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Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Vietnamese
Fees ₫238,500,000 - 409,500,000
Ages 6 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Wellspring International Bilingual School
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Vietnamese
Typical class size 4
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Elementary, High School
Introduction

Wellspring Saigon is a bilingual K–12 school in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Its international program follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, drawing on Common Core and NGSS standards, and high school students can enroll in AP courses. The Vietnamese national curriculum runs alongside, with English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science taught in English by international teachers in the primary and secondary years. Facilities and activities support a wide range of clubs, including Science & Technology, Arts, Sports, Cooking, Fashion, and Basketball. Families can use an in-house school bus service with designated stops or home pick-up. A second campus at Saigon Pearl, approximately 100 meters from the current site, is slated to open from the 2025–2026 school year.

This campus is part of Wellspring International Bilingual School

No. 1, D4 St., Saigon Pearl, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh St., Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

The Essentials

Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 4, instruction in English, Vietnamese.

Location
Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School is situated at 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street in Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. The campus lies within the Saigon Pearl residential area, a modern and well-connected neighborhood located just a few minutes from the city center. Its proximity to the Saigon River and key transport routes makes it convenient for families living in both central and suburban areas. The school will also open a new Saigon Pearl campus approximately 100 meters from the current site for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Stages
Wellspring Saigon offers a complete K–12 bilingual education structured across three main levels: Primary (Grades 1–5), Lower Secondary (Grades 6–9), and Upper Secondary (Grades 10–12). Each level integrates the Vietnamese national curriculum with international academic standards drawn from the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core. English is introduced as a core language of instruction from early primary, with an increasing number of subjects taught by international teachers as students advance through the school.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school welcoming both Vietnamese and international students. It does not provide boarding facilities, allowing families to engage closely with their children’s daily learning and school activities. The environment encourages inclusivity, collaboration, and bilingual fluency across all year groups.

Additional learning support
The school does not explicitly list specialized provisions or facilities for Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Country affiliation
While Wellspring Saigon is a Vietnamese school, its international program follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) from the United States. This approach provides a strong American academic foundation while maintaining alignment with Vietnamese educational requirements.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
The school follows a full-day academic schedule from Monday to Friday. Although specific start and end times are not published online, the day typically includes core academic sessions in the morning followed by enrichment activities, clubs, or electives in the afternoon. Lunch and short breaks are built into the schedule to support student wellbeing and focus throughout the day.

Bus service
Wellspring Saigon offers a comprehensive school bus service for students across Ho Chi Minh City. Families can choose between home pick-up or pre-arranged collection points. The service is managed by the school with trained drivers and accompanying staff to ensure safety and comfort during the journey. This transport option helps parents manage commuting efficiently, especially for younger students.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Wellspring International Bilingual Schools. It is governed by a School Council. The Chair of the School Council is Nguyễn Bác Dụng.
Fees

Annual tuition at Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School ranges from VND 238,500,000 to VND 409,500,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Enrollment Fees

* Placement Test Fee: VND 2,000,000 per student (per attempt). This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable and must be paid before the test date.
* Enrollment Fee: VND 25,000,000 (one-time). This fee is payable upon confirmation of enrollment within one week of receiving an offer and is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tuition Fees (per academic year)

Tuition includes meals (breakfast, lunch, snack), academic instruction under the Vietnamese Ministry of Education & Training curriculum and the U.S. Common Core Standards, co-curricular arts, sports, and skill development programs, and one local day field trip per year.

Primary School
* Grades 1 – 4: VND 238,500,000 per year
* Grade 5: VND 253,800,000 per year

Lower Secondary School
* Grades 6 – 8: VND 288,000,000 per year
* Grade 9: VND 324,900,000 per year

Upper Secondary School
* Grades 10 – 11: VND 359,100,000 per year
* Grade 12: VND 409,500,000 per year

Families may choose to pay annually, by semester (two installments), or by quarter (four installments). Discounts apply for early or full-year payments (up to 8%).

Boarding Fees

The school does not offer boarding. Tuition includes full day meals for day students.

Other Costs

* Meal Opt-Out Adjustment: Parents may opt out of school meals by submitting a form five working days before term start; the remaining meal fee is refunded for unconsumed periods.
* Uniforms and Learning Materials: Billed separately per school policy.
* Health Insurance: Mandatory for Vietnamese students as part of the national scheme.
Academics

Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 6 to 17.

