Montessori International School of Vietnam - Binh An

MIS operates across three campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Thao Dien Campus at 42/1 Ngo Quang Huy Street in Thao Dien, River House Campus at 177/8 Nguyen Van Huong Street, and Binh An Campus at No 5, Street 10, An Khanh Ward. The Thao Dien site is near international residential communities and is about a 15-minute drive from Binh Thanh District and District 1, making it accessible for both locals and expatriates. The River House Campus sits along the Saigon River in Thao Dien, close to key expat areas, with Vinhomes Central Park about a 12-minute drive away and District 1 roughly 20 minutes by car. The Binh An Campus is located in An Phu, just across the Ha Noi Highway from Thao Dien, serving expatriate and Vietnamese families in the wards of Binh An, An Phu and Thao Dien.

MIS provides three early-years program bands: Infant and Toddler (below 18 months), Nursery (18-36 months), and Kindergarten/Primary/Children's House (3–6 years) at the Thao Dien and River House campuses. A Vietnamese Montessori program operates at the Binh An Campus. The school also offers Pre-enrolment Programmes, Enrichment Programmes and After-school Activities, and Extended Hours.

MIS operates as an international Montessori school with campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and offers extended hours and after-school care; it is described as an international school and provides transportation options. There is no indication of boarding facilities in MIS offerings.

EAL (English as an Additional Language) is offered to support non-native English speakers. At Thao Dien, English is the primary language of communication; River House also uses English as the main language with some additional languages introduced. At Binh An, Vietnamese is the primary language, with English and Mandarin introduced during the day. MIS notes that it provides such language supports alongside its Montessori program.

The MIS campuses are based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. There is no country-specific affiliation beyond its Vietnam location and its status as an international Montessori school.

Religious affiliation is not listed in MIS materials.

Typical day structure varies by campus. Official school-day information indicates start times around 8:00 and end times around 16:30 for Thao Dien and River House, with Binh An finishing around 17:00; supervised care before and after school is available, and school buses operate as well.

A MIS school bus service is available to support families; routes and arrangements are coordinated by MIS. The service is listed as available in MIS materials and third-party references, with general confirmation that transportation is provided to support families.

MIS offers two parallel programmes: an International Montessori programme for expatriate and local communities at the Thao Dien and River House campuses, and a Vietnamese Montessori programme at the Binh An campus. The International track serves Infants to 6-year-olds with Infant Toddler (6–17 months), Nursery (1.5–3 years), and Kindergarten/Primary (3–6 years), with English as the language of instruction and additional languages such as French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin available in full-day and after-school options. The Vietnamese track uses Vietnamese as the language of instruction, with English and Mandarin available in full-day programming and after-school activities. Across both campuses, Kindergarten programs span three years and cover the five Montessori domains—Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Maths, and Culture—enriched with Arts, Music, and Physical Education. MIS is an AMS-Verified School and provides progress monitoring via the online Transparent Classroom; at the River House Infant-Toddler class, the approach draws on RIE principles.

MIS supports social and emotional learning through an emotionally nurturing environment, infant care guided by Resources for Infant Educators (RIE), and a Transparent Classroom that lets parents monitor their child's progress, with a clear emphasis on cognitive, social and emotional development.

MIS does not publish a dedicated SEN policy; it states 'Different Abilities Welcome' and that admission is not based on ability, indicating an inclusive stance, while the MIS mission emphasizes being sensitive and responsive to individual needs.

EAL provision exists at MIS, with guidance on what EAL is and how EAL teachers support learners to access curriculum content in English, address language gaps, and help develop general communication and integration into the school community.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through MIS's nurturing environment and focus on socio-emotional development, including the aim to help children become happy, confident and responsible individuals.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.

1. Express interest and book a campus tour. Families express interest and are invited for a personalized tour of the campus of their choice. The MIS management team guides visitors through the facilities, shows the classrooms, and explains more about the curriculum, Montessori philosophy and objectives. The school accepts students of all nationalities and backgrounds from 6 months to 6 years and older, and no entrance test is required.

2. Attend the campus tour and have an initial conversation with MIS staff. During the visit, you can ask questions about the learning process and the benefits of MIS's Montessori approach. The child may join their parents on the first visit or on subsequent visits for informal observation and exploration. You will receive information about MIS's aims and how the environment supports children's growth.

3. Share information about your child's learning style and needs. During the admission process, information about the child's learning styles and abilities is expected to be shared with the school. This helps MIS understand how they can cater to the child's needs within the Montessori setting. The admission process is open at any time throughout the year.

4. Decide on a start date and receive the required documentation. If the family confirms their intention to join MIS with a specific start date, MIS will provide an invoice and the Admissions Forms. Upon completion of the Admissions Forms and settlement of the invoice, with or without the Parent's signature, the family agrees to the terms in the Parent Handbook and related materials. The school will also provide the Fees Schedule and Calendar for the planned year during this stage.

5. Complete paperwork and fees, then begin the enrollment. Fees Schedule and Calendar are provided after the first visit, and questions about fees are answered during visits or via mail. Admission is open year-round, and families can start at any time once documents and payment are finalized.

MIS does not publish information about scholarships.

There is no published waitlist or enrollment pool system described for MIS.