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Vietnam America Schools Can Tho campus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Vietnamese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 5000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Vietnamese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Vietnamese
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Vietnam America Schools — Can Tho campus is a multi‑stage bilingual school in Can Tho City, with kindergarten sites and a Primary–Lower Secondary–Upper Secondary campus located in the Thiên Lộc residential area, Cái Răng district (B2 Street). It offers the Vietnamese national curriculum alongside international programmes (Cambridge at primary and IGCSE levels) and an American curriculum as listed on its records; Cambridge and IELTS examination preparation and an English‑as‑a‑second‑language pathway are provided at each level. Instruction is delivered in Vietnamese and English, with English-language lessons supported by foreign teachers and an ESL/Cambridge scheme; early years classes use Montessori approaches. The Can Tho campus reports regular extracurricular and experiential learning activities and on-site facilities including playgrounds, a swimming pool and a synthetic/artificial turf football pitch. The school integrates co‑curricular clubs and monthly activity programmes into its timetable and promotes English communication practice across year groups.

B2 Street, Thien Loc Residential Area, Phu Thu Ward, Cai Rang District, Can Tho City

The Essentials

Vietnam America Schools Can Tho campus has 5,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Vietnamese, English.

Location
VAS Can Tho campuses are located in Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. There are two Can Tho campus sites: the Kindergarten campus at 174 Tran Hung Dao Street, An Nghiep Ward, Ninh Kieu District, and the Primary/Lower Secondary campus at B2 Street, Thien Loc Residential Area, Phu Thu Ward, Cai Rang District. The campuses are situated in central Can Tho's urban neighborhoods and are accessible by the city's roads and local transport. The Can Tho campuses are part of the VA Schools network.

Stages
The system in Can Tho includes Kindergarten, Primary School, Lower Secondary School and Upper Secondary School. Public-facing campus pages indicate a dedicated Kindergarten site in Can Tho and a Can Tho campus for Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary at the Thien Loc area in Cai Rang. This provides a continuous program from early years through high school within Can Tho.

Type
The school operates as a bilingual international day school.

Additional learning support
SEN/ALN provisions include access to school medical care and psychological consulting services on campuses. The network emphasizes student health, well‑being and parent communication as part of its care framework.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated for the Can Tho campuses. The school is part of the Vietnam-based VA Schools network.

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation stated for the Can Tho campuses.

School day structure
Daily schedules vary by grade level and are published to parents via the student planner. Published materials indicate that timetables exist for each program, but exact daily start and end times are not posted publicly.

Bus service
VA Schools operate a school bus service; there is a dedicated School Bus section with a Code of Conduct and a contact line for information. Bus policies and routes are managed by the VA Schools network, and families sign up for transport as part of admissions or enrollment processes.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The system provides convenient and safe transportation and boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for students. Uniform purchases and fittings are organized through VAschools with on-site shopping days to help parents choose appropriate sizes and fabrics. Uniforms are available in cotton-blend fabrics, and sizes are selected to fit comfortably with room for growth.

Food Options
Nutritious and safe meals are prepared on-site in a dedicated kitchen at the school.

Governance and Ownership
Vietnamese American Schools – VAschools is owned by VIDON Corp. The network is governed by a Board of Directors led by a Chairperson, with the headquarters located at 252 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 10, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City. The Can Tho campus is part of the VAschools network.
Fees
Annual tuition at Vietnam America Schools Can Tho campus ranges from VND 84,000,000 to VND 140,400,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly VND 84,000,000 to VND 90,000,000 for the early years, VND 89,400,000 to VND 113,400,000 for primary, VND 140,400,000 for secondary.
Academics

Vietnam America Schools Can Tho campus teaches American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Vietnamese Curriculum.

