Pathway School - Fuji Preschool Branch vs Pathway School - Phu Cuong Kindergarten
Pathway School - Fuji Preschool Branch and Pathway School - Phu Cuong Kindergarten are both in Ho Chi Minh City, about 5 km apart. Both schools offer Montessori, Cambridge (Primary) and Bespoke programmes. Pathway School - Fuji Preschool Branch also offers Vietnamese, and Pathway School - Phu Cuong Kindergarten also offers Cambridge (Secondary). Published annual fees are close, at ₫112,240,000 - 134,560,000 for Pathway School - Fuji Preschool Branch and ₫124,112,000 - 128,360,000 for Pathway School - Phu Cuong Kindergarten. Both take pupils from 1 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 5,000 and 5,000 pupils. Both keep typical class sizes around 25.
Pathway School – Fuji Campus is a spacious and modern preschool located in the Valora Fuji residential area at No. 1 D13 Street, Phuoc Long Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus sits within a contemporary development designed for families and learning. It is part of Pathway School's preschool network in Ho Chi Minh City and serves preschool-aged children.
Location
No 83 No.3 Street, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Stages
Stages
Preschool campus. It operates as Pathway School's preschool campus. It is part of Pathway School's Preschool network in Ho Chi Minh City.
Stages
Preschool
School type
School type
Preschool
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Vietnam
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fee
- No separate application or enrolment fee is listed for Pathway School – Fuji Preschool Branch in the published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Pathway Advanced (3–6 years): Quarterly: VND 21,750,000 per quarter (same quarter periods as above). Annual (with 7% annual prepayment discount): VND 80,910,000.
- Pathway Elite (3–6 years): Quarterly: VND 27,750,000 per quarter (same quarter periods as above). Annual (with 7% annual prepayment discount): VND 103,230,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised in four quarters (Q1: Sep–Nov; Q2: Dec–Feb; Q3: Mar–May; Q4: Jun–Aug). Tuition may be paid per quarter or as an annual prepayment. Discounts apply for advance/full payment.
- Discounts on tuition: 7% discount for full-year prepayment; 5% discount for payment of three consecutive quarters; 2% discount for payment of two consecutive quarters. Minimum single payment per transaction is one quarter.
Boarding fees
- Not applicable. This campus is a preschool (mầm non); no boarding programme or boarding fees are listed.
Other compulsory and optional fees
- Meal fee (phí ăn): Annual: VND 18,000,000; Quarterly: VND 4,500,000 per quarter. Meals cover three meals per school day (breakfast, lunch, snack).
- Day-care / bán trú service fee: VND 1,500,000 per quarter or VND 6,000,000 per year (paid in line with the tuition billing period).
- Facility fee (phí cơ sở vật chất): VND 5,000,000 per year (mandatory, payable at start of year/first billing period).
- Experiential learning fee (phí học tập trải nghiệm): VND 1,600,000 per year (charged at the start of the year/with the first tuition instalment).
- Insurance fees: State health insurance (BHYT) for ages 0–6 is covered by the state; compulsory accident insurance (BHTN) indicated at VND 30,000 per year (2025 level). Additional insurance adjustments are subject to official announcements.
- Uniforms and related items: - New students purchase a uniform package: VND 700,000 per package (includes one main uniform set and one bedding set as defined by the school). - Individual item prices for families who replace or buy separately: main uniform set VND 350,000; bedding set VND 350,000; school backpack VND 200,000. (Backpack is not compulsory for all students in some cases; bedding set does not include mattress pad.)
- Books and school materials: Parents pay for books and materials when the school issues the annual book list; no fixed universal amount is stated in the published schedule.
Refund and hold/transfer policies
- Hold/transfer policy: For authorised short-term leave, parents may request hold/transfer of unused portions of tuition, meal and day-care fees under the school's conditions (e.g., parental notification requirements and minimum leave periods). Specific hold/transfer entitlements vary by fee type and are stated in the campus financial regulations.
- Refunds on withdrawal or long-term leave: If a pupil officially withdraws or takes approved leave under the stated conditions (including required written notice and minimum periods), refunds are calculated per the school table. Example rules published for the 2025–2026 schedule include: tuition and day-care service — up to 90% refund of unused portions when withdrawal/leave meets approval conditions; meal fees refunded pro rata by day, with the preschool daily meal refund rate specified at VND 65,000 per day; facility fees are generally non‑refundable. Exact refund percentages and conditions depend on the specific fee and timing of the request.
