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La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees ₫180,500,000 - 289,600,000
Ages 1 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 350
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Vietnamese
Typical class size 19
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City is a bilingual French international school offering nursery, preschool and primary education in Ho Chi Minh City. Opened in 2017 and located in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2, it is accredited by the French Ministry of Education for cycles 1, 2 and 3 since 2020–2023 and is part of the AEFE network. The school teaches the French National Curriculum in bilingual French–English instruction, with Vietnamese language introduced from kindergarten onward. The 4,500 m² campus includes bright classrooms with IT equipment, two libraries, an auditorium, art and music rooms, language rooms, a 25‑meter swimming pool, a football pitch, a basketball court, two playgrounds, a nap room and a communal canteen. The program emphasises autonomous, curious learning and the integration of technology. It attracts families from many nationalities and aims to provide a small-scale, caring environment with a family-like atmosphere.

www.lpehochiminh.com

172 - 180 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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The Essentials

La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in French, English.

Location
La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City is located in the Thao Dien neighbourhood of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus sits on a green, purpose‑built site of about 4,500 m² in a family‑friendly area near local transport routes. The street address is 172‑180 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, Thu Duc City. Thao Dien is in the city's District 2, now part of Thu Duc City.

Stages
The school provides nursery, preschool (Cycle 1) and primary (Cycle 2 and Cycle 3). It accepts children from 12 months in nursery, then 3–6 years in Preschool (PS/MS/GS), 7–9 years in Primary Cycle 2 (CP/CE1/CE2), and 10–11 years in Primary Cycle 3 (CM1/CM2).

Type
The institution is co‑educational and operates as a bilingual French‑English international school. It does not advertise boarding facilities; a daycare service is available after official hours.

Additional learning support
The school offers targeted language support for students who do not speak French or English on arrival, including FLE and ESL in small groups. It emphasises personal development and inclusive practices to accommodate individual learning needs.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with France through the AEFE network and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not indicated in official materials.

School day structure
The nursery (ages 1–3) operates 7:30 am–4:30 pm. Early Years and Elementary begin at 8:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am). On Mondays–Thursdays the day ends at 3:15 pm (with optional collection until 3:30 pm); on Fridays, Early Years ends at 12:15 pm and Elementary at 12:30 pm. After‑school activities are offered. A daycare service is available after hours.

Bus service
A school‑organised bus service operates with six routes. Morning buses are scheduled to arrive before 8:15 am; afternoon departures are typically at 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, with Friday options at 12:30 pm or 3:30 pm.
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Fees

Annual tuition at La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City ranges from VND 180,500,000 to VND 289,600,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Enrolment

Nursery Enrolment: VND 10,500,000

Early Years & Elementary Enrolment: VND 15,000,000

Re-enrolment: VND 7,200,000

Tuition Fees

Nursery (1–3 years) - 5 Full Days

- Annual Fee: VND 200,000,000 (includes canteen).

- 1st Term: VND 80,000,000.

- 2nd Term: VND 60,000,000.

- 3rd Term: VND 60,000,000.

Nursery (1–3 years) - 5 Mornings

- Annual Fee: VND 163,000,000 (includes canteen).

- 1st Term: VND 65,200,000.

- 2nd Term: VND 48,900,000.

- 3rd Term: VND 48,900,000.

Early Years (3–6 years)

- Annual Fee: VND 273,500,000 (includes canteen fees).

- 1st Term: VND 109,400,000.

- 2nd Term: VND 82,050,000.

- 3rd Term: VND 82,050,000.

Elementary (6–11 years)

- Annual Fee: VND 301,500,000 (includes canteen fees).

- 1st Term: VND 120,600,000.

- 2nd Term: VND 90,450,000.

- 3rd Term: VND 90,450,000.

Billing Schedule

1st Term Deadline: August 31, 2026.

2nd Term Deadline: December 15, 2026.

3rd Term Deadline: March 15, 2027.