Curriculum
Vietnamese American Schools Can Tho campus offers Kindergarten, Primary (including lower and upper secondary) in Can Tho City. Kindergarten uses an International Preschool Curriculum with bilingual Vietnamese-English instruction, Montessori-inspired activities, and a focus on developing reading, writing, and mathematical thinking. Primary Education follows the Vietnamese MOET curriculum, builds on the pre-school foundation, and offers an ESL program where core subjects are taught in English—English, Math, and Science—aligned with Cambridge International Education and MOET goals. Secondary programs provide English-medium instruction for core subjects (English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Social Studies, Science) with Cambridge and IELTS exam preparation; levels include PET (Level 6), FCE (Levels 7–8), and IELTS (Level 9) as part of progression. High School combines the Vietnamese MOET program with an English ESL track, and after Grade 12 students can obtain IELTS certification (IELTS 5.0–5.5); the campus also offers extracurricular and study-support services.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Vietnamese American Schools (including the Can Tho campus) implement a Psychological Education Program to develop students' self-awareness, confidence, and social engagement. The program emphasizes self-perception, respectful interaction, and willingness to engage in new experiences. There is a School Psychology module within the system, and psychology consultants provide guidance to students as part of wellbeing support. Medical and welfare staff across campuses support health and daily wellbeing, and there is formal parent communication to keep families informed about health and performance. These elements reflect a system-wide approach to social-emotional learning and student wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions specifying which needs are supported or whether the Can Tho campus operates as a specialist SEN institution. Publicly available materials describe general student care, psychology support, and health services but do not publish a dedicated SEN policy or clearly defined SEN offerings. The presence of school psychology and broad wellbeing services suggests some support for diverse needs, but exact SEN categories and staffing are not detailed on the official pages. Therefore, specific SEN provisions for Can Tho are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ESL and English-language support are publicly documented for Can Tho through the Viet My Can Tho (VASchools) pages. The primary Can Tho campuses list English-language programs and Cambridge-aligned English learning, with explicit ESL provision to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. English is taught as part of an integrated bilingual approach, with English instruction and bilingual curricula evident at Can Tho campuses. These provisions are described for Can Tho in primary and kindergarten materials, including explicit ESL programs and Cambridge certification pathways.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a Psychological Education Program and dedicated school psychology resources across the VA Schools system. The Psychological Education Program aims to help students develop self-confidence and healthy attitudes toward learning and life, and psychology consultants provide general guidance to students. The High School page notes daily medical care, psychology consultancy, and active parent communication as part of wellbeing and health monitoring. A dedicated School Psychology section is accessible via the network, underscoring an established wellbeing support structure. Overall, Can Tho is part of a system that includes mental health and wellbeing services for students.

Safeguarding
The VA Schools emphasize safety, hygiene, and medical care as part of student care across campuses, including explicit statements about maximum safety regulations, sanitation, and fire protection at campuses such as Go Vap. Public materials describe routine health checks, hygienic procedures, and parental communication about student health and wellbeing. A formal, standalone safeguarding policy is not publicly published on the official pages, but safety and safeguarding-like measures are referenced through campus safety statements and the health/welfare program. If needed, families should contact the Can Tho campus to obtain campus-specific safeguarding details.
Parent Experience

History
VASchools began as a Vietnamese–American bilingual schooling system in 2006, when VIDON Corp established the Vietnamese American Primary School and launched its first academic year in 2006–2007 at 252 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 10, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, which serves as the system headquarters. The Can Tho campuses joined the network as part of the system's expansion, with a Vietnamese American Kindergarten Can Tho and a Vietnamese American Primary – Lower – Upper Secondary School Can Tho located in An Nghiep (Ninh Kieu District) and Cai Rang District (Thien Loc area). By 2020, the VASchools network operated about 13 campuses across Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, and Vung Tau. In January 2021, a bilingual Can Tho kindergarten facility was inaugurated, marking a milestone in the city's expansion of bilingual education within the VASchools ecosystem.

Community
VASchools emphasizes a Vietnamese–English bilingual education with an ESL program to prepare students for study at international universities. The system integrates extracurricular activities and community volunteering as part of its holistic development approach. Family involvement is encouraged through formal parent forums and seminars that discuss school matters and gather input from parents. Charity and community initiatives are a regular part of the school culture, including programs that involve students, families, and staff in service activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents section states that family involvement is central to VASchools Can Tho campuses and across the network. It offers forums for parent input and topic-specific seminars, enabling ongoing dialogue with school leadership. Parent testimonials and feedback from families illustrate active engagement with teachers and school programs. Charity initiatives are coordinated with families through the Nhân Ái VAschools program, linking student learning with community service. Volunteerism and community service are reinforced as core values within the school's mission and daily activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
VASchools Can Tho operates multiple campuses serving kindergarten through lower and upper secondary levels. The Can Tho campuses include 174 Tran Hung Dao Street (An Nghiep, Ninh Kieu District) and C1 Street (Thien Loc, Phu Thu Ward, Cai Rang District) for kindergarten, and a Primary–Lower–Upper Secondary campus on B2 Street (Thien Loc, Phu Thu, Cai Rang). The campuses are equipped with full facilities and advanced teaching and learning devices. Classrooms are air-conditioned, and laboratories and a library support academic work. A cafeteria, outdoor play spaces and a swimming pool are provided, with hygiene and safety standards maintained.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor play spaces are available at the Can Tho campuses. A swimming pool is part of facilities across VASchools; the system emphasizes a clean, safe environment for physical activities. Students can participate in sports clubs such as football, basketball, badminton and swimming, under the supervision of foreign and Vietnamese teachers.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with LCD screens and DVD players for digital lessons. Laboratories and a library support science education and reading across campuses. Across the Can Tho campuses, facilities are described as fully equipped with advanced teaching and learning devices.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are integrated with the regular curriculum and include outdoor experiential activities, practical learning and community activities. Clubs cover physical activities such as football, basketball, badminton and swimming, as well as arts and creative pursuits such as arts and crafts, music, dance and film. Events and festivals are organized to broaden cultural awareness.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Can Tho campus offers clubs that develop analytical and scientific thinking. Students can participate in chess, intellectual games, and science-related activities, led by foreign and Vietnamese teachers. The extracurricular program is integrated with the regular curriculum to reinforce academic learning and core skills. The school also collaborates with professional training organizations to provide after-school activities in areas such as science and technology.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative clubs at the Can Tho campus include arts and crafts, music, dance, and film. Students actively participate in and showcase their talents through these clubs and related creative and cultural activities. The school also hosts events and festivals that highlight artistic expression during occasions like the Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween, Christmas, and Lunar New Year.