Fee payment options
- School mobile application: School App “Pathway School” (payment section for fees).
- Online payment link / payment gateway.
- Credit/debit card payments: accepted via POS machines at the school.
- Bank transfer: corporate account for fee payments (account name and account number provided for transfers to the school's account; parents are required to include student identifiers and payment purpose in the transfer instruction).
Notes on discounts and conditions
- Sibling discounts: Second child receives 5% discount on tuition; third child and subsequent children receive 10% on tuition (subject to required documentation).
- All listed fees are shown in Vietnamese đồng (VND). Annual tuition figures listed in the fee schedule reflect a 7% discount when the full year is paid in advance. Quarter amounts correspond to the published quarterly billing periods.
Fee details
Tuition fees (academic year 2025–2026 — applicable schedule used for 2026/27 database entry if 2026/27 not published) - Nhà trẻ (18–36 tháng): VND 99,882,000 per year. Equivalent quarterly amount: VND 26,850,000 per quarter. - Pathway Elite (3–6 tuổi): VND 103,230,000 per year. Equivalent quarterly amount: VND 27,750,000 per quarter.
Additional mandatory fees (typical amounts shown in the school fee schedule) - Phí ăn (3 meals: breakfast, lunch, snack): VND 4,500,000 per quarter (VND 13,500,000 per year as shown in the schedule). - Phí dịch vụ bán trú (daycare service): VND 1,500,000 per quarter (VND 4,500,000 per year). - Phí cơ sở vật chất (one-off, per year): VND 5,000,000 per year. - Phí học tập trải nghiệm (activities/experiential learning): VND 1,200,000 per year. - Phí bảo hiểm học sinh: VND 30,000 per year.
One-time and incidental costs - Đồng phục chính khóa (bộ): VND 350,000. - Balo (ba lô): VND 200,000. - Bộ mền gối (bộ): VND 350,000. - Sách học và tài liệu: được thông báo vào đầu năm học (chi phí sách được tính riêng). - Phí dịch vụ xe đưa đón, phí giữ học sinh ngoài giờ, phí lớp năng khiếu ngoài giờ: có áp dụng theo nhu cầu; mức phí được thông báo khi phụ huynh liên hệ tuyển sinh (phí không cố định trong biểu phí chính).
Application / registration fees - There is no separate standalone application or registration fee item listed in the published fee schedule; required one-time items shown are facility fee, uniform and similar one-off costs as listed above.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing periods: fees are charged from the student's first day of attendance to the end of the applicable quarter or school year; parents must pay a minimum of one quarter per payment. - Standard payment deadlines (example timetable used in the schedule): for continuing students, Quarter 1 / full-year payment due mid‑August, Quarter 2 due mid‑November, Quarter 3 due mid‑February (dates shown in the schedule for the comparable year were 15/08, 15/11, 15/02). New students are required to complete payment within seven working days after passing the admission assessment for that intake. - Discounts and sibling policies: 7% discount for full-year payment; 5% discount for paying three consecutive quarters; 2% discount for paying two consecutive quarters. Sibling discount: second child 5% on tuition, third child 10% on tuition (applied to the later-enrolling children and subject to conditions). - Late payment penalty: 0.03% per day on the outstanding amount; if fees remain unpaid beyond 30 days, the school may suspend class placement and services.
Refund, leave (bảo lưu), and cancellation rules - Leave / retention (bảo lưu): Parents must notify in writing at least 03 days before an approved absence. One retention request is permitted for up to 6 months from the start of retention. Unused retained fees will be credited against the next payment. - Refund on withdrawal or approved leave: tuition and bán trú service refunds for approved leave/withdrawal are processed at the rates specified in the schedule (the published policy indicates a 90% refund rule for certain refundable items under the leave/withdrawal provisions; public holidays and Tet days are treated as non‑refundable under specified conditions). Phí cơ sở vật chất is non‑refundable. Meal fees are refunded on a pro‑rata daily basis for approved short‑term leave when applicable. Specific refund percentages and conditions vary by fee type and timing of notification; the fee schedule lists the full conditions.
Boarding / residential fees - Not applicable: this campus is a preschool/kindergarten facility and does not list boarding or residential fees.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include: payment via POS at the school, payment through the Pathway School mobile app, Link PayMe, bank transfer, and credit card. Bank transfer details and exact account information are provided by the school in the payment instructions.
