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Pathway School - Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Vietnamese, English
Fees ₫64,170,000 - 80,910,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages English, Vietnamese
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Pathway School Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten is a bilingual early years and primary campus in Ho Chi Minh City's District 12. It serves children from age 1 to 18 with a multi curricular approach that combines Montessori methods with Vietnamese and Canadian curricula, plus bespoke programs and Cambridge Primary elements. The preschool program centers on the Montessori Tue Duc approach, with Early Language Development and an English program delivered through a bilingual setting; foreign teachers contribute about 25 percent of English lessons, supported by the Doodle Town Curriculum. Classrooms are Montessori aligned, ventilated, and paired with a library of diverse learning aids. Outdoor spaces include a Sasuke Playground and nature grounds that encourage movement, exploration, and care for plants. Mindfulness and social emotional learning are woven into activities, and extra curriculars emphasize traditional culture. Facilities also include a swimming pool, while learning focuses on autonomy, world experience, and character development.

No. 3/12 Lê Thị Riêng, Thới An Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Essentials

Pathway School - Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten has 4,000 pupils, instruction in Vietnamese, English.

Location
Pathway School – Le Thi Rieng Campus is located in Thoi An Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus address is No 3/12 Le Thi Rieng Campus. It is part of Pathway School's District 12 preschool cluster.

Stages
Preschool level

Country affiliation
Vietnam
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Pathway Le Thi Rieng is part of Pathway School, a network with more than 20 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pathway School - Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten ranges from VND 64,170,000 to VND 80,910,000 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- No separate application or non‑refundable registration fee is listed in the Le Thi Riêng kindergarten fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Tuition fees by year group and payment period
- Nursery (Nhà trẻ, 18–36 months): VND 17,250,000 per quarter; VND 64,170,000 for the full year (full‑year payment receives the stated discount). Quarters are billed as: Quarter 1 (09/2025–11/2025), Quarter 2 (12/2025–02/2026), Quarter 3 (03/2026–05/2026), Quarter 4 (06/2026–08/2026).
- Pathway Foundation (3–6 years): VND 17,250,000 per quarter; VND 64,170,000 per year (full‑year payment receives the stated discount).
- Pathway Advanced (3–6 years): VND 21,750,000 per quarter; VND 80,910,000 per year (full‑year payment receives the stated discount).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition may be paid by quarter or for the full year; the school applies a 7% discount for full‑year payment, a 5% discount for payment of 3 consecutive quarters, and a 2% discount for payment of 2 consecutive quarters. Minimum payment unit is one quarter. Quarter date ranges are as listed above.
- For existing students the school publishes fixed due dates for each billing period; new entrants are required to complete financial procedures and pay tuition within the timeframe specified by the school (the school's policy requires payment within a short period after acceptance). Late payments may incur a penalty; the system policy notes a late‑payment charge of 0.03% per day on outstanding amounts.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable to the Le Thi Riêng kindergarten and no boarding/boarding fees are listed in the kindergarten fee schedule.

Other compulsory and optional costs
- Meals (mandatory if registered): VND 4,500,000 per quarter or VND 18,000,000 per year (covers three meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack; amounts in the fee schedule already account for national holiday closures).
- Day‑care / bán trú service (compulsory where applicable): VND 1,500,000 per quarter or VND 6,000,000 per year.
- Facility fee (phí cơ sở vật chất): VND 3,500,000 per year, payable with the first payment of the year.
- Experiential learning fee (phí học tập trải nghiệm): VND 1,600,000 per year; payable with the first payment of the year. (This item does not apply to some infant categories; participation rules are stated by the school.)
- Insurance: mandatory accident insurance (BHTN / accident) shown as VND 30,000 per year (temporary amount collected; final settlement may be adjusted after insurer notification). Health insurance for 0–6 is noted as provided under national scheme.
- Uniform and personal items: uniform and kit pricing is published as separate items; examples from the Pathway materials list include main uniform set VND 350,000, backpack VND 200,000 and blanket/pillow set VND 350,000. Textbook/material charges are announced at the start of the year.
- Other service fees (not listed as fixed amounts in the kindergarten schedule) such as school‑bus fees, after‑school care, extracurricular class fees or late‑pickup fees are charged separately and parents are asked to contact the Admissions/Finance office for details.

