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Aurora International School of the Arts

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages Vietnamese, Japanese, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Aurora International School of the Arts is a Reggio Emilia–inspired school for children aged 1 to 15, offering Nursery and Preschool, Primary, and Middle School. The school grounds its practice in an environment that treats the learner as an active contributor to investigations, with learning spaces described as a piazza, atelier areas, the garden and outdoor spaces that support hands‑on exploration. The program blends Reggio Emilia principles with elements of the New Zealand curriculum to support inquiry-based learning and languages across the curriculum. English is the language of instruction, with Vietnamese and Japanese taught as mother-tongue languages and Spanish offered as an additional language. Enrichment activities include engineering, robotics and coding programs (Snapology, Lego Spike Prime, video game design), plus movement, dance, sports (judo, football, basketball) and chess. The school facilitates parent partnerships through initiatives such as Together Thursdays and a structured enrichment program. The Aurora community emphasizes project work, environmental learning and collaboration between families and staff.

www.auroraschool.vn

11 - 11A - 13 - 15 - 15A, 11 Trần Ngọc Diện, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh 760000, Vietnam

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The Essentials

Aurora International School of the Arts has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The Aurora International School of the Arts is located at 11–11A–13–15–15A Tran Ngoc Dien Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It sits in the Thu Duc City area (District 2) in the Thao Dien neighborhood, a zone known for its international-school concentration and proximity to the Saigon River and major routes such as the Hanoi Highway. The campus address is publicly listed for inquiries and visits.

Stages
The school serves children from 12 months up to 15 years old, covering Nursery and Preschool, Primary, and Middle School levels. Nursery and Preschool cater to ages 12 months to 6 years, Primary for 6 to 11, and Middle School for 11 to 15. These levels align with the school's stated age range and campus sections.

Type
International/private school offering education from Nursery to Middle School (no public boarding information is listed).

Additional learning support
Public materials do not list specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. The school presents a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach and incorporates the New Zealand curriculum as part of its philosophy, but no dedicated SEN programs are published.

Country affiliation
Vietnam. The school operates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated in public materials.

School day structure
An academic year is published (2025–2026). Start and end times for the school day are not publicly listed, but the calendar is available for planning. School tours and inquiry slots exist (09:00–10:30 and 15:00–16:00).

Bus service
No public information about a school bus service is listed. Families should contact Admissions for transportation arrangements if needed.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- A non‑refundable application/processing fee is required when submitting an application or joining the waitlist.
- If an offer of enrollment is made, a one‑time, non‑refundable admission/enrolment fee and a security deposit are charged at acceptance.

Tuition fees (structure and published detail)

- Tuition is charged on an annual basis and fees are prorated according to a student's start date when enrollment occurs during the school year.
- The school does not publish a public, grade‑by‑grade fee table with per‑term instalments on its publicly available admissions pages; specific numeric fee schedules (per year group and per term) are provided directly by the Admissions Office upon inquiry.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year runs from August through June; tuition is calculated on an annual basis and prorated for mid‑year starts. Parents should expect annual billing rather than single‑month billing; exact instalment timing and due dates are arranged through the Admissions/Bursar office.
- The school accepts applications and enrollments throughout the year; class placement and fee proration depend on availability and the confirmed start date.

Boarding fees

- Aurora International School of the Arts operates as a day school (Nursery, Preschool, Primary and Middle School for ages 1–15). There is no publicly indicated boarding provision or boarding fee.

Other costs and fees

- One‑time costs at acceptance include the non‑refundable admission/enrolment fee and a security deposit. Additional typical school costs (which may be chargeable) include uniforms, optional extracurricular activities or workshops not included in standard tuition, and occasional excursion or project fees; the exact list and amounts are provided directly by the school when confirming enrollment.

Refund information

- Application/processing fees and the one‑time admission/enrolment fee are designated as non‑refundable. No publicly detailed, itemised refund schedule for tuition or deposits is published on the school's admissions material; refund terms for tuition, deposits or changes of enrolment are handled under the school's admissions/fee policies and are provided to families as part of the enrolment documentation.

