Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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1. Inquiry and School Visit
Parents are encouraged to schedule a school tour or contact the Admissions Office to learn about available programmes and facilities. During the visit, staff explain curriculum options, class levels, and school life. Families may also attend trial days or observation sessions for children under five years old to help assess classroom readiness.
2. Application Submission
Applications are completed online via the STAR Admission Portal, where parents upload required documents such as birth certificates, passport copies, and vaccination records. Parents also indicate preferences for transport, after-school care, and co-curricular activities.
3. Assessment and Placement
Preschool children are assessed for class placement based on age as of 31 August and developmental readiness. For students aged five and above, an English placement test (Oxford Young Learners) may be required. The school evaluates whether the child’s educational and language needs can be met within existing facilities.
4. Offer and Registration
If a place is available, the school issues an Offer Letter outlining tuition, policies, and payment terms. To secure enrolment, parents must pay the Registration Fee and the first instalment of tuition within the stated deadline. Admission is confirmed only once all fees and documents have been received.
5. Orientation and Start of Term
Before the first day of school, families receive information about uniforms, supplies, class teachers, and communication platforms. Orientation sessions are held to help children transition smoothly and familiarize parents with routines, bus services, and after-school care options.
Anne Hill International School maintains a waitlist when a particular year group or programme is at capacity. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and parents are notified as soon as a place becomes available. Admission priority may depend on factors such as sibling enrolment and class size availability. There is no mention of a pool-based selection system or ranking process.
The school does not publicly offer or disclose any scholarship or financial aid programmes for preschool or primary levels. However, the school provides sibling discounts of 5% for a second child and 10% for the third and subsequent children. No merit-based or need-based scholarships are mentioned on the website or in official admissions materials.
Anne Hill International School’s Preschool Campus in Thu Đức City (HCMC) welcomes children 18 months to 5 years into Playgroup, Nursery, and Kindergarten classes. The preschool follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), supported by approaches such as Montessori, Jolly Phonics, and Numicon to build literacy, numeracy, and PIES skills through playful, thematic learning. Facilities highlighted for early years include an eco-garden, library, canteen, outdoor playground, swimming pool, and water play area. Families can choose half-day (8:15–12:30) or full-day (to 17:00) programmes, with optional after-school care until 18:00 and an optional school bus serving nearby neighborhoods. The language of instruction is English, with Mandarin and Vietnamese offered as second languages. Co-curricular options for preschoolers include English Fun Learning, Art, Outdoor Sports & Games, Cheer Dance, Piano, Roller Blang, and Chess.