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JIS is located at 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, phường Vạn Phúc, quận Hà Đông, Hà Nội, Vietnam. The campus sits within the Hà Đông district of Hanoi and is accessible via road.
JIS provides a full through-school experience from Early Years / Kindergarten, through Primary, through Lower Secondary (Middle School), to Upper Secondary (High School / Grade 12). For preschool (mầm non), there are different streams including Japanese Programme, Cambridge International Programme and a Bilingual Programme.
JIS is co-educational (boys and girls attend together). The school also offers boarding (residential) facilities for students from primary level upwards.
The school does not publicly disclose information on additional learning support.
Japanese International School Hanoi is affiliated with Japan, it follows the Japanese education model as part of its offer, alongside international curricula.
The school has no religious affiliations.
The school does not publicly disclose information on day structure.
Japanese International School provides bus service for families.
The school has on-site boarding facilities for students.
The school has a uniform policy requiring students to wear school uniforms.
Meals are provided on campus for all students and staff, with fresh produce grown in an on-site garden used in meals.
The school is part of the Japanese International School network operated by ECS Group (ecsgroup.com.vn).
Japanese International School offers a blend of Japanese education and international programmes from early years through secondary school. At the early years and primary level, students can follow the Japan International Program (JIP), where Japanese teachers deliver core subjects based on Japanese curriculum approaches, with added Vietnamese literacy and English learning integrated as appropriate.
Secondary students continue in the Japanese International Program with deeper study in science and other core areas, or they may pursue pathways that prepare for both Vietnamese high school graduation and potential study in Japan.
Alongside the Japanese curriculum, JIS also offers the Cambridge International Programme for students progressing toward IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level qualifications, providing internationally recognised assessments in secondary years.
Together these pathways cover fundamental subjects across all ages and culminate in recognized secondary qualifications suited to further education in Vietnam, Japan or globally.
JIS offers a subject called Wellbeing as part of the Cambridge International Programme, where students explore how emotions change in response to events and learn skills for understanding and managing feelings. In school news, it’s described that students work on emotional self-management and social skills such as conflict resolution and teamwork through these lessons. This subject is positioned within the curriculum to support students’ emotional and social skill development. However, information about additional SEL staff roles or broader policy support is not publicly available.
The school does not publicly disclose information on SEN.
The school does not publicly disclose information on EAL availability.
The school does not publicly disclose detail specific in-school mental health programmes, counselling services or designated wellbeing staff.
The school does not publicly disclose information on their children safeguarding policy.
1. Step 1: Gather Information
Parents begin by learning about JIS through the school’s published materials, online information, consultations with the admissions office, or direct visits. This includes understanding the learning environment, curriculum options (e.g., Japanese, Cambridge and linked programmes), teaching methods, staff, facilities, and financial policies before applying.
2. Step 2: Submit a Registration Form
Parents must complete the online registration form on the school’s website. This form asks for details such as the student’s name, birthdate, current class, and parent contact information.
3. Step 3: Pay the Registration Fee
After registering, parents are required to pay a registration fee of 5,000,000 VND per student. The fee is transferred to the school’s designated bank account.
4. Step 4: Schedule the Admissions Interview/Test
Once the registration fee is confirmed, the admissions office schedules a selection interview or test session. These are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with different time slots for Kindergarten versus Primary/Secondary levels.
5. Step 5: Attend the Assessment Day
On the day of admission, parents and students participate in the selection process. For Kindergarten, parents and children attend the interview together; for Primary, the child participates with a parent present for a psychological skills check. For Secondary (THCS/THPT), the student completes their assessment independently.
6. Step 6: Receive Results
After the assessment, the school notifies families of the outcome. Parents are contacted with information about acceptance or further steps, and the admissions office remains available for follow-up support as needed.
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about scholarships.
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about any existing waitlist.
Pathway Tuệ Đức (Pathway School) operates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as a multi-campus school network. The Pathway Center Office is at 280-A18 Luong Dinh Cua Street, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The network spans about 20 campuses across the city, including campuses in Thu Duc City, District 12, and Binh Chanh, with Nguyen Sy Sach Campus in Tan Binh District and Viet Nhat Campus in District 7 as examples. The Nguyen Sy Sach Campus in Tan Binh is listed at 75/16 Nguyen Sy Sach Street, Ward 15, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Pathway School offers preschool, elementary, and middle/high school levels across its campuses. The system describes itself as providing an educational continuum from early childhood through Grade 12.
Pathway Tuệ Đức is a private, city-wide school system with multiple campuses. It operates as a day school across its campuses and does not publicize any boarding facilities in its published materials.
The school includes Harmony SEL (Social Emotional Learning) as part of its curriculum to support students' emotional development. Public materials describe emotional learning as a core component of the program, but there is no published detail of formal, dedicated SEN/services beyond this curriculum. The emphasis is on social-emotional learning and mindfulness integrated across activities.
Vietnam. The Pathway School network is based and operates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
No religious affiliation is publicly stated in Pathway Tuệ Đức materials.
Administrative and campus offices operate Monday to Friday, 7:00–17:00. Pathway emphasizes a full-day program with a focus on structured, experiential learning, mindfulness, and scheduled meals; specific daily class start/end times are not published, but meal concepts such as Peaceful Meals are part of the culture.
Pathway School offers a bus service for students. The service is managed with a formal process and is trackable via the Pathway School app, with a dedicated hotline for inquiries. The school provides a bus schedule and enrollment information through its admissions channels.