Fee payment options and contact for payments

- Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal) are arranged through the Admissions or Finance Office. Parents are directed to contact the Admissions Office or the school's finance team for the available payment channels and to receive invoice and payment portal details. The school publishes direct contact information for Admissions and the main school phone/email for billing enquiries.
Academics

Aurora International School of the Arts teaches Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 1 to 15.

Curriculum
The Aurora curriculum serves children from 1 year to 15 years and is Reggio Emilia–inspired and aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum for Primary and Middle School, with the environment acting as the 'third teacher' to support inquiry-based learning. Core subjects include English; Vietnamese (MOET) and Japanese (MEXT) as mother-tongue language programs, with Spanish available as an additional language; Mathematics; Science (covering Living World, Planet Earth and beyond, and the Physical World); and a Creative and Performing Arts program comprising Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, and Music, along with Health and Physical Education. In Senior Primary and Middle School, learning follows The New Zealand Curriculum, organized into eight learning areas: English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences / Humanities, and Technology, with five NZC key competencies. NZC achievement objectives are organized by levels spanning more than one academic year, and content is designed to be transferable to other curricula. Education Outside the Classroom and family involvement are integral to Aurora's approach, with the environment regarded as a central educator, and early-years programs such as Nursery/Preschool, the Bambini Project, and Aurora First Encounters introduce families to the Aurora approach.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initiate contact and gather information. Expressing interest begins with contacting the Admissions Team. For families outside Ho Chi Minh City, the entire application process can be managed online by email. For local families, Admissions can help set up a school tour and provide initial information on policies and the admissions process. For tuition details, Admissions can supply the current information and arrange a tour as needed.

2. Submit the Expression of Interest (EOI). Complete the Expression of Interest form to start the formal process. The EOI collects guardian information (name, phone, email, relationship to the child) and student details (full name, preferred name, date of birth, gender, nationality, current grade, and expected enrollment date). The EOI form is presented as the first structured step on the admissions pages.

3. Schedule and participate in a tour with an Admissions Officer. Each family is assigned an Admissions Officer who will tailor the tour to your preferences. Tours are offered daily between 9:00–10:30 and 15:00–16:00, and during the visit you will receive information about school policies, the admissions process, and the Aurora ethos. A tour can be extended to include a more in-depth discussion if you require it.

4. Engage in questions and, if requested, arrange a meeting with the principal. During the admissions discussion, you can ask detailed questions about curricula, language of instruction, and daily routines, with direct answers provided by staff. If you or your family would like, a meeting with the school principal can be arranged to address any overarching questions about fit and philosophy.

5. Prepare and move toward formal application (online for abroad, in-person for local applicants). From abroad, the entire process can be managed online via email with Admissions. In Ho Chi Minh City, you can begin by contacting Admissions to arrange a school tour, after which the next steps are outlined by the Admissions Team. Upon acceptance, the enrollment process progresses toward securing a start date.

6. Acceptance, enrollment, and start date allocation; fees information. If you are offered admission and accept, a start date will be allocated. The school year runs from August to June, and tuition information is provided by Admissions upon request; tuition fees are prorated based on the start date. There are no fixed application deadlines; spaces are subject to class capacity.

7. Waitlist and enrollment opportunities if classes are full. If a class reaches capacity, Aurora maintains an active waitlist and will contact families as spots become available. Families placed on the waitlist should expect ongoing communication from Admissions as vacancies arise. There is a nominal fee to apply or join the waitlist to demonstrate genuine interest.

Scholarships
There is no scholarships information published by the school.

Waitlist
Aurora maintains an active waitlist when classes reach capacity. The school contacts families as soon as spots become available, reflecting the priority to maintain appropriate teacher/child ratios. The waitlist is used to manage enrollment cautiously, and families on the list should expect follow-up from Admissions when vacancies arise. There is a nominal fee to apply or join the waitlist to ensure committed interest.
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