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Strengths Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School
Introduction
Pathway School, Binh Hung Campus, sits in Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Chanh district. The campus blends Montessori Tue Duc preschool education with the Vietnamese national curriculum, supplemented by Harmony SEL, English language support, physical education, and music-sensory experiences in the early years. In the five foundational years, learning follows a constructivist approach and about 25% of class time is devoted to English, with seven essential skill subjects guiding balanced development. A Morality–Wisdom–Willpower triangle threads Cultural, Skills, and English lessons, emphasizing practical thinking and creativity over rote memorization. The school operates under the Ministry of Education and Training framework, while encouraging students to express ideas freely and prepare for further study. Facilities include Montessori preschool spaces, a bilingual library with English and Vietnamese books, and secure, well-ventilated classrooms. Outdoor spaces feature nature-inspired areas and Sasuke Playground. Pathway School now runs more than 20 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City today.
Số 2 Đường 16, KDC Bình Hưng, Xã Bình Hưng, Huyện Bình Chánh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
The Essentials
Pathway School - Binh Hung has 4,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Vietnamese, English.
Location
The Bình Hưng campus is located at 2 Đường 16, KDC Bình Hưng, Xã Bình Hưng, TP.HCM, Vietnam. It serves preschool and primary students at this campus.
Stages
Preschool and Primary levels are offered.
Country affiliation
Vietnam
Fees
Annual tuition at Pathway School - Binh Hung ranges from VND 80,910,000 to VND 129,800,000 for 2026/27.
Application & entrance fees
- Phí giữ suất học (deposit): VND 20,000,000. This amount is deducted from the first year's tuition when the family completes payment. If the student does not enroll, the deposit is not refundable and will not be retained, transferred or returned. - Phí khảo sát đầu vào / phí xét tuyển: VND 2,000,000 per assessment (per attempt) for primary-level admissions.
Tuition and other mandatory fees — Primary (Tiểu học), academic year 2026–2027 (Cơ sở Bình Hưng)
- Tuition (Học phí): HỌC KỲ 1: VND 49,500,000 — HỌC KỲ 2: VND 49,500,000 — CẢ NĂM: VND 99,000,000. - Meals (Phí ăn — breakfast, lunch, snack): HỌC KỲ 1: VND 8,975,000 — HỌC KỲ 2: VND 8,975,000 — CẢ NĂM: VND 17,950,000. - Day-care service (Phí dịch vụ bán trú): HỌC KỲ 1: VND 3,250,000 — HỌC KỲ 2: VND 3,250,000 — CẢ NĂM: VND 6,500,000. - Facility fee (Phí cơ sở vật chất): VND 5,000,000 (annual). The facility fee is a mandatory annual charge and is collected at the first payment time of the school year. - Program fee (Phí chương trình học tập trải nghiệm / năm): VND 1,350,000 (annual). - Total charge categorized as “Phí học tập” (examples shown): HỌC KỲ 1: VND 68,075,000 — HỌC KỲ 2: VND 61,725,000 — CẢ NĂM: VND 129,800,000 (these totals combine the tuition, meals, day-care service, facility fee and program fee as itemised by the school). - Phí sách: charged separately and announced at the start of the year. - Phí dịch vụ đưa đón (bus), phí giữ học sinh ngoài giờ, lớp năng khiếu ngoài giờ: charged if used; parents must contact Admissions / Parent Care for available options and current rates.
Tuition and fees — Early childhood / Kindergarten (Mầm non), academic year 2025–2026 (Cơ sở Bình Hưng)
- Fee structure is published by quarter (quarters shown as QUÝ 1 = Sep–Nov, QUÝ 2 = Dec–Feb, QUÝ 3 = Mar–May, QUÝ 4 = Jun–Aug) with an annual option that carries a discount. The published examples for 2025–2026 include: - Nhà trẻ (18–36 months): quarterly VND 21,750,000 — annual (with 7% discount) VND 80,910,000. - Pathway Advanced (3–6 tuổi): quarterly VND 21,750,000 — annual (with 7% discount) VND 80,910,000. - Pathway Elite (3–6 tuổi): quarterly VND 27,750,000 — annual (with 7% discount) VND 103,230,000. - The mầm non schedule and discount rules (for example: 7% discount for full-year prepayment; additional discounts for multi‑children) are listed in the campus fee document.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Primary (2026–2027) standard deadlines: fees for HỌC KỲ 1 / full-year payments must be completed by 01/07/2026; HỌC KỲ 2 payments must be completed by 15/12/2026. The deposit (phí giữ suất) deadline is set earlier (deposit deadlines are published each year; the document shows the deposit due by 31/05/2026). - Late / mid-year admissions: fixed percentage billing applies according to the student's official enrollment date range. Examples for primary 2026–2027: - Enrollment between 18/08/2026–30/09/2026: 100% of HỌC KỲ 1 (or full-year when paying full-year). - Enrollment between 01/10/2026–31/12/2026: 70% of HỌC KỲ 1 and 100% of HỌC KỲ 2. - Enrollment between 01/01/2027–31/01/2027: 100% of HỌC KỲ 2. - Payment deadlines and the precise due dates for other listed fees (bus, extra‑curricular classes, book fees) are notified by the school and appear on each campus' fee schedule.
