AVE Academy International School - Key Stage 1 Campus vs AVE Academy International School - Key Stage 2 Campus

	A AVE Academy International School - Key Stage 1 Campus Nha Trang, Vietnam	A AVE Academy International School - Key Stage 2 Campus Nha Trang, Vietnam
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₫115,240,000 - 155,101,000	Fees / year ₫146,029,000 - 147,834,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils 200
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 2014
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location AVE Academy International School Nha Trang operates three campuses in the An Vien and An Viên districts of Nha Trang, Vietnam. The Key Stage I campus is No.31 – DL A5, 2D Street, An Vien; the Key Stage II campus is E3 E4 1G Street, An Vien; and the Key Stage III & i-GCSE campus is Lô 76D, ô DLA 1, 2E Street, An Viên.	Location AVE Academy International School Nha Trang is in An Viên ward, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam. The Key Stage II Campus is at E3 E4 1G Street, An Viên, Nha Trang. AVE operates three campuses: Key Stage I Campus at No.31 – DL A5, 2D Street, An Viên; Key Stage II Campus at E3 E4 1G Street, An Viên; and Key Stage III & i‑GCSE Campus at Lô 76D, ô DLA 1, 2E Street, An Viên.
Stages	Stages Key Stage 1 campus; Key Stage 2 campus; Key Stage 3 & i-GCSE campus.	Stages Key Stage I Campus; Key Stage II Campus (5th–8th grade); Key Stage III & i‑GCSE Campus.
School type	School type International school following the Cambridge Curriculum with 100% English immersion.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Lower age group classes have dedicated teaching assistants.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Students study from Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with morning and afternoon breaks and a 1-hour lunch break on each campus. The school calendar combines Vietnamese and Western holidays, with about 200 school days per year. Holidays include Christmas, Vietnamese New Year and Easter; there are mid-term breaks in Winter and Spring; summer holidays run from late June to early September.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details We have a daily bus service across Nha Trang city with three routes to provide transportation for students who require it. Please contact the office to learn more.	Bus service details The school has a daily bus service across Nha Trang city to provide transportation to any students who require it, including three routes.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Note on academic year - The detailed fee figures below are taken from the school's published tuition schedule for the 2024–2025 school year. The school's tuition page lists a 2025–2026 schedule but the published 2024–2025 schedule is the source of the detailed numeric breakdown used here. Application / Registration fees - Registration fee (new students only): VND 2,290,000. - Administration & supply fee (annual, charged once per year): VND 4,000,000. This administration fee covers classroom supplies, online educational memberships, elective-class supplies (art, PE, Vietnamese, culinary arts), school events and accident/health insurance. Tuition fees by year group — amounts and payment-frequency options - Key Stage 1 (Levels 1–2) - Annual tuition: VND 111,240,000. - 5-month payment option: VND 58,710,000. - 3-month payment option: VND 35,967,600. - Monthly tuition (per month): VND 12,360,000. - Key Stage 2 (Levels 3–5) - Annual tuition: VND 122,364,000. - 5-month payment option: VND 64,581,000. - 3-month payment option: VND 39,564,360. - Monthly tuition (per month): VND 13,596,000. - Key Stage 3 (Levels 6–9) - Annual tuition: VND 134,415,000. - 5-month payment option: VND 70,941,250. - 3-month payment option: VND 43,460,850. - Monthly tuition (per month): VND 14,935,000. - IGCSE / Year 10 - Annual tuition: VND 151,101,000. - 5-month payment option: VND 79,747,750. - 3-month payment option: VND 48,855,990. - Monthly tuition (per month): VND 16,789,000. Discounts and sibling / payment-frequency reductions - Sibling discounts and payment-frequency discounts are applied as follows (discount varies by sibling order and by payment frequency): - Annual (10-month) payment discount: 1st child 10%; 2nd child 15%; 3rd child 15%. - 5-month payment discount: 1st child 5%; 2nd child 10%; 3rd child 10%. - 3-month payment discount: 1st child 3%; 2nd child 8%; 3rd child 8%. - Monthly payment: 1st child no standard monthly discount; 2nd child 5%; 3rd child 5% (as indicated in the school's published discount columns). Other routine costs and ancillary charges - School day meal and service costs (listed per day in the published schedule): - Breakfast: VND 65,000 / day. - Lunch: VND 90,000 / day. - Snack: VND 50,000 / day. - Bus service: VND 140,000 / day (school-operated bus service covering city pickup and drop-off). - Uniforms and textbooks: - School uniform (3 sets + 1 PE set): VND 1,805,000. - Cambridge textbook charges are itemised in the published schedule (examples shown by book number; amounts vary by title and term): Book 1/Book 2 VND 2,577,000; Book 3 VND 2,612,000; Book 4 VND 2,990,000; Book 5 VND 3,290,000; Book 6 VND 3,288,000; Book 7/Book 9 VND 4,908,000. - Administration fee inclusions: classroom supplies, online educational memberships (e.g., reading/math platforms), classroom reading books, elective class supplies, school events, and accident/health insurance (listed under administration items). Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: monthly, quarterly, bi‑yearly (half‑year) or yearly (full-year) payment options are available. - Monthly tuition payments must be paid no later than the 7th of each month. Payments made after the 7th incur a 5% late fee; payments made after the 15th incur a 7% late fee. Failure to pay as agreed may result in refusal of continued enrollment, suspension of the student, and withholding of school records until fees are paid. - Currency conversion: when payments are made in USD the school converts amounts to VND at the Vietcombank exchange rate and reserves the right to change the exchange rate during the school year. Boarding / accommodation - AVE Academy operates as a day school with multiple campuses and a dedicated daily bus service for student pickup and drop-off; a boarding program is not listed among campus services and boarding fees are not applicable. Refunds and refund conditions - Registration and administration fees are non-refundable. - Full‑year payment (10‑month) refund rule: if a student unenrolls during the first semester, the payer can receive the full tuition back for the second semester (the remaining 5 months); if the student unenrolls in the second semester, no refund is granted. - Half‑year payment (5‑month) refund rule: there is no refund granted after 30 days; a full refund is available only if notice is given within the first 30 days and with the required 2‑week departure notice procedures. - Illness: if a child is ill for longer than five days and provides a medical note, a full refund on affected service fees will be granted for the days missed; refunds are prorated to the following month. Refunds are not offered for students dismissed for behavioural misconduct. - Vacation: there is no refund on tuition fees for vacation leave. Service fees may be refunded if the school is notified one month in advance and travel documents are provided. - Natural disasters/government school closure: no refund on tuition fees; service fees are prorated. Global pandemic policy: if a pandemic lasts longer than one month, full‑year or half‑year payers' tuition and service fees will be prorated to the following academic year. Fee payment methods and administrative notes - The school publishes available payment frequencies (monthly, quarterly, half‑year and full‑year). The school's policies state currency conversion for USD payments is applied at Vietcombank rates; specific online/credit‑card processors or bank account details are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Parents should use the school's admissions or accounts contact channels for exact payment‑method instructions and bank/payment details. Brief summary of availability of more recent schedules - The school's tuition page references a 2025–2026 tuition schedule; the detailed numeric breakdown above is drawn from the published 2024–2025 tuition rates that contain the full itemised numbers used here. The school indicates updated schedules are available on its tuition page; the 2024–2025 document provides the complete line‑item figures cited above.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Registration fee (new students only): VND 2,290,000. Tuition fees — Key Stage 2 (Levels 3–5) - Annual tuition (pay in full): VND 122,364,000 per year. - 5‑month installment option: VND 64,581,000 (per 5‑month block). - 3‑month installment option: VND 39,564,360 (per 3‑month block). - Monthly tuition option: VND 13,596,000 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: monthly, quarterly, bi‑yearly (5‑month), or yearly (10‑month). - Monthly payments are due no later than the 7th of each month. Payments made after the 7th incur a 5% late fee; payments made after the 15th incur a 7% late fee. Non‑payment may result in suspension of the student and withholding of records. - Currency and exchange: payments may be converted between USD and VND at the Vietcombank exchange rate; the school may adjust the rate during the year. Other mandatory annual / one‑off fees and regular charges - Administration & supply fee (annual): VND 4,000,000. This covers classroom supplies, online educational memberships, elective supplies, school events and accident/health insurance. - School uniform (3 sets + 1 PE set): VND 1,805,000 (one‑off at purchase). - Cambridge textbooks (listed individually): - Book 1 / Book 2: VND 2,577,000. - Book 3: VND 2,612,000. - Book 4: VND 2,990,000. - Book 5: VND 3,290,000. - Book 6: VND 3,288,000. - Book 7 / Book 9: VND 4,908,000. - Meals and daily service rates (payable as used or as part of service billing): - Breakfast: VND 65,000 per school day. - Lunch: VND 90,000 per school day. - Snack: VND 50,000 per school day. - Bus (per day): VND 140,000 per day. Discounts, promotions and referral - Sibling discounts and discounts for advance full‑year payment are offered. A referral program can reduce annual fees (referral savings advertised between 10–20% on annual fees). Payment‑frequency discounts and sibling discount levels are published by the school. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. AVE Academy operates as a day school across separate Key Stage campuses (addresses listed for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 / IGCSE). Refund and withdrawal rules (summary of key points) - Registration and administration fees are non‑refundable; registration/administration fees paid after December 31 may be discounted if applicable. - Full‑year payments (10‑month): if a student unenrolls in the first semester the payer can receive the full tuition back for the second semester (the 5‑month block); if unenrollment occurs in the second semester there is no refund. - Half‑year payments (5‑month): a full refund is available only if notice is given within the first 30 days; no refund after 30 days. A two‑week notice of departure is required to prepare documents. - Illness: service fees may be refunded for illness exceeding five days with a medical certificate; refunds for services are prorated to the following month. Refunds are not provided for dismissal due to misconduct. - Vacation and government‑mandated closures: there is no refund on tuition for vacation leave; service fees may be refunded with one month's advance notice and supporting travel documents. No refunds on tuition are given for government school closures; service fees will be prorated. Global pandemic adjustments may be applied per the school policy. Fee payment methods and instructions - Payment timing and frequency options are accepted as monthly, quarterly, bi‑yearly or yearly; payments are handled in VND with the option to convert from USD at the Vietcombank rate per school policy. Specific accepted instruments (bank transfer, card, e‑wallet) are not itemized in the published fee pages; parents should use the school admission contact details for instrument‑specific instructions and to obtain payment account details. Contact / billing enquiries - For billing enquiries and to arrange a chosen payment frequency or to request account/payment instructions, use the school admissions contact details listed for AVE Academy.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details AVE Academy follows the Cambridge Curriculum across all grades. Early Years (Ages 3–5) focus on discovery and a love of learning through play, stories, and hands-on exploration. Cambridge Primary (Ages 5–11) is taught with 100% English immersion and includes the UFLI literacy program, with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams by the end of Year 6. Cambridge Lower Secondary (Ages 11–14) continues core subjects with STEAM projects and science labs, and Year 9 Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint exams monitor progress before IGCSE. Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE) (Ages 14–16) offers subject choices in small classes to build study skills for higher education and a pathway to university entrance. Cambridge Advanced (A-Levels) (Ages 16–19) launches in 2027.	Curriculum details Cambridge Pathway followed from Early Years to A-Levels. Early Years (Kid Castle) ages 3–5. Cambridge Primary (Key Stage 1 & 2) ages 5–11 with 100% English immersion and the UFLI Literacy Program; Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams at the end of Year 6. Cambridge Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3) ages 11–14; Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint exams at Year 9. Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE) ages 14–16. Cambridge Advanced (A‑Levels) launching in 2027 as the final pathway step for university entrance. It is 100% English immersion every day with internationally qualified teachers.
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Exam results	Exam results Milana Gurova, an IGCSE student, received Cambridge's 'Best in the World' award for English IGCSE with a perfect 100%.	Exam results Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams at the end of Year 6; Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint exams at Year 9; Cambridge IGCSE program in Upper Secondary.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression A pathway to university entrance.	Higher education progression A‑Levels launching in 2027; the Cambridge Pathway prepares students for university entrance worldwide.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. How to Apply: Complete the Registration Form to start the enrollment process. The AVE Academy office will contact families to discuss placement and next steps. The form should include information about the child and contact details. The school uses the submission to begin processing the enrollment. 2. Visit Our Campus: Schedule a campus visit or tour by appointment. A campus visit helps families observe facilities and meet staff. The visit provides an opportunity to discuss program options and placement. The enrollment process can be advanced by arranging a campus visit. 3. Prepare Documents: Prepare documentation detailing the child's previous education and schools. Documents can be submitted online via the Registration Form or mailed to AVE Academy International School's Nha Trang address. Additional documents may be requested if needed. Providing complete documents aids placement and enrollment. 4. Entry Test: In some cases, a general placement test may be required. The test assesses readiness for placement and English language proficiency. The school will inform families of testing timing and requirements. Test results help determine appropriate grade level and program placement. 5. Timing and Follow-Up: Applications are accepted throughout the school year. A suitability assessment may be based on current English level and prior education. The school will follow up with families after the assessment to outline next steps. When enrollment is confirmed, families will receive further information on registration and fees.	Admissions —
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