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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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AIS Thao Dien Campus comprises two campuses, Lotus (Kindergarten) and Cherry Blossom (Primary), located about 300 metres apart within the An Phu Superior Compound on Thao Dien Road. Lotus Campus was refurbished in summer 2024 with boutique-style buildings, purpose-designed classrooms, a green garden, and European Kompan playgrounds. Cherry Blossom Campus was refurbished in summer 2024 with upgraded classrooms, language rooms, a library, a computer room, a new auditorium and playgrounds. Children attend Lotus for Kindergarten and transfer to Cherry Blossom for Years 1 to 6, with Year 5 and 6 events hosted at the Thu Thiem Campus to support transition. The Cherry Blossom Campus is adjacent to the AIS Sports Centre, providing access to a swimming pool and multi-sport courts. The Lotus Campus is near the Thao Dien Sports Centre, which offers swimming and multi-sport facilities.
Cherry Blossom Campus is adjacent to the AIS Sports Centre, offering access to a swimming pool and multi-sport courts. The Lotus Campus is near the Thao Dien Sports Centre, which provides a swimming pool and multi-sport facilities. The facilities support curricular and after-school sports and swimming activities. The campuses provide access to these sports amenities via the nearby centres.
Instruction is conducted entirely in English. The curriculum integrates the IB Primary Years Programme (EYP for Junior & Senior Kindergarten) and Cambridge English and Cambridge Maths for Years 1 to 6. Infants follow Inspired Reggio Emilia Early Years Approach and Play-Based Learning. AIS is part of Inspired Education Group. The curriculum also uses inquiry-based learning to develop critical thinking and real-world skills.
The international schools in Thao Dien offer a wide range of extracurricular activities for kindergarten and primary students. Clubs include GLEE Club, Arts & Crafts, Chess, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Netball, and Swim Squad. Primary students participate in Robotic STEM, Drama, Dance, Magic Club, Spanish, In-line Skating, Acro/Gymnastics, Judo and Sewing. Regular events, field trips, and school camps are held for Years 2 to 6.
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.
