Vietnam Australia International School

What Vietnam Australia International School does

Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) is a privately operated international bilingual school system headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 2004 and licensed by the Vietnamese Government. VAS runs six campuses across HCMC — Ba Tháng Hai, Hoàng Văn Thụ, Sunrise, Garden Hills, Riverside, and Sala — delivering a 16-year continuous education pathway from preschool through Grade 12 to 8,000+ students, with a stated cumulative base of more than 10,000 parent families over its operating history. Its academic model combines the Vietnamese national curriculum with the Cambridge Assessment International Education framework, structured into three flexible learning pathways: CAPI (full Cambridge, taught predominantly in English), CAP (Cambridge bilingual), and CEP (Cambridge English), supplemented by an A Level program for Grades 11-12 that feeds directly into international university admissions.

The core product set comprises eight curriculum programs by educational level (Mầm non, Tiểu học, THCS, THPT, A Level, plus the three pathways), supported by extracurriculars, career and university counseling, an academic preparation product called Bridge to Success for IGCSE and A Level entrants, and a bilingual summer camp program with international study tours. VAS generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition fees billed per student, with supplementary income from summer camps; tuition levels vary by program level, pathway, and campus and are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed via on-campus consultations, school tours, parent referral and alumni programs, digital outreach on Facebook and Zalo, and educational seminars.

The business operates within an explicitly stated employment range of 1,001-5,000 staff and is led by Clarence van der Wel and Bertrand Sauvageon as General Directors (CEO). VAS has historically received institutional capital — a USD 6M round in 2010 from FPT Corporation and Mekong Capital, with TPG participation referenced in 2017 — though no recent funding activity is disclosed, consistent with a mature, operationally self-funded operator. Documented outcomes include Cambridge World and Vietnam Toppers, ~600 students recognized at Cambridge Awards 2025, and individual admits to Johns Hopkins, NYU Abu Dhabi, and University of Connecticut (including a USD 257,912 Stamps Scholarship).

Name

Vietnam Australia International School

Legal name

Vietnam Australia International School (VAS)

Website

https://vas.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) is a private bilingual K-12 school system in Ho Chi Minh City, founded in 2004, operating six campuses and serving 8,000+ students through three Cambridge-aligned learning pathways (CAPI, CAP, CEP) from preschool to Grade 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-12 bilingual education
• Cambridge international curriculum
• International school programs
• Preschool through Grade 12
• Bilingual education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: VAS generates primary revenue through tuition fees charged across its three learning pathways (CAPI, CAP, CEP) from preschool through Grade 12. Fees vary by program level and campus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) operates a private K-12 bilingual international school system delivering the Cambridge international curriculum alongside the Vietnamese national program across six campuses in Ho Chi Minh City. It offers three flexible learning pathways — CAPI (full Cambridge), CAP (bilingual Cambridge), and CEP (English Cambridge) — spanning preschool through Grade 12 and culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications. The school enrolls more than 8,000 students and is the largest Cambridge bilingual international school system in HCMC.

Product overview

Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) is a comprehensive international education system operating 6 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, offering Cambridge International curriculum from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school provides three distinct learning pathways: Cambridge Complete (CAPI) as the primary full-Cambridge program, Cambridge Bilingual (CAP), and Cambridge English (CEP). Programs span nursery (ages 2-5), primary (Grades 1-5), lower secondary (Grades 6-8), and upper secondary (Grades 9-12), with students preparing for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level certifications. VAS also offers supplementary programs including bilingual summer camps with international study tours, the Bridge to Success academic preparation course, career counseling services, and alumni engagement initiatives. The school integrates Vietnamese national curriculum requirements with Cambridge frameworks, delivering instruction primarily in English alongside mandatory Vietnamese language subjects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAPI - Chương trình Cambridge Toàn phần: Full Cambridge International Program applying Cambridge university system curriculum with most subjects taught in English and some compulsory Vietnamese subjects.
• CAP - Chương trình Song ngữ Cambridge
• CEP - Chương trình Tiếng Anh Cambridge

