Primary Education
Programme (Grade 1-5)

Students will sit for the placement test to join one of the following study pathways:
Cambridge English Programme – CEP (National education programme combined with Cambridge English programme)
Cambridge Academic Programme - CAP (National education programme combined with Cambridge education programme)
Cambridge Academic Programme International CAPI (Full Cambridge education programme combined with Vietnammese selected subjects)
Curriculum
Primary National Programme
The National Primary Curriculum is regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training. With the motto "optimizing the programmes by the Ministry of Education and Training", VAS has been implementing the National Programme in the direction of reducing the workload to help students master the core knowledge of each grade and enable them to take the tests and certificates as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, and to acquire knowledge in an easy and effective way in accordance with the physical characteristics of each grade level.
The learning outcomes and qualifications are recognized and accredited by the Ministry of Education and Training and have equal validity with those in the top public schools of the national education system.
For the CAPI pathway, students (Grade 1-3) will study Vietnamese language, Civics Education, PE or Fine Arts, Experiential Learning and additional topics (Math and Study of Nature and Society) under the national education programme.
Primary Cambridge Academic Programme (CAP & CAPI)
The programme is taught entirely in English and comprises of 4 subjects: Math, English, Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
The programme focuses on developing language skills, knowledge of science and mathematics. The purpose is not only for students to acquire knowledge and new academic skills but also to become familiar with the methods, to consider the problems and challenges from many different perspectives to develop critical thinking.
For the CAPI pathway, students will study following subjects: Math, English, Science, Global Perspectives, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Music, PE or Fine Art, Foreign Language (Grade 3-5): Mandarin / Japanese / Spanish / French.
At the end of grade 5, students sit for Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exam administered by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) with validity of a lifetime, which enables students to transfer to English medium secondary schools worldwide.
Primary Cambridge
English Programme(CEP)
The Programme is a part of Study Pathway 2 and comprises of 2 subjects:
- English for Speakers of Other Languages by Cambridge English Language Assessment (ESOL)
- ICT (Cambridge based)
At the end of grade 5, students sit for the Cambridge English tests and are awarded with the YLE English certificates, which are equivalent to A2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and widely recognized in the world.

Student Life
At VAS the main focus is always the well-being and academic growth of our students. We carefully monitor their progress in all areas and strive to cater to all individual needs.

School Fee
General information about tuition fees of Primary level, other fees in details and supporting policies to help parents with financial plans for their children's study at VAS.

VAS’s Primary Campuses
VAS’s 07 Primary campuses are located throughout the central districts of Ho Chi Minh City, making it convenient for parents to take their children to and from school.
Teacher Stories


Ms. Ho Thi Xuan Tin
Primary Teacher“I am impressed with the individualization teaching method”

Mr. Jame Harris
Primary Teacher“Students at VAS are very energetic, passionate for studying and have good personality”

Ms. Ho Ngoc Ha
Primary Teacher“Each student is a unique personality with different strength and weakness”
