EMASI International Bilingual School Van Phuc vs US Vietnam Talent International School - Van Lang Complex

	E EMASI International Bilingual School Van Phuc Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	U US Vietnam Talent International School - Van Lang Complex Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₫76,200,000 - 470,600,000	Fees / year ₫133,800,000 - 428,000,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Vietnamese Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 800	Pupils 1,800
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size 6
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Vietnamese	Instruction language English, Vietnamese
Opened	Opened 2019	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location EMASI International Bilingual Schools operate across multiple campuses in the Ho Chi Minh City region and Long An. The Nam Long campus is located in Tan Thuan Ward, Nam Long Residential Area, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. The Van Phuc campus is located in Van Phuc Residential City, Hibp Binh Ward, Thud Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. EMASI Plus Waterpoint is located in WaterPoint, Ben Luc, Long An, and offers boarding.	Location The Van Lang Campus of US Vietnam Talent International School is located within the Van Lang University Complex on Dang Thuy Tram Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. The campus sits in a built-up urban area close to major residential neighbourhoods and higher-education facilities. This location places the campus within reasonable reach of central districts of the city, making it accessible for families living in surrounding areas of Ho Chi Minh City.
Stages	Stages EMASI Nam Long serves students from pre-kindergarten (age 2) through High School. EMASI Van Phuc serves students from Elementary through High School. The program is organised across Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School/Lower Secondary, and High School/Upper Secondary levels, combining the Cambridge International Framework with the Vietnamese MOET national curriculum.	Stages UTS offers education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, providing a continuous pathway from early childhood to upper secondary education. The school delivers different programmes aligned to students’ age and grade levels across its campuses.
School type	School type EMASI operates as an international bilingual school system. It is fully accredited by WASC and is a Cambridge Pathway member, with two learning pathways that integrate Cambridge with MOET. EMASI Plus Waterpoint is a boarding campus that extends the EMASI model to a residential setting.	School type US Vietnam Talent International School is a co-educational day school for both boys and girls.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The EMASI student body includes 15+ nationalities represented. The most represented nationalities include Vietnamese; other common nationalities cited in public sources include American and Singaporean patterns; exact local-to-international ratios are not publicly disclosed.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided at EMASI (an EAL teacher is listed on campus materials). On-campus health services, counselling, and university application support are available to students.	Additional learning support The school does not provide specific information about dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Support services.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation There is no country-specific affiliation published for EMASI; the schools operate as an independent international bilingual system with Cambridge accreditation and MOET-aligned curriculum.	Country affiliation The school does not have any country affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not publicly stated in EMASI materials.	Religious affiliation The school does not have any religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure Start and end times for the school day are not publicly published; EMASI publishes annual academic calendars (e.g., 2025–2026 and 2026–2027) that outline term dates and breaks, with schedules varying by grade level.	School day structure The school does not publish detailed information about daily start times, end times or the structure of breaks and lunch periods. Parents are advised to contact the school directly for operational details related to the school day.
Bus service details	Bus service details EMASI operates a school bus service for travel to and from campus. Buses are maintained regularly and staffed by experienced drivers and bus assistants to ensure safety and comfort for students. The service is described as a safe and reliable transport option in EMASI's Student Services materials.	Bus service details UTS offers a monitored school bus service designed to support students’ daily travel to and from school. The service operates with nearly 50 designated pick-up and drop-off points across Ho Chi Minh City, and home pick-up may also be arranged depending on the route, travel distance, and number of students using the service. Each journey is supervised by the school’s Service Coordinator alongside the bus driver and an on-board guard. After families submit the school bus registration form (available on their website), the School Services Department confirms the assigned pick-up or drop-off location and schedule, and shares details of the vehicle and operating staff in line with current UTS policies.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Kindergarten & Grade 1: VND 500,000. - Elementary, Middle & High School: VND 1,000,000. - IGCSE / AS & A‑Level applicants: VND 2,000,000. Security deposit and development fee - Security deposit (place‑holding): VND 20,000,000 per student. This deposit is refundable only if the standard Withdrawal Notification Form is submitted at least 60 days before the student's last day; otherwise it is not refundable or transferable. - Annual development (facility) fee (payable when the offer is accepted): VND 12,000,000 per student; this fee is annual and non‑refundable. Tuition fees — annual totals by year group (amounts shown in VND per year) - Pre‑KG: VND 150,700,000. - KG1: VND 152,900,000. - KG2: VND 155,300,000. - KG3: VND 161,000,000. - Grade 1: VND 197,200,000. - Grade 2: VND 209,400,000. - Grade 3: VND 220,400,000. - Grade 4: VND 231,500,000. - Grade 5: VND 237,600,000. - Grade 6: VND 271,600,000. - Grade 7: VND 284,300,000. - Grade 8: VND 296,900,000. - Grade 9: VND 305,000,000. - Grade 10: VND 337,200,000. - Grade 11: VND 361,400,000. - Grade 12: VND 393,500,000. Tuition fees — payment by semester / per term - The school offers a semester payment option (semester 1 and semester 2). Parents may also pay the full annual tuition in a single installment (paying in full up front reduces the overall tuition by approximately 15% compared with semester payments). Late payment incurs a penalty of 0.05% per day on the outstanding balance. Specific semester invoice amounts, deadlines and any early‑bird offers are set in the published fee schedule and shown on the school's invoice. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment methods: bank transfer is accepted for school fees; parents are asked to include the student's full name and invoice number in the payment description. The school's published bank account details are provided for EMASI Nam Long and EMASI Vạn Phúc campuses. Application fees may be paid by bank transfer or by card at the school office. - Deadlines and instalments: the fee schedule shows payment deadlines and multiple instalment deadlines (semester deadlines and dates for annual payment). If parents pay the full annual tuition at the start of the year they receive the indicated discount; otherwise semester deadlines and the school's published payment dates apply. Late enrolment rules: students enrolling after the academic year start will be charged full annual tuition if joining in Semester 1, or full Semester 2 tuition if joining in Semester 2. Late payments are subject to the stated daily penalty. Boarding fees - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed; there are no published boarding charges. Day schooling only. Other recurring or one‑off fees and typical exclusions - Annual learning materials fee: VND 6,000,000 per student (VND 12,000,000 for IGCSE / A‑Level students). This covers textbooks, international program books, reference materials, e‑learning subscriptions and specific course materials. - Uniform fee (annual, example amounts published): typically VND 2,800,000 or VND 3,200,000 depending on the student level; the uniform pack includes multiple standard sets, PE sets and a hat and school bag for KG/Elementary, with slightly different inclusions for other levels. Personal items (meals, bus service, extracurriculars, trips, examination fees, after‑school services and other optional services) are not included in the tuition figure and are charged separately. - Extracurricular activities, school meals, school bus and optional services: charged separately and not included in tuition totals; these are shown as separate service fees in the school's fee schedule. Refund and withdrawal policy (fees) - Refund eligibility requires submission of the school's Withdrawal Notification Form at least 60 days before the student's last day. The security deposit is refundable under that condition. The school does not refund semester tuition fees or late enrolment fees. The school will refund a percentage of the annual tuition fees for students who paid the full annual tuition; the refund percentage is calculated based on the student's last day and the published refund table. Parents who have already paid the full annual tuition and then withdraw the student must notify the school by the published deadline (for example by 31 May in the published schedule) to qualify for the refund less an amount equivalent to the security deposit; if notification is later the general withdrawal/refund table applies. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discount: 5% discount for the second child and 10% for the third child (and subsequent children) from the same family; the discount is applied to the tuition of the youngest child and can apply to semester or annual payments where applicable. Other discounts and special packages may have separate terms and cannot always be combined. Fee payment options and bank details (illustrative) - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer is accepted for school fee payments. Application fee payments can be made by bank transfer or by card at the campus office. Parents are responsible for bank charges if any. The school publishes VND and USD account numbers and SWIFT codes for campus collections. Example published account headings: EMASI Nam Long and EMASI Vạn Phúc with their respective account numbers and banks as provided in the school's payment details.	Fee details Application and One-Time Fees Placement Test Fee: VND 1,000,000, paid once before the placement assessment and non-refundable. Reservation Fee: VND 20,000,000 to reserve a place; this amount is deducted from tuition if the student enrols and is refundable only if the student does not pass the placement assessment. Facility Fee: VND 8,000,000 annually for all students; this fee is non-refundable. Application Fee (post-admission): VND 5,000,000, paid once after a successful placement and application, and non-refundable. Tuition Fees – Oxford International Curriculum (UK) Grade 1: VND 212,800,000 per year Grade 2: VND 230,800,000 per year Grade 3: VND 244,400,000 per year Grade 4: VND 257,800,000 per year Grade 5: VND 271,600,000 per year Grade 6: VND 290,200,000 per year Grade 7: VND 306,400,000 per year Grade 8: VND 325,600,000 per year Grade 9: VND 352,000,000 per year Grade 10: VND 368,000,000 per year Grade 11: VND 404,000,000 per year Grade 12: VND 428,000,000 per year Tuition Fees – Common Core Standards Bilingual Program (US) Grade 1: VND 174,400,000 per year Grade 2: VND 184,000,000 per year Grade 3: VND 184,000,000 per year Grade 4: VND 184,000,000 per year Grade 5: VND 198,800,000 per year Grade 6: VND 241,400,000 per year Grade 7: VND 241,400,000 per year Grade 8: VND 241,400,000 per year Grade 9: VND 259,400,000 per year Grade 10: VND 297,200,000 per year Grade 11: VND 297,200,000 per year Grade 12: VND 320,800,000 per year Tuition Fees – Kindergarten Programme Nursery (Under 36 months): VND 133,800,000 per year Pre-1 (Age 3–4): VND 141,200,000 per year Pre-2 (Age 4–5): VND 141,200,000 per year Pre-3 (Age 5–6): VND 155,800,000 per year
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EMASI delivers a bilingual education that blends the Cambridge International Program with the Vietnamese MOET national curriculum. The Cambridge Pathway runs from Elementary through High School, with Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Level stages. Students complete the IGCSE and, where chosen, the Cambridge A-Level program, or follow the EMASI Bilingual Pathway aligned to MOET while receiving Cambridge subject instruction. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and global perspectives through Cambridge teaching methodologies in a bilingual learning environment. EMASI operates multiple campuses in Ho Chi Minh City (Nam Long and Van Phuc) and a third campus, EMASI Plus Waterpoint, which opened in 2025 and offers boarding education. EMASI is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) at all educational levels.	Curriculum details US Vietnam Talent International School offers a structured range of learning pathways from Kindergarten through Grade 12 that integrate both Vietnamese and international standards. Students follow the Vietnamese National Program, which is aligned with the Ministry of Education and Training’s framework, alongside international options taught in English. The Common Core Standards International Program (US) is based on selected Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, emphasizing Mathematics, English and Science for international academic competency. The Oxford International Curriculum (UK) is developed with Oxford University Press and covers key subjects including well-being, global skills, maths, science, English and computing, with pathways to GCSEs and A-levels in secondary years through OxfordAQA accreditation. Across all programmes, UTS also incorporates its Growing Talent Program, focusing on personal development, arts, physical education and science & technology to support broader learning goals. Instruction is delivered in English for international programmes and combined with Vietnamese curriculum requirements for bilingual learners.
