Enrolling at Australian International School Saigon

School Visit Program Visitors are cordially invited to visit the school campus at either of the following weekly times: Everyday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 11:00 am To register for your tour please telephone the school office +84 8 512 4371. Parents of prospective students may visit at other times by arrangement with the Enrolment Coordinator in the Administration Office and with the Administration Coordinator at each campus.

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Enrolment Procedures

• Parents lodge a completed Enrolment Application Form and Application Fee with the Enrolment Coordinator at the School Administration Office or Enrolment Officers at each campus.
  
  
• Secondary students sit the AIS Saigon Entrance Examination at the school at a time arranged with the Enrolment Coordinator and Admin Coordinators. Students who do not speak English as a native speaker must also sit an English proficiency test at this time.
  Primary students who do not speak English as a native speaker will have sit an English proficiency test.
  

  K5 and Year 1	do not sit for test
  Year 2 - Year 4	do the test of Primary
  Year 5 - Year 10	do the test of Secondary

  
  
• Once the examination results have been received, the Principal may invite the student for an enrolment interview along with his/her parents.
  It is necessary to bring to this interview, for sighting, the following:
  
  
  • the student's original school reports for the previous TWO years. Where these reports are not in English, an English translation will be required. A photocopy of the school reports is to be left with the School.
  
  
  • copies of certificates of achievement in academic, sporting, cultural or community programs.
  
  
  • the student's passport and visa, or identity card. A copy of the front page of these documents is to be left with the school.


• Following the interview, the Principal may offer the student a place at the school. A letter of offer will be sent to the parents. From the date of the letter, parents will have ten days to confirm their acceptance of the place by returning to the Enrolment Coordinator the signed letter of offer, along with payment of the Enrolment Acceptance Fee and completed Emergency Contact Details and parental approval forms.

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We understand parents need significant information about a school, its academic priorities, values, philosophy and approach to teaching and learning to determine if the school can provide the enriching, supportive environment for their child.

For parents relocating their children the decision is sometimes more difficult, particularly when you are still in your home country.

We want you to be armed with as much information as you need to make this important decision, and the follow enrolment guidelines hopefully will assist you.

1. Enquiry form submitted to AIS Saigon
2. E-mail correspondence with the school
3. Telephone communication with the school (Registrar and or Academic Staff)
4. Application form completed
5. Enrolment deposit
6. Telephone interview with the Principal/Head of Primary
7. Letter of Offer in principle
8. Relocation support, including e-mails to the student from his/her teacher and classmates, once acceptance payment has been received.

On arrival in HCMC

1. Student and parents invited for an Interview with Principal
2. Tour of the school
3. Orientation process continues: informal get-together with classmates

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Criteria for Enrolment

Admissions and age level entry to year levels
The grid below gives a guide as to the average age for entry into the various levels at AIS Saigon.  These should be taken as indicative only as the final class placement is determined by the Principal.

ACADEMIC YEAR EQUIVILENTS BETWEEN SAMPLE COUNTRIES

DATE OF BIRTH ENTRY LEVEL

Students are enrolled into year levels at AIS Saigon based on their age. The grid below indicates AIS Saigon cut-off dates for enrolment based on date of birth.

A child’s social and physical maturity, with advanced academic ability and educational experience will be taken into consideration if a parent wishes their child to enter a year level outside the cut-off date. The academic staff will provide an assessment, and the Principal will make the final decision. Students coming from the southern hemisphere schools, particularly in the upper primary years, will be evaluated on their past school reports, their academic and learning experiences, their social and physical development and parental discussion. It is commonly advisable to allow children time to adjust to their new environment, establish friendship groups and focus on the adventure of moving to Vietnam, rather than feeling pressured to advance 6 months in their academic performance.

AGE CUT-OFF DATES FOR YEAR LEVELS - 2008/2009

Students with English as a Second Language (ESL) will need to be tested prior to entry to determine if they enter the mainstream class or an intensive ESL class initially.

Admission will be complete once the school determines if it can support individual needs academically. 

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