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Sakura Montessori International School Van Phuc

Vietnam, Hanoi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₫6,600,000 - 13,000,000
Ages 1½ - 6 years
Pupil numbers 50
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Sakura Montessori School Vietnam
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages English, Vietnamese
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction

Sakura Montessori Van Phuc is a campus of Sakura Montessori Schools in Hanoi. It operates a Montessori-based program for young children with English-language, bilingual, and international offerings; the campus emphasizes modern facilities and a green, family-friendly environment.

This campus is part of Sakura Montessori School Vietnam

Khu Goldsilk Complex, Đường Vạn Phúc/430 P. Cầu Am, Hà Đông, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

The Essentials

Sakura Montessori International School Van Phuc has 50 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
SMIS Sakura Montessori International School operates a nationwide network of campuses in Vietnam, including Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Long (Quảng Ninh), Thai Binh, and Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, campuses are located in Thụy Khuê, Tây Hồ Tây, Tam Trinh, Vạn Phúc, Tố Hữu, and Phạm Hùng. In Ho Chi Minh City, the An Phú campus sits in Thủ Đức. Other campuses are in Duong Kinh and Luong Khanh Thien (Hai Phong) and Ha Long (Quảng Ninh). The campuses are in urban districts with access to major roads and public transport.

Stages
Programs cover preschool and early childhood levels. The Standard program is suitable for ages 15 months to 6 years. The school also offers Bilingual Program Explore 1, Explore 2, and Discover, plus International Program Adventure 1 and Adventure 2 for older preschoolers (ages 3–6). The English program follows USA Common Core standards and is delivered by native English teachers.

Type
The Sakura Montessori schools operate as private Montessori day programs with multiple campuses across Vietnam. The campuses offer Montessori-based early childhood education and do not provide boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Public materials do not specify dedicated Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions or facilities. Parents may need to contact individual campuses for SEN-related information.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated. The English program is aligned to the USA Common Core standards, indicating an American framework for language education.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated in the provided materials.

School day structure
At An Phu (Ho Chi Minh City) the Montessori program outlines session lengths: ages 0–3 have 1.5-hour sessions, and ages 3–6 have 2–2.5-hour sessions, with five sessions per week. Physical development is scheduled for about 1 hour per day, and Echo Music is allotted 0.5 hours per session weekly. Some programs, such as the International Adventure tracks, run full-day schedules.

Bus service
The Sakura network provides a school bus service, with routes and safety measures described on the campuses' pages. In 2025, promotions offered up to 50% off bus fees for two years for eligible families, with details and route information available from schools directly.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The nutrition program follows an organic-first approach with an eight-week rotating menu that does not repeat across the Spring–Summer and Autumn–Winter seasons. Children receive three meals per day: breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. The daily menu includes a minimum of 10–15 different foods. The program combines Asian, European, and Japanese cuisines and prioritizes organic ingredients, seasonal produce, and natural flavors. Processed foods, stock cubes, and monosodium glutamate (MSG) are not used. The nutrition team ensures the meals meet dietary guidelines, with calcium provided through dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. In parallel, the health and physical development program from Japan's JACPA is incorporated as part of a holistic approach to student well‑being.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the EDUFIT Education System. An advisory board guides governance and policy for Sakura Montessori International School.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sakura Montessori International School Van Phuc ranges from VND 6,600,000 to VND 13,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- Registration (enrolment) fee varies by campus and program; typical amounts shown in the school's fee schedule include: VND 1,000,000; VND 1,500,000; VND 2,200,000 (varies by campus/program).

Tuition fees (by programme and age group) — standard presentation and examples
- Tuition is quoted on a monthly basis; meal charges are shown per day. (Tuition and meal pricing are presented on a per-month / per-day basis in the school's fee materials).

- Examples of monthly tuition by campus and programme (amounts are shown as VND per month):
- SMIS Thụy Khuê (Hà Nội):
- Song ngữ 0–3: VND 7,260,000 / month.
- Song ngữ 3–6: VND 8,360,000 / month.
- Song ngữ Plus 3–6: VND 11,490,000 / month.
- Song ngữ Plus 0–3: VND 10,390,000 / month.