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Exam results	Exam results EMASI reports notable Cambridge IGCSE achievements, including 2025 Cambridge IGCSE results and related student projects showcased on campus communications.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Since its first graduating class in 2022, EMASI graduates have gained admission to top universities in Vietnam and around the world, including the University of Melbourne, Duke University, University of Wollongong, Deakin University, Fulbright University Vietnam, and RMIT University. Graduates pursue studies in fields such as Medicine, Engineering, IT, Business, Law, and Design across international and Vietnamese institutions. EMASI University Destinations emphasize global campus access and scholarship opportunities.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented EMASI offers Talent Award programs for elementary students, awarding up to 30% of tuition across consecutive elementary years. There are scholarships for IGCSE and A-Level tracks worth up to 100% of tuition for eligible students, intended to support high-achieving applicants.	Gifted and talented —
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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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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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Submit the signed and completed enrollment application (an online form is available), provide 02 passport photos, a certified Vietnamese birth certificate copy, a certified copy of a parent/guardian ID or passport, a certified copy of the student's household registration, two years of report cards and/or a transfer letter if transferring mid‑year, the original academic transcript (học bạ) and health certificate, and appropriate graduation certificates for entry to secondary levels. Step 2: Pay the Enrollment Fee (Preschool & Grade 1: 500,000 VND; Primary & Secondary: 1,000,000 VND; IGCSE/A‑Level: 2,000,000 VND). Step 3: The student completes the entrance assessment and/or interview (Preschool and Grade 1: interview with the Head of the grade; from Grade 2 upward: entrance test followed by interview). Step 4: If admitted, the Admissions Office issues an official Letter of Admission and tuition invoice; enrollment must be confirmed within 5 working days, the invoice paid, and all required documents submitted; once the Letter of Admission is signed and fees are paid, enrollment is completed within 2 working days.	Admissions 1. Parents begin by reviewing UTS programme information and admissions requirements on the school website. The site outlines available programmes, grade levels and general eligibility criteria. Families may contact the admissions team directly to request further clarification before applying. 2. Parents complete and submit the official application form and required documents as specified by the school. The website notes that documentation typically includes academic records and student information needed for placement consideration. 3. Applicants are required to sit a placement assessment, which may include academic testing and/or interviews depending on the grade level and programme applied for. The assessment is used to determine the student’s appropriate grade placement and programme suitability. 4. Following assessment, UTS communicates the admission decision to parents. If successful, families receive an offer letter outlining enrolment conditions, fees and required next steps. A reservation fee is required to secure the student’s place. 5. Enrolment is confirmed once required fees are paid and all documentation is completed. The school then provides onboarding information prior to the start of the academic year.
Scholarships	Scholarships Talent Award: Up to 30% of tuition for all consecutive Elementary School years; available for students entering or already in Elementary in 2025–2026; eligibility includes strong English ability or Cambridge English testing, or excellence in academics and activities in Math, Vietnamese, and English, with proof of achievements required; interviews are conducted by EMASI's Assessment Committee. IGCSE & A‑Level Scholarships: Up to 100% of tuition for eligible students entering Grade 9 (IGCSE) or Grade 11 (A‑Level) in 2025–2026; eligibility requires positive conduct and excellent academic records; applicants must be Vietnamese nationals, Overseas Vietnamese, or dual‑citizens with Vietnamese citizenship; online registration and document submission are followed by examinations and an interview; results are announced via email. Scholarship for the Avant‑Garde: Up to 100% tuition for eligible students in Grades 5–11 (not participating in IGCSE/A‑Level programs). Focuses on outstanding extracurriculars or artistic abilities, demonstrated effort, and passion for learning, with an evaluation process mirroring the other scholarships (registration, examination, interview, and email results).	Scholarships The school does not publish information indicating that UTS offers scholarships, bursaries, or financial aid programmes.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not publicly disclose information about operating a formal waitlist or admissions pool system.
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