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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City is located in the Thao Dien neighbourhood of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus sits on a green, purpose‑built site of about 4,500 m² in a family‑friendly area near local transport routes. The street address is 172‑180 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, Thu Duc City. Thao Dien is in the city's District 2, now part of Thu Duc City.
The school provides nursery, preschool (Cycle 1) and primary (Cycle 2 and Cycle 3). It accepts children from 12 months in nursery, then 3–6 years in Preschool (PS/MS/GS), 7–9 years in Primary Cycle 2 (CP/CE1/CE2), and 10–11 years in Primary Cycle 3 (CM1/CM2).
The institution is co‑educational and operates as a bilingual French‑English international school. It does not advertise boarding facilities; a daycare service is available after official hours.
The school offers targeted language support for students who do not speak French or English on arrival, including FLE and ESL in small groups. It emphasises personal development and inclusive practices to accommodate individual learning needs.
The school is affiliated with France through the AEFE network and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation is not indicated in official materials.
The nursery (ages 1–3) operates 7:30 am–4:30 pm. Early Years and Elementary begin at 8:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am). On Mondays–Thursdays the day ends at 3:15 pm (with optional collection until 3:30 pm); on Fridays, Early Years ends at 12:15 pm and Elementary at 12:30 pm. After‑school activities are offered. A daycare service is available after hours.
A school‑organised bus service operates with six routes. Morning buses are scheduled to arrive before 8:15 am; afternoon departures are typically at 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, with Friday options at 12:30 pm or 3:30 pm.
Application & Enrolment
Nursery Enrolment: VND 10,500,000
Early Years & Elementary Enrolment: VND 15,000,000
Re-enrolment: VND 7,200,000
Tuition Fees
Nursery (1–3 years) - 5 Full Days
- Annual Fee: VND 200,000,000 (includes canteen).
- 1st Term: VND 80,000,000.
- 2nd Term: VND 60,000,000.
- 3rd Term: VND 60,000,000.
Nursery (1–3 years) - 5 Mornings
- Annual Fee: VND 163,000,000 (includes canteen).
- 1st Term: VND 65,200,000.
- 2nd Term: VND 48,900,000.
- 3rd Term: VND 48,900,000.
Early Years (3–6 years)
- Annual Fee: VND 273,500,000 (includes canteen fees).
- 1st Term: VND 109,400,000.
- 2nd Term: VND 82,050,000.
- 3rd Term: VND 82,050,000.
Elementary (6–11 years)
- Annual Fee: VND 301,500,000 (includes canteen fees).
- 1st Term: VND 120,600,000.
- 2nd Term: VND 90,450,000.
- 3rd Term: VND 90,450,000.
Billing Schedule
1st Term Deadline: August 31, 2026.
2nd Term Deadline: December 15, 2026.
3rd Term Deadline: March 15, 2027.
Early Bird: ~5% discount if annual fee paid by May 31, 2026.
Additional Information
Discounts: 5% for 2nd child, 10% for 3rd child.
Uniforms: Mandatory and charged separately.
Refunds: Any term started is due in full; refunds based on normal rates.
La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City is a bilingual French international school offering nursery, preschool and primary education in Ho Chi Minh City. Opened in 2017 and located in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2, it is accredited by the French Ministry of Education for cycles 1, 2 and 3 since 2020–2023 and is part of the AEFE network. The school teaches the French National Curriculum in bilingual French–English instruction, with Vietnamese language introduced from kindergarten onward. The 4,500 m² campus includes bright classrooms with IT equipment, two libraries, an auditorium, art and music rooms, language rooms, a 25‑meter swimming pool, a football pitch, a basketball court, two playgrounds, a nap room and a communal canteen. The program emphasises autonomous, curious learning and the integration of technology. It attracts families from many nationalities and aims to provide a small-scale, caring environment with a family-like atmosphere.