- SMIS Tây Hồ Tây (Hà Nội):
- Song ngữ Plus 3–6: VND 13,200,000 / month.
- Song ngữ Plus 0–3: VND 12,100,000 / month.
- Quốc tế (Anh) 3–6: VND 18,000,000 / month.

- SMIS Dương Kinh (Hải Phòng):
- Song ngữ Plus 3–6: VND 9,180,000 / month.
- Song ngữ Plus 0–3: VND 8,250,000 / month.
- Quốc tế (Anh) 3–6: VND 14,000,000 / month.

- SMIS Lương Khánh Thiện (Hải Phòng):
- Tiêu chuẩn 0–3: VND 4,950,000 / month.
- Tiêu chuẩn 3–6: VND 6,050,000 / month.

- Other campuses and programmes in the system show tuition ranges from approximately VND 4,000,000 up to VND 18,000,000 per month depending on campus and programme; the system's summary for 2025–2026 indicates tuition starts from VND 6,600,000 / month for some programmes.

- Annual equivalents (simple monthly × 12):
- Use these only as a straightforward annual arithmetic conversion (monthly × 12). For example, a programme shown at VND 11,490,000 / month equals VND 137,880,000 per 12-month period (11,490,000 × 12). The school presents tuition on a monthly basis in its fee materials; specific annual billing options and discounts may apply per campus and promotion.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition figures in the school materials are presented per month; meal charges are presented per day. The school runs regular promotional and discount campaigns (early‑registration discounts, multi‑year discounts and limited bursaries) that change by campus and by intake period.
- The school advertises both monthly and whole‑year payment options in enrolment materials; some promotions and standard offers include percentage discounts for multi‑year or early payment. Specific billing cycles, invoice dates and discount eligibility are applied per campus and per promotion.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Sakura Montessori operates as a day preschool / early‑years system and does not provide boarding services.

Other costs and typical one‑time fees
- Meal charges (per day) — examples shown in the school's materials vary by campus: commonly VND 60,000 or VND 85,000 per day (depending on campus/programme).
- Development / facility fee (one‑time or campaign-dependent): examples listed include amounts such as VND 7,800,000; VND 5,000,000; VND 12,000,000 (varies by campus and programme).
- Uniform costs (one‑time): typical amounts shown include VND 700,000; VND 1,490,000 (varies by campus).
- Deposit / hold‑place fees for trial programmes: some trial programmes require a hold‑deposit (example: VND 5,000,000 for a trial placement) that can be returned if the family chooses not to enrol after the trial.
- Additional optional extras (examples): extracurricular activities, Aqua‑Tots swimming sessions and other paid activities are charged separately and shown per activity in campus materials; amounts vary by campus and programme.

Refund information and deposit handling
- The school's materials show that trial/hold deposits for specified trial programmes are refundable if the family does not proceed to enrol (example: a VND 5,000,000 hold fee for a trial that is returned when the child does not enrol). Broader refund policies for tuition, term withdrawals or early contract termination are determined by each campus' financial policy and by the school's enrolment terms (these vary with promotions and intake agreements).

Fee payment options
- Credit‑card instalments: the school advertises support for credit‑card instalment payment programmes with specific banks; example partners and instalment options include BIDV and Sacombank credit cards with instalment terms up to 12 months for tuition payments.
- Billing frequency: monthly and annual payment schedules are offered in materials; promotional instalment and discount programmes are offered at times per campus.
- Other payment channels: the school's public enrolment and admissions materials reference standard school billing and promotional payment channels; campus enrolment paperwork and the admissions/finance office supply definitive payment instructions (bank account details, exact invoice schedule and accepted payment channels) at enrolment.
Academics

Sakura Montessori International School Van Phuc teaches Montessori Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 1.25 to 6.