Products and services

• Chương trình Cambridge Toàn phần (CAPI - Cambridge Full Program) Full Cambridge International Program applying the Cambridge university system curriculum, with most subjects taught in English and compulsory Vietnamese subjects, leading to globally recognized Cambridge certificates. Available for preschool through Grade 12.
• Chương trình Song ngữ Cambridge (CAP - Cambridge Bilingual Program) Bilingual program combining the Vietnamese national curriculum with Cambridge components to develop English language proficiency alongside the local education framework. Offered across multiple grade levels.
• Chương trình Tiếng Anh Cambridge (CEP - Cambridge English Program) Cambridge English-language program focused on English proficiency development alongside the Vietnamese national curriculum, designed for families who want English emphasis with local curriculum compliance.
• Cambridge A Level Program Cambridge A Level program for Grades 11-12 providing internationally recognized qualifications accepted for university admission worldwide, preparing students for direct entry into global universities.
• VAS Summer Camp (Trại Hè Song Ngữ) Bilingual summer camp program offering domestic and international study tours to destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, and Singapore. Functions as both an independent short-term product and a pipeline for school-year enrollment.
• Bridge to Success Summer academic preparation program for incoming Cambridge IGCSE (Grade 9) and A Level (Grade 11) students, helping them transition into the more rigorous Cambridge curriculum.
• University and Career Counseling (Tư vấn Hướng nghiệp) Career and university guidance service that helps students prepare applications, plan career paths, and pursue scholarships for higher education domestically and abroad.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2.1 billion VND (~$81,000 USD) in RMIT scholarships received by VAS students in a single year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RMIT Vietnam UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025RMIT Vietnam has a special relationship with VAS, holding dedicated scholarship ceremonies for VAS students and awarding 50% scholarships and special scholarships to multiple VAS students. VAS students have collectively received over 2.1 billion VND in RMIT scholarships in a single year.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVAS is an authorized Cambridge International school offering Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS & A Level programs. Cambridge provides the curriculum framework, examinations, and certification that form the academic backbone of VAS's CAPI and CAP programs.
• Shorelight EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChung Quỳnh Thúy Nga, a VAS alumni, serves as an admissions representative at Shorelight Education, a higher education partner that facilitates international university admissions for Vietnamese students.
• University of ConnecticutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Connecticut awarded the prestigious Stamps Scholarship worth $257,912 to VAS alumnus Lê Minh Bảo, the only student in Vietnam to receive this scholarship in that cycle (out of 50,000 applicants globally, with only 5 spots worldwide).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saigon South International School (SSIS): IB World School in HCMC serving a similar premium expatriate and affluent Vietnamese family base. Comparable as a direct competitor for international K-12 enrollees in the same metro.
• Australian International School (AIS Vietnam): Australian-curriculum international school in HCMC with similar bilingual and English-immersion positioning. Particularly relevant given VAS's "Vietnam Australia" branding and Australian-curriculum heritage.
• British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC): Premium British curriculum K-12 school in HCMC operated by Nord Anglia Education. Competes with VAS for the same affluent Vietnamese and expatriate families seeking international credentials.
• Canadian International School (CIS Vietnam): International K-12 school in HCMC with IB and Ontario (Canadian) curricula targeting similar affluent Vietnamese families. Operates multiple campuses in the same metro as VAS.
• International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC): Long-established international K-12 school in HCMC offering IB and Cambridge pathways to a similar expatriate and upper-middle-class Vietnamese family segment. Directly comparable in curriculum mix, fee tier, and target demographic to VAS.
• Singapore International School (SIS Vietnam): Singapore-curriculum K-12 school with campuses in HCMC. Directly comparable as a premium international school targeting the same upper-middle-class Vietnamese family segment.

Broad incumbents

• Vinschool: Vietnam's largest domestic K-12 private school chain (Vingroup), offering bilingual and international programmes at scale across multiple cities. A broader incumbent with overlapping bilingual international offerings and substantially larger capital backing.

Regional players

• United Nations International School Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi): Premium IB K-12 school in Hanoi with similar positioning to VAS in HCMC. Comparable as a benchmark for premium international school operations within Vietnam.
• Hanoi International School: IB World School in Hanoi serving a comparable affluent family demographic in Vietnam's other major metro. Useful regional comparable for VAS's potential geographic expansion beyond HCMC.

Others

• RMIT University Vietnam: Australian-affiliated university in Vietnam and a named strategic scholarship partner of VAS. Comparable as a downstream higher-education destination for VAS graduates rather than a direct K-12 competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/truongquoctevietuc.vas
• Xx.com/quoctevietuc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vietnam-australia-international-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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