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Pathway School - Kindergarten - Primary School Tan Thoi Nhat 17

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Vietnamese, English
Fees ₫111,510,000 - 133,830,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1073
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum
Taught languages English
Typical class size 25
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School
Introduction

Pathway School — Tan Thoi Nhat 17 campus in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, offers a blended preschool and elementary program rooted in Montessori Tue Duc and Vietnamese education. The preschool uses Montessori Tue Duc to nurture each child's personality and prepare them for the next learning steps, while the five foundational years apply a constructivist approach that reserves 25% of class time for English. English support is available, and the elementary phase follows the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum, emphasizing practical learning and creative expression through Culture, Skills, and English instruction. The Morality – Wisdom – Willpower philosophy runs through all lessons, guiding character development alongside academics. The school maintains small class sizes, with elementary classes capped at 25 students, and provides a supportive environment that respects exploration within a framework of responsibility. Facilities include a spacious outdoor area, obstacle course, swimming pool, martial arts room, art room, and library that foster independent learning and well-being.

No. 08 Tân Thới Nhất 17, Tân Thới Nhất 17 Ward (Phường Đông Hưng Thuận), District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Essentials

Pathway School - Kindergarten - Primary School Tan Thoi Nhat 17 has 1,073 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Vietnamese, English.

Location
Tan Thoi Nhat 17 Campus is at No 08 Tan Thoi Nhat Street, Tan Thoi Nhat 17 Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus serves Preschool and Elementary School levels as part of Pathway School. It is located in the Tan Thoi Nhat area of District 12, accessible via Tan Thoi Nhat Street.

Stages
Preschool level; Elementary school level.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meal program includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack, with a meal fee.

Governance and Ownership
The Tan Thoi Nhat 17 Campus is part of Pathway School, a multi-campus private education system in Ho Chi Minh City with more than 20 campuses.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pathway School - Kindergarten - Primary School Tan Thoi Nhat 17 ranges from VND 111,510,000 to VND 133,830,000 for 2026/27.

APPLICATION / ENTRY FEES
- Primary (Tiểu học): Phí khảo sát đầu vào (entrance/assessment fee): VND 2,000,000 per assessment.
- Kindergarten (Mầm non): No separate application/assessment fee is itemized in the kindergarten fee schedule for the 2025–2026 fee document for the Tân Thới Nhất 17 campus.

KINDERGARTEN — TÂN THỚI NHẤT 17 (Academic year 2025–2026)
- Tuition (by program, amounts shown per quarter and per year):
- Nhà trẻ (18–36 months): VND 21,750,000 per quarter; VND 80,910,000 per year.
- Pathway Advanced (3–6 years): VND 21,750,000 per quarter; VND 80,910,000 per year.
- Pathway Elite (3–6 years): VND 27,750,000 per quarter; VND 103,230,000 per year.
- Other mandatory costs and typical amounts (2025–2026):
- Phí ăn (meals): VND 4,500,000 per quarter; VND 18,000,000 per year.
- Phí dịch vụ bán trú (day-care service): VND 1,500,000 per quarter or VND 6,000,000 per year.
- Phí cơ sở vật chất: VND 5,000,000 per year.
- Phí học tập trải nghiệm (experiential program): VND 1,600,000 per year.
- Đồng phục / starter kit: new entrants purchase a standard kit (example: 1 set uniform + 1 blanket set — package value VND 700,000); item prices shown as Đồng phục chính khóa VND 350,000 / set; mền gối VND 350,000 / set; balo VND 200,000.
- Phí sách: charged when book list is announced at start of school year.
- Billing schedule and payment timing (existing students / standard dates for 2025–2026):
- Fees billed by quarter; typical due dates for the year were: Quarter 1 / full-year, Quarter 2, Quarter 3, Quarter 4 (the published schedule lists example due dates for 2025–2026). Payment deadlines are set in the fee document and parents are required to meet the stated dates.
- Refund / leave / transfer rules (high-level):
- Discount and prepayment rules: discounts apply when paying for the whole year or multiple consecutive quarters (e.g., annual payment discount shown in the schedule).
- Rules specify which items are refundable, transferable or non-transferable (examples: facility fee generally non-transferable; experiential-program fees and unused service fees are handled on a pro‑rata or specified basis). Refund and hold/transfer conditions and required notice periods are detailed in the fee schedule.

