Anne Hill International School - Primary School Campus

The campus lies in the eastern suburb of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly District 2) and serves families living in the area, including neighbourhoods such as Thao Dien/An Phu via the school bus service. It is accessible from major roads linking to the city centre and the new Thu Duc City urban district.

The Primary School covers Years 1 to 6, designed for children aged approximately 5 to 11 years. Children join Year 1 at around age 5 and continue through to Year 6 before moving on to secondary schooling elsewhere.

The school operates as a co-educational day school, meaning both boys and girls attend, and the campus does not provide boarding facilities. Students attend classes during the day and return home at the end of the school session.

The school provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) support from age 5 onwards, with assessments via the Oxford Young Learners Placement Test to determine levels. However, detailed public information about a full Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision (such as specialist teachers or dedicated facilities) is not fully published on the website for the upcoming academic year.

The school does not state a formal affiliation with any specific country’s national education system; instead, it follows international curricula (Cambridge Primary and IPC) while also meeting Vietnamese national requirements.

There is no religious affiliation mentioned on the school website; the school presents itself as a secular international school.

For the Primary School, the standard day runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. After-school activities (CCAs) typically begin around 3:00 pm. The full schedule, including term dates and breaks, is published in the Parent–Student Handbook.

Yes, the school offers a bus pick-up and drop-off service covering selected neighbourhoods. Routes and pricing are based on distance from the campus (e.g., under 4km, 4-7km, 7-10km). The service is first-come, first-served, and enrolment is required; fees are non-refundabl,e and any changes to address/route may affect cost or availability.

The Primary programme at Anne Hill International School combines the Cambridge International Primary Programme for English, Mathematics, and Science with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for cross-curricular thematic learning in subjects such as Geography, History, Art & Design, Technology, and Health & Wellbeing. The curriculum also meets Vietnamese national requirements for Vietnamese Language, History, and Culture. Students participate in inquiry-based lessons and hands-on projects, with additional subjects including ICT, PE & Swimming, Second Language (Mandarin or Vietnamese), and Music. Assessment follows Cambridge checkpoint benchmarks alongside IPC’s “Beginning–Developing–Mastering” skills progression. The curriculum aims to help students develop a strong academic foundation while understanding themselves, their community, and the wider world through connected, theme-based learning.

The school’s “Message from Academic Leadership” highlights that students are encouraged to pursue their “personal, social, and emotional learning” as part of their overall development. Furthermore, the school’s mission emphasises creating a “nurturing space … where students grow and express themselves” and build self-esteem. While specific programmes (such as counselling groups or SEL curricula) are not detailed publicly, the school indicates that SEL is integrated into its community values.

The school does not publicly disclose detailed information on its SEN provision (such as specific support staff, specialist facilities, or the range of needs supported). Therefore, based on the website, it is not evident that the school is a specialist SEN institution or exactly which types of additional learning needs it can accommodate.

The website mentions an “EAL Support” section in the menu for the primary school campus, indicating that support is offered for students with English as an additional language. Specific details (such as programme structure, staff qualifications, and levels of support) are not published in full on the public site.

While the school emphasises values such as respect, trust, self-esteem, and a safe, caring environment in its vision and mission statements, no detailed mental well-being programme (such as student counselling services, mental health workshops, or staff credentialing) is publicly described on the primary school website.

The school’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures states that the school will “create an environment to encourage children to develop a positive self-image”, “provide a safe and secure environment for all children”, and “always listen to children”. It defines safeguarding in terms of protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of health or development, and taking action to enable best outcomes. A copy of the Child Protection Policy is published on the school website.

1. School Visit & Assessment
Parents book a visit for the child and themselves, where they meet the Academic Heads and the Student Care & Admissions team. During this first visit, the child may undergo assessments: for Primary, this focuses on phonics (English), numeracy, and readiness to learn. The school may request documents from previous schooling.

2. Age Group & Class Placement
Placement is based primarily on the child’s age as of 31 August (for example, Year 1 children must have turned 5 by 31 August). The school also considers academic level, English proficiency, social/emotional development, and whether the school can meet the child’s educational needs.

3. Class Availability Check
After assessment and placement, the Admissions team checks whether there is a spot in the desired class/grade. If the class is full, the child may be placed on the waiting list.

4. Student Registration
Parents receive a link (via the STAR Portal) to upload required documents: child’s passport, immunisation records, prior school reports, parents’ ID/passport, optional bus/CCA registration, and medical/learning support if applicable. They also sign policies (e.g., consent, OTC medicines, photo consent, transport).

5. Enrolment Offer & Fee Payment
The school sends a letter of offer; parents must confirm they wish to accept, then pay the registration fee and tuition fee (or first instalment) by the due date to secure the place. Only after payment is enrolment confirmed.

6. Preparation & Start Date
After confirmation, parents and student prepare: uniform collection, set up parent-student portal (Seesaw), connect with class teacher/representative, review the Parent-Student Handbook. The student begins on the date stated in the offer letter.

The school website does not publicly disclose any information about scholarships.

The school operates a waiting list when a grade is full. If the desired class/grade is marked Waiting List, the Admissions & Student Care team will contact parents as soon as a spot opens up. The waiting time depends on the number of applicants already in the queue.