Early Bird: ~5% discount if annual fee paid by May 31, 2026.

Additional Information

Discounts: 5% for 2nd child, 10% for 3rd child.

Uniforms: Mandatory and charged separately.

Refunds: Any term started is due in full; refunds based on normal rates.
Academics

La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City teaches French Curriculum for students aged 1 to 11.

Curriculum
La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City offers nursery through CM2 in a bilingual French–English program, with Vietnamese introduced from kindergarten. The curriculum follows the French National Curriculum, organized into Cycle 1 (nursery/preschool), Cycle 2 (CP–CE2), and Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2). Two native-speaking teachers deliver primary instruction in French and English. Since 2023 the school has been accredited by the French Ministry of Education for Cycles 1–3 and is a partner of AEFE since 2020. Language support is provided through French (FLE/FLSCO) and English (ESL) programs totaling 2–5 hours per week, depending on student needs. Core curricular themes include Nature & Science, Civic Growth, and Global Awareness.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1:
Application submission via Eduka: Start the process by submitting an application through the Eduka platform and uploading the required documents as part of the application. The school teaches in a bilingual French-English program, with additional Vietnamese language support, and follows the French national curriculum through AEFE accreditation; this bilingual approach and the school's structure (Nursery through CM2) are important context for planning admissions. After you submit, you will participate in a meeting with the educational management to review the applicant's profile and placement considerations. The admission process is designed to be discussion-driven and centred on the child's needs and background.

Step 2:
Educational management meeting: Following the document submission, a meeting with the educational management is scheduled. This meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the child's learning history, language background, and any particular support requirements (e.g., language support or acceleration). It also serves to clarify placement within the school's cycles and classes. Parents should come prepared with questions about curriculum, language exposure, and assessment expectations.

Step 3:
Enrollment next steps (if admission is offered): If admission is offered, complete the enrollment process by registering for the upcoming school year through the Eduka platform (the “REGISTER NOW” option is provided on the Enrollment page). The enrollment flow is centered on the Eduka system and is clearly presented for the 2025-2026 cycle. The school's enrollment page explicitly shows the option to sign up for the 2025-2026 year, reinforcing Eduka as the official channel for enrollment. Plan to complete any required forms and confirm your child's enrollment date through Eduka.

Step 4:
Fees, payment, and confirmed start: Tuition and related fees for the 2025-2026 academic year are published in the Tuition Fees document. For Nursery, initial enrolment fees and full-rate options are listed, with the option for Early Bird and term-based payments; for Early Years and Elementary, there are initial enrolment and re-enrolment fees, annual tuition, canteen costs, and optional extras like uniforms. Any term started is due in full, and there are sibling discounts (5% for the second child, 10% for the third and beyond). Payment options include one-time annual or multiple payments, with early payment incentives where offered. The school also notes optional services such as bus transport and after-school care that can add to total costs.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available under AEFE guidance, but eligibility is restricted to French nationals residing in Vietnam and applying through the Consulate General of France. Key requirements include: the pupil must be of French nationality with at least one parent residing in the consular district; the child and family must be registered in the worldwide register of French nationals living outside France; the child must be at least 3 years old in the calendar year the school year begins; and applicants arriving from France should hold a CAF cancellation certificate. Applications are not auto-renewed and must be submitted each year; windows open in February/March for the upcoming year and in October for new residents or those whose circumstances have changed. The financial aid can be used to pay tuition fees, meals, or transportation, and applications are coordinated with the AEFE and the Local Scholarship Commission. An appointment can be booked with the Social Affairs Department of the French Embassy to prepare the application. For more information about the scholarship application process, contact the French Embassy's social affairs office; the school also directs interested families to the French Embassy's site for further guidance.

Waitlist
Waitlist or pool procedures are not publicly described on the admissions pages. The primary route to securing a place is through the Eduka enrollment/registration process, accessible from the main site's enrollment section, and possible attendance at an Open Day or information session.
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