APU American International School – Middle & High School Campus

The Middle & High School campus is located at 286 Lanh Binh Thang Street, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City. District 11 is an established residential and commercial area with convenient access to central districts and major city roads. It is close to local amenities and public transport routes, making it accessible for families living across the city.

This campus serves Grades 6 to 12, covering both middle school and high school. Younger students (Kindergarten to Grade 5) attend the separate Preschool–Elementary campus located elsewhere in District 11.

The school is co-educational, enrolling both boys and girls. It offers day schooling as well as boarding (housing and dormitory) options for students who require on-campus residential facilities.

The school provides an English Language Development (ELD) program for students who need support developing English proficiency. The school does not publicly outline any specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or dedicated SEN facilities.

The school is affiliated with the United States, offering an American curriculum aligned with US educational standards.

The school is non-religious and has no religious affiliation.

The school does not publicly provide a detailed daily timetable. It states that the academic year is organized into two semesters (Fall and Spring), but specific start and end times for the school day are not published.

The school offers a shuttle/bus service for students. Bus fees vary according to distance from the campus, with several distance-based fee bands available per semester. Families may choose to use the bus service depending on their location.

Application Fees
A one-time English Proficiency Testing & Application Fee of VND 4,500,000 is required for all new students. A one-time enrollment fee is charged upon acceptance: VND 40,000,000 for Grades 6–8 and VND 45,000,000 for Grades 9–12. A refundable deposit of VND 30,000,000 is required; this deposit is credited against tuition invoices but is non-refundable if the student does not attend.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Middle School (Grades 6–8): VND 470,800,000
High School (Grades 9–10): VND 521,400,000
High School (Grades 11–12): VND 568,920,000

Families may choose the installment plan (two payments per year) with an 8% finance charge added to the total tuition. Tuition must be paid in full by the listed deadlines to avoid penalties.

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms

Two options are available:
Option A (full year): Entire year’s tuition due 15 June 2025.
Option B (two installments): Two equal payments due at the start of each semester, including an 8% finance fee.
Late payments incur a 10% penalty after 15 days and an additional 10% after 30 days, with possible suspension of student records.

Boarding Fees
The school offers boarding facilities. The Dormitory Fee is VND 57,500,000 per semester per student. A refundable housing deposit of VND 4,500,000 is required and returned only if no damage or outstanding fees remain.

Additional Fees

School Lunch: VND 21,850,000 per year
School Uniform Set: VND 948,750 per set
PE Uniform Set: VND 506,000 per set
Material Learning Fee: USD 200 per student
Workbooks: Charged separately
Transcripts: VND 400,000 per request

Transportation Fees
Bus service is available with distance-based fees per semester per student:

0–5 km: VND 17,825,000
5–8 km: VND 20,163,950
8–12 km: VND 28,053,100
12–20 km: VND 33,021,100
Over 20 km: VND 45,586,000

Refund Policy
Tuition is generally non-refundable. Lunch, bus service, and dormitory fees may be refunded for full unused semesters when cancellation is submitted at least 10 days in advance. Deposits are refundable only under the specific conditions listed in the school’s fee policy.

Payment Options
The published fee schedule does not specify payment methods; families typically arrange payment directly with the school’s finance office. Payment methods must be confirmed with the school at the time of invoicing.