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UK Academy – Ba Ria Campus

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Vietnamese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Vietnamese Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Vietnamese, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

UK Academy Ba Ria Campus is a bilingual international school at 165 Nguyen Huu Tho, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam. It offers a continuous learning pathway from preschool to Year 12 by blending MOET provisions with the Oxford International Curriculum. Preschool uses MOET's early childhood program with a child-centered, project-based approach, an intensive English component via the Oxford curriculum, AMEB music, and Junior Achievement activities. Primary follows the MOET 2018 framework and emphasizes experiential, project-based learning, with English strengthened through Oxford and certificates such as PET, KET, Flyers, Mover and Starter. Lower secondary continues MOET 2018 with cross-disciplinary projects and English toward PET, KET and IELTS, plus AMEB and JA. Upper secondary aligns with MOET high school, featuring career-oriented subject groups, IELTS preparation, JA, and ongoing physical education and life-skills development. The campus is part of the Nguyen Hoang Education Group, which operates seven campuses in Vietnam, and it follows the 5H philosophy—Head, Heart, Hand, Health, and Human—with six core values: integrity, respect, shine, discipline, creativity, and love.

165 Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, Phường Phước Hiệp, Thành phố Bà Rịa, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

The Essentials

UK Academy – Ba Ria Campus has 1,000 pupils, instruction in Vietnamese, English.

Location
Ba Ria Campus, 165 Nguyen Huu Tho, Ward Phuoc Hiep, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, High School

Type
International bilingual school
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the UK Academy School System. The UK Academy School System operates campuses across multiple locations in Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long, Hue, Da Nang, Ba Ria, Gia Lai and Quang Ngai.
Fees
Overview
- UK Academy – Ba Ria Campus publishes a detailed fee schedule for the 2026–2027 academic year that lists all chargeable categories for parents to review: application/enrolment fees, tuition by school level (shown per term and per year), school bus fees, boarding (nội trú) fees, and other one‑time and recurring costs (uniforms, textbooks, consumables, extracurricular or optional services).

Application / registration fees
- The school's published fee materials include a single-entry/application or registration fee category for new applicants; the detailed amount and whether it is refundable are specified in the school's official fee schedule.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The fee schedule is organized by level: Mầm non (13 months – 5 years), Tiểu học (Grades 1–5), Trung học cơ sở (Grades 6–9), and Trung học phổ thông (Grades 10–12). For each level the schedule provides tuition amounts displayed both per term and per school year. Exact numeric amounts for each grade and the per‑term / per‑year breakdown are published in the school's detailed fee document.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's published fee policy sets out a billing schedule and payment terms (including timing for termly or annual payments and any deadlines or late payment provisions). These specifics — including due dates, late‑payment penalties, and any early‑payment discounts — are included in the official fee and policy document.

Boarding fees (nội trú)
- Boarding (nội trú) is offered at the Ba Ria campus and appears as a separate fee category in the published schedule; the schedule provides boarding costs and related service inclusions. The precise boarding rates and whether they are charged per term or per year are provided in the detailed fee document.

Other costs and optional fees
- The fee materials list additional chargeable items and optional services that may appear as one‑time or recurring charges, including but not limited to: school bus (transport) fees, meal/bán trú service fees, uniform costs, textbooks and workbook lists (a textbook list for 2025–2026 is published for reference), extracurricular program fees, and any capital or facility fees. The fee schedule specifies which items are included in tuition and which are extra.

Refund information
- The school's published fee and policy document contains its refund and fee‑adjustment provisions (for example, rules that apply when a student withdraws mid‑year). The exact refund percentages, required notice periods, and any administrative conditions are set out in that policy.

Fee payment options
- The school's formal fee documentation includes the accepted payment methods and instructions (for example bank transfer details, on‑site payment channels, or electronic payment gateways where applicable). The fee document provides the full list of payment options and payment instructions.

Practical note for parents
- The Ba Ria campus fee materials for 2026–2027 are published in a downloadable fee and fee‑policy document and the campus page lists the specific fee categories (tuition by level, transport, boarding, etc.). Parents should review that official schedule to obtain the exact numeric amounts per grade, per term, and per year, and to confirm deadlines, refund terms and the school's accepted payment channels.

What I found and what was not retrievable here
- I located the Ba Ria campus fee headings and a downloadable fee-and-policy file reference for the 2026–2027 academic year. The detailed numeric amounts and the full text of the school's fee, refund and payment‑method rules are contained inside that downloadable fee document; that file could not be rendered here for extraction. The school's published fee document is the source for the per‑term and per‑year amounts and the precise billing, refund and payment‑method details referenced above.
Academics

UK Academy – Ba Ria Campus teaches Vietnamese Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
UKA Ba Ria Campus offers a continuous learning pathway from preschool to Year 12. Preschool follows MOET's early childhood program with a child-centered approach, project-based learning, and an intensive English component via the Oxford International Curriculum; music education through AMEB; Junior Achievement; and physical education and life-skills development, including swimming, aerobics, yoga, martial arts and the arts. Primary uses the MOET 2018 framework, emphasizing integrated, experiential, and project-based learning; English is strengthened through the Oxford International Curriculum, with students pursuing English certificates such as PET, KET, Flyer, Mover and Starter; AMEB music certificates; JA entrepreneurship activities; and a program of physical education and life-skills through sport and clubs. Lower secondary follows the MOET 2018 framework with cross-disciplinary, experiential and project-based learning, continued English enhancement and opportunities for PET, KET and IELTS; AMEB music certificates; JA; and ongoing physical education and life-skills development. Upper secondary implements the MOET 2018 high school program with career-oriented subject groups and study topics aligned to career guidance and individual competencies, ensuring MOET graduation standards and university admissions; intensified English toward IELTS; JA; physical education, and life-skills development.