The school operates a kitchen and maintains a process to ensure safe and nutritious meals.
The school is owned by Bach Khoa Education Alliance Joint Stock Company and operates as part of the Pathway School network.
Preschool level covers the first six years and blends Montessori education with Vietnamese education, Harmony SEL, English support, physical education, and music sensing courses. Elementary level is a five-year foundation that uses Constructivist pedagogy, with 25% English instruction, seven skill subjects, and the three-root values Morality – Wisdom – Willpower integrated into Cultural, Skills, and English. Cambridge-related qualifications are offered at the elementary stage, including the Cambridge Flyers certificate for Grades 1-5 (English taught 10 hours per week, 40% native teachers) and annual Cambridge exams; the English program is designed to connect to Cambridge through high school. Middle and High School use an active learning approach based on the Vietnamese program, with English developed to international standards and project-based learning that blends theory with practical experiences on a monthly or semester basis. Harmony SEL is integrated across levels to support social-emotional development, alongside a curriculum that emphasizes morals and willpower.
Pathway School integrates Harmony SEL (formerly Sanford Harmony) as its Social-Emotional Learning program, with topics including diversity and tolerance, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and friendship; emotional education is delivered through classroom lessons and mindfulness activities such as the Mindfulness Bell, Peaceful Meals, Circle Sharing, and Meditation.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
English as an Additional Language is integrated into Pathway School's curriculum; elementary students study English with 10 hours per week, and 40% of those lessons are taught by foreign teachers, with Cambridge YLE examinations used as outcomes.
Mental wellbeing is addressed through Harmony SEL and mindfulness initiatives within the school, including mindfulness activities and emotional education aimed at inner peace and empathy.
Pathway School states a commitment to safeguarding and privacy, with formal data-security measures described in its privacy and security policies.
Step 1: Learn about Pathway Tuệ Đức and its programs. Pathway Tuệ Đức outlines a happiness-focused approach across Mầm non (early years), Tiểu học (primary), and Trung học (secondary) with multiple campuses across Ho Chi Minh City. Parents should study the program descriptions and the campus options to determine the best fit for their child. This initial review helps families prepare targeted questions for the next step in the process.
Step 2: Register for a consultation. After selecting a suitable campus, parents fill out a consultation registration so the Admissions team can provide detailed information about the program, fee policy, and schedule a campus visit. The admissions team coordinates the site visit and explains the curriculum, teaching approach, and campus specifics during this step. Details about the campuses and how to begin are provided on the school's site as part of the consultation flow.
Step 3: Take the entrance assessment. Pathway Tuệ Đức conducts an entrance assessment tailored to the child's level. For Mầm non, assessment focuses on age alignment with MOET requirements plus basic psychology and physical readiness. For Tiểu học, the process includes age alignment, conduct (English proficiency expected), Vietnamese, and Math, with a skill assessment for Grade 1. For Trung học, the assessment checks age alignment, completion of the primary program, conduct (Khá or better), English, Vietnamese, Math, and Psychology.
Step 4: Complete enrollment procedures. After the assessment, parents submit the enrollment application and complete the required fees within seven days of receiving the test results. The enrollment documents include: an enrollment form, enrollment agreement, child's psychology report, medical examination, three 2-inch photos, birth certificate copy or translated/notarized version for foreigners, copies of household registration or passport, latest report cards (excluding Nursery), evidence of completion of prior levels as applicable, and a transfer letter if applicable. The school emphasizes that enrollment paperwork must be valid and that prior academic records will be reviewed for accuracy and honesty.
Campus details: Pathway Tuệ Đức operates across several campuses, including Thủ Đức, Quận 12, Bình Chánh, and other areas. Examples of contact points include Mầm non at Lê Đức Thọ; Mầm non–Tiểu học at Tân Thới Nhất 17; Tiểu học at Nguyễn Sỹ Sách; and other listed addresses with phone contacts for each site. These campus options and contact details are provided to assist families in planning visits and submissions.
Pathway Tuệ Đức does not publish traditional scholarships. Tuition discounts are offered under the policy described as tuition incentives. The 2025–2026 information lists the following: Nhà trẻ (18–36 months): 80,910,000–122,760,000 VND per year; Pathway Foundation (3–6): 64,170,000 VND; Pathway Advanced (3–6): 80,910,000 VND; Pathway Elite (3–6): 103,230,000 VND; Pathway Bilingual (3–6): 122,760,000 VND; Tiểu học: 94,000,000–115,000,000 VND; THCS: 99,500,000–126,500,000 VND; THPT: 101,500,000–114,500,000 VND. Fees noted are for the 2025–2026 academic year and do not include facility, extracurricular activities, field trips, boarding, or insurance. There are additional discounts for tuition payment: 7% for paying for the full year; 5% for paying in 3 installments; 2% for paying in 2 installments. Sibling discounts apply: a second child receives 5% off tuition; a third child and beyond receive 10% off tuition (applied after the first two children's payments are fulfilled). There are also campus-specific flexible discount packages. These policies indicate discounts rather than need-based or merit-based scholarships.
There is no published waitlist or pool system described in Pathway Tuệ Đức's admissions pages. The documented admissions flow consists of four steps (information, consultation, entrance assessment, and enrollment) with campus-specific details available for scheduling visits. No separate waitlist policy is publicly documented.
