Opening in August 2027.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
The school is yet to open but at capacity the school can accommodate 1500 pupils. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
King’s College School Ho Chi Minh City is building a diverse and international community, welcoming students from a wide range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds. The school commits to providing a truly global learning environment where students learn alongside peers from around the world. |
| Most common nationality |
We are committed to building a truly international community and actively manage student diversity within each class. As part of this approach, we aim to ensure that we recruit children of many different nationalities, allowing students to learn and collaborate with peers from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
The maximum number of local students will be 50% of the total population. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. Whilst a certain level of fluency in English is required as part of the admissions process, EAL students will receive support to improve their language skills from specialist teachers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, French. |
| Max. number of students per class |
- 20 for Early Years
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We intend to use technology as and when it is appropriate to do so. Children will be provided with devices in Year 6 and below and will be expected to have their own device at Year 7 and above. Teaching will harness with power of technology when relevant but there will remain a focus on paper and pen-based learning too. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
We will be ready to conduct online lessons if necessary. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, the school is not religious |
| External examinations or assessments available |
The school is a British curriculum school, and pupils will take IGCSE and A Level qualifications. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is an important part of learning and homework will be set appropriately. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework will start in the Junior School will some small exercises set in core subjects. As students progress through the school, more time will be spent on homework. In the Sixth Form we would expect homework to take on average twelve hours per week. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A but we expect the vast majority of pupils to move into Higher Education at top universities across the world. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. We will have a well-resourced department to support these students. |
| Learning support offered |
Depending on their level of need we will have either in class or out of class support for pupils. We will work with those who require IEPs to ensure that the appropriate support is available. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school will have a stretching curriculum which will provide challenge to pupils of all abilities. Both in class and outside of it, activities will be provided which allow bright children to achieve at a very high level. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. Specialist educational psychologist support is not included in the provision, though the inclusion department with work with parents to allow pupils to get the support they need. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. As part of our admissions process, students complete an age-appropriate assessment to ensure we can effectively support their learning journey. This may include:
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
As above. |
| Waiting list |
Not at the moment, though we expect interest to be high when the school opens. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are operating a rolling admissions policy, and there is no deadline for registration. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
Depending on the year group, between 3:00 and 4:00 PM though there are extracurricular activities after school. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. The lunch menu provides a variety of different options for children including those with dietary requirements. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, a full starter pack of school uniform is provided to parents on joining the school. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school will offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities. They will cover the range of academic societies, clubs, sports, art, drama etcetera. |
| Sports activities included |
The school will have a wide curriculum in PE. Sports will include basketball, football, swimming, indoor cricket, hockey and many many other options. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our intention is for children to be able to represent the school in a variety of different fixtures and competitions. |
| Facilities at the school |
The school has two libraries, one for older children and one for early years. There is a full size 500 seat theatre which can be adapted for performances, productions and many other special events. The school is fully furnished with specialist science labs, design engineering rooms and art spaces. This includes A bespoke art gallery for displaying works in an appropriate space. There is a full-size sports field outside as well as a number of playing areas for children to socialize. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A fully equipped sports hall which allows many children to take part in indoor games. There will be a fully equipped gymnasium as well as two swimming pools and an outside football field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
King’s College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City is a learning community where pupils are known, supported, and guided to become the best version of themselves. Our ambition is for pupils to be recognised not only for academic strength, but for integrity, kindness, and character - qualities that endure well beyond school.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
At King’s, education is more than the acquisition of knowledge.
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