Cultural & Language
The school emphasizes cultural awareness through events that celebrate diverse traditions. Activities include Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween, Vietnamese Teachers' Day, Christmas, Tet, and International Women's Day. These events foster understanding of cultures of different ethnic groups and nations.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs include football, basketball, badminton, and swimming, as well as creative clubs such as arts and crafts, music, dance, and film. After-school hours, the program is augmented by activities offered through partnerships with professional training organizations, including dancing, swimming, cooking, rock climbing, and yoga. These opportunities support social interaction and personal interest development.

Community & Service
VAschools encourages students to participate in environmental protection and charitable activities to build a spirit of community and foster compassion. Community-oriented activities and service projects are integrated into the extracurricular program.

Leadership & Professional
Career guidance is a lifelong process that helps students decide on a future career aligned with their abilities and passions. The school provides workshops and information sessions about study abroad programs to prepare students for global opportunities. Regular career guidance supports students in understanding the job market and planning their education and development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor experiential activities and skills education are part of the program. The school collaborates with professional training organizations to offer activities such as dancing, swimming, cooking, rock climbing, yoga, football, and basketball after regular school hours. The Psychological Education Program helps students build self-awareness, confidence, and respectful interactions with others.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught through the Cambridge English Program alongside the Vietnamese national curriculum. The Cambridge English offerings include Flyers (A2 / IELTS 3.0–4.0) for Grades 6–9, KET/PET/IELTS Foundation (B1 / IELTS 4.0–5.0) for Grades 10–12, and IELTS or TOEFL ITP (B2 / IELTS 6.5) for Upper Secondary. Vietnamese instruction is delivered under the National Education Program across Kindergarten to Upper Secondary, with a school level spanning 18 months to 5 years in Kindergarten and Grades 1–12 in the rest of the program.

Bilingual Teaching
The Vietnam America Schools Can Tho campus offers a Bilingual Education Program. The program combines the Vietnamese National Education Program with the Cambridge English Program. It serves Early Childhood through Upper Secondary, with an Early Childhood Education Program for ages 18 months to 5 years, and Grade 1 through Grade 12. Cambridge English language components are integrated into the curriculum, including Flyers (A2 / IELTS 3.0–4.0) for Grades 6–9, KET/PET/IELTS Foundation (B1 / IELTS 4.0–5.0) for Grades 10–12, and IELTS or TOEFL ITP (B2 / IELTS 6.5) for Upper Secondary.
Reputation

Awards
Cambridge International School membership (CAIE VN721) — Recognized as a Cambridge International School in March 2024, showing international accreditation of the VA Schools system, including the Can Tho campus. This award reflects Cambridge's endorsement of the system's international standards and programmes.

Accreditations
Cambridge International School membership (CAIE VN721) — Cambridge Assessment International Education recognized the Vietnamese American Schools system, including the Can Tho campus, as a Cambridge International School in March 2024. This accreditation indicates alignment with Cambridge curriculum standards and eligibility to offer Cambridge qualifications across its campuses.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1: Registration for admission. Parents begin the process by submitting a pre‑admission registration (Dang ký dự tuyển). The admission materials indicate that parents can download the official admission form (Họ sơ nhập học) to prepare the required information and to initiate contact with the school. The Can Tho campus is among the facilities you can register for, as the form allows you to select the Can Tho location when signing up. After submitting the initial registration, the school will follow up with next steps and guidance.

2. Step 2: Eligibility and testing. Admissions are organized by level and follow age requirements per the Ministry of Education and Training. Kindergarten applicants may transfer with suitable documentation, while primary applicants require Good+ academic performance and Conduct; lower secondary requires completion of primary and a Good+ record, and upper secondary requires completion of lower secondary with Good+ performance. English language proficiency tests are required for lower and upper secondary levels, with a note that those with no prior English background may bypass the initial English test and be placed into a basic level.

3. Step 3: Entrance evaluation and notification. After evaluating entrance exam results, the school notifies parents whether the applicant passes and can progress to registration for enrollment. The evaluation process also notes English proficiency testing requirements where applicable.i Rang District.
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