PRIMARY (TIỂU HỌC) — TÂN THỚI NHẤT 17 (Academic year 2026–2027)
- Core tuition and recurring charges (clear per-term and per-year figures):
- Tuition (Học phí): VND 49,500,000 per semester; VND 99,000,000 per year.
- Phí ăn (meals — breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack): VND 8,975,000 per semester; VND 17,950,000 per year.
- Phí cơ sở vật chất (facility fee): VND 3,250,000 per semester; VND 6,500,000 per year.
- Phí dịch vụ bán trú (day-care / extended-day service): VND 5,000,000 (charged once for the year as shown in the schedule).
- Phí chương trình học tập trải nghiệm (experiential program): VND 1,350,000 (charged in the first fee period for the year).
- Total example (as published): Semester 1 total VND 68,075,000; Semester 2 total VND 61,725,000; Annual total VND 129,800,000 (these totals show how the line items combine).
- One-off and admission-related fees:
- Phí khảo sát đầu vào (assessment/entrance test): VND 2,000,000 per attempt.
- Phí giữ suất học (seat-holding fee): VND 20,000,000 — this amount is credited against tuition when the parent later pays tuition; if the student does not enroll the seat-holding fee is not refundable.
- Uniforms and materials:
- Gói đồng phục đầy đủ (full uniform package) published as VND 2,399,000 (includes 3 sets of main uniform, 2 sets of sports uniform, 1 set of martial-arts uniform, and one blanket set). Individual item prices shown: Đồng phục chính khóa ≈ VND 350,000 per set; mền gối listed in the schedule. Phí sách: charged when book list is published.
- Billing schedule, payment terms and late charges:
- Parents may pay by semester or for the full year; the fee schedule publishes deadline dates for each fee period (examples and deadlines are included in the 2026–2027 schedule). Late-payment penalty: 0.03% per day on unpaid amounts; the school may withhold class placement or services when fees are overdue beyond the stated grace period.
- Refund and leave policies (key points):
- Phí giữ suất học (VND 20,000,000) is not refundable if the student does not enroll; it will be credited toward tuition if the student enrolls.
- Refunds and hold/transfer rules differ by fee type: tuition and bán trú fees are handled per the published pro‑rata / period rules; some fees (experiential program, uniform, books) are refundable only if not yet provided/used and under the specific conditions in the schedule. Meal fees are refunded pro‑rata by day when applicable; the schedule specifies an amount used for per‑day meal credit calculation for Primary (VND 80,000 per day).

BOARDING / BOARDING FEES
- The campus provides day-school and bán trú (day-care / extended-day) services rather than overnight boarding; there is a bán trú (day service) charge as listed above, but no boarding/overnight boarding fees are listed.

OTHER COSTS, PAYMENT METHODS & HOW PAYMENTS ARE MADE
- Other potential charges (examples shown in the schedules): transport/ school bus (priced on request), fees for after‑hours care, extra‑curricular class fees, special trips or off‑site activities — these are listed as “other fees” and parents are asked to contact Admissions/Parent Care for current pricing.
- Accepted payment methods and bank details (as published):
- School app: “PATHWAY SCHOOL” (parents may pay via the app's fee/payment section).
- Link PayMe / online payment portal.
- Credit card: via POS at the school (card payments accepted through POS).
- Bank transfer: account name and number published for payments — account name: CTY CP GIÁO DỤC LIÊN MINH BÁCH KHOA; account number: 171166299 at ACB – PGD Lý Thường Kiệt. Payment transfers should include: campus name, student name, student ID, class and the fee being paid.

NOTES ON PAYMENT TIMING & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS
- The published schedules show specific due dates for each fee period and specify which fees are charged with the first fee period (examples: facility fee, experiential-program fee, and some annual service fees). Parents who pay for the full year receive the stated annual discount; discounts for siblings and early/full payment are also published in the schedules. A late-payment penalty and conditions for hold/withdrawal are specified in the fee document.

(End of fees overview for Pathway School — Kindergarten & Primary, Tân Thới Nhất 17. Figures above are taken from the campus fee schedules published for the 2025–2026 kindergarten schedule and the 2026–2027 primary schedule.)
Academics

Pathway School - Kindergarten - Primary School Tan Thoi Nhat 17 teaches Montessori Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Tan Thoi Nhat 17 campus offers a preschool and elementary curriculum that blends Montessori Tue Duc with Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, English support, physical education, and music. Preschool uses Montessori Tue Duc to nurture children's personalities and prepare for subsequent learning levels. The five foundational years apply a constructivist approach, with 25% of class time devoted to English and seven essential skill subjects for balanced development. The Morality – Wisdom – Willpower philosophy guides the curriculum and is integrated across cultural and English lessons at the elementary level. In the elementary phase, teaching follows the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum, emphasizing practical learning and creative expression through Cultural, Skills, and English instruction. Pathway School creates a structured learning environment that respects children's exploration within a spirit of freedom in responsibility, with elementary classes capped at 25 students.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum 25 students per class (Elementary).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates Montessori education, Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, extensive English support, physical education, and music sensory courses in the first six years. Pathway School's Montessori Tue Duc program nurtures children's personalities and prepares them for later learning. A constructivist method is used, with 25% of class time devoted to English to support cognitive and social development. The three-root philosophy Morality – Wisdom – Willpower guides behavior and aims to produce happy, kind, and responsible citizens. The learning environment fosters independence within freedom and responsibility, building confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Extensive English language support is provided across the curriculum. English comprises 25% of class time in the early years to strengthen language skills. The library houses hundreds of English and Vietnamese books to develop reading culture. English is practiced in cultural and skills lessons throughout the program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness practices are integrated into daily routines. Emotional management and moral development are emphasized as core facets of wellbeing. Staff receive specialized training in emotional management and mindfulness. Harmony SEL supports students' social–emotional development and positive relationships within the school community. The overall aim is to nurture character, self-awareness, and a love of learning.
Parent Experience