Notes for database entry (concise facts for parent readers) - Tuition is presented per year and per quarter for the preschool programs; meal, bán trú, facility and activity fees are additional and are billed alongside tuition according to the chosen payment period. - Optional services such as bus transport and after‑school activities carry separate fees and are charged only when used.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
Uniform is required. The main uniform set costs 350,000 VND; backpack costs 200,000 VND; pillow set costs 350,000 VND.
Food options
Food options
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Food options
Meal fees are mandatory and include three meals: breakfast, lunch, and a snack. They are charged according to the tuition package (quarterly or yearly). Meal fees in the fee schedule are provisional at the start of the school year/quarter and are settled at the end of the year based on actual usage.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Pathway Fuji Campus is part of the Pathway School system. It is owned by BK Education Alliance Joint Stock Company (Công ty Cổ Phần Giáo Dục Liên Minh Bách Khoa).
Governance and ownership
Part of Pathway School system; owned by Lien Minh Bach Khoa Education Joint Stock Company (Công ty Cổ Phần Giáo Dục Liên Minh Bách Khoa).
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Pathway Fuji Preschool follows Pathway School's early childhood program for children under six, focusing on building an inner world and character. The program centers on five core cultural values: mindful culture, warrior spirit, understanding and compassion, kindness, and self-learning. It develops five key skills—adaptability, expressive language, independence, problem solving, and collaboration—through hands-on, multi-sensory experiences in real-world contexts. The curriculum combines Montessori-inspired learning and Tuệ Đức pedagogy with the Ministry of Education and Training's Early Childhood Education guidelines. English language exposure is integrated, providing foundational language skills and confidence through daily instruction by teachers and foreign language instructors. Classrooms and spaces emphasize active learning, with outdoor play areas, an interactive library, and learning environments designed to inspire inquiry and autonomy.
Curriculum details
The Pathway School Phú Cường campus offers preschool education that uses Montessori materials and experiential learning to develop children. Visual Montessori learning materials are used. Learning through real-life experiences is emphasized. Classrooms are spacious and inspiring. Outdoor play spaces and a connected activity zone support physical development and confidence. The program aims to nurture ethics, develop intellect, and build resilience from early childhood. It is located at No. 83, Street 3, Lot C, Chung cư Bộ Công An, An Khánh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Average class size: 20-25 students.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
Pathway School Phú Cường emphasizes character education and personal development. Since 2014, the first Pathway School campus launched a journey of Character Education with the aim to nurture generations of students who are Happy and solid from within. The trust and participation of parents and the community have supported Pathway School's expansion, spreading humane education to many generations of students. Today, Pathway School operates more than 20 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, offering preschool, primary, middle, and high school education. The school nurtures morality, cultivates wisdom, and trains resilience from early years through to adulthood, enabling students to enter life with inner strength and meaningful purpose for themselves, their families, and the community. The Phú Cường campus features an outdoor play space, a multi-activity obstacle course, visual Montessori learning tools, learning through real-life experiences, and inspiring classroom spaces.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Pathway School Fuji Nam Long Campus features Montessori classrooms and a library with diverse learning aids and book sources. The preschool learning materials are well-designed and well-organized to support independent and collaborative learning. The classroom is well-ventilated, attractive, scientifically organized, and secure, with windows and air conditioners. Sasuke Playground develops movement flexibility, height, and gross and fine motor skills through activities such as walking balance, ball exercises, stretching, and balance beam skills. The outdoor environment is close to nature, enabling exploration and care for plants, and fostering respect for the environment. In addition, children can participate in many extra-curricular activities to understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture.
Facilities overview
Pathway School – Phú Cường Campus is a spacious, modern kindergarten. It is located at 83 Đường số 3, Lô C, Chung cư Bộ Công An, Phường An Khánh, Ho Chi Minh City. The campus features an outdoor play area and an obstacle course to support active play and physical development. Visual Montessori learning materials are used to encourage independent learning and hands-on exploration. Classrooms are bright and thoughtfully arranged to feel safe and welcoming, fostering positive daily learning habits.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Sasuke Playground prioritizes movement development, height, and gross and fine motor skills through activities such as walking balance, ball exercises, stretching, and balance beam skills.
