Renaissance International School Saigon

ADMISSIONS

• Renaissance International School Saigon (also known as Renaissance) welcomes you and your family.
• Our academic year starts in August, however we welcome enquiries throughout the academic year.
• The Admissions team are here to provide any information about the school and to support families through the application process. The team has members who can speak English, Vietnamese and Korean.
• We recognise that families coming from different countries may need to start during the school year on occasion and we will do our very best to work with you to ensure your child settles into school life smoothly.

Complete Enrolment Foam
To apply, you need to complete and sign our Enrolment Form:
And submit it together with the following documents:

• 02 passport photos of the applicant;
• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate;
• A copy of the applicant’s current passport;
• School reports for the last 2 years (if available);
• Copies of both parents’ or guardians’ passports (photo page with passport number).

After we receive your payment of the Application Fee of 4,000,000 VND, which can be paid either online or in person, we will schedule a date for your child to come to our school and take their admissions tests as well as to attend their admissions interview.

Take tests and Attend an Interview
Cat4 Online Tests
All applicants for Year 2 and older will take a computer-based cognitive ability test CAT4 that is age-group specific and tests your child’s quantitative, verbal, spatial and non-verbal ability. This international standard test has been developed by a team of education experts and is used by leading international schools worldwide

English Online Tests
To evaluate the applicant’s level of English from Year 2 onwards, we use Oxford Online tests, which produce immediate results and are aligned with the European Framework (CEFR). The tests have been developed and are managed by the Oxford University, and are used by the best international schools, colleges and universities in the world.

Personal Interviews
After their English and CAT4 tests, applicants are required to attend a personal interview with Head of Primary (for Primary applicants) or Head of Secondary (for Secondary applicants) or with Head of School (for all applicants), who will review their test results, identify if the student has any special support needs, and make the decision on whether to admit the applicant. The interviews take about 30 minutes unless there is a special case, when the interview may be extended.

On some occasions when special needs are identified or test results are inconclusive, the applicant can be referred to an internal specialist for a follow up interview before the final decision is made.

Early Years and Year 1 Applicants
Early Years and Year 1 applicants do not need to take admissions tests, but will attend a personal interview and observation with either Head of Early Years & Primary or with their potential Class Teacher, who will evaluate how far they meet the school’s admission criteria and decide on the admission.

Enrolment Complete
Once steps 1 and 2 are done, you will receive an offer of a place for your child(ren). All you need to do is accept the offer and enrolment is complete. Renaissance look forward to welcoming your child(ren) and your family into our school community.