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The American School - Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₫239,800,000 - 532,600,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 575
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Vietnamese, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The American School – Ho Chi Minh City serves students from Pre‑Nursery to Grade 12 (ages 1–18) on a spacious campus in Thu Duc City. The school follows an American curriculum with an international perspective, delivered in English and supported by EAL for younger learners. Core subjects align to Common Core for English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science standards, and AERO benchmarks for Social Studies. The school is an IB World School with Primary Years Programme authorization and is pursuing Diploma Programme authorization. TAS operates a campus completed in 2020 with more than 100 classrooms on about 25,000 square meters of grounds, offering interactive learning spaces, science labs, robotics rooms, music studios, and creative arts facilities. It maintains multiple program options, including AP courses, extensive field trips, and international exchanges. The school provides a strong language program (French, Chinese, Korean), modern facilities, and a broad offering of clubs, sports, and service activities to develop well‑rounded global citizens.

Song Hành/6 ĐCT Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh - Long Thành - Dầu Giây, Bình Trưng, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

The Essentials

The American School - Ho Chi Minh City has 575 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
06 Song Hanh Road, Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Freeway, Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Stages
Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 (Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School)

Type
International school

Country affiliation
Vietnam
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are provided; uniforms include 2 school uniforms and 1 PE uniform.

Food Options
Lunch is included in tuition; the TAS cafeteria provides meals.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Board; the Chairman of the School Board is Mr. Văn Xuân Thiện, who is also the CEO of TAS.
Fees

Annual tuition at The American School - Ho Chi Minh City ranges from VND 239,800,000 to VND 532,600,000 for 2026/27.

*Application fee*
- A non-refundable application fee of VND 5,800,000 is required at the time the application is submitted.

*Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable on acceptance)*
- Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Pre‑Kindergarten: VND 30,000,000.
- Kindergarten and Grades 1–5: VND 40,000,000.
- Grades 6–12: VND 55,000,000.
- The Registration Fee must be paid within five working days of acceptance to guarantee a place.

*Tuition fees by year group (Standard Tuition Fee 2025–2026; amounts shown as Annual and Semester charges)*
- Pre‑Nursery: VND 239,800,000 (Annual) / VND 131,600,000 (Semester).
- Nursery: VND 239,800,000 (Annual) / VND 131,600,000 (Semester).
- Pre‑Kindergarten: VND 295,100,000 (Annual) / VND 162,100,000 (Semester).
- Kindergarten: VND 330,400,000 (Annual) / VND 182,200,000 (Semester).
- Grade 01: VND 532,600,000 (Annual) / VND 292,300,000 (Semester).
- Grade 02: VND 532,600,000 (Annual) / VND 292,300,000 (Semester).
- Grade 03: VND 532,600,000 (Annual) / VND 292,300,000 (Semester).
- Grade 04: VND 536,500,000 (Annual) / VND 295,000,000 (Semester).
- Grade 05: VND 540,500,000 (Annual) / VND 297,600,000 (Semester).
- Grade 06: VND 602,400,000 (Annual) / VND 331,800,000 (Semester).
- Grade 07: VND 602,400,000 (Annual) / VND 331,800,000 (Semester).
- Grade 08: VND 602,400,000 (Annual) / VND 331,800,000 (Semester).
- Grade 09: VND 668,200,000 (Annual) / VND 367,400,000 (Semester).
- Grade 10: VND 668,200,000 (Annual) / VND 367,400,000 (Semester).
- Grade 11: VND 723,500,000 (Annual) / VND 397,700,000 (Semester).
- Grade 12: VND 723,500,000 (Annual) / VND 397,700,000 (Semester).

*English as an Additional Language (EAL) support fees*
- Primary EAL: VND 37,600,000 (Annual) / VND 21,600,000 (Semester).
- Middle/High School EAL: VND 47,800,000 (Annual) / VND 23,900,000 (Semester).