Curriculum
The curriculum at Sakura Montessori International School is an early-childhood Montessori program for children aged roughly 12 months to 6 years, organized into age-aligned programs: Explore 1, Explore 2, Discover, Adventure 1 and Adventure 2, with a Transition to Grade 1 option for 5–6-year-olds. Core Montessori content covers Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Culture/Science, with additional Art and Music components to support holistic development. English instruction follows the US Common Core standards and is delivered by native English-speaking teachers; bilingual pathways combine English with Vietnamese in select programs (e.g., Multilingual Plus) to strengthen language development. Amenities include Echo Music, Aqua-Tot swimming, and daily Physical Education to promote physical and sensory development. Campuses span Hanoi (Thuy Khue and Tay Ho Tay) and Ho Chi Minh City (An Phu), operating under an international-standard Montessori framework and supported by a Montessori Teacher Training Center (MTCV) to ensure teacher quality.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Sakura Montessori International School does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL); resources such as a Parenting Hub and Kiến thức nuôi dạy trẻ exist, but there is no explicit SEL program described in public materials.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English language program follows Common Core State Standards (USA) and is delivered by 100% native English teachers.

Mental Wellbeing
The school maintains a comprehensive care system that emphasizes positive discipline and attentive care to meals and sleep, contributing to student wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
SMIS was established in August 2011 in Hanoi, becoming one of the first Montessori networks in Vietnam to apply Montessori education with international standards. It grew from a single campus to a nationwide network with campuses in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Long, Thai Binh, and Ho Chi Minh City (including Hanoi sites at Van Phuc, Thuy Khue, Tay Ho Tay, Tam Trinh, and Pham Hung; Hai Phong campuses at Duong Kinh and Luong Khanh Thien; Ho Chi Minh City at An Phu). By 2021 the Sakura Montessori system had expanded to about 12 campuses nationwide and educated thousands of students. The group operates within the Edufit Education System and maintains links with international Montessori bodies, while offering an English-language program based on the US Common Core Standards taught by native-English teachers. International recognition and collaborations with Montessori organizations underpin its growth and practice.

Community
The Sakura Montessori network spans campuses in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Long, Thai Binh, and Ho Chi Minh City, creating a broad school community across Vietnam. Community life is supported through campus events and family-friendly programs, with a centralized hub offering News, Events, and Press to keep families informed. Public events include cultural and community activities such as the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024: Trung thu Đoàn Viên – Sẻ chia Nhân Ái, and culture-focused programs like One Moonlight, Many Cultures. The school also hosts parent-focused seminars and workshops to support Montessori parenting, including Online seminars on HighScope and guidance for parenting during key developmental periods, as well as family projects that engage parents and children in shared learning.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly described Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) by that name in Sakura Montessori's materials. Instead, parent involvement is fostered through events and parent-focused programming published on the events pages. Examples include cultural events such as the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024: Trung thu Đoàn Viên – Sẻ chia Nhân Ái, and programs like One Moonlight, Many Cultures. The school also offers parent-facing seminars, including an online workshop titled 'Giải mã HighScope – Trẻ chủ động, giáo viên đồng hành' and a session on how to accompany a child during the golden development period. Additional family initiatives include projects such as 'DỰ ÁN: HỘP BÁNH YÊU THƯƠNG – GÓI TRỌN ÂN TÌNH' that involve both students and families in classroom-life activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Sakura Montessori campuses use Montessori classrooms equipped with hundreds of hands-on materials and ample space for independent work. They provide large function rooms and a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces to support a wide range of activities. A dining hall with on-site kitchen supports daily meals, including a 300 square meter canteen at the Tay Ho Tay campus. The Tay Ho Tay campus spans about 10,000 square meters of floor area, with a 500 square meter playground and a 300 square meter canteen. The facilities support English language learning with a Common Core–aligned program and include music and art curricula integrated into the spaces.