Exam Results
Student achievements include: Do Dang Khoi (Grade 9.1): Gold Medal in Solo Performance at the 10th Hong Kong International Music Festival (2023); Tran Nam Ke Thien (Grade 3.1): Gold Award at the Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad Final Round (HKIMO 2023); Huynh Phuc Gia Huy (Grade 4.2): Gold Medal at Fermat Mathematical Olympiad National Round (FMO).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
5H educational philosophy includes Head, Heart, Hand, Health and Human. Head means thinking and reasoning; Heart means a loving, compassionate heart; Hand means labour and hard work; Health means cherishing and maintaining health; Human means becoming a humane person. The program aims for comprehensive development across intellectual, physical and emotional domains. Wellbeing is embedded in the primary curriculum as a core area within the Oxford International Curriculum, alongside Mathematics, English and Science. JA and AMEB activities support social-emotional learning and practical skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English is delivered under the Oxford International Curriculum. Within the primary program, Mathematics, English, Science and Wellbeing form four core subjects. The program helps students obtain PET, KET and IELTS four-skills certificates. English proficiency is aimed at approximately B2/B1+ for confident communication and readiness to engage globally. These elements support MOET integration and international university pathways.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core focus in the primary program as Wellbeing within the Oxford International Curriculum, emphasising health and social-emotional regulation. The program develops creative thinking, social intelligence and emotional intelligence. The curriculum supports holistic development and social-emotional growth through a range of activities. Extracurricular projects contribute to mental and emotional well-being. The approach is aligned with the 5H philosophy to foster wellbeing across learning and daily life.

Safeguarding
Bus transport operates with a modern system, with trained drivers and caregivers accompanying students on each trip. Boarding is self-catering, with meals planned and supervised by nutritionists. Boarding dormitories are modern and fully equipped, with resident parents on duty to care for students.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2016, UK Academy is a member of the Nguyen Hoang Education Group and operates a bilingual international school system from kindergarten through high school. The UK Academy system comprises seven campuses across Vietnam, including the Ba Ria campus at 165 Nguyen Huu Tho, Phuoc Hiep, Ba Ria, Ba Ria-Vung Tau. The curriculum combines MOET provisions with the Oxford International Curriculum (OIC), and offers IGCSE international high school education, NCUK's university preparatory program or A‑Level, and IELTS exam preparation. The 5H educational philosophy—Head, Heart, Hand, Health, and Human—underpins the approach, and the six core values are integrity, respect, shine, discipline, creativity, and love.

Community
UK Academy's school system spans seven locations across Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Gia Lai, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, and Quang Ngai. School life features events such as the English Eloquence Contest 2024 – “Your voice can change the World,” the Primary School Sports Festival/UKA Family Sports Day, and Vietnam Teachers' Day celebrations. Activities include art clubs and student council events, such as Prom nights at Ha Long Campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IGCSE international high school education is offered, along with NCUK's international university preparatory program or A-Level. IELTS exam preparation is available. The curriculum blends MOET with the Oxford International Curriculum. International standard extracurricular programs such as JA and AMEB are provided.

Arts & Creative
The campus provides a music room and an art room, as well as a STEM Robotics room, an Informatics room, and a school psychology room. AMEB music programs develop music knowledge and performance. JA Young Entrepreneurs program is part of the extracurricular framework.

Cultural & Language
Ba Ria campus is part of the UKA International Bilingual School system. The curriculum blends MOET with the Oxford International Curriculum. English language development is supported through the Oxford International Curriculum and an English immersion approach.

Social & Hobbies
Physical education and life skills are prioritized, with activities including swimming, aerobics, yoga, and martial arts. Sports clubs include football, basketball, and badminton. Additional clubs cover arts, music, and other recreational activities.

Leadership & Professional
JA Young Entrepreneurs Creation certificate is awarded as part of UKA Ba Ria's extracurricular program. JA helps students define career goals and develop professional skills. Graduates receive a MOET high school diploma and a certificate of completion of the Oxford international high school program, plus an Academic IELTS certificate. A JA Young Entrepreneurs certificate is also awarded.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education and life skills development are integrated, including swimming, aerobics, yoga, and martial arts. Students participate in sports clubs such as football, basketball, badminton, and chess. The program also includes arts and music, fostering creativity, social intelligence, and emotional intelligence.
Admissions

Scholarships
The school offers full academic and skills scholarships to value-matched students.
School Events
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