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Australian International School Boarding House, Thu Thiem | Year 7 to Year 13

AIS Saigon’s premium boarding school in Ho Chi Minh City was the first of its kind in the region, offering state-of-the-art, home-from-home facilities for students aged 12 to 18. Located on the AIS Thu Thiem campus, our boarding residence accommodates up to 50 boarders, with flexible weekly and termly options available for both local and international students.

Boarding students receive additional academic support to achieve top results and reach their full potential. Moreover, our unrivalled boarding programme fosters independence, personal growth, and essential future-ready skills for success beyond school. With 24/7 care provided by attentive staff, including live-in House Parents and a nurse, we ensure the well-being and safety of all boarders. At our HCMC boarding house, your child will form an international network of friendships, offering long-term benefits for future connections and career opportunities.

Top Boarding in HCMC, Vietnam

Australian International School Boarding House, Thu Thiem | Year 7 to Year 13

AIS Saigon’s premium boarding school in Ho Chi Minh City was the first of its kind in the region, offering state-of-the-art, home-from-home facilities for students aged 12 to 18. Located on the AIS Thu Thiem campus, our boarding residence accommodates up to 50 boarders, with flexible weekly and termly options available for both local and international students.

Boarding students receive additional academic support to achieve top results and reach their full potential. Moreover, our unrivalled boarding programme fosters independence, personal growth, and essential future-ready skills for success beyond school. With 24/7 care provided by attentive staff, including live-in House Parents and a nurse, we ensure the well-being and safety of all boarders. At our HCMC boarding house, your child will form an international network of friendships, offering long-term benefits for future connections and career opportunities.

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Why Choose Our Boarding School in Ho Chi Minh City?

Choosing AIS Saigon’s boarding in Thu Thiem, Vietnam provides your child with a transformative educational experience that fosters personal development, academic excellence, and English proficiency, as all activities are conducted in English.

Boarding students quickly develop essential life skills such as autonomy, proactivity, organisation, time management, and collaboration. They follow the same rigorous international curriculum as day students—Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme—while benefiting from additional in-house support to enhance their learning outcomes.

In addition to numerous extracurricular activities, boarders participate in enriching weekend programmes, both on and off campus, aimed at fostering new talents and competencies. Personalised guidance from qualified tutors and university counsellors ensures that students excel in exams and gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including Oxford, NYU, RMIT, and the Universities of Sydney and Melbourne. Boarding at AIS Saigon gives your child a competitive edge and opens doors to global opportunities.

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The Benefits of Boarding in HCMC, Vietnam

Our Boarding House in Thu Thiem offers a welcoming and supportive community where students thrive both academically and personally. Located in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, our boarding residence offers state-of-the-art amenities and easy access to public transportation and the HCMC airport. 

The AIS Saigon Boarding House is ideal for families seeking a first-class boarding experience in a safe and accessible area, offering unlimited opportunities for enrichment programmes in the city and surrounding areas. Boarding students also enjoy extended access to AIS' outstanding school facilities, including the swimming pool, sports complexes, and library, ensuring a well-balanced academic and leisure lifestyle.

Additionally, our location makes it easy for students to travel home or for families to visit, and is an excellent option for those in Vietnam looking for top-quality international education but have no accommodation in the city.

Boarding Regimes to Suit Your Family Needs

AIS Saigon offers flexi-boarding options for both national and international students in our boarding school in Ho Chi Minh City:

Weekly Boarding

(Monday to Friday)  

Weekly boarding is ideal for students who prefer to spend weekends at home, especially those who would otherwise have a long daily commute to school. During the week, students have more time to study, participate in extracurricular activities, and build friendships.

Full Boarding

Full-term boarding is suited for students who do not have accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City or who live outside of Vietnam. Full-time boarders stay at the school during weekends throughout the term but return home during school holidays.

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School Days Boarding Schedule

06:30 – 07:00: Wake up, wash, and dress 
07:00 – 07:30: Registration and breakfast 
07:30 – 07:50: Get ready for school and leave 
08:00 – 14:40: School day 
14:40 – 16:00: Extra activities, study in the library or IB Centre 
16:00 – 18:00: Registration, weekend exits, or free time 
18:00 – 18:45: Dinner 
18:45 – 20:40: On-site activities, assignments, or homework 
20:40 – 22:00: Boarders meeting or house time
22:00 – Lights out

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Experience Our Premium Boarding School for a Week

Starting at a new boarding school can be both exciting and overwhelming for students. At AIS Saigon Boarding School, we offer an exclusive one-week trial programme for prospective students to experience our exceptional boarding environment and discover if it is the right fit for them.

This programme provides a firsthand look at the unparalleled comfort, welcoming environment, and extensive benefits of our boarding facilities in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. It also offers an opportunity to discover which boarding format (weekly or full boarding) best suits your family’s needs.

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Exceptional Boarding Activities

Boarding students at AIS Saigon enjoy a variety of activities and trips that enrich their experience and foster important life skills. In addition to participating in weekly extracurricular activities, full-time boarders benefit from exciting weekend programmes. They can engage in on-campus activities such as sports, arts and crafts, cooking workshops and social events.

Our boarding programme includes regular off-site trips to explore Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings. These carefully planned and supervised excursions feature visits to cultural landmarks, museums, and local attractions, offering students a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture. Other popular trips include outings to cinemas, bowling alleys, trampoline parks, rock climbing centres and shopping malls.

Meals at the Boarding School

At our Boarding School in Ho Chi Minh City, meals are thoughtfully planned by our school caterers, offering a healthy and delicious selection of hot and cold options daily. On weekdays, students enjoy breakfast and dinner at the boarding house, while weekends include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menus are published in advance, and specific dietary needs, including vegetarian options or allergies, are accommodated. Students also have access to snacks and drinks, which can be purchased using their student ID card.

 

Laundry Services

Laundry service in the boarding house is fully managed by AIS Saigon, ensuring students can conveniently keep their clothing and bedding clean. Dirty laundry is collected daily, washed, ironed, and returned within two days, allowing students to focus on their studies and activities without worrying about daily chores.

24/7 Security at Our Boarding School in Vietnam

Our Ho Chi Minh City boarding facilities at AIS Saigon implement multiple levels of security to ensure a safe and secure environment for students. Our security measures include:

24-Hour Security Team: A dedicated team monitors the campus and Boarding House around the clock, controlling movement on and off the premises.

Controlled Access: The Boarding House is locked during the school day, and student rooms are secured and monitored during evenings and weekends. Only boarders, staff, and approved visitors are allowed entry.

Supervised Visits: All visitors, including delivery personnel and maintenance staff, are kept under constant supervision to prevent unsupervised access to students or their accommodation.

Restricted Lift Access: Access to the boarding school lift is controlled by a service card held by boarding parents, further regulating movement within the facility.

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