Photo: The Secondary School Campus of Anne Hill International School in An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
If you are moving to Ho Chi Minh City with kids, choose the school and the neighbourhood together, because the school run shapes every day of the week. Anne Hill’s campuses are all in An Khanh Ward (An Phu), near Thao Dien, and our school bus runs routes in both areas.
On This Page
- When does the school year start, and when should we apply?
- Where do families live near the campuses?
- Can we apply from overseas? Documents and placement
- Is there English support for children new to English?
- Can we visit online, or only in person?
- Questions parents ask
When does the school year start, and when should we apply?
The school year is the first date to plan around: ours starts in August and ends in June, in 4 terms. In 2026-2027, the first day was 12 August 2026 and the last day is 18 June 2027, with 180 student days in all.
| Term | 2026-2027 dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 12 August to 9 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | 19 October to 11 December 2026 |
| Term 3 | 5 January to 9 April 2027 |
| Term 4 | 19 April to 18 June 2027 |
The longest breaks are the winter break (14 December 2026 to 1 January 2027) and the Lunar New Year holiday (1 to 12 February 2027). The full calendar is on our term dates and holiday breaks page, and we let parents know promptly if anything changes.
You do not have to wait for August annually. Children are placed in the year group for their age on the first of every September, and families can join during the year when there is a place. When a year group is full, families join a waiting list, and the wait depends on how many families are already on it. It is worth enquiring as soon as you know your moving date.
Where do families live near the campuses?
Photo: Students alighting from an Anne Hill school bus at school
All 3 of our campuses are in An Khanh Ward, in the An Phu area, close to one another and surrounded by residential apartments and shopping malls. Choosing an international school in Ho Chi Minh City often goes hand in hand with choosing where to live, so it helps to know where each campus is before you look at homes.
| Campus | Address | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Campus | 32 An Phu, An Khanh Ward | Playgroup, Nursery and Kindergarten |
| Primary School Campus | 31 Giang Van Minh, An Khanh Ward | Year 1 to Year 6 |
| Secondary School Campus | 12 Vo Truong Toan, An Khanh Ward | Year 7 to Year 13 |
Families looking for an international school in An Phu will find all 3 campuses within the same neighbourhood; many people still know the area as District 2. Our preschool sits in a quiet, green neighbourhood, and our Secondary School Campus is close to apartment buildings such as Masteri An Phu and The Vista An Phu.
Looking for an international school near Thao Dien? Our school bus runs routes in several neighbourhoods, including Thao Dien and An Phu, and new routes may be added depending on availability. Pick-up and drop-off times depend on your home address and the nearest route. Before you sign a lease, ask our Admissions Team whether the address is on a bus route. Bus fees are listed in our Schedule of Fees.
Can we apply from overseas? Documents and placement
Yes, you can start before you move: enquire, or book your school visit online at app.annehill.school/appointment. The visit with your child is a required step, so if your child cannot come to the first visit, tell our Admissions Team in advance.
The steps, in order:
- A school visit with you and your child, booked online.
- A placement interview and an assessment for your child’s age: play-based in preschool, an individual assessment and interview in Year 1, and Cambridge Primary Insights (an adaptive assessment of reading, maths and reasoning) from Year 2. Children are placed in the year group for their age on 1 September.
- Admissions checks whether there is a place in that year group, or offers a place on the waiting list if it is full.
- The school’s decision: an Offer Letter, which you accept by email, or a letter explaining the decision.
- Registration on the Parent Portal.
- Registration complete and fees paid in full, which confirms enrolment.
- Your child starts on the date in the Letter of Enrolment.
Documents to have ready for registration:
- Your child’s passport or ID;
- Immunisation record and vaccination report;
- Fit-for-school health check and medical forms;
- Previous school reports and proof of enrolment;
- Each parent’s or guardian’s passport or ID and contact details.
Reports must be original or legally verified copies, so request them from your current school before you leave. Age is the main rule for placement, but the school can make exceptions case by case, for example for a mid-year transfer or a child who has completed a full academic year elsewhere. Full details are on our Admissions Policy and Process page.
Coming from a different system? Our year group placement comparison lines up our classes with those in Singapore, Korea, Japan, Australia, the UK, the US and Vietnam. This is what your child will study with us:
| Stage | Classes | Curriculum |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | Playgroup, Nursery, Kindergarten (18 months to 5 years) | International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), with Montessori, Jolly Phonics and Numicon |
| Primary | Year 1 to Year 6 | International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge Primary |
| Secondary | Year 7 upwards | International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in Years 7 to 9, then Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Years 10 and 11 and Cambridge A-Level in Years 12 and 13. |
Is there English support for children new to English?
Photo: A student practicing English at Anne Hill International School
Yes. English is our main language of teaching, and children whose first language is not English, or who come from a non-English-medium school, take an English Proficiency Assessment when they apply. The result shows whether they need support through our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme.
How it works at each age:
- Under 5: EAL is not required when a child enrols. Children are assessed during Kindergarten to decide whether they need EAL support to prepare for primary school.
- Primary, from age 5: children who need support are identified at the admissions assessment, and the Oxford Young Learners Placement Test sets their level, from Pre-A1 to B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Selected students can also join our Afterschool English Programme, whose fee is in the Schedule of Fees.
- Secondary: students whose first language is not English can study EAL, and at IGCSE they can take English as an Additional Language in place of First Language English where appropriate.
Placement decisions can include a place with EAL support or with intensive EAL support. Alongside English, children learn Vietnamese or Mandarin as a second language; Vietnamese is compulsory for students of Vietnamese nationality. Our school community brings together families of more than 30 nationalities.
Can we visit online, or only in person?
The school visit that starts every application is in person, with your child, and you book it online. For families who are still overseas, an online meeting with our Admissions Team is available before the visit, provided it is scheduled within Vietnam working hours.
On the visit, you tour the campus and meet our Academic Leadership and Admissions Teams. Your child will have a placement interview and an age-appropriate assessment, which can be arranged on the same day as the tour, subject to the Vice principal’s availability. A school tour usually takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, while a combined visit with the assessment and interview can take up to 3 hours for one campus. Tours are generally available on weekdays, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, subject to availability and the school calendar. A confirmation emails follows when you book.
Questions parents ask
Can we apply before we arrive?
Yes, you can enquire and book your school visit online before you move. The visit with your child is required, so tell our Admissions Team in advance if your child cannot come to the first visit. However, placement assessments cannot be conducted online and must take place in person.
Is there English support for children who are new to English?
Yes. Children whose first language is not English take an English Proficiency Assessment when they apply, and the result decides whether they join our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme. Selected primary students can also join our Afterschool English Programme, for a fee.
When does the school year start?
In August. The 2026-2027 year began on 12 August 2026 and ends on 18 June 2027, across 4 terms, and each year’s dates are on our term dates page.
How many nationalities are there at Anne Hill?
Families from over 30 nationalities are part of our school community. English is the primary language of instruction, with second language classes offered to Preschool and Primary students and third language classes available to Secondary students.
Plan Your Visit to Anne Hill
Book your visit before you move or once you arrive: see the classrooms, meet the teachers and ask your questions.
