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Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction
Saint Ange French International School is a bilingual French curriculum school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, serving children from 12 months to 11 years. The school is AEFE-affiliated and follows the French Ministry of National Education programs, with French as the primary language of instruction. An English Section adds eight hours of English per week and a Cultural Enrichment Program, helping pupils develop strong bilingual skills in CP to CM2. The campus comprises two buildings on Nguyen Van Huong Avenue in Thao Dien, with the creche and kindergarten opposite the elementary school. Class sizes are capped at 20 students, and each class benefits from two French-speaking teaching assistants in addition to the lead teacher. The school emphasizes a nurturing, small-school environment and offers a broad extracurricular program, including after-school activities and clubs in arts, languages, and community service, aligned with AEFE standards and the school's secular, private setup today.
Saint Ange French International School has instruction in French, English.
Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Located in Thao Dien, Thu Duc City, at 189 A1 Nguyen Van Huong. It is an AEFE-approved French international school.
Stages
Nursery (12 months+); Kindergarten; Elementary (Grade 1 to Grade 5, CM2) — ages roughly 12 months to 11 years.
Type
French international school (AEFE-approved) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; delivers a French curriculum with English taught as a progressive language and Vietnamese language development.
Additional learning support
FLE (French as a Foreign Language) classes in addition to the normal curriculum, up to 3 hours for new learners of French with a specialised teacher.
Country affiliation
AEFE-affiliated (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Bus service
16-seater school bus service with routes serving District 2, District 7, District 9, and Tan Bình.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Saint Ange French International School ranges from VND 5,790 to VND 9,250 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Registration (first year only): USD 550 for Kindergarten/Primary. - Registration (crèche / nursery, first year only): USD 450.
- Registration fee (first year only): USD 450. - Quarterly (trimestrial) with lunch — Full day / Half day (Lapinous): - 1st trimester (September–December): Full day USD 2,460 — Half day USD 2,040. - 2nd trimester (January–March): Full day USD 1,850 — Half day USD 1,530. - 3rd trimester (April–June): Full day USD 1,850 — Half day USD 1,530. - Annual payment (where shown): USD 5,790 (annual figure listed for the crèche).
Other compulsory or commonly billed costs
- Uniforms + school insurance (pack described as 4 sets + 2 sport T‑shirts): USD 150. - School bus (round trip): USD 85 per month. - School manuals / exercise books and occasional fees related to school outings are listed among tuition components or may be charged as ancillary costs; families are responsible for those items as specified in the school's financial rules. - Family discount: 10% discount on the 2nd child enrolled; 15% on the 3rd child and subsequent children (conditions apply). - AEFE scholarships: French-nationality pupils may be eligible for AEFE scholarships awarded by the French Consulate; eligibility and the application process follow AEFE/Consulate rules.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment periodicities available: annual, trimestrial (quarterly) or monthly. - Invoicing and due dates: - The first payment of school fees (and registration fee) is due at the time of registration. - When a family chooses monthly payments, monthly installments must be paid before the 10th of each month. - When a family chooses trimestrial payment, tuition for the trimester is due at the start of the trimester (invoices issued at the beginning of the period). - An invoice is issued at the start of the billing period; families will be reminded if payment is not received within the standard window. - Late payment penalties and consequences: - Late payments are subject to penalties: a 5% surcharge is applied for each half‑month (quinzaine) of delay beyond the payment deadlines. - Continued non‑payment may lead to a formal meeting with school leadership and, if unresolved, to the student's removal from the school roll and possible legal follow‑up. - Currency and exchange rate handling: - Fees are quoted in US Dollars (USD). - Exchange rates for currency conversion (if applicable) are recalculated on the 1st and the 15th of each month. - Payment instruments and restrictions: - The school's financial rules state that foreign bank cheques drawn on banks outside Vietnam are not accepted. Specific accepted instruments (bank transfer, local cheque, card, cash) are not listed in the public fee documents; families should follow the invoicing instructions supplied by the school at registration.
Refund and withdrawal policy
- Registration fees are non‑refundable. - Early departure / withdrawal refund rules: - If the family paid monthly or trimestrial, no refund will be made for the remainder of the year in case of early departure. - If the family paid annually and a pupil leaves before the start of a trimester, a refund equal to 75% of the unstarted trimester(s) will be issued. - Administrative requirement at departure: families must notify the school and complete the formal withdrawal process; outstanding accounts must be settled and school property (loaned books, library items) returned.
Boarding / accommodation
- Boarding is not provided. Saint Ange operates as a crèche, nursery and day school (preschool and primary day provision for ages roughly 12 months to 11 years).
Notes on routine extras
- Extra‑curricular activities, holiday camps and optional extended‑day programs may carry separate charges; costs for these options are set and billed separately when offered. Families are responsible for optional activity fees and incidental charges as invoiced.
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Academics
Saint Ange French International School teaches French Curriculum for students aged 0 to 11.
Curriculum
Follows the French National Education System as applied in Saint Ange, with French as the primary language of instruction. Education is delivered in strict compliance with the programs of the French Ministry of National Education and reinforced by ongoing English language practice from kindergarten. The school provides an English Section that adds eight hours of English per week integrated into the French curriculum (CP to CM2). Saint Ange operates as an AEFE-homologated private school in Ho Chi Minh City and serves nursery through elementary levels (From 12 months to 11 years). The school emphasizes a small-school environment, with class sizes capped at 20 students per class and two French-speaking teaching assistants in each class up to CM2, in addition to the lead teacher.
Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are capped at 20 students per class. Each class up to CM2 includes two teaching assistants in addition to the teacher.
Higher Education Progression
They can later enter prestigious French universities and higher education institutions.
