The American School - Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Pre-Nursery	1	239,800,000 VND	Early Childhood	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Nursery	2	239,800,000 VND	Early Childhood	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Pre-Kindergarten	3	295,100,000 VND	Early Childhood	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Kindergarten	4	330,400,000 VND	Primary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 01	5	532,600,000 VND	Primary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 02	6	532,600,000 VND	Primary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 03	7	532,600,000 VND	Primary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 04	8	536,500,000 VND	Primary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 05	9	540,500,000 VND	Primary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 06	10	602,400,000 VND	Secondary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 07	11	602,400,000 VND	Secondary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 08	12	602,400,000 VND	Secondary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 09	13	668,200,000 VND	Secondary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 10	14	668,200,000 VND	Secondary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 11	15	723,500,000 VND	Secondary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026
Grade 12	16	723,500,000 VND	Secondary	Annual tuition; Standard 2025–2026

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	5,800,000 VND	Non-refundable; paid at time of application submission

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 VND	Applied at acceptance; non-refundable

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Middle/High School EAL	47,800,000 VND	Annual
Registration Fee (Kindergarten–Grade 5)	40,000,000 VND	One-time, non-refundable on acceptance; paid within five working days of acceptance to guarantee a place
Registration Fee (Grades 6–12)	55,000,000 VND	One-time, non-refundable on acceptance; paid within five working days of acceptance to guarantee a place
Primary EAL	37,600,000 VND	Annual
Lunch (Primary: Kindergarten–Grade 5)	25,800,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day options available
Lunch (Middle/High School)	15,100,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day options available
Bus – Route 01	13,900,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day rates apply; see route table
Bus – Route 02	24,400,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day rates apply; see route table
Bus – Route 03	33,600,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day rates apply; see route table
Bus – Route 04	37,100,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day rates apply; see route table
Bus discount for siblings	0 VND	40% discount on annual bus service for second and subsequent children in the same family; one-way 70% of fee
Textbook Deposit	21,000,000 VND	Refundable deposit per student (Grades 1–12); refunded at withdrawal after deducting outstanding charges
Diploma (additional)	500,000 VND	Per additional diploma
Lunch (ECC - Early Childhood: Pre-Nursery to Grade 5)	23,900,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day options available
Bus – Route 06	53,100,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day rates apply; see route table
Report copies (additional)	150,000 VND	Per copy
Bus – Route 05	41,700,000 VND	Registration; Annual; Day rates apply; see route table
Transcripts / diplomas (additional copies)	250,000 VND	Fees per copy
Registration Fee (Pre-Nursery/Nursery/Pre-Kindergarten)	30,000,000 VND	One-time, non-refundable on acceptance; paid within five working days of acceptance to guarantee a place
Application Fee	5,800,000 VND	Non-refundable; paid at time of application submission

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application fee
- A non-refundable application fee of VND 5,800,000 is required at the time the application is submitted.

Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable on acceptance)
- Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Pre‑Kindergarten: VND 30,000,000.
- Kindergarten and Grades 1–5: VND 40,000,000.
- Grades 6–12: VND 55,000,000.
- The Registration Fee must be paid within five working days of acceptance to guarantee a place.

Tuition fees by year group (Standard Tuition Fee 2025–2026; amounts shown as Annual and Semester charges)
- Pre‑Nursery: VND 239,800,000 (Annual) / VND 131,600,000 (Semester).
- Nursery: VND 239,800,000 (Annual) / VND 131,600,000 (Semester).
- Pre‑Kindergarten: VND 295,100,000 (Annual) / VND 162,100,000 (Semester).
- Kindergarten: VND 330,400,000 (Annual) / VND 182,200,000 (Semester).
- Grade 01: VND 532,600,000 (Annual) / VND 292,300,000 (Semester).
- Grade 02: VND 532,600,000 (Annual) / VND 292,300,000 (Semester).
- Grade 03: VND 532,600,000 (Annual) / VND 292,300,000 (Semester).
- Grade 04: VND 536,500,000 (Annual) / VND 295,000,000 (Semester).
- Grade 05: VND 540,500,000 (Annual) / VND 297,600,000 (Semester).
- Grade 06: VND 602,400,000 (Annual) / VND 331,800,000 (Semester).
- Grade 07: VND 602,400,000 (Annual) / VND 331,800,000 (Semester).
- Grade 08: VND 602,400,000 (Annual) / VND 331,800,000 (Semester).
- Grade 09: VND 668,200,000 (Annual) / VND 367,400,000 (Semester).
- Grade 10: VND 668,200,000 (Annual) / VND 367,400,000 (Semester).
- Grade 11: VND 723,500,000 (Annual) / VND 397,700,000 (Semester).
- Grade 12: VND 723,500,000 (Annual) / VND 397,700,000 (Semester).

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support fees
- Primary EAL: VND 37,600,000 (Annual) / VND 21,600,000 (Semester).
- Middle/High School EAL: VND 47,800,000 (Annual) / VND 23,900,000 (Semester).

