European International School Ho Chi Minh City

Tuition fees may be paid in full at the start of the academic year. Alternatively, parents and guardians may arrange a payment plan whereby fees are paid in 4 or 10 instalments. Please note that those who opt for the instalment plan may be subject to additional charges.

One Time Fees

1. Application Fee: : VND 3.5 million (per student). This is a one-time payment, non-refundable, required at the time the application was submitted, and prior to the processing of any placement assessments.
2. Acceptance Fee (Admission Fee): : One-time payment, non-refundable, required upon acceptance of enrolment

• Early Childhood: Toddler - Kindergarten (1&2): VND20 million per student | Preschool: VND40 million per student
• Grade School: Grade 1 - Grade 10: VND40 million per student | Grade 11 - Grade 12: VND32 million per student

Options

1. Half-day Programmes: Where the School offers a half-day study/attendance option, and based on availability, the annual tuition fee will be charged at 70% of the full-day programme.

2. Instalment Payment Plan: For convenience only, the School offers a payment plan option:

• Four Times per year:
• First year: Upfront Acceptance Fee + 4 instalments per year, subject to a 10% surcharge
• Subsequent years: Re-enrolment Deposit + 4 instalments per year, subject to a 10% surcharge
• Ten Times per year: Re-enrolment Deposit + 10 instalments per year, subject to a 12% surcharge
• Parents that wish to use these options expressly agree that they are responsible for payment of the entire academic year, and that the instalment dates are provided for convenience only.

3. Re-enrolment Deposit: : The deposit is deducted from and applied against the tuition fee payment; or the last installment. However, it is non-refundable in case of withdrawal.
Toddler - Kindergarten (1&2) - Preschool: VND10 million
Grade 1 - Grade 5: VND20 million
Grade 6 - Grade 12: VND30 million

4. Annual Canteen Food Fees:

• Early Childhood: Toddler – Toddler – Kindergarten (1 & 2) – Preschool: VND19 million per student (compulsory)
• Grade School: Grade 1 – Grade 12: VND21 million per student (optional)

5. School Bus Fees: Variable according to distance (per student, per year, for one way or round trip and available for children from 3 years old). A 10% discount is applied for a 2nd and subsequent children using the School Bus services. Please refer to the separate Bus Form for detailed Bus Routes and Fees

6. Uniforms: Uniforms and other accessories are available for purchase at at the School Shop every Thursday during the school year.

Discounts

1. ‘Early Bird’ Discount (EBD): 1.5% deduction is available for payments made, in full, of the whole-years Annual Tuition Fees, if paid on or before 5th May

2. Family Benefits

• 5% discount on annual tuition fee for the 2nd (younger) child.
• 10% discount on annual tuition fee for the 3rd (youngest) child and each subsequent child.
• 50% waiver of Acceptance Fee for the 2nd child.
• 100% waiver of Acceptance Fee for the 3rd (youngest) child and each subsequent child.
• Discounts are applied for the youngest children in all cases.

NB: The ‘Early Bird’ and Family Benefits discounts mentioned above are cumulative per student, however in all cases, the total discount shall not exceed 12% per student per year (as a percentage of annual tuition fees).

Late Admission

The following tuition fees are applicable for students enrolling after the start of the academic year

Early Withdrawal / Refund Policy

• No refunds are available for parents that pay by instalment payment plan for any reason.
• To withdraw a student, a Withdrawal Notification Foam must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office at least 60 days prior to the student’s last day of attendance. Please note:
  1. The Tuition fee due, and any Refund due, is calculated based on the last day of attendance of the student.
  2. If the required 60-day notice period is not provided, then the last day of attendance shall be deemed to be 60 days after the completed Withdrawal Notification Foam is submitted to the School. All calculations shall be calculated based on this deemed last day of attendance.
  3. The notification method must be by the use of the official Withdrawal Notification Foam. Verbal notification, email notification or any other form of notification will not be accepted.
• Because discounts are provided for students enrolled for a full academic year, early withdrawal will result in discounts being removed entirely in the year of withdrawal, except for those families included within an authorized group.
• The calculation for the Tuition Fee due for the final year of attendance (the year of withdrawal) is as follows:

Note: There are no refunds available for the Bus or Meal service for temporary absences (i.e. field trips, family holidays, and sickness).

Terms & Conditions

1. Payment Deadlines:Parents are responsible for ensuring that all fees are paid before the required deadlines. This responsibility cannot be assigned to a company. In the event of non-payment of the applicable fees, the School reserves the right to charge a penalty of 12% per annum of the outstanding fee, calculated daily. If no payment is made 30 days after the due date, the student may be excluded from the School.
2. Issuing Reports: Two report transcripts are provided free of charge on withdrawal (provided that all fees have been paid). VND1,000,000 is payable for each additional copy of reports and/or transcripts.
3. Payment: By making a payment based on Debit Note/ Invoice, Parent/Guardian confirm that you have read, understand and agree with the terms and conditions outlined in the Tuition & Fees Schedule.