Scholarships


Now Open | 2026 - 2027

Up to 100% Annual Tuition fee*

*A number of scholarships of up to 100% off the Annual Tuition Fee are also available. 

affordable education scholarship programme
 

Rewarding Exceptional Student Talent


The Australian International School (AIS) encourages and supports academic excellence across all areas of the curriculum and is committed to nurturing each student’s individual academic talents. AIS is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships for new students entering Years 7 - 12 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, individual talents in the school's three pillars - academics, sports, and arts. Successful applicants may receive scholarships ranging from 10% to 100% of the Annual Tuition Fee. Scholarships may be granted for up to seven years, provided the student maintains an exemplary record in both academic performance and overall contribution to school life.

Discover how to apply below.

Scholarship Application Process


To apply for an Academic Scholarship at our school, please follow the steps below. For more information, please get in touch with our Admissions team, who will be delighted to assist you.

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Step 1: Document submission


  • Complete the Online Application Form
  • Complete the Scholarship Application Form with terms and conditions (PDF or printed)
  • Share the two previous school year reports (Academic Year 2024 - 2025 & Semester I 2025 - 2026)
  • Share any certificates of achievement in academic, sporting, cultural or community programmes
  • Provide a copy of the student's Passport or Birth Certificate
  • Provide a copy of the parent's Passport or ID Card
  • Pay Application Fee (VND 3,500,000)

Deadline to complete: Friday, 6 March 2026(Only qualified applicants will be invited for the next step).

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Step 2: Assessments


Applicants who satisfy the Scholarship Eligibility Criteria (see below **) will be invited to participate in a Scholarship Examination on Saturday, 21 March 2026 (2)

Scholarship examinations include:

  • English Test (OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Test): 60 minutes
  • Cognitive Ability Test (CAT4): 90 minutes
  • Writing Test: 45 minutes

Applicants will be invited to participate in a Scholarship Examination at AIS Saigon (Only qualified applicants will be invited for the next step).

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Step 3: Interview


Selected applicants will be invited to the final interview with the Senior Leadership Team.

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Step 4: Decision, Offer Issued and Offer Accepted


The school will evaluate the whole application documents, assessment results and interviews, to make decision on Scholarship Awards by Friday 17 April 2026.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Students from Vietnamese schools

School reports MUST indicate:

  • At least 8.5 average in each of Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
  • An average of 8.0 in all other subjects
  • No subject below 7.0
  • For subjects that are not graded, the student must have received a PASS

School reports must indicate a consistently high level of achievement in all subjects for the preceding 2 years.

Students from non-Vietnamese schools

School reports MUST indicate:

  • A* (if studying University of Cambridge curriculum) or A or equivalent in all subjects 
  • Highest level of achievement in all subjects for the preceding 2 years.
     

Applicants must be:

  • native English speakers, or 
  • non-native-English speakers with IELTS of ≥ 5.5, or 
  • non-native-English speakers who achieve a high score in the English part of the Scholarship Examination.

Terms & Conditions


An application fee VND 3,500,000 is required to proceed with the application review, examination and interview. It is one-time off, and non-refundable in case of no enrolment. It will be refunded should the child be successful in receiving an Academic Scholarship and joins AIS community. 

An invitation to attend an interview will not necessarily mean a scholarship will be offered.

Scholarships will be awarded on merit, based on the student’s school reports and achievement, following the Scholarship Examination and interview.

Acceptance and payment of all amounts will be required by the due date or the offer will be withdrawn. Acceptance of a scholarship offer will require 
payment of the non-refundable Acceptance Fee and any tuition fee due. 

Parents are responsible to pay all amounts owing to the school that are not covered by the Scholarship. 

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis that the student will maintain high standards of academic achievement, participate to the best of their ability in school activities, and adheres to the school’s policies and rules.

With the new status as a Scholar comes significant responsibility, not only will the student need to maintain academic excellence but he/she must also set high standards for the peers in all areas of school life. This means contributing and supporting our school community at all times, in some cases 
publicly. This may involve participating and presenting in certain school events, writing articles for various publications, providing positive testimonials and other reasonably requested activities. After graduation from AIS we expect the student to also be an active member of our alumni network. 

The scholarship will be reviewed in May each year. If grade results are maintained the scholarship will be renewed for the following year. The School may request the student to take the annual Scholarship Exam if the School feels it is necessary to moderate her academic progress 

In return for this merit scholarship benefit, the family should be aware that the School’s expectation is that the student remains at AIS through to the completion of his/her IB Diploma. Should you withdraw from school at any time prior to formal graduation from school, then the School reserves the right to obtain appropriate remedies; including repayment of the financial scholarship amounts of the most recent three (3) school years, and/or withholding school documentation and assistance (e.g. school reports, transcripts and reference letters). 

Examination and Interview will be at AIS Thu Thiem Campus at 264 Mai Chi Tho (East-West Highway), Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

For further information, scholarship application form and school tour arrangement. please contact Ms Thuy at Thuy.Oanh.Tran@aisvietnam.com

(1) 2 most recent school year reports: where the reports are not providing sufficient information about the applicant’s learning progress, behaviour or social 
development, the school can require the previous schools’ teachers references on the parent’s behalf. 
(2) Deadline to complete the Assessements: Admissions Staff will be in close contact with the parents to arrange the Assement to make sure the applicant is not 
missed the deadline. 

Nsouli Scholars

Nsouli Scholars
 

A Transformative Opportunity


The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an exciting global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any of Inspired’s prestigious schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The ambition is that the scholarship will provide hundreds of children with an opportunity to receive a truly transformative education.

By opening this path to exceptional individuals, we hope to expand our community, and to empower children of all backgrounds with unrivalled opportunities in academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities. In this sense, the Nsouli Scholars Programme is an investment both in education and in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

This generous endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013 as a definitive statement of excellence in private international education. In recognition of Mr Nsouli’s Lebanese heritage and Inspired’s commitment to inclusivity, several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.

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A Unique Education

A Unique Education


Inspired schools offer a world-class educational experience that combines academics and engaging extra-curricular activities, producing confident, multi-skilled students who flourish in a competitive and increasingly interconnected world. Along with expert instruction by hand-picked teachers, our students access specialist sports programmes and professional tutelage from leaders in the performing and creative arts. As a result, they leave armed with a robust value system and a love of learning that extends well beyond the classroom.

Inspired is also committed to leveraging new and transformative learning technologies. Inspired AI empowers children to achieve academic excellence by delivering actionable insights that are unique to each student, including strengths and weaknesses. Our partnership with The Royal College of Music and Forte, a revolutionary online platform, enables children to receive personalised music tuition from professionals. Students with musical interests benefit from bespoke private lessons, advancing their practice as creatives and gaining valuable performance experience.

Academic Results

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The advantages of our holistic approach to education are evidenced by the fact that Inspired students consistently excel in academic performance, surpassing national and global averages. In 2022, the Average Point Score was 35 for those undertaking the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, for which the world average was 31.98, while A* scores comprised 27% of our students' A Level grades, compared to 14.6% globally. As a consequence, many are able to attend leading universities, with one in three graduates going on to a Russell Group University or Ivy League College.

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The Inspired Group includes top-rated day and boarding schools worldwide, meaning students enjoy access to a diverse international community. Be it through specialised Summer Camps or immersive Global Exchange Programmes, children have the chance to travel broadly and engage meaningfully with different cultures, meet and learn from our esteemed partners, build lifelong networks, and become more independent.

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To learn how your child could benefit from an exceptional academic scholarship at AIS, please contact our team.