Other service fees — Bus (transport) (annual / semester / day and per-route registration fees listed)
- Route 01 (Thao Dien, An Phu, Binh An, Binh Khanh, Binh Trung Tay & Thu Thiem): Registration VND 13,900,000; Annual VND 8,200,000; Day VND 255,000.
- Route 02 (District 2 other areas; District 9 Phuoc Long B, Binh Trung Dong): Registration VND 24,400,000; Annual VND 15,100,000; Day VND 355,000.
- Route 03 (District 9 other areas; Binh Thanh; Thu Duc): Registration VND 33,600,000; Annual VND 18,600,000; Day VND 397,000.
- Route 04 (Districts 1,3,4,5,7,8,10,11, Phu Nhuan, Tan Binh): Registration VND 37,100,000; Annual VND 20,900,000; Day VND 414,000.
- Route 05 (Districts 6,12, Tan Phu, Binh Tan, Go Vap): Registration VND 41,700,000; Annual VND 23,200,000; Day VND 422,000.
- Route 06 (Binh Duong, Bien Hoa, Long Thanh): Registration VND 53,100,000; Annual VND 31,900,000; Day VND 422,000.
- Notes: 40% discount on annual bus service for second and subsequent children on the same family; one‑way service charged at 70% of the fee. New registrations or changes require notice to Admissions in advance.

Lunch service fees (annual / day / registration where shown)
- Early Childhood (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Pre‑K): Registration VND 23,900,000; Annual VND 13,200,000; Day VND 145,000. ECC students receive 3 meals per day (1 lunch + 2 snacks).
- Primary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5): Registration VND 25,800,000; Annual VND 15,400,000; Day VND 170,000. Primary students receive 3 meals per day.
- Middle and High School: Registration VND 15,100,000; Annual VND 8,200,000; Day VND 95,000. Middle/High students receive 1 meal per day. TOP‑UP options are available.
- Notice for Bus/Lunch: to terminate Bus or Lunch service, submit written notice at least 5 working days before the last day of use.

Textbook deposit and other incidental fees
- Refundable Textbook Deposit: VND 21,000,000 per student (applies to Grades 1–12). The deposit is payable with tuition and will be refunded on withdrawal after deduction of any outstanding charges (lost/damaged textbooks, library fines, lunch/bus fees).
- Additional charges not included in tuition: lunch, bus, AP exam fees, SAT exam fees, some special after‑school activities, and Week Without Walls program fees.
- Additional administrative charges: extra copies of reports/transcripts/diplomas carry small fees (e.g., VND 150,000 for additional report copies; VND 250,000 for transcripts; VND 500,000 per additional diploma).

What the tuition covers (items included in the tuition fee)
- Tuition fees include uniform (two school uniforms + one PE uniform), hat, backpack, laptop, yearbook, general school supplies, online application services, national health insurance, and accident insurance for on‑campus incidents or school‑organized trips.

Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties
- Payment options: Annual payment or Semester payment. Annual payment is settled in advance; Semester payments are paid in advance each semester. All fees are invoiced in VND; payments originating from outside Vietnam may be accepted in USD by bank transfer at prevailing bank exchange rates. Bank transfer is the preferred method; cash or credit card payments must be pre‑arranged with the Accounting Department. Documentary proof of bank transfer must be provided. Bank account details (VND and USD accounts) are provided for fee payment.
- Semester payment deposit: when choosing Semester payment, a deposit of VND 30,000,000 is required to secure placement for Semester 2; this deposit is deducted from Semester 2 fees if the student continues and is not refundable if the student does not re‑enroll for Semester 2.
- Typical semester deadlines (example schedule): Semester 1 payments are due ahead of the start of Semester 1 and Semester 2 payments are due ahead of Semester 2; example dates used previously were mid‑July for Semester 1 and mid‑December for Semester 2. Late payment policy: 10 business‑day grace period; after that, interest at 0.2% per day is applied. Academic records may be withheld and the school may suspend enrolment if fees remain unpaid 20 days after the published deadline.

Refund and withdrawal procedure
- A written Withdrawal Notification must be submitted to Admissions at least 60 working days before the student's last day. Refunds of tuition apply only to families who paid under the Annual Tuition Payment option; refunds are calculated as a percentage of the Annual Tuition Fee based on the withdrawal date and the school's published refund schedule. The Textbook Deposit refund is handled separately after deduction of any outstanding charges.

Boarding (residential) provision
- Boarding is not provided. The school operates as a day school and offers bus transportation and lunch services rather than boarding facilities.

Accepted payment methods and bank details (summary)
- Preferred method: bank transfer (VND accounts are standard; USD accepted for payments originating outside Vietnam). Cash and credit card payments are accepted only if pre‑arranged with the Accounting Department. Parents are responsible for any bank charges and must provide proof of transfer with the payment reference: “Tuition, student name, grade, academic year.” Bank account names, account numbers and SWIFT codes are provided for both VND and USD transfers.

Notes on discounts and sibling policy
- Sibling discounts: 10% off the annual tuition for the second (younger) child in the same family; 25% off the annual tuition for the third (youngest) child and subsequent children. This applies to both Annual and Semester payment options.

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Instructs in English

Fees ₫239,800,000 - 532,600,000

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 575

Type Co-educational

Opened 2010

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The American School – Ho Chi Minh City serves students from Pre‑Nursery to Grade 12 (ages 1–18) on a spacious campus in Thu Duc City. The school follows an American curriculum with an international perspective, delivered in English and supported by EAL for younger learners. Core subjects align to Common Core for English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science standards, and AERO benchmarks for Social Studies. The school is an IB World School with Primary Years Programme authorization and is pursuing Diploma Programme authorization. TAS operates a campus completed in 2020 with more than 100 classrooms on about 25,000 square meters of grounds, offering interactive learning spaces, science labs, robotics rooms, music studios, and creative arts facilities. It maintains multiple program options, including AP courses, extensive field trips, and international exchanges. The school provides a strong language program (French, Chinese, Korean), modern facilities, and a broad offering of clubs, sports, and service activities to develop well‑rounded global citizens.

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