Aurora International School of the Arts

The Aurora International School of the Arts is located at 11–11A–13–15–15A Tran Ngoc Dien Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It sits in the Thu Duc City area (District 2) in the Thao Dien neighborhood, a zone known for its international-school concentration and proximity to the Saigon River and major routes such as the Hanoi Highway. The campus address is publicly listed for inquiries and visits.

The school serves children from 12 months up to 15 years old, covering Nursery and Preschool, Primary, and Middle School levels. Nursery and Preschool cater to ages 12 months to 6 years, Primary for 6 to 11, and Middle School for 11 to 15. These levels align with the school's stated age range and campus sections.

International/private school offering education from Nursery to Middle School (no public boarding information is listed).

Public materials do not list specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. The school presents a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach and incorporates the New Zealand curriculum as part of its philosophy, but no dedicated SEN programs are published.

Vietnam. The school operates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

No religious affiliation is indicated in public materials.

An academic year is published (2025–2026). Start and end times for the school day are not publicly listed, but the calendar is available for planning. School tours and inquiry slots exist (09:00–10:30 and 15:00–16:00).

No public information about a school bus service is listed. Families should contact Admissions for transportation arrangements if needed.

The Aurora curriculum serves children from 1 year to 15 years and is Reggio Emilia–inspired and aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum for Primary and Middle School, with the environment acting as the 'third teacher' to support inquiry-based learning. Core subjects include English; Vietnamese (MOET) and Japanese (MEXT) as mother-tongue language programs, with Spanish available as an additional language; Mathematics; Science (covering Living World, Planet Earth and beyond, and the Physical World); and a Creative and Performing Arts program comprising Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, and Music, along with Health and Physical Education. In Senior Primary and Middle School, learning follows The New Zealand Curriculum, organized into eight learning areas: English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences / Humanities, and Technology, with five NZC key competencies. NZC achievement objectives are organized by levels spanning more than one academic year, and content is designed to be transferable to other curricula. Education Outside the Classroom and family involvement are integral to Aurora's approach, with the environment regarded as a central educator, and early-years programs such as Nursery/Preschool, the Bambini Project, and Aurora First Encounters introduce families to the Aurora approach.

The school's SEL is supported through play-based learning that develops social and emotional knowledge and skills in Nursery and Preschool. Play is described as foundational for children to form relationships, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and develop leadership and resilience. Teachers build responsive, reciprocal relationships to help children initiate and maintain peer interactions and regulate emotions. Together Thursdays provides a safe space for Aurora families and teachers to discuss child development and strategies for nurturing emotional intelligence, cognitive skills, and social competencies. Well-being and SEL are reinforced by Te Whāriki and New Zealand Curriculum influences that guide respectful pedagogy and equitable opportunities to participate in the learning community.

There is no publicly disclosed information on Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision at Aurora International School of the Arts. The published materials focus on wellbeing, inclusive participation, and the Reggio-inspired approach rather than detailing specific SEN services, staff, or facilities. No dedicated SEN staff, classrooms, or programmes are described in the public materials. The school does not publish a SEN policy or criteria for identifying needs or supporting learners with special educational needs. For families seeking confirmation, inquiries should be directed to admissions to obtain current information.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. No published details describe EAL programmes, staff, or specific initiatives. For confirmation on EAL availability or arrangements, contact the admissions team. The admissions team can confirm whether EAL support would be provided.

Wellbeing is a central focus for Aurora International School of the Arts. The Health and Well-being page states that the health and wellbeing of the child are protected and nurtured, with attention to physical care, nutrition, and opportunities for physical activity, and that safe, stable and responsive environments support self-worth, identity, confidence and emotional regulation. The framework emphasizes equitable opportunities to participate and reciprocal relationships between children and teachers to support peer interactions and emotional development, drawing on Te Whāriki and the New Zealand Curriculum. Nursery and Preschool play-based learning is described as foundational for developing social-emotional knowledge, including self-advocacy, resilience, and coping skills. Together Thursdays further support mental wellbeing by fostering open communication between parents and teachers on child development and emotional intelligence.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies or procedures. The Health and Well-being page notes that all children have the right to be protected from harm and to have their health and wellbeing promoted, but it does not publish a separate safeguarding policy. There is no publicly visible Safeguarding Policy page on auroraschool.vn. Families seeking confirmation should inquire with the admissions team or school leadership about safeguarding arrangements and child protection practices. Aurora emphasizes safe, stable, and responsive environments as part of its safeguarding approach.

1. Initiate contact and gather information. Expressing interest begins with contacting the Admissions Team. For families outside Ho Chi Minh City, the entire application process can be managed online by email. For local families, Admissions can help set up a school tour and provide initial information on policies and the admissions process. For tuition details, Admissions can supply the current information and arrange a tour as needed.

2. Submit the Expression of Interest (EOI). Complete the Expression of Interest form to start the formal process. The EOI collects guardian information (name, phone, email, relationship to the child) and student details (full name, preferred name, date of birth, gender, nationality, current grade, and expected enrollment date). The EOI form is presented as the first structured step on the admissions pages.

3. Schedule and participate in a tour with an Admissions Officer. Each family is assigned an Admissions Officer who will tailor the tour to your preferences. Tours are offered daily between 9:00–10:30 and 15:00–16:00, and during the visit you will receive information about school policies, the admissions process, and the Aurora ethos. A tour can be extended to include a more in-depth discussion if you require it.

4. Engage in questions and, if requested, arrange a meeting with the principal. During the admissions discussion, you can ask detailed questions about curricula, language of instruction, and daily routines, with direct answers provided by staff. If you or your family would like, a meeting with the school principal can be arranged to address any overarching questions about fit and philosophy.

5. Prepare and move toward formal application (online for abroad, in-person for local applicants). From abroad, the entire process can be managed online via email with Admissions. In Ho Chi Minh City, you can begin by contacting Admissions to arrange a school tour, after which the next steps are outlined by the Admissions Team. Upon acceptance, the enrollment process progresses toward securing a start date.

6. Acceptance, enrollment, and start date allocation; fees information. If you are offered admission and accept, a start date will be allocated. The school year runs from August to June, and tuition information is provided by Admissions upon request; tuition fees are prorated based on the start date. There are no fixed application deadlines; spaces are subject to class capacity.

7. Waitlist and enrollment opportunities if classes are full. If a class reaches capacity, Aurora maintains an active waitlist and will contact families as spots become available. Families placed on the waitlist should expect ongoing communication from Admissions as vacancies arise. There is a nominal fee to apply or join the waitlist to demonstrate genuine interest.

There is no scholarships information published by the school.

Aurora maintains an active waitlist when classes reach capacity. The school contacts families as soon as spots become available, reflecting the priority to maintain appropriate teacher/child ratios. The waitlist is used to manage enrollment cautiously, and families on the list should expect follow-up from Admissions when vacancies arise. There is a nominal fee to apply or join the waitlist to ensure committed interest.