Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Council of International Schools (CIS): This is an international accreditation body for schools that meet global education standards and continuous improvement; AHIS first achieved CIS accreditation in 2022.
Membership/registration status as a “Cambridge International School”: The school website mentions that AHIS is a Cambridge International School, meaning it is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education to offer Cambridge programmes and assessments.
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training Commendation Award for Performance in Educational Management and Operation: AHIS states that it received a DOET commendation award for performance as a private educational institution.
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.