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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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AIS Thao Dien is located within the An Phu Superior Compound (APSC) at 36 Thao Dien Road, Thu Duc City (formerly District 2), Ho Chi Minh City. The Thao Dien area is a well-established residential neighbourhood known for its international community, cafés, and family-friendly amenities. The campus is approximately 15 minutes from the city centre and easily accessible via major roads and school transport links.
The Thao Dien campus provides education for Early Years and Primary students, from Infant Kindergarten (age 1.5) through Year 6 (age 10–11). It includes two nearby sites: Lotus (Kindergarten) and Cherry Blossom (Primary), both within walking distance of each other. Students progress to the Thu Thiem campus for Secondary and Senior School.
AIS Thao Dien is a co-educational international day school that welcomes both local and expatriate students.
AIS provides individualised support for students with additional learning needs through its Student Support Services team. This includes assistance for mild to moderate Special Educational Needs (SEN) and tailored English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes. Support is designed to help each student access the curriculum successfully.
The school follows an Australian educational philosophy and is part of the Inspired Education Group, an international network of schools.
The school does not have any religious affiliations.
Classes begin at 8:00 am and finish at 2:40 pm, with breaks for morning recess and lunch. After-school activities take place between 2:50 pm and 3:50 pm, providing additional opportunities in sports, arts, and clubs.
AIS offers a supervised school bus service that connects Thao Dien with other districts in Ho Chi Minh City. Routes are organised by distance, and each bus includes a licensed driver and an onboard assistant. The service operates five days a week, with options for both one-way and return travel, ensuring safe and reliable transport for students.
Application Fee
A one-time, non-refundable fee of VND 3,500,000 is required at the time of application.
Acceptance Fee
Kindergarten (Infant–Senior): VND 32,000,000, with an additional VND 32,000,000 due when progressing to Year 1.
Primary (Years 1–6): VND 64,000,000.
Tuition Fees (per year)
Infant Kindergarten: VND 295,600,000
Junior Kindergarten: VND 302,100,000
Senior Kindergarten: VND 305,400,000
Year 1: VND 566,000,000
Year 2: VND 619,300,000
Year 3: VND 631,400,000
Year 4: VND 640,000,000
Year 5: VND 647,500,000
Year 6: VND 653,800,000
Payment Options
Families can pay fees in one annual payment or through two or four instalments. Discounts are offered for full annual payment and early settlement.
Bus Service Fees (per year)
Annual bus fees vary depending on distance, ranging from approximately VND 13,000,000 to VND 54,000,000 for one-way or return services.
Other Costs
Additional expenses include uniforms, lunches, optional after-school activities, and school supplies.
Refund Policy
Tuition fee refunds are calculated on a decreasing scale based on the student’s withdrawal date, with the highest refund before the start of the school year and none after the final term begins.
Payment Methods
Fees may be paid by bank transfer or credit card, in VND or USD, using the exchange rate set by the school’s designated banks.
AIS Saigon’s Thao Dien campus serves ages 1.5–11 across two nearby sites in the APSC Compound: Lotus (Kindergarten) and Cherry Blossom (Primary), 300 metres apart. Learning is delivered in English and follows the IB Primary Years Programme, with Cambridge Primary used in core areas; Primary students also study Sciences, Technology, Social Studies, Vietnamese Language & Culture (or the Vietnamese National Curriculum for local students), Arts and PSPE. Families use AIS’s supervised citywide bus service, and after Year 6 students progress to the Thu Thiem campus for Secondary pathways (Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and IB Diploma). The campus location is a practical choice for families living in Thao Dien’s residential neighbourhoods, with the school address at 36 Thao Dien Road.