Wellbeing
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact us. Reach Samuel Robez at 070 30 488 75 or by email at contact@saintangeschool.com for information about enrollment and to ask questions about intake. The school provides guidance on the enrollment process and options for prospective families. When you're ready, you can arrange a visit to learn more about Saint Ange.
2. Visit the school and its facilities. Visit the school at 189 A1 Nguyen Van Huong – Thao Dien, Anh Khan, Ho Chi Minh City to tour classrooms and facilities and to meet staff. A campus tour helps families understand the environment and ask specific questions about programs and placement.
3. Your child joins the class. Class capacity is limited. The school reserves the right to assess your child's level of French to determine placement, and admission above CP may require a language assessment. French as a Foreign Language (FLE) is available in addition to the standard program, up to 3 hours per day with a specialist teacher.
4. Administrative registration. Administrative enrollment proceeds after information about your child is collected via the enrollment form and related documents. There are registration fees, and the school provides access to the enrollment form and related materials.
5. Welcome to the Saint Ange family. Welcome your child to the Saint Ange community and plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Onboarding and orientation support are provided as needed.
6. Age/class placement. The school places students by age into corresponding classes: 6 months to 2 years old – Nursery; 2–3 years old – TPS (Nursery); 3–4 years old – PS (Preschool); 4–5 years old – MS (Pre-Kindergarten); 5–6 years old – GS (Kindergarten); 6–7 years old – CP (Grade 1); 7–8 years old – CE1 (Grade 2); 8–9 years old – CE2 (Grade 3); 9–10 years old – CM1 (Grade 4); 10–11 years old – CM2 (Grade 5).
School Events
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FAQs
Where is Saint Ange French International School located in Ho Chi Minh City?
Saint Ange is in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, with two buildings facing each other on Nguyen Van Huong Avenue (189 A1 and 188 A2). The crèche and kindergarten are in one building opposite the elementary school, making it easy to transition between levels.
What ages and grade levels does Saint Ange serve?
The school welcomes children from 12 months up to 11 years old, covering nursery through CM2 (roughly Grade 5). It follows the French National Education System with French as the main language of instruction and English practice introduced from kindergarten.
What curriculum does the school follow and what is the language of instruction?
Saint Ange delivers the French National Education curriculum in French, aligned with the French Ministry of National Education. An English Section adds eight hours of English per week integrated into the French program, starting from CP to CM2.
How many students are in each class and what staff support is there?
Class sizes are capped at 20 students. Each class up to CM2 includes two French-speaking teaching assistants in addition to the lead teacher.
What are the registration and tuition fees for 2026/2027?
Registration is USD 550 for Kindergarten/Primary and USD 450 for crèche. Tuition varies by nationality: French-nationality students have lower trimester totals than other nationalities. For example, first trimester is USD 3,310 for French nationals or USD 3,700 for others, with second and third trimesters at USD 2,480 or USD 2,770 respectively; annual totals are USD 7,760 for French nationals and USD 8,700 for others.
What payment options are available and when are payments due?
Fees can be paid annually, trimestrially, or monthly. The first payment is due at registration; monthly installments are due before the 10th of each month, and trimester payments are due at the start of each trimester.
Is there a discount for siblings?
Yes. There is a 10% discount on the second child and a 15% discount on the third and subsequent children, subject to conditions.
Are AEFE scholarships available?
AEFE scholarships may be available for French-nationality pupils and are awarded in line with AEFE/Consulate rules. Eligibility and the application process follow those guidelines.
How does the admissions process work?
Prospective families should contact Saint Ange, visit the campus to tour facilities, and have their child assessed for French language level. French-language placement may require an assessment for admissions above CP, and FLE is available up to three hours per day if needed.
What languages are taught and how is English provision structured?
French is the main language of instruction, with English taught progressively from kindergarten. The English Section provides eight hours of English per week, taught by a native English-speaking teacher, and there is an English-language cultural enrichment program.
How does the curriculum prepare students for higher education?
The school follows the French national curriculum, which provides a pathway to French universities and higher education. Being AEFE-homologated supports continuity within the French education system abroad.
What facilities and campus setup does Saint Ange have?
Saint Ange operates across two buildings in Thao Dien: a crèche/kindergarten facility opposite the elementary school. The campus is designed to support a small-school environment within a private, secular, francophone setting.
Are meals provided on site?
Yes. Western and local meals are prepared on site by a chef according to a diet plan tailored to children's needs.
Is there a school bus, and what are the transport details?
There is a 16-seater school bus service with routes serving District 2, District 7, District 9, and Tan Bình. The bus costs USD 85 per month.
What uniform and dress requirements are there?
Students wear school uniforms; the kit includes four sets of uniforms and two sport T-shirts.
What extracurricular opportunities does Saint Ange offer?
Saint Ange offers around 10 after‑school activities from 4pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with supervision and schoolwork support provided by three teachers. Activities focus on learning, creativity, physical development, and social engagement.
What kind of cultural and enrichment programs exist?
The school offers an English Cultural Enrichment Program covering literature, culture, geography, and history of English-speaking countries, including Classic Tales, Celebrations, Great Literary Figures, Modern Poetry, and Theatre, taught by a native English-speaking teacher.
What community and parent involvement opportunities are there?
Community events include a Christmas Market and Garage Sale; parents participate through the Association des Parents d'Elèves (APE VN) and related activities. The school also hosts events like Open Days and a Summer Camp.
Is boarding available at Saint Ange?
Boarding is not provided; Saint Ange operates as a day school for nursery through elementary levels.
How can I start the enrollment process or contact the school?
To begin, contact Samuel Robez at 070 30 488 75 or email contact@saintangeschool.com. You can visit the campus at 189 A1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City to meet staff and see the facilities, then proceed with administrative registration.
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