Curriculum
Wellspring Saigon delivers a bilingual program combining the Vietnamese National Curriculum with international academic frameworks from the United States. The international component follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), ensuring continuity with global education systems. In the Primary and Lower Secondary levels (Grades 1–9), students study core subjects—Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies—in English, while other subjects follow the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training requirements. In High School (Grades 10–12), the curriculum expands to include Advanced Placement (AP) courses and preparation for international examinations. Across all levels, the program integrates arts, technology, sports, and life skills education, promoting both academic and personal development within a bilingual learning environment.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
At Wellspring Saigon the SEL programme is delivered through a dedicated curriculum via the Learning Support Centre (LSC) which draws on the CASEL five-core competencies to help students develop self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, positive communication and responsible decision-making. The school website states that the LSC curriculum covers self-management, social awareness, positive communication, resilience and mindfulness in a whole-school approach.
Counsellors provide structured support across year groups, adopting evidence-based frameworks to integrate emotional and social skill development alongside academic learning.
This means SEL lessons are explicitly planned, and teachers and facilitators are guided with a framework to create classroom environments that promote reflection and growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Wellspring Saigon provides a Learning Support Centre (LSC) which offers structured learning support lessons and frameworks aimed at assisting students who face learning difficulties in specific subject areas. The LSC is not described as a specialist SEN institution, but rather as an in-school support service. The school materials list a “Special Request Form” for special services (including for allergies or meal adaptations) but do not detail precisely which categories of SEN are supported (for example, autism spectrum or moderate learning difficulties).
Thus, while there is a defined internal support structure via the LSC and differentiated learning plans, the school does not publicly disclose full details of all types of SEN support provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school’s publicly available information does not specifically outline an EAL programme under that name or full details of tailored provision for English learners. Therefore, we state that the school does not publicly disclose comprehensive EAL support, programmes or staffing.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellspring Saigon’s website indicates that there is a “Mental Counselling Program” alongside the SEL programme, with counselling specialists trained in child psychology offering confidential advice and support to students. This shows the school provides support structures for mental health, where students can access confidential counselling and wellbeing services. It emphasises helping students cope with challenges, supporting their mental development and offering supervision through trained staff.
The school frames this as integral to its student potential development offerings.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose comprehensive safeguarding and child protection policy details.
Parent Experience

History
Wellspring Saigon was established by the SSG Group as part of its bilingual education initiative in Ho Chi Minh City. The school references “more than ten years” of development in its “why choose us” materials, marking its growth since inception. Its campus was built as part of the Saigon Pearl complex, reflecting the school’s integration into a modern residential environment. Ownership and governance remain under the SSG education system, offering continuity with sister campuses in the Wellspring network.

Community
The school community engages regularly in cultural and service-oriented events, such as the annual “The Gathering Concert” which raises funds for environmental projects, and “WISers Spirit Week” that celebrates student identity and engagement. Parents, students and staff participate in activities announced in the school events calendar—ranging from reading weeks, project weeks, to community service workshops. The school’s website also posts notice of parent-education talks and student wellbeing workshops, indicating an inclusive community culture.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly detailed description of a formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) with committees, regular meetings or volunteer groups under that title.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Wellspring Saigon campus spans more than 1.6 hectares and includes spaces for academics, sports, arts, and experiential learning, creating an open, creative, and safe learning environment. The facilities are modern and fully equipped to support teaching and education. The campus supports bilingual instruction that integrates Vietnamese and international standards and provides infrastructure for project-based and experiential learning. Each teacher/staff member guides four students, ensuring personalized attention. In 2021, Wellspring Saigon became the first school in Vietnam to join UNESCO's Happy Schools network.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a dedicated sports area as part of its facilities. Students participate in physical education and athletic activities through clubs and teams. There are more than 180 clubs and teams across 35 disciplines organized under four main areas: arts, sports, technology, and life skills. The campus environment supports a broad range of athletic and recreational pursuits.

Academic Facilities
The campus provides spaces to support bilingual instruction that combines the Vietnamese program with international standards (CCSS and NGSS). The Vietnamese Primary School Program at Wellspring Saigon is designed according to the 2018 General Education Program of the Ministry of Education and Training, focusing on core subjects such as Vietnamese, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, Information Technology, Art, and Physical Education. Teaching and learning methods emphasize developing competencies and personalizing learning to fit each student's abilities. The program aims to develop general competencies such as self-learning, communication, collaboration, problem solving, and creativity, and to build language, numeracy, science, technology, informatics, aesthetics, and physical development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers over 180 clubs and teams across 35 disciplines, organized within four main areas: arts, sports, technology, and life skills. These activities provide opportunities for students to pursue interests and develop skills beyond the academic curriculum. The school also highlights achievements of its students and alumni in higher education, with over 150 global universities recognizing Wellspring students and alumni, reflecting the breadth of opportunities available through the Wellspring community. More than 45,000 Wellspring students and alumni form a connected, supportive network that spans the school's history.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The elementary program is bilingual, combining the Vietnamese program and the international program with CCSS and NGSS. Teaching methods include project-based learning and experiential learning to develop critical thinking, independence, creativity, and self-learning. The program emphasizes core competencies such as self-learning, communication, collaboration, problem solving, and creativity. The school maintains a 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio and provides 1:1 personalized learning support through a mentoring program.

