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CityHo Chi Minh City
CurriculumsIB, British, and Australian
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
Boarding available
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 19 students / class
Maximum 24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 271,000,000 ₫
to: 774,000,000 ₫
This school has more than one campus in Ho Chi Minh City:
Thu Thiem Campus: Ages 2 to 18

Address: 264 Mai Chi Tho (East-West Highway) An Phu Ward | District 2 | HCMC | Vietnam

Thao Dien Campus: Ages 2 to 11

Address: APSC Compound 36 Thao Dien Road | District 2 HCMC | Vietnam

Xi Campus: Ages 2 to 5

Address: 190 Nguyen Van Huong Street Thao Dien Ward | District 2 HCMC | Vietnam

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Number of students

1300

Number of nationalities represented in the school

More than 40

Ratio of local students to international students

1:1

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

English as an Additional Language (EAL) - focuses on developing English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There is an emphasis in the EAL lessons on the understanding of vocabulary from relevant subject areas, including science and humanities.

The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) - aims to develop the student’s English skills to a level where they can access the mainstream curriculum. This means the students will be in English lessons for twenty or more periods per week with an EAL specialist teacher. The lessons are very structured and follow the Cambridge Second Language Course curriculum. The programme enables students to have a solid foundation of English literacy skills.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish

Max. number of students per class

20-24 depends on year level

Average number of students per class

19

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes, for kindergarten and primary and also for Special Support students.

Use of technology in the classroom

We operate under a 'Bring Your Own Device' system.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes

External examinations or assessments available

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), IB Diploma

Results in these examinations

IB result in 2021:
- IBDP pass rate: 100%
- Full Diploma Average Exam Score: 35 (out of 45)
- World Average Score: 33 (out of 45)
- Highest Diploma Score awarded to an IB Diploma student: 44 (out of 45)
- 13% of students were awarded 40 points or more (out of 45)

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

We have special support teaching assistants for both primary and secondary students.

Student access to education psychologist

All of our students have access to a dedicated, on-site, Cousellor.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Middle School Entrance Test (Years 7&8 , Years 9&10)
Senior School Entrance Test (Years 11 & 12)
English Proficiency Test

Waiting list

Depends on the grade level

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

AIS offers admissions throughout the year.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8:00 AM

School finish time

2:45 PM

Supervised care before/after school

Yes, We do have teachers around designated area to supervise students before and after school day. As for our kindergarten student, we offer after hour child care till 4:30 PM.

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes, for primary students, our lunches are included in the school fees. For secondary students,they can choose to bring food from home or choose a varieties of food in our canteen area. The school supervises the canteen operations to ensure that quality standards are maintained.

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

There are 100+ After School Activities available for students in both Primary and Secondary such as Football, Swimming, Basketball, Hip hop dance, Model United Nation, Robotic club

Sports activities included

We provided PE classes for student from kinder to year 11. Aside, from that we have compulsory swimming class from kindergarten to year 10.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, we have our AIS Titans team that compete in many sports competition between international schools

Facilities at the school

Library, Auditorium, Science labs, Design Technology room, Boarding House

Sports facilities at the school

Two of our campuses Thao Dien and Thu Thiem has a 25 meters salt water swimming pools with outdoor basketball court in both campus. In Thu Thiem campus, we offer one grass field area for PE and in-door gymnasium. In 2017, our Thao Dien swimming pool was awarded by the city sports council as the best pool for community services.

Grades/ages available for boarding

11 years old and above

Boarding facilities at the school

Boarders can access all school facilities, such as the swimming pool, library, gymnasium, football field, and basketball court..

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

AIS is committed to providing a high-quality international education.
We encourage and support our students to become inquiring and knowledgeable learners with the confidence to achieve their potential.

Teaching approach of the school

At the Australian International School we want our students to listen to the world around them, to hear it hum, and to grow into young people who are curious, reflective and want to make a positive difference to their world.

AIS emphasises the development of each student’s academic ability and encourages well-rounded, confident individuals who aspire to achieve their potential.

Our curriculum is rigorous and balanced, with appreciation of different learning styles and experiences. It supports the individual strengths and talents of our students so that they are excited by learning and embrace challenges with a belief in their own ability.

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