Sports Facilities
Swimming facilities are available, including Aqua-Tot swimming programs, with swimming offered across campuses. The Tay Ho Tay location features a large pool (the campus presents a 1,000 square meter multi‑season pool) for swimming activities. There are substantial outdoor play spaces, such as a 500 square meter playground, and indoor/outdoor spaces designed for physical activity and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Montessori classrooms are designed for active, hands-on learning, with individual rooms around 75–95 square meters at the Tay Ho Tay campus. Each classroom houses more than 200 hands-on materials to support exploration and skill development. The campus emphasizes a learning environment with large function rooms and a broad range of facilities to support a variety of academic activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school provides music and art curricula as part of its learning programs (Echo Music Curriculum and Art & Literature Curriculum are listed in the curriculum offerings). Extracurricular activities are supported through the campus, including the Aqua-Tot swimming program as part of physical activities. The campuses also feature a dedicated Extracurricular Activities section for additional programs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school applies the Montessori method of international standards in Vietnam and operates campuses in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hung Yen. The Standard Program uses the Common Core Standard English Program (USA) for ages 15 months to 6 years and is taught by native English teachers. Bilingual Program Explore 1 combines the Common Core English Program with the HighScope approach (Plan–Do–Review) for ages 12 months to 6 years, while Explore 2 and Discover provide English–Vietnamese bilingual environments for ages 15 months to 6 years. International Program Adventure 1 and Adventure 2 offer full-day English instruction with native teachers for ages 3–6.

Arts & Creative
The school provides an Art and Literature Curriculum and Echo Music Curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The English language curriculum follows the Common Core State Standards (USA) and is delivered by 100% English native teachers. A Vietnamese Language Curriculum is part of the curriculum. Bilingual Programs Explore 2 and Discover maximize bilingual development by integrating English and Vietnamese. The campus network includes Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hung Yen.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Montessori classrooms are of international standards with over 200 hands-on materials, plus a spacious function room and other indoor and outdoor facilities. The school emphasizes a loving and caring environment that respects and attends to children's needs. The Aqua-Tot Swimming Program is offered as part of the physical curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
The school delivers English instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards (USA) through the English program. Vietnamese language instruction is available as part of the Vietnamese Language Curriculum and integrated into bilingual programs. Non-native English speakers receive support through bilingual programming that combines Vietnamese language exposure with English instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education through Explore 2 and Discover programs. Explore 2 provides an English-Vietnamese bilingual environment for children aged 15 months to 6 years. In Explore 2, English is taught by foreign teachers for one hour per session, three sessions per week, while the rest of the day incorporates Vietnamese language and Montessori activities. Discover is also a bilingual program for children from 12 months to 6 years.

Immersion Programs
Sakura Montessori offers immersion through its English-language programs. The International Program Adventure tracks provide full-day English instruction by native English-speaking teachers. The Tay Ho Tay campus describes an immersion environment with English instruction designed under the Common Core and taught by native English-speaking teachers. The bilingual Explore 2 and Discover programs also offer English-Vietnamese immersion within a single day to support language absorption.
Reputation

Accreditations
Sakura Montessori International School lists multiple international Montessori bodies as sources of its program standards and external expertise. The Cau Giay (Hanoi) campus specifically says the school is certified by the International Association of Progressive Montessori (IAPM) to meet international standards. The system also notes involvement with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and other international Montessori organizations. In their materials, the school presents IAPM, AMS, and a third group (MIA) as organizations that contribute to its Montessori framework, with Headland Montessori also cited as a consulting partner. English-language pages affirm membership/affiliation with IAPM and AMS, indicating formal alignment with these international Montessori standards bodies. Overall, the school emphasizes external Montessori governance and standards through IAPM, AMS, MIA, and Headland Montessori, supporting its claim to international Montessori standards.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Counseling for parents: The admissions process begins with a counseling session where staff meet with parents to discuss the child's information and the parents' goals. Counselors introduce the campus facilities, the available programs, the class schedules, and tuition options, and explain any promotions if available. They answer questions and guide parents on the procedures to hold a place and proceed to admission. In the counseling form, parents provide their full name, a contact phone number, an email, and select the campus they are interested in (Pham Hung, Thuy Khuê, Van Phuc, Tay Ho Tay, Tam Trinh, Le Văn Luong, Sao Đỏ, Luong Khanh Thiện, Tran Lam, Nguyen Dia Lo, and other Sakura Montessori campuses).

Scholarships
Sakura Montessori operates a scholarship program with opportunities announced through a dedicated scholarships page. Families can register to receive scholarship information and select a campus of interest, with the option to pursue the scholarship program across multiple campuses.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system described in the admissions guidance.
School Events
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