Sports facilities
Outdoor play area provides a spacious, safe space for daily physical activity and healthy development. An obstacle course area features interconnected play elements to promote balance, coordination, and endurance in a positive, playful environment. The facilities are designed to encourage active exploration and social interaction during playtime. Children engage in lively, supervised play in a secure setting.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Montessori classrooms are provided on the preschool campuses. A library with diverse learning aids and book sources supports the academic program. Learning materials are well-designed and well-organized to maximize independent and collaborative learning. The classrooms are well-ventilated, attractive, scientifically organized, and secure, with windows and air conditioners.
Academic facilities
Visual Montessori learning materials are designed to be intuitive and well organized, helping children choose activities and develop early independence. Learning through real-world experiences involves hands-on manipulation, fostering thinking, concentration, and a natural love for learning. The learning spaces are bright and intentionally arranged to feel safe, comfortable, and conducive to positive daily study habits. The environment supports experiential learning that connects concepts to real-life contexts.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
In addition, children can participate in many extra-curricular activities to understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture.
Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
In 2014, the first Pathway School preschool was established, launching a journey of character education to nurture happy and resilient students. Pathway School has since grown into a system of more than 20 campuses across Ho Chi Minh City, delivering education from preschool through secondary and high school. The Fuji campus is located in Valora Fuji, No. 1 D13 Street, Phuoc Long Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Pathway's preschool program uses Montessori Tue Duc and learning with visual Montessori materials, hands-on experiences, fostering independence, curiosity, and confidence in young learners. The Pathway ESL program provides an English immersion environment with 25% of English lessons taught by foreign teachers.
History
Pathway School's Phú Cường campus opened in 2014 as the first Pathway School, launching a Character Education journey with the goal of nurturing generations of students who are happy and strong from within. The trust and involvement of parents and the community formed the foundation for Pathway School to gradually expand and spread its humane education approach to more generations of students. To date, Pathway School has grown into a system with more than 20 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, offering education from preschool through primary, secondary, and high school. Across this journey, each student is supported in nurturing morality, cultivating intellect, and building resilience from early childhood to adulthood. This foundation helps students enter life with inner strength and meaning for themselves, their families, and the community.
Community
Community
The Fuji campus features outdoor play spaces, a spacious play area, and a safe environment for daily activity. A library offers diverse books to foster self-learning and a love of knowledge. Montessori learning materials are used to support independent learning from early on. Learning occurs through hands-on experiences that develop thinking, concentration, and a natural love of learning. Classrooms are bright and airy, arranged to feel safe and comfortable and to encourage positive study habits.
Community
Parents at the Phú Cường campus express trust in Pathway's approach, noting that Pathway teaches more than academics by nurturing character and essential life skills. They report that their children gain confidence, become more independent, and learn to share, thanks to the dedication and care of the teachers. The campus community emphasizes a safe, supportive learning environment and a values-based approach to education.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Pathway Fuji Preschool at Nam Long Campus blends Montessori Tue Duc with Vietnamese education and Harmony SEL. English language development is supported extensively through Pathway's ESL program and a bilingual environment. The school immerses students in English during all learning and play activities, with 25% of English lessons taught by foreign teachers. The program emphasizes concentration, social-emotional learning, and language development as foundational elements of early education.
Academic & intellectual
The preschool uses a Montessori Tue Duc approach to nurture children's personalities and prepare them for subsequent learning levels. The first six years combine Montessori education, Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, and extensive English language support. Physical education and music sensory experiences accompany intellectual development. The learning environment fosters independence and responsibility with well-ventilated classrooms and outdoor spaces for exploration.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Music sensory courses are included in the curriculum. Learning is designed as a play-based experience to encourage exploration and creativity. The Montessori Tue Duc approach emphasizes hands-on learning across subjects to support expressive arts. Emotional value is integrated into lessons to foster empathy and collaborative creativity.
Arts & creative
Montessori classrooms, a library with diverse learning aids, and well-designed materials support creative exploration. Music is included through music sensory courses as part of the preschool program. The environment encourages hands-on, collaborative creative activity and exploration of ideas.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
English is the language of instruction within a bilingual program. Students are immersed in English during all learning and play activities. Twenty-five percent of English lessons are taught by foreign teachers. The ESL and bilingual framework supports language development and cross-cultural communication.
