About Us | AIS

Empowering Future Leaders through Excellence in Education

AIS Saigon offers a top-quality international education that emphasises the holistic development of both day and boarding students in a nurturing, multicultural environment. With a dedicated team of highly qualified expat teachers and a strong focus on academic achievement, sports, arts, technology, and personal growth, AIS students are prepared to excel in all areas of life.

Rooted in Australian values—openness, confidence, support, and innovation—AIS equips students with the critical thinking and global perspective needed to succeed at top universities worldwide, including in Australia, the US, and the UK.

An education at AIS ensures your child is well-prepared for university, future careers, and life beyond school, whether in Vietnam or abroad. Our graduates leave with the confidence, values, and skills to pursue their passions, contribute to society, and overcome future challenges.

A Word from our Head

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you all and look forward to meeting you in person at our school. At AIS Saigon, we aim to offer the very best holistic education for day students in Vietnam, but also to boarding students from across SE Asia and beyond with our unrivalled boarding facilities.

This aim is founded on five key beliefs:

That academic rigour and intellectual curiosity lead to success in examinations, and that examination results provide access to the very best universities and employers. Our students celebrate their enthusiasm for learning in school and become lifelong learners.
That success in life is not determined by school grades alone. Personal qualities and values ultimately determine whether academic potential is translated into meaningful careers and a life well lived. Our holistic education ensures our alumni are well-balanced, resilient, and innovative young men and women, with the leadership skills to turn opportunities into realities.
That a happy child will be a successful child. Students who enjoy their school days while feeling safe and happy will achieve their unique potential. Here at AIS Saigon, academic success and the development of the whole person are rooted in exceptional pastoral care, with lifelong friendships and contacts for future opportunties. Our graduates are quietly confident, curious, creative thinkers, who possess the skills and qualities to make a difference in the world, and enjoy personal fulfilment.
That we employ the very best staff and support their career development. Our staff are the heart of our success, modelling the values we hold dear each day for our students to emulate. Passionate about their subjects, they place a premium upon understanding each student’s individual needs and nurturing their development.
That we work closely with parents at all times for the best results, and value their insights.

Education at AIS Saigon is inspiring, culturally rich, aspirational, and life-enhancing. We have a lot of fun along the way, too. Come and experience our wonderful school for yourself!

Jon Standen, Executive Principal

Our Mission

At AIS Saigon, our mission is to provide top-quality international education for students from 18 months to 18 years. We foster a supportive and productive learning environment that helps each learner achieve their full potential. Our focus is on maintaining excellence in academics and beyond, empowering students to become confident, inquisitive, and creative thinkers with a global mindset.

Our Vision & Values

The Australian writer David Malouf encourages the learner: "Here, take a tuning fork, throw it down, and hear the planet hum."

At AIS Saigon, we want students to listen to the world around them, "hear it hum", and grow into young people who are curious, reflective, and want to make a positive difference in the world.

We aim to instil the Australian spirit and the values of excellence, creativity, and fair play with a 'dare-to-try' spirit. At the same time, we strive to create a safe, supportive environment conducive to confidence, respect, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning, preparing students for success in a constantly evolving society.

Educational Philosophy

We take pride in our inclusive and progressive school community, where we prioritise high academic standards and pastoral care. The philosophy behind the teaching methods of all courses offered at AIS Saigon is to emphasise the development of each student's academic ability and encourage pupils to become well-rounded, confident individuals who aspire to achieve their most ambitious goals.

The curricula in place are rigorous and balanced, with an appreciation of pupils' different learning styles and prior educational experiences. Our personalised learning approach acknowledges and values the unique qualities of each student. All lessons support students' strengths and talents so that they are excited by the learning process and embrace challenges with a belief in their abilities.

A History of Success

2006

Our school opened doors with a Secondary School campus in District 3, HCMC.

2007

We opened the Lotus & Cherry Blossom facilities, our Kindergarten and Primary Campus in Thao Dien, along with a School Sports Centre. Simultaneously, a new all-through school campus for students aged 18 months to 18 years was built in Thu Thiem and has been AIS Saigon's main campus ever since.

2019

Our school joined Inspired, a leading global group of premium schools worldwide providing top-tier education and offering unlimited opportunities to students.

2020

We became the first international school in Vietnam to provide premium on-site boarding facilities.

A First-Class International Curriculum

We provide a comprehensive, contemporary, and internationally acclaimed educational programme that equips students for achievement in a globalised society. By combining a rigorous up-to-date curriculum with high expectations and inquiry-based learning, pupils are encouraged to build upon existing knowledge and develop their critical-thinking skills. By applying this approach to real-world experiences, all year groups can demonstrate their understanding continuously, thus ensuring learning is relevant and sustained.

Our curriculum for each academic stage comprises the following approaches:

Kindergarten (Infant Stage): Inspired Early Year Approach & Play-Based Learning
Kindergarten (Junior & Senior Stage): IB Primary Years Programme (EYP)
Year 1 to Year 6: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) & Cambridge English & Maths
Year 7 to Year 11: Cambridge Lower Secondary & IGCSE
Year 12 to Year 13: IB Diploma Programme & IB Courses

Academics, Sports & Visual Arts

AIS Saigon focuses on a holistic approach to education, nurturing academic excellence alongside arts and sports as the three pillars of an Inspired Education. Core programmes and specialist subjects in the EYP, PYP, IGCSE and IB form a rich and relevant curriculum. Led by specialist staff, courses of study include performing and visual arts, music and sports, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, especially leadership opportunities. This multi-disciplined approach helps create balanced, happy learners eager to participate in all aspects of school life.

Explore a World of Opportunity at Our Premium Campuses

Thu Thiem Campus

Ages 1.5 to 18 Years

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Thao Dien Campus

Lotus & Cherry Blossom - Ages 1.5 to 10

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Our International Certifications & Accreditations

A Premium IB World School

AIS is proudly authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to teach the globally recognised Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP), the latter providing the most widely respected international qualification. The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect for others. The IB Organisation works with schools, international organisations, and local governments to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. As an IB World School, AIS is part of a global community of over 5,000 schools across 156 countries offering the IB curriculum to more than one million students, empowering them to become the leaders of tomorrow.

For further details, please visit: http://www.ibo.org

A Cambridge International School

In commitment to an internationally transferable education, AIS is also authorised by Cambridge International to offer the International General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, in addition to well-respected Checkpoint tests in Year 6 and Year 9. The Cambridge Assessment body is an international exams group that designs and delivers assessments to over 8 million learners in 170 countries.

For further details, please visit: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/

Member of the Council of International Schools

AIS is certified by the Council of International Schools (CIS), a leader in school evaluation and accreditation worldwide, renowned for upholding rigorous international criteria and standards. The CIS community includes 734 schools and 622 colleges/universities representing 116 countries worldwide.

For further details, please visit: https://www.cois.org/

Discover how our unique educational approaches with renowned international certifications can give your child a competitive edge in our globalised world.

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