Refund / leave / retention rules
- The school's policies set out rules for leave, retention (bảo lưu), conversion and refunds: retention may be granted (one time) for a defined maximum period; refunds and deductions are calculated based on the type of fee and timing of the student's leave or withdrawal. The policy specifies that the facility fee is non‑refundable and that certain fees (tuition, bán trú, experiential learning) are refundable at defined percentages in specified circumstances (examples in the fee policy show refund calculations and percentages such as 90% for some fee categories under the school's refund rules). Parents must follow the school's written notification timelines to qualify for partial refunds or retention.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include: payment at school POS terminals, payment through the School App “PATHWAY SCHOOL,” Link PayMe, bank transfer to the school's designated account, and credit card. Parents are instructed to follow the school's payment instructions and reference requirements when transferring funds.

Notes on timing and academic year referenced
- The figures above are taken from the Le Thi Riêng kindergarten fee schedule and associated Pathway system fee policy documents published for the 2025–2026 academic year (quarter date ranges shown are Quarter 1: Sep–Nov 2025; Quarter 2: Dec 2025–Feb 2026; Quarter 3: Mar–May 2026; Quarter 4: Jun–Aug 2026). Where the school's system policy is cited (payment timing, refunds, uniforms, additional services), those rules apply across the Pathway Tuệ Đức system.
Academics

Pathway School - Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten teaches Montessori Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The first six years are shaped by Montessori education, Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, English subject support, physical education, and music sensory courses. The preschool program is Montessori Tue Duc (Mont). Early Language Development and English Program are provided at Le Thi Rieng Campus.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Harmony SEL is used as part of social-emotional learning. Teachers are professionally trained in social-emotional learning programs, and mindfulness is included in staff development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides extensive support of English subjects.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes mental wellbeing; staff attend courses on cultivating morality and practice mindfulness.
Parent Experience

History
In 2014, the first preschool named Tue Duc was established. Thanks to the community's attention and trust in Pathway School's educational method, new preschool campuses were born to nurture students' personalities. Pathway School has since widened its number of campuses, with enthusiastic, experienced teachers professionally trained in education techniques and social-emotional learning programs, who attend courses on cultivating morality, practice mindfulness, and participate in many other training sessions. The first six years of a student's life at Pathway School are shaped by a unique combination of Montessori education, Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, English language support, physical education, and music sensory courses. The Montessori Tue Duc program nurtures children's personalities and prepares them for subsequent learning levels, with a learning environment built on curiosity and the spirit of freedom in responsibility, including opportunities to engage with nature and the nation's traditional culture through extracurricular activities.

Community
The Le Thi Rieng Campus follows a curriculum that blends Montessori education, Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, English language support, physical education, and music. The outdoor environment is close to nature, and students participate in extracurricular activities to understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture. Family involvement is part of Pathway School's community through events and programs listed in News – Events. Examples include Winter Parents Camp 2022, a Santa Claus letter activity, and Kindness Culture events, as well as book fairs that promote reading culture.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Pathway School maintains a Section for Parents and shows parent-focused programs and community-building activities through its News – Events pages. The Winter Parents Camp 2022 engaged nearly 250 parents and students, illustrating active family involvement in campus life. Other posts describe activities such as a Santa letters campaign and Kindness Culture initiatives, highlighting family participation in school life. Book fairs and reading culture events are also featured as part of parent and student engagement. These activities demonstrate the school's partnership with families and its emphasis on literacy, culture, and character education.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has Montessori classrooms, a library with diverse learning aids, and book sources to maximize students' potential. The preschool learning materials are well-designed and well-organized with activities. The classroom is well-ventilated, attractive, organized, and secure, with windows and air conditioners. Sasuke Playground supports movement and motor-skill development through activities such as walking balance, ball exercises, stretching, and balance beams. The outdoor environment is close to nature, allowing students to explore and participate in activities to care for plants and things around them, and extra-curricular activities help students understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture.

