Admissions

Introduction

About The School

The American School is dedicated to providing a quality American education that ensures academic success for all students accepted into the TAS learning community. TAS has rolling enrollment throughout the year and the Admissions Team is committed to providing a supportive, seamless experience. We look for students who demonstrate good learning aptitude, excellent behavior, and a strong commitment toward academic excellence. The admissions procedures are as follows:

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Admissions Procedures

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STEP #1
Consultation

You may do your own research through our TAS website or speak to one of our Admissions Team personally. Or if you are already living in Ho Chi Minh city (HCMC), you may take advantage of visiting the school for a consultation regarding the program of study at The American School (TAS), the admission requirements and taking a tour of the innovative new campus.

STEP #2
Required Application Documentation

1. Application form
2. Application fee
3. Scan of child’s passport or birth certificate or ID
4. Recent digital passport photo
5. Two years’ previous school records, transcripts and any standardized assessment reports, Notarized English translation of these documents is required (where applicable)
6. TAS Recommendation Form (will be provided to you by the TAS Admissions Team)
7. Completed TAS Medical Report with immunization history record

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STEP #3
Placement Assessment ( if applicable )

It may be determined from the application documentation that your child needs to have a placement assessment as a part of the application process, either for English or academic skills. The Admissions Team would update you if this is required and make arrangements for the assessment. If living in HCMC, it will be done on the campus. If living overseas, it can be done as a remote assessment by our testing teacher. The following may be assessments that are required:

• WIDA English Language assessment to measure the student’s reading comprehension, writing accuracy, speaking fluency, and listening comprehension levels.
• Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) which measures where your child fits with the TAS Benchmark for Language and Math.

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STEP #4
Admission Decision

Based on all submitted documentation and any assessments needing to be done, the Head of Section will provide an admissions decision within 3 working days provided an application fee has already been submitted.

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STEP #5
Enrollment

The Admissions Team will provide you with an official Acceptance Letter, providing information and links for Fee Options, Meal Plans and Bus Registration.

STEP #6
Registration Fee

Once the student has been provided with an acceptance to The American School (TAS), parents can secure a place at the school for their child by depositing the registration fee within one week (5 working days) from receipt of the invoice. This registration fee demonstrates a commitment to enroll at The American School (TAS) and the registration fee is non-refundable.

Fee Schedule

Below you can find some general pricing but for the best overview you need to download the PDF.

Download Tuition Fee Schedule here 2023-2024

Application Fee

An Application fee of 18,000,000 VND is required when the application form is submitted and is inclusive of any mandatory assessments.

• The Application fee will be deducted upon in the completion of tuition fee payment if a student enrolls at TAS.
• The Application fee will be refunded if a student can not pass the placement test.
• The Application fee will not be refunded if a student passes the placement test but decide not to enroll at TAS.

Registration Fee

A non-refundable Registration Fee is required within 5 working days after the student has been accepted. The Registration Fee is paid only once and guarantees the student’s placement. The start date is not confirmed until the Registration fee has been paid.

Bus Fee 2023-2024

A non-refundable Registration Fee is required within 5 working days after the student has been accepted. The Registration Fee is paid only once and guarantees the student’s placement. The start date is not confirmed until the Registration fee has been paid.

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• 40% discount will be applicable for the 2nd+ child in the family that has registered for the annual bus service.
• 70% of the fee will be charged for one way school bus.
• One-way bus fee is non refundable in any circumstances.

* Any new registrations or changes, please inform the Admissions Department 5 days ahead for payment and arrangement.
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* A daily bus registration is required at least 3 days in advance.

ROUTE 01:

• Thao Dien
• An Phu
• Binh An
• Binh Khanh
• Binh Trung Tay & Thu Thiem

ANNUAL FEE:

13,230,000 VND

SEMESTER FEE:

7,717,500 VND

DAY FEE:

254,100 VND

ROUTE 02:

• District 2 (other areas)
• District 9 (Phuoc Long B, Binh Trung Dong)

ANNUAL FEE:

23,152,500 VND

SEMESTER FEE:

14,332,500 VND

DAY FEE:

352,800 VND

ROUTE 03:

• District 9 (other areas)
• Binh Thanh
• Thu Duc

ANNUAL FEE:

31,972,500 VND

SEMESTER FEE:

17,640,000 VND

DAY FEE:

396,900 VND

ROUTE 04:

• District 1
• District 3
• District 4
• District 5
• District 7
• District 10
• District 11
• District Phu Nhuan
• District Tan Binh

ANNUAL FEE:

35,280,000 VND

SEMESTER FEE:

19,845,000 VND

DAY FEE:

413,700 VND

ROUTE 05:

• District 6
• District 12
• District Tan Phu
• District Binh Tan
• District Go Vap

ANNUAL FEE:

39,690,000 VND

SEMESTER FEE:

22,050,000 VND

DAY FEE:

421,050 VND
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ROUTE 06:

• Binh Duong
• Bien Hoa
• Long Thanh

ANNUAL FEE:

50,494,500 VND

SEMESTER FEE:

30,318,750 VND

DAY FEE:

518,700 VND

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