Cultural & language
Students participate in activities to understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture. English language support is extensive to aid early language development. The daily learning integrates Vietnamese cultural awareness into activities and routines.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Children can participate in extra-curricular activities to understand and appreciate the nation's traditional culture. The environment outside the classroom is close to nature, allowing exploration and hands-on learning. Children participate in activities to care for plants and the surrounding environment. These experiences foster social interaction and personal growth.
Social & hobbies
Harmony SEL is a core component, supporting social-emotional development. The program fosters independence, curiosity, and collaboration with peers and teachers. Outdoor and nature-based activities encourage exploration and social interaction.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Pathway Fuji Preschool includes physical education as part of the program. Sasuke Playground prioritizes movement, height development, and motor skills, with activities like balance, ball exercises, and stretching. The outdoor environment is nature-filled, enabling exploration and care for plants. The curriculum emphasizes health and well-being through active play and physical activity.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Physical development is supported by Sasuke Playground, with balance walks, ball exercises, stretching, and balance-beam activities. The outdoor environment is close to nature, allowing children to care for plants and surroundings. Mindfulness practice and morality-focused learning contribute to overall well-being.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Pathway ESL is designed for young learners from non-English-speaking backgrounds, providing a supportive, immersive English environment. Language learning is integrated across subjects, with emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking. SEL and ESDC are integrated into the curriculum to develop empathy, self-awareness, and global citizenship. The curriculum blends Montessori Tue Duc, Vietnamese education, and Harmony SEL.
Language provision
Vietnamese education forms the basis of Pathway School, Phu Cuong Campus. English language instruction is provided with extensive support as part of the curriculum.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
Pathway School uses a bilingual program with English immersion across all learning and play activities. English language learning is supported by the Pathway ESL program, with foreign teachers delivering about 25% of English lessons. The preschool framework combines Montessori-inspired methods with Vietnamese education and Harmony SEL.
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
English immersion is integrated into all classroom activities and experiences through the bilingual program. The ESL program supports language development through content-based learning. Foreign teachers contribute to English instruction for enhanced language exposure, comprising roughly a quarter of English lessons.
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Learn about Pathway School. The school provides general information about itself. Step 2: Register for consultation. After selecting a suitable campus, parents fill the consultation registration form. The Admissions Department provides details about the curriculum, fee policy, and arranges a campus visit. Step 3: Entrance knowledge test. After information gathering and registration, the Admissions team schedules an entrance test. Preschool tests assess age, psychology, and physical development; Primary tests assess age, conduct, English, Vietnamese, and mathematics, with a skills assessment for Grade 1; Secondary tests assess age, completion of primary, conduct, English, literature, mathematics, and psychology. Step 4: Complete enrollment procedures. Parents submit the enrollment application and pay fees within seven days of receiving test results. Enrollment documents include: Enrollment form; Enrollment agreement; Child psychology questionnaire; Health check; three 4x6 photos; a birth certificate copy (or translated birth certificate if foreign national); a household registration or passport (if foreign national); the most recent academic transcript (except for Preschool); certificate of completion of primary (for secondary) and a transfer letter (if transferring).
Admissions
Step 1: School information research. Pathway School provides general information to parents about its programs and campuses. Families review the school's educational approach and offerings to determine fit. Step 2: Register for advice. After selecting a suitable campus, parents fill in the registration form. The Enrollment Division provides a detailed curriculum and fee policy and schedules a campus visit. Step 3: Take an input test. The Enrollment Division schedules a testing day after registration. Contents of the input test vary by level: Preschool includes age suitability (as defined by MOET) and assessments of psychology and physical condition, plus English, Vietnamese, and maths; Primary includes conduct, English, Vietnamese, maths, and a skill survey (Grade 1); Middle and High school include age suitability, completion of the prior program, required conduct (good or better), English, literature, maths, and psychology. Step 4: Finish the enrollment process. Parents submit enrollment documents and pay the required fees within seven days of receiving the test result. Enrollment documents include: enrollment form, enrollment agreement, child behavior questionnaire, physical evaluation, 3×4 photos (three photos), birth certificate copy (or notarized translation if foreigner), family record book copy or passport copy (if foreigner), school record and most recent transcripts (except preschool), certificate of completion of the primary program (for middle school) or level 2 (for high school), and a transfer recommendation letter (for transfer students). Notices: enrollment documents must be complete and authorized by the school's requirements, and students' academic results and conduct will be checked and evaluated by the Division of Enrollment.