garden used in meals.

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of the Japanese International School network operated by ECS Group (ecsgroup.com.vn).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

JIS offers a subject called Wellbeing as part of the Cambridge International Programme, where students explore how emotions change in response to events and learn skills for understanding and managing feelings. In school news, it’s described that students work on emotional self-management and social skills such as conflict resolution and teamwork through these lessons. This subject is positioned within the curriculum to support students’ emotional and social skill development. However, information about additional SEL staff roles or broader policy support is not publicly available.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information on SEN.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information on EAL availability.

Mental Wellbeing

The school does not publicly disclose detail specific in-school mental health programmes, counselling services or designated wellbeing staff.

Safeguarding

The school does not publicly disclose information on their children safeguarding policy.

History

Japanese International School (JIS) in Hanoi was established in 2016 and operates as a through-school from early years (mầm non) through to upper secondary. The school follows Japanese education model combined with international curriculum elements. It serves as part of broader educational offerings including multiple campuses (Hanoi and Hai Duong).

The school is structured to support long-term educational progression, linking cultural and academic exchange between Vietnam and the Japanese education context.

Community

The school community engages students and families in cultural exchange activities, such as regular cultural and learning exchanges with students from Japan, which help learners practice language and broaden cultural understanding.

Community events include parent participation days, such as “Parent Visit Day,” where families attend classes and participate in activities with their children.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school does not publicly disclose information related to PTA.

Facilities Overview

The school sits on 1.6 hectares at 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, Hà Đông, Hanoi, and is divided into three modern zones: Kindergarten–Primary, Secondary, and Physical Education. It features a modern range of spaces including a library, science laboratories, an art room, sewing room, cooking facilities, a gym, a four-season saltwater swimming pool, a large multipurpose hall, several mini football fields, tennis courts, a large basketball court, a table-tennis room, and a piano classroom with a Hoffmann piano. The four-season saltwater pool uses salt electrolysis and an advanced water treatment system. The rooftop garden spans over 2,000 square meters on the Kindergarten–Primary building, and a 2-hectare organic farm provides fresh produce for meals and supports experiential learning. A 12-story dormitory houses foreign teachers and staff on campus. The library contains more than 10,000 books for reading and research.

Sports Facilities

For physical education, the school offers a four-season saltwater swimming pool, a gym, mini football fields, tennis courts, a large basketball court, and a table tennis room. A large hall supports sports activities and events. The swimming pool uses salt electrolysis and modern water treatment. The campus provides a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces to support PE and sport-related activities.

Academic Facilities

Academic facilities include a library with over 10,000 books, science laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology, and specialty rooms for art, sewing, and cooking. There is a modern piano classroom, and piano lessons are available for students from Grade 1. The facilities support hands-on and project-based learning across disciplines.

Extra Curricular Facilities

From Grade 1, students receive piano lessons in a dedicated piano classroom. The rooftop garden and the on-site organic farm provide practical, hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture, nutrition, and sustainability. The library supports reading programs and research for projects and extended learning beyond core classes. Swimming is part of the school's physical education offerings and uses the year-round saltwater pool.

Academic & Intellectual

The Cambridge International Programme is taught in English from Early Years through Cambridge Primary to IGCSE and A Level. Learning and assessment follow Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) guidelines. The program includes core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, Global Perspectives, Computer Science, ICT, Economics, and Art.

Arts & Creative

Arts (Mỹ thuật) is included as a Cambridge subject within the curriculum.

Cultural & Language

Japanese is taught by native Japanese teachers, and students are immersed in a multicultural environment.

Social & Hobbies

Students in the Cambridge pathway have opportunities to participate in academic competitions, enrichment activities, and international events.

Leadership & Professional

The Find Your Ikigai program connects career orientation with character education, supporting students as they explore talents, interests, and future study paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The education framework centers on three pillars—physical, spiritual, and learning—and emphasizes ethics, discipline, and a respectful, Japanese-influenced school culture.

Admissions

1. Step 1: Gather Information
Parents begin by learning about JIS through the school’s published materials, online information, consultations with the admissions office, or direct visits. This includes understanding the learning environment, curriculum options (e.g., Japanese, Cambridge and linked programmes), teaching methods, staff, facilities, and financial policies before applying.

2. Step 2: Submit a Registration Form
Parents must complete the online registration form on the school’s website. This form asks for details such as the student’s name, birthdate, current class, and parent contact information.

3. Step 3: Pay the Registration Fee
After registering, parents are required to pay a registration fee of 5,000,000 VND per student. The fee is transferred to the school’s designated bank account.

4. Step 4: Schedule the Admissions Interview/Test
Once the registration fee is confirmed, the admissions office schedules a selection interview or test session. These are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with different time slots for Kindergarten versus Primary/Secondary levels.

5. Step 5: Attend the Assessment Day
On the day of admission, parents and students participate in the selection process. For Kindergarten, parents and children attend the interview together; for Primary, the child participates with a parent present for a psychological skills check. For Secondary (THCS/THPT), the student completes their assessment independently.

6. Step 6: Receive Results
After the assessment, the school notifies families of the outcome. Parents are contacted with information about acceptance or further steps, and the admissions office remains available for follow-up support as needed.

Scholarships

Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about scholarships.

Waitlist

Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about any existing waitlist.

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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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