History
Pathway School – Tan Thoi Nhat 17 campus was established in 2014 as the first kindergarten in District 12, marking the beginning of Pathway School's personality‑based education journey. The campus grew as the community accepted Pathway School's educational methods, with increasing student numbers and a community of parents extending their helping hands to shape future generations. Today, the Tan Thoi Nhat 17 campus has developed sustainably and become a reputable educational institution for preschool and elementary levels in District 12. Pathway School has developed a Montessori Tue Duc preschool program to nurture children's personalities and prepare them for subsequent learning levels. The dedicated teaching staff are growing in number and experience, receiving specialized training in educational methods for preschoolers and elementary students, in emotional management, and in courses on moral development and mindfulness.

Community
Outside the classroom, the environment is close to nature, allowing students to explore and participate in activities that care for plants and the surrounding environment. Students participate in extra-curricular activities to understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture. The learning space and facilities emphasize movement, safety, and independence, supported by features such as the Sasuke Playground to develop willpower and physical skills. Parents extend their involvement, helping shape future generations.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Outdoor play area is spacious and safe, allowing children to move freely and build confidence through daily activities. The obstacle course promotes balance, coordination, and endurance in a positive play environment. A swimming pool supports physical training and water skills in a safe environment. Visual Montessori learning tools are designed to be intuitive and arranged to encourage independent exploration from early years. The martial arts room provides space for disciplined practice and physical conditioning, while the art room offers a bright space for creativity. The library nurtures independent learning with a diverse collection of books, and classrooms are airy and well-planned to foster safe, comfortable, and positive study habits.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor play area is spacious and safe for daily physical activity. An obstacle course helps develop balance, coordination, and endurance. A swimming pool supports physical training and water skills in a safe environment. A martial arts room provides space for disciplined practice and physical conditioning.

Academic Facilities
Visual Montessori learning tools are designed to be intuitive and organized to support independent learning from an early age. The library offers a diverse collection of books to foster independent study, broaden knowledge, and nurture a love of learning. Classrooms are airy and thoughtfully arranged to create a conducive learning environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Art room provides space for creativity and self-expression. Martial arts room supports discipline and physical fitness. Library encourages reading and independent study.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Tan Thoi Nhat 17 Campus offers Montessori visual learning tools to support independent learning from early years. The library fosters the habit of self-study and broadens knowledge. Classrooms are airy and thoughtfully arranged to create a safe, comfortable learning environment that encourages positive study habits. This approach aligns with Pathway's mission to nurture morality, wisdom, and willpower from early childhood to 12th grade.

Arts & Creative
Art Room – Peaceful Drawing. An open creative space allows children to freely express themselves through color and materials, nurturing imagination and sensitivity. The campus supports artistic exploration and visual expression in a calm, inviting setting. The dedicated Art Room provides an environment where creativity and emotional expression can flourish.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor play area is spacious and safe, helping children move freely, develop physically, and build confidence. An integrated obstacle course develops balance, coordination, and endurance in a positive play environment. A swimming pool supports physical health and water skills development. A martial arts room trains discipline and mental resilience, while classrooms are airy and well arranged to create an inspiring learning climate.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and Vietnamese. English is taught as a subject with 25% of class time devoted to English in the first five years. The Elementary level integrates Cultural, Skills, and English lessons. The library has hundreds of English and Vietnamese books to support reading.
Admissions

Admissions
1) School information research. Pathway School provides general information about its programs and campuses on its website. Parents review campus options, including Tan Thoi Nhat 17 Campus, and the curriculum offerings for preschool and elementary levels. This step helps families determine which campus and program align with their child's needs. 2) Register for advice. After choosing a suitable campus, parents fill in the registration form. The Division of Enrollment provides a detailed curriculum and fee policy and schedules a campus visit. An appointment for the campus visit is arranged to discuss the program and enrollment. 3) Take an input test. The Division of Enrollment schedules an input test after registration. Tests cover the relevant learning level (Preschool, Primary, or Middle/High School) and assess English, Vietnamese, Maths, and other required areas. For primary and higher levels, additional items such as conduct and prior records may be reviewed. 4) Finish the enrollment process. Parents submit enrollment documents and pay the required fees within seven days of receiving the test result. Enrollment documents include: Enrollment form; Enrollment Agreement; Child behavior questionnaire; Physical Evaluation; 3×4 photos; Copy of birth certificate (or notarized translation for foreigners); Copy of Family Record Book or Passport (for foreigners); School Record and most recent transcripts (except preschool); Certificate of completion of Primary program (for middle school) / Level 2 (for high school); Transfer letter (for transfer students).
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