Arts & Creative
There are 180+ clubs and teams across 35 disciplines. Clubs are organized into four main areas: arts, sports, technology, and skills. These clubs foster student creativity and resilience.

Cultural & Language
The school runs a bilingual program in Vietnamese and English. The bilingual program integrates Vietnamese and international content. The international program development is part of the Wellspring system and aligns with international standards, including CCSS and NGSS.

Social & Hobbies
There are 180+ clubs and teams across 35 disciplines, organized into four main areas (arts, sports, technology, and skills) that support student interests and social engagement.

Community & Service
Wellspring Saigon joined UNESCO's 'Happy School' network in 2021. The school describes a connected community of students, alumni, parents, and staff. It offers Talent & Scholarship programs with over 20 billion VND in scholarships to recognize achievement in academics, arts, sports, and community activities.

Leadership & Professional
The school employs 100% Vietnamese and international staff who are graduates from leading universities, hold PGCE certificates, and are recognized by the College Board. It provides 1:1 mentoring and personalized guidance to students. It has honored alumni with scholarships to top universities, reflecting a global academic pathway.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus covers more than 1.6 hectares with academic, sports, arts, and experiential zones, creating an open, creative, and safe learning environment. The school emphasizes holistic development and well-being within its community. It presents a cohesive, supportive environment for students, families, and staff to participate in a values-driven education.
Languages

Language Provision
Instruction is provided in Vietnamese and English. The bilingual model enables students to attain fluency in both languages. The Vietnamese elementary program follows MOET's 2018 Curriculum, focusing on core subjects and developing competencies such as self-learning, communication, collaboration, problem solving, and creativity. The school also offers an International program and a Student Development program as part of its curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual primary program that integrates the Vietnamese national curriculum with international standards (CCSS and NGSS). The bilingual program uses project-based and experiential learning to develop critical thinking, independence, creativity, and self-directed learning. The school maintains a 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio, enabling personalized guidance.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publish any awards on its website.

Accreditations
* WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) – Wellspring Saigon is fully accredited by WASC, an American accrediting body that evaluates schools worldwide for academic quality, institutional integrity, and continuous improvement. This accreditation confirms that the school meets internationally recognized educational standards.

* Cambridge Assessment International Education (School Code: VN229) – The school is an officially registered Cambridge International School, allowing it to deliver Cambridge curriculum components and assessments. This accreditation ensures alignment with global academic benchmarks.

* College Board (Member Code: 6980) – Wellspring Saigon is an authorized College Board member school, enabling students to take SAT, PSAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. This status connects the school with the U.S. higher education admissions framework.

* British Council Partnership – The school is an official partner of the British Council, supporting English proficiency testing, academic exchange, and teacher development collaborations.

* Edmentum – The school partners with Edmentum, a U.S.-based provider of digital learning resources and assessment tools that supplement online and blended instruction.

* Mizzou Academy (University of Missouri) – Wellspring collaborates with Mizzou Academy to integrate U.S.-accredited online high school courses, giving students access to dual-diploma opportunities recognized by American universities.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit Enrollment Information
Parents begin by completing the registration form either online or on-site at the school. Once submitted, an Admissions Officer contacts families within one to three business days to provide consultation and explain the next steps. This includes guidance on required documents and the overall admissions timeline.

2. Consultation and Initial Application Submission
Families meet with an Admissions Officer to discuss the school’s curriculum, educational approach, and student support options. During this meeting, the officer collects the necessary application materials, including official student records, and ensures the family understands the relevant academic pathways offered at Wellspring.

3. Entrance Assessment
All applicants take an entrance assessment as part of the school’s admissions plan. The content is adjusted according to the student’s age, grade level, and chosen academic track. This ensures fair evaluation aligned with the student’s background and readiness for the bilingual program.

4. Admission Results Notification
Results are typically released three to five business days after the entrance test. In periods of high application volume or when additional assessments are needed, notification times may vary. The Admissions Office communicates updates directly with parents.

5. Enrollment Finalization
Upon acceptance, families must complete enrollment paperwork and settle the applicable fees within seven to ten business days of receiving the admission notice. The student’s place is confirmed only once all documentation and payments are completed.

Scholarships
1. Wellspring Talent Scholarship
The *Wellspring Talent Scholarship* program recognizes outstanding students—both new and current—across academics, sports, arts, and community engagement. The total scholarship fund is valued at up to VND 20 billion annually. Awards may cover up to 100% of net tuition. Applications are open to students in Grades 1–11, with a submission deadline of 15 June 2025. Forty scholarships are available each year, and details are announced every October.

2. Student Reward Policy
The *Student Reward Policy* recognizes current students for consistent achievement throughout the year. Rewards are given monthly, per semester, and annually for excellence in academics, sports, cultural, and fine arts competitions. The policy is reviewed and issued each October and applies to all grades within the school.

Waitlist
Wellspring Saigon does not disclose or confirm the use of a waitlist or pool system.
School Events
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