EMASI International Bilingual School Van Phuc

EMASI International Bilingual Schools operate across multiple campuses in the Ho Chi Minh City region and Long An. The Nam Long campus is located in Tan Thuan Ward, Nam Long Residential Area, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. The Van Phuc campus is located in Van Phuc Residential City, Hibp Binh Ward, Thud Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. EMASI Plus Waterpoint is located in WaterPoint, Ben Luc, Long An, and offers boarding.

EMASI Nam Long serves students from pre-kindergarten (age 2) through High School. EMASI Van Phuc serves students from Elementary through High School. The program is organised across Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School/Lower Secondary, and High School/Upper Secondary levels, combining the Cambridge International Framework with the Vietnamese MOET national curriculum.

EMASI operates as an international bilingual school system. It is fully accredited by WASC and is a Cambridge Pathway member, with two learning pathways that integrate Cambridge with MOET. EMASI Plus Waterpoint is a boarding campus that extends the EMASI model to a residential setting.

The EMASI student body includes 15+ nationalities represented. The most represented nationalities include Vietnamese; other common nationalities cited in public sources include American and Singaporean patterns; exact local-to-international ratios are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided at EMASI (an EAL teacher is listed on campus materials). On-campus health services, counselling, and university application support are available to students.

There is no country-specific affiliation published for EMASI; the schools operate as an independent international bilingual system with Cambridge accreditation and MOET-aligned curriculum.

Religious affiliation is not publicly stated in EMASI materials.

Start and end times for the school day are not publicly published; EMASI publishes annual academic calendars (e.g., 2025–2026 and 2026–2027) that outline term dates and breaks, with schedules varying by grade level.

EMASI operates a school bus service for travel to and from campus. Buses are maintained regularly and staffed by experienced drivers and bus assistants to ensure safety and comfort for students. The service is described as a safe and reliable transport option in EMASI's Student Services materials.

EMASI delivers a bilingual education that blends the Cambridge International Program with the Vietnamese MOET national curriculum. The Cambridge Pathway runs from Elementary through High School, with Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Level stages. Students complete the IGCSE and, where chosen, the Cambridge A-Level program, or follow the EMASI Bilingual Pathway aligned to MOET while receiving Cambridge subject instruction. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and global perspectives through Cambridge teaching methodologies in a bilingual learning environment. EMASI operates multiple campuses in Ho Chi Minh City (Nam Long and Van Phuc) and a third campus, EMASI Plus Waterpoint, which opened in 2025 and offers boarding education. EMASI is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) at all educational levels.

EMASI reports notable Cambridge IGCSE achievements, including 2025 Cambridge IGCSE results and related student projects showcased on campus communications.

Since its first graduating class in 2022, EMASI graduates have gained admission to top universities in Vietnam and around the world, including the University of Melbourne, Duke University, University of Wollongong, Deakin University, Fulbright University Vietnam, and RMIT University. Graduates pursue studies in fields such as Medicine, Engineering, IT, Business, Law, and Design across international and Vietnamese institutions. EMASI University Destinations emphasize global campus access and scholarship opportunities.

EMASI offers Talent Award programs for elementary students, awarding up to 30% of tuition across consecutive elementary years. There are scholarships for IGCSE and A-Level tracks worth up to 100% of tuition for eligible students, intended to support high-achieving applicants.

EMASI describes its approach as holistic education that nurtures character, knowledge, physical wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, and overall potential. The EMASI Journey highlights the development of emotional intelligence through integrated arts education and a values-based framework. The arts collaboration with Nguyen Art Foundation supports students' emotional intelligence and aesthetic sensibilities. Student wellbeing is central, with nutritious meals, on-campus health services, and safe transport contributing to a supportive environment. A full-time School Counsellor provides counselling, and university application support complements social and emotional development alongside academics.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) program or dedicated SEN staff. EMASI Nam Long offers Student Support Services that include on-campus health, counselling, dining, and transportation to support students' daily learning and overall wellbeing. A full-time School Counsellor is available to provide counselling and bespoke provision to students. An EAL Support Teacher is listed among EMASI staff, indicating language support for learners who are English language learners.

EMASI provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support through dedicated staff, including an EAL Support Teacher. The faculty page lists an EAL Support Teacher and an EAL Teacher as part of the EMASI community. The Cambridge English program is offered in addition to the Vietnamese MOET curriculum, with an intensive English component and up to about 25% more English hours per week. The bilingual learning pathway integrates Cambridge and MOET curricula across Kindergarten to High School, reinforcing English language development in context. EMASI's EAL provisions are embedded within the bilingual framework rather than as a separate standalone program.

EMASI's mission emphasizes holistic development that includes physical and emotional wellbeing. The student experience is supported by on-campus health services and nutritious dining, as part of Student Support Services. A full-time School Counsellor provides counselling, with additional university application support to assist transitions. The curriculum supports physical and mental health through dedicated Physical Education and wellbeing-focused learning environments. The Vision likewise stresses balanced development in character, knowledge, physical and mental health, and competencies.

EMASI maintains a Child Protection Policy that guides staff and families on health, safety, and care of children, with aims to develop a safe and healthy school environment. The policy includes age-appropriate personal safety lessons, parent information sessions, and annual staff training to recognise and report abuse or neglect. A downloadable EMASI Child Protection Policy and Handbook is available. The safeguarding framework is reflected in EMASI Plus communications as part of its broader safety and welfare commitments.

Step 1: Submit the signed and completed enrollment application (an online form is available), provide 02 passport photos, a certified Vietnamese birth certificate copy, a certified copy of a parent/guardian ID or passport, a certified copy of the student's household registration, two years of report cards and/or a transfer letter if transferring mid‑year, the original academic transcript (học bạ) and health certificate, and appropriate graduation certificates for entry to secondary levels.

Step 2: Pay the Enrollment Fee (Preschool & Grade 1: 500,000 VND; Primary & Secondary: 1,000,000 VND; IGCSE/A‑Level: 2,000,000 VND).

Step 3: The student completes the entrance assessment and/or interview (Preschool and Grade 1: interview with the Head of the grade; from Grade 2 upward: entrance test followed by interview).


Step 4: If admitted, the Admissions Office issues an official Letter of Admission and tuition invoice; enrollment must be confirmed within 5 working days, the invoice paid, and all required documents submitted; once the Letter of Admission is signed and fees are paid, enrollment is completed within 2 working days.

Talent Award: Up to 30% of tuition for all consecutive Elementary School years; available for students entering or already in Elementary in 2025–2026; eligibility includes strong English ability or Cambridge English testing, or excellence in academics and activities in Math, Vietnamese, and English, with proof of achievements required; interviews are conducted by EMASI's Assessment Committee. IGCSE & A‑Level Scholarships: Up to 100% of tuition for eligible students entering Grade 9 (IGCSE) or Grade 11 (A‑Level) in 2025–2026; eligibility requires positive conduct and excellent academic records; applicants must be Vietnamese nationals, Overseas Vietnamese, or dual‑citizens with Vietnamese citizenship; online registration and document submission are followed by examinations and an interview; results are announced via email. Scholarship for the Avant‑Garde: Up to 100% tuition for eligible students in Grades 5–11 (not participating in IGCSE/A‑Level programs). Focuses on outstanding extracurriculars or artistic abilities, demonstrated effort, and passion for learning, with an evaluation process mirroring the other scholarships (registration, examination, interview, and email results).