Sports Facilities
Pathway School's preschool emphasizes physical development through Sasuke Playground, which builds movement flexibility and motor skills with activities like balance walking, ball exercises, stretching, and balance beams. The outdoor environment near nature supports active play and care for plants and surroundings. The program includes physical education and music sensory courses as part of the curriculum. Students participate in extra-curricular activities to engage in physical activity and learn about the nation's traditional culture.

Academic Facilities
The school provides Montessori classrooms and a library with diverse learning aids and book sources to maximize student potential. The Montessori Tue Duc program blends Montessori methods with Vietnamese community learning and Harmony SEL to nourish students' development. The curriculum combines Montessori education, Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, English language support, physical education, and music sensory courses across the early years. Early Language Development and the Pathway ESL program offer immersion in English for learners from non-English-speaking backgrounds, with foreign teachers contributing 25% of English lessons in a bilingual setting. The ESL program is integrated with the Doodle Town Curriculum to enhance language learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular activities are provided to understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture. The outdoor environment supports exploration and activities such as caring for plants and nature-based projects beyond the classroom. Mindfulness principles are integrated into activities through Mont. Tue Duc to help students notice, name, and manage their feelings. The program emphasizes social and emotional learning and character development as part of daily learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Montessori learning aids are visually designed and logically organized, helping children actively choose and develop independent learning abilities from an early age. Learning through real-world experiences involves children not only receiving information but also actively manipulating materials, which develops thinking, concentration and a natural love of learning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor play area is spacious and safe, supporting physical development and daily confidence-building activities. An obstacle course area challenges balance, coordination, and endurance in a positive play environment. The swimming pool provides a safe setting to become comfortable with water, improve health, and develop basic survival skills. Classrooms are airy and thoughtfully arranged to feel safe and comfortable, fostering positive study habits.
Languages

Language Provision
The Kindergarten program at Pathway School Le Thi Rieng is built on five cultural values: Awareness, Warrior, Understanding and Compassion, Kindness, and Self-Learning. It draws on the Tu Đức Montessori program and the Ministry of Education and Training's early childhood education program to develop children's character through experiential, multi-sensory learning tailored to each child's abilities. The program integrates Montessori methods with Vietnamese education to prepare children for future learning while fostering independence and collaboration. English is taught in kindergarten, and Pathway provides an English-language learning environment with activities led by foreign teachers to build a solid foundation in basic knowledge and life skills.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Learn about Pathway School. The Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten campus is located at No. 3/12 Le Thi Rieng Street, Thoi An Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Pathway provides general information for parents to understand the school's approach to early childhood education. This step applies to families considering Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten as part of Pathway School.

Step 2. Schedule a consultation. After selecting Le Thi Rieng campus, parents fill out the consultation registration form. The Admissions team provides details about the program and fees and arranges a campus visit.

Step 3. Entrance assessment. After registering, the Admissions team arranges an entrance assessment for the child. For Mầm non (Kindergarten): age according to the Ministry of Education and Training, psychology, and physical fitness. For Tiểu học (Primary): age according to MOET, conduct, English, Vietnamese, Math, and a skills assessment (for Grade 1). For Trung học (Secondary): age according to MOET, recognized completion of the Elementary program, conduct rated Good or higher, English, Literature, Math, and Psychology.

Step 4. Enrollment completion. Parents submit enrollment documents and complete payments within seven days from the date of the assessment results. Enrollment documents include: Enrollment form; Enrollment agreement; Child psychology survey; Medical examination; Three 3×4 cm photos; Copy of birth certificate (original) or translated birth certificate if foreign; Copy of household registration or passport if foreign; Most recent report cards and transcripts (except for Kindergarten); Certificate of completion of Elementary School (for Junior High) / Middle School completion (for High School); Transfer letter (for transferring students).

Notes. Enrollment documents must be complete and valid per school regulations. The prior academic records and conduct will be checked by the Admissions team for accuracy and honesty.
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