*Other service fees — Bus (transport) (annual / semester / day and per-route registration fees listed)*
- Route 01 (Thao Dien, An Phu, Binh An, Binh Khanh, Binh Trung Tay & Thu Thiem): Registration VND 13,900,000; Annual VND 8,200,000; Day VND 255,000.
- Route 02 (District 2 other areas; District 9 Phuoc Long B, Binh Trung Dong): Registration VND 24,400,000; Annual VND 15,100,000; Day VND 355,000.
- Route 03 (District 9 other areas; Binh Thanh; Thu Duc): Registration VND 33,600,000; Annual VND 18,600,000; Day VND 397,000.
- Route 04 (Districts 1,3,4,5,7,8,10,11, Phu Nhuan, Tan Binh): Registration VND 37,100,000; Annual VND 20,900,000; Day VND 414,000.
- Route 05 (Districts 6,12, Tan Phu, Binh Tan, Go Vap): Registration VND 41,700,000; Annual VND 23,200,000; Day VND 422,000.
- Route 06 (Binh Duong, Bien Hoa, Long Thanh): Registration VND 53,100,000; Annual VND 31,900,000; Day VND 422,000.
- Notes: 40% discount on annual bus service for second and subsequent children on the same family; one‑way service charged at 70% of the fee. New registrations or changes require notice to Admissions in advance.

*Lunch service fees (annual / day / registration where shown)*
- Early Childhood (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Pre‑K): Registration VND 23,900,000; Annual VND 13,200,000; Day VND 145,000. ECC students receive 3 meals per day (1 lunch + 2 snacks).
- Primary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5): Registration VND 25,800,000; Annual VND 15,400,000; Day VND 170,000. Primary students receive 3 meals per day.
- Middle and High School: Registration VND 15,100,000; Annual VND 8,200,000; Day VND 95,000. Middle/High students receive 1 meal per day. TOP‑UP options are available.
- Notice for Bus/Lunch: to terminate Bus or Lunch service, submit written notice at least 5 working days before the last day of use.

*Textbook deposit and other incidental fees*
- Refundable Textbook Deposit: VND 21,000,000 per student (applies to Grades 1–12). The deposit is payable with tuition and will be refunded on withdrawal after deduction of any outstanding charges (lost/damaged textbooks, library fines, lunch/bus fees).
- Additional charges not included in tuition: lunch, bus, AP exam fees, SAT exam fees, some special after‑school activities, and Week Without Walls program fees.
- Additional administrative charges: extra copies of reports/transcripts/diplomas carry small fees (e.g., VND 150,000 for additional report copies; VND 250,000 for transcripts; VND 500,000 per additional diploma).

*What the tuition covers (items included in the tuition fee)*
- Tuition fees include uniform (two school uniforms + one PE uniform), hat, backpack, laptop, yearbook, general school supplies, online application services, national health insurance, and accident insurance for on‑campus incidents or school‑organized trips.

*Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties*
- Payment options: Annual payment or Semester payment. Annual payment is settled in advance; Semester payments are paid in advance each semester. All fees are invoiced in VND; payments originating from outside Vietnam may be accepted in USD by bank transfer at prevailing bank exchange rates. Bank transfer is the preferred method; cash or credit card payments must be pre‑arranged with the Accounting Department. Documentary proof of bank transfer must be provided. Bank account details (VND and USD accounts) are provided for fee payment.
- Semester payment deposit: when choosing Semester payment, a deposit of VND 30,000,000 is required to secure placement for Semester 2; this deposit is deducted from Semester 2 fees if the student continues and is not refundable if the student does not re‑enroll for Semester 2.
- Typical semester deadlines (example schedule): Semester 1 payments are due ahead of the start of Semester 1 and Semester 2 payments are due ahead of Semester 2; example dates used previously were mid‑July for Semester 1 and mid‑December for Semester 2. Late payment policy: 10 business‑day grace period; after that, interest at 0.2% per day is applied. Academic records may be withheld and the school may suspend enrolment if fees remain unpaid 20 days after the published deadline.

*Refund and withdrawal procedure*
- A written Withdrawal Notification must be submitted to Admissions at least 60 working days before the student's last day. Refunds of tuition apply only to families who paid under the Annual Tuition Payment option; refunds are calculated as a percentage of the Annual Tuition Fee based on the withdrawal date and the school's published refund schedule. The Textbook Deposit refund is handled separately after deduction of any outstanding charges.

*Boarding (residential) provision*
- Boarding is not provided. The school operates as a day school and offers bus transportation and lunch services rather than boarding facilities.

