Australian International School, Vietnam

What Australian International School, Vietnam does

Australian International School (AIS) Saigon is a private international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operating under the legal entity ACG Australian International Education Services Company Limited and owned by Inspired Education Group, a UK-registered premium schools conglomerate with 120+ schools and 95,000+ students globally. The school delivers a continuous international curriculum from Kindergarten through Year 13, structured around the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Core academic offerings are supplemented by specialist STEAM instruction, performing arts, sports, extracurricular activities, EAL support, university counselling, and student wellbeing programmes.

AIS operates two campuses: the Thu Thiem campus in Binh Trung Ward (264 Mai Chi Tho Street), which serves the full age range of 18 months to 18 years and includes premium boarding for Years 7-13; and the Thao Dien campus within the APSC Compound in District 2, dedicated to Kindergarten and Primary (ages 1.5-10). The school holds accreditations from CIS, IB, Cambridge Assessment International Education, and NEASC, and reports a 100% university acceptance rate with graduates placed at institutions in Vietnam, Australia, the USA, the UK, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees for students aged 18 months to 18 years, supplemented by boarding fees, a five-route school transport service across HCMC districts, and catering provided through a partnership with The Caterers. Distribution is direct-to-family via the admissions office, personalized campus tours, Open Days, multilingual digital channels (English, Vietnamese, Korean), and active social media; tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed, but promotional Open Day incentives of up to VND 35.5 million in tuition reduction indicate a competitive-enrolment environment.

Name

Australian International School, Vietnam

Legal name

Australian International School / ACG Australian International Education Services Company Limited

Website

https://aisvietnam.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Australian International School Saigon is a private international school in Ho Chi Minh City operating two campuses (Thu Thiem and Thao Dien) for students aged 18 months to 18 years, delivering IB PYP, Cambridge IGCSE, and IB Diploma programmes as part of Inspired Education Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh city

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for students aged 18 months to 18 years across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary programmes
2. Boarding Services: Premium boarding facilities for secondary students in Years 7-13, providing 24/7 academic and personal guidance
3. School Transport: Bus service covering five main routes across Ho Chi Minh City districts
4. Catering Services: Meal services provided through partner The Caterers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Australian International School Saigon (AIS) is a premium private international school in Ho Chi Minh City delivering education for students aged 18 months to 18 years across two campuses. The school delivers IB Primary Years, Cambridge International (IGCSE), and IB Diploma Programmes, supplemented by boarding (Years 7–13), performing arts, sports, extracurricular activities, EAL support, university counselling, and transport and catering services. AIS is a member of Inspired Education Group, leveraging its global premium schools network.

Product overview

Australian International School Saigon (AIS) offers a comprehensive international education for students aged 18 months to 18 years through a multi-campus operation in Ho Chi Minh City. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International (Lower Secondary and IGCSE), and IB Diploma Programme (DP) as its core academic programmes, supplemented by enrichment offerings including Performing Arts, Sports, Kidzone Sports, and Extracurricular Activities. Boarding facilities are available at the Thu Thiem campus for Years 7-13 students. Support services include University Counselling, EAL language support, Student Wellbeing, School Transport, and Catering. The school operates two main campuses: Thao Dien (Kindergarten and Primary, ages 1.5-10) and Thu Thiem (Kindergarten through Year 13 with boarding, ages 1.5-18). AIS is part of the Inspired Education Group, providing access to Global Camps and Exchange programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Programme Early learning programme for children aged 18 months to 5 years, based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), delivered at both Thao Dien and Thu Thiem campuses.
• Primary School Primary education for students aged 5-10 years (Years 1-6) following the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with specialist STEAM, sports, and performing arts instruction.
• Secondary School Secondary education for students aged 11-18 years combining Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum and IGCSE programme, with progression to the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12-13.
• Cambridge International / IGCSE Programme Cambridge International Lower Secondary and IGCSE programme for students aged 11-15 years, providing internationally recognised qualifications through Cambridge Assessment Examinations.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-10 and IB Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-18, providing globally recognised university entrance qualifications.
• Boarding School Premium boarding facilities for students in Years 7-13 (ages 12-18) at the Thu Thiem campus, offering 24/7 academic and personal guidance for secondary students.
• University Counselling Programme Personalised university guidance ensuring 100% university acceptance rates to leading universities worldwide, including Australia, USA, UK, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
• School Transport Service Bus service covering five main routes across Ho Chi Minh City districts, with modern air-conditioned vehicles and trained drivers.
• Catering and Nutrition Service On-site food preparation providing diverse, nutritious meals combining international and local cuisine, accommodating dietary requirements and allergies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate at leading universities worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and support.

• Oxford AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 February 2024Mathematics tutoring company founded by AIS and Oxford University alumnus Thong Nguyen. Oxford Academy partners with AIS to offer two scholarships for students to sharpen maths skills for exams, competitions, and university applications, including preparation for Oxford and Cambridge entrance exams.
• Inspired Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIS Saigon is a member of Inspired Education Group, a global premium schools group operating over 120 schools across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America. Inspired provides access to international best practices, global exchange programmes, summer camps, and professional development resources.
• The CatererssupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading Vietnamese catering company providing meal preparation and service for AIS students. All meals are prepared from fresh ingredients following high quality standards, promoting healthy eating habits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Singapore International School (SIS) Vietnam: Network of international schools in Vietnam offering Cambridge and IB programmes. Comparable international curriculum and premium positioning but competes with AIS in a regional rather than HCMC-local sense.
• United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi): Premium international school in Hanoi delivering IB programmes to a comparable expatriate and affluent Vietnamese family segment. Operates within Vietnam but in a different city, providing useful benchmark for premium international school economics in the Vietnamese market.

Direct peers

• Saigon South International School (SSIS): Well-established international school in District 7, HCMC offering IB programmes. Competes with AIS for premium family enrollment with similar curriculum offerings and price positioning in the HCMC market.
• Canadian International School Vietnam (CIS Vietnam): Premium international school system in HCMC delivering IB and Canadian-curriculum programmes. Competes with AIS in the same premium segment with multi-campus operations and similar expatriate-Vietnamese dual-segment strategy.
• European International School Ho Chi Minh City: Premium international school in HCMC offering IB programmes. Operates in the same premium expat-and-Vietnamese segment with comparable curriculum, positioning, and HCMC catchment overlap with AIS.
• British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC): Premium international school in HCMC delivering IB and English National Curriculum. Operates as a direct competitor with similar full K-12 offering, premium positioning, and overlapping target customer base of expatriate and affluent Vietnamese families.
• Ho Chi Minh City International School: International school in HCMC serving students from early years through secondary. Provides comparable IB-aligned international education targeting expatriate families in the same competitive set as AIS.
• International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISSHCMC): One of the oldest and most established international schools in Ho Chi Minh City, offering IB programmes across primary and secondary. Directly competes with AIS for the same premium expatriate and Vietnamese-affluent family segment in HCMC.

Emerging players

• Wellspring International Bilingual School: Vietnam-based bilingual school operator with international curriculum elements. Represents an emerging competitor in the mid-tier international/bilingual segment that pressures AIS's affordability ceiling.

Broad incumbents

• Inspired Education Group (parent): UK-headquartered premium schools group operating 120+ schools across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America. The parent entity of AIS, providing network resources, curriculum, and exchange programmes that anchor AIS's competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiAuvX0lMw483Ip55A9r2Lg
• Facebookfacebook.com/AustralianInternationalSchoolVietnam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/australian-international-school-vietnam
• Instagraminstagram.com/ais.vietnam.official

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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