Taipei School in Ho Chi Minh City (TSHCMC)

1. Admissions Overview and eligibility assessment. The Taipei School in Ho Chi Minh City (TSHCMC) accepts students from kindergarten through high school under Taiwan (ROC) governing guidelines, with admission decisions made on a merit basis. For new entrants joining the secondary or primary levels, the school sets age and prior schooling requirements in line with MOE standards. Applicants should determine their intended grade level (kindergarten, primary, middle, or high school) and confirm that the visa/registration documents are in order before proceeding.

2. Review the admission guidelines and forms. Prospective families must read the enrollment brochure and the applicable enrollment forms to understand required documents, timelines, and the criteria used for evaluations. This includes grade-specific entry rules and the documentation needed to support the application.

3. Prepare and assemble required documents. Typical documents include passport and visa copies, the highest education certificate and official transcripts (with translations if not in Chinese or English), past counseling or conduct records, attendance/discipline proofs if applicable, and two passport-style photos. Families should also collect any evidence of prior language proficiency if requested.

4. Submit the application and pay the registration fee. Applications are submitted to the school's registration unit, with the registration fee paid at the time of submission. For foreign admissions, a specific registration fee is listed (2,000,000 VND). Ensure all documents are complete and submitted by the stated deadline.

5. Complete the entrance assessment (written tests and interviews). The school conducts entrance exams and interviews on a scheduled date (for foreign admissions, tests were planned for August 23, with exact times communicated later). The assessment covers grade-appropriate subjects (e.g., for elementary G1: no written test; for G6: Chinese and Mathematics; for middle/high: Chinese, English, Mathematics).

6. Receive the admission decision and prepare for registration. Admission notices are issued by the school's registrations office by a specified date and announced on the school site. Families should monitor the notice and be prepared to proceed with registration promptly if accepted.

7. Complete the on-campus registration. Registration for admitted students requires attendance at the Registration Office, typically on a set morning window (for example, 9:00–12:00). Bring necessary identification and original documents for verification, and complete the registration steps with the admissions staff.

8. Finalize enrollment items and student services selections. After registration, families typically complete items such as passport copy submission, verification of registration receipt, purchasing uniforms, and ordering school lunches. Students then receive timetables and textbooks.

The school does not describe a formal waitlist system. Admissions are described as merit-based with a fixed number of openings. If the evaluation standard is not met, the position may be left vacant rather than filled from a waitlist.

There is no dedicated school scholarship program listed. The MOE (Ministry of Education, Republic of China) provides tuition subsidies for ROC nationality students, and the school indicates government subsidies cover a portion of insurance costs for ROC students.