*Accepted payment methods and bank details (summary)*
- Preferred method: bank transfer (VND accounts are standard; USD accepted for payments originating outside Vietnam). Cash and credit card payments are accepted only if pre‑arranged with the Accounting Department. Parents are responsible for any bank charges and must provide proof of transfer with the payment reference: “Tuition, student name, grade, academic year.” Bank account names, account numbers and SWIFT codes are provided for both VND and USD transfers.

*Notes on discounts and sibling policy*
- Sibling discounts: 10% off the annual tuition for the second (younger) child in the same family; 25% off the annual tuition for the third (youngest) child and subsequent children. This applies to both Annual and Semester payment options.
Academics

The American School - Ho Chi Minh City teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
American Curriculum with an international perspective. English is the teaching medium; EAL support is provided for students whose English is not yet strong, though EAL is not offered for Grades 10-12. For English Language Arts and Math, TAS follows Common Core Standards and Benchmarks; Science uses Next Generation Standards (Common Core Linked); Social Studies uses AERO Standards. The Early Childhood Center follows GELDS. The curriculum is organized into Early Childhood, Elementary (grades 1-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12). TAS is a Candidate School for the IB Primary Years Programme and is pursuing authorization for the IB Diploma Programme; annual Curriculum Guides describe course descriptions.

Exam Results
95% college acceptance rate. 30 national awards won. 15 scholarships awarded. 1000+ standardized test scores.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to universities worldwide, including Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, the University of Southern California, New York University, Harvard University, the University of Melbourne, the University of British Columbia, and UC Irvine.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates social and emotional development across its programs. The Early Childhood Program uses GELDS to develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills and to create a comfortable, secure learning environment. In Elementary School (grades 1–5), educators guide students as engaged inquirers and help them weave thoughts, emotions, and experiences into learning. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their actions, building self-worth and confidence. The approach emphasizes emotional development and relationship-building as a daily part of learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A Learning Support Department determines English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs and provides EAL support. Students take an English Proficiency test as part of the admissions process. If EAL support is required, it will be billed for this added layer of support. EAL students are assessed at the end of the year to reevaluate their academic progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Additional English Language Support is available for students who require it. Students take an English Proficiency test as part of the admissions process. The Learning Support Department determines the need for EAL support and bills for it. EAL progress is reassessed at the end of the year to evaluate academic progress.

Mental Wellbeing
A School Counselor provides ongoing mental health support for students. In cases of acute mental health issues, referrals to outside professionals are made. The safeguarding framework supports safety and wellbeing through policies and procedures. The National Child Protection Hotline is 111. Safety procedures guide staff and families in addressing concerns.

Safeguarding
The school has adopted a Child Protection Policy to safeguard the health, safety, and protection of children. Educators identify children in need of help and take steps to connect them with services. Staff must report concerns to the appropriate administrator and the school counselor. The School Counselor assesses cases and implements safety plans, including involvement of outside authorities when needed. Safety procedures provide step-by-step responses to concerns and emergencies. The National Child Protection Hotline is 111.
Parent Experience

History
The American School (TAS) was granted the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training international school operating license on September 12, 2014. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). It is an IB World School with Primary Years Programme (PYP) authorization and Diploma Programme (DP) candidacy. The new TAS campus was completed in 2020, increasing capacity to serve over 2,000 students.

Community
The American School fosters the growth of the whole child in a multicultural environment aligned with American educational models. There is a strong partnership among motivated students, caring faculty, and parents. The leadership team is described as dynamic and dedicated to supporting student growth and innovation. TAS maintains international accreditations and partnerships, including WASC and CIS, and offers IB PYP programming.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The new TAS campus was completed in 2020 and serves Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 with a capacity for over 2,000 students. There are more than 100 classrooms on a 25,000 m2 campus. The nearly 3-hectare grounds are green, secure, and open. Academic blocks are organized by grade levels and connected to sports facilities, swimming pools, playgrounds, and a large indoor gym. Inside, students have access to interactive classrooms, science labs, robotics rooms, music studios, and creative arts facilities, with open learning zones and outdoor spaces.

Sports Facilities
Academic blocks are connected to sports facilities, a large indoor gym, and swimming pools.

Academic Facilities
Inside, students benefit from interactive classrooms, science labs, robotics rooms, music studios, and creative arts facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students have opportunities for neighborhood field trips, industry visits, technology events, and international exchange activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Over 20 clubs and activities are available to Middle School students. The clubs span arts, academics, sports, music, cooking, and leadership. Notable examples include debate, Model United Nations (MUN), STEM and robotics, and cross-disciplinary projects that connect science and the humanities. These experiences strengthen perseverance, collaboration, time management, and creative problem-solving.

Arts & Creative
Arts are a core part of TAS Life, with clubs in visual art, theatre, and filmmaking. Students create and showcase work through performances and exhibitions. These activities foster creativity, storytelling, and artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
Middle School students learn a second language—French, Chinese, or Korean—alongside strong English. The language program is immersive and integrated into weekly schedules, with learning through interactive activities, group projects, films, and cultural events. This multilingual exposure supports global citizenship and prepares students for IB, AP, and international universities.

Social & Hobbies
Over 20 clubs cover hobbies including cooking. Clubs provide opportunities to pursue personal interests and socialize with peers. Extracurricular time is treated as essential for well-rounded development.

Community & Service
Beyond clubs, TAS organizes Environment Week, Global Citizenship Days, charity programs, and interdisciplinary field trips. These activities foster responsibility, global awareness, and a sense of belonging to something larger than oneself. They also help build a strong personal portfolio for future studies.

Leadership & Professional
Middle School students have leadership opportunities: running their own interest-based clubs, participating in the Student Council, representing the school in Model United Nations (MUN), and debating in internal and international competitions. Teachers act as mentors, helping each student shape a leadership style grounded in empathy, collaboration, and accountability. These experiences build leadership credentials for High School and beyond.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are a core part of TAS life. The school competes in the Saigon International Schools Athletic Conference (SISAC) across six sports: basketball, volleyball, soccer, table tennis, cross country, and swimming. Mustangs sport events and activities foster teamwork, discipline, and physical wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the teaching medium at The American School. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is provided; elementary EAL is integrated into classroom lessons with an Assistant Teacher, and a dedicated EAL Coordinator oversees the program. All new students whose mother tongue is not English take a WIDA English Language Proficiency assessment before starting, with placement determined by the EAL team and counselors; EAL support is provided for Grades 6–9, and TAS does not provide EAL programs for Grades 10–12. Vietnamese classes are available as tutoring with associated fees.
Reputation

Awards
National Awards Won — TAS has earned 30 national awards.

Accreditations
WASC Accredited School — The Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredits TAS from Early Childhood through High School.
CIS — The Council of International Schools (CIS) is a global membership community TAS participates in.
IB PYP Authorized — The American School is an IB Primary Years Programme Authorized School.
IB DP Candidate — The American School is an IB Diploma Programme Candidate School.
DOET License — The American School was granted the official operating license as an international school by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training on September 12, 2014.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Consultation. Schedule a meeting to discuss programs and suitability for prospective students. The consultation may include a campus visit to learn about the program options and admission requirements, helping determine fit with TAS offerings and your child's needs.

2. Required Application Documentation. Submit all necessary forms and records for the application. The required documents include the application form, the application fee, a scan of the child's passport or birth certificate or ID, a recent digital passport photo, two years of previous school records and transcripts with notarized English translations where applicable, the TAS Recommendation Form, and a completed TAS Medical Report.

3. Placement Assessment (If Applicable). A placement assessment may be required to determine the appropriate academic level based on the application materials. If living in Ho Chi Minh City, it will be conducted on campus; if living overseas, it can be arranged as a remote assessment. Assessments may include the WIDA English Language assessment and the MAP for language and math, as applicable.

4. Admission Decision. The Head of Section will provide an admissions decision based on all submitted documentation and any necessary assessments, within 3 working days provided the application fee has been submitted.

5. Enrollment. The Admissions Team will issue an official Acceptance Letter with information and links for Fee Options, Meal Plans, and Bus Registration.

6. Registration Fee. After acceptance, parents must deposit the registration fee within one week (5 working days) from receipt of the invoice to secure the place; the registration fee is non-refundable.

Scholarships
TAS provides scholarship counseling through dedicated teachers who guide students in portfolio development and application preparation. TAS students have earned over USD 200,000 in scholarships from top universities worldwide. AP courses and a U.S.-standard curriculum support scholarship applications and real-world experiences are integrated to strengthen university scholarship opportunities. Graduates have been accepted to leading universities including UC Berkeley, NYU, University of Toronto, Penn State, and the University of Sydney.
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