Boarding / residential provision
- No overnight boarding programmes are offered at Pathway School — the school offers day services including bán trú (day-care / on‑site care with meals). There are mandatory day‑service fees where applicable (Phí dịch vụ bán trú). No boarding fees apply because the campus operates as a day school.
Other mandatory or one‑off costs
- Uniforms: individual item prices and a full uniform package are published. Example (Primary 2026–2027): - Đồng phục chính khóa (per set): VND 350,000. - Đồng phục thể thao (per set): VND 350,000. - Đồng phục võ (per set): VND 350,000. - Bộ mền gối (blanket/pillow set): VND 650,000. - Full uniform package (3 official sets + 2 sports sets + 1 martial-arts set + 1 blanket/pillow) — VND 2,399,000. - Assessment / admission fee (Primary): VND 2,000,000 per assessment. - Textbooks: charged separately and announced at the start of the school year. - Transport, extended‑care, extra classes: charged on request; parents are instructed to contact Admissions / Parent Care for schedules and rates.
Refund, hold (bảo lưu) and transfer rules
- Deposit (phí giữ suất): not refundable if the student does not enroll; deposit is deducted from the school fees when payment is completed. - Bảo lưu / chuyển đổi (hold or transfer): documented rules apply when a student requests to hold a place or transfer fees to another child in the same family. Example provisions: - Bảo lưu is allowed for a maximum period (specified by the school) and certain fees already paid may be carried forward or credited for future payments; other fees (program fees, facility fee) may be non‑transferable. - Refunds for official withdrawal are calculated by the date of the school's written approval and follow the tiered refund schedule in the fee document (examples in the primary fee document: full‑year refund or partial refunds depend on the notification date; in many cases the deposit is non‑refundable). - Specific refund percentages and conditions (e.g., full or partial refund of semester fees, treatment of day‑care fees by day) are stated in the campus fee schedule and differ by the date when the school receives written notice; the primary schedule gives concrete date ranges and associated refund/retention percentages.
Fee payment options and banking details (accepted payment methods)
- Accepted payment channels listed by the school: - In‑person POS at the campus. - School mobile app “PATHWAY SCHOOL”. - Online link (Payme / Link Payme). - Bank transfer. - Credit card. - Example bank account information provided for transfers (use the campus' Admissions/Finance instruction when making a transfer and include student name, student ID and class in the payment description): - Account name: CTY CP GIÁO DỤC LIÊN MINH BÁCH KHOA. - Account number: 4101010031832 — MSB — CN Sài Gòn.
Notes on timing and versions used
- The primary fee figures above are taken from the Pathway School — Cơ sở Bình Hưng fee document for the 2026–2027 primary year and the mầm non fee document for the 2025–2026 year where a 2026–2027 mầm non schedule was not listed for this campus. Parents should use the exact fee lines and payment deadlines shown above when planning payments for the stated academic year.
Academics
Pathway School - Binh Hung teaches Vietnamese Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum.
Curriculum
Pathway School's curriculum for the Binh Hung Campus combines Montessori education, Vietnamese national education, Harmony SEL, English language support, physical education, and music sensory courses in the early years. The school has a Montessori Tue Duc program (Mont. Tue Duc) designed to nurture children's personalities and prepare them for subsequent levels. In the five foundational years, the curriculum uses a constructivist approach to develop intelligence, with 25% of class time allocated to English and seven essential skill subjects to promote balance and holistic development. The program integrates a Morality – Wisdom – Willpower triangle across Cultural, Skills, and English lessons, emphasizing practical thinking and creativity over rote memorization. The school follows the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum and aims to develop students who express ideas freely, think creatively, and are prepared for further education. The learning environment is designed to respect children's natural curiosity and foster confidence and enthusiasm for learning from preschool through elementary levels.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Harmony SEL is used across Pathway School; teachers are professionally trained in social-emotional learning. Teachers attend courses on cultivating morality and practicing mindfulness as part of ongoing staff development. The program emphasizes social-emotional development and character education as foundational to the early years of schooling.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Extensive support for English subjects is provided. About 25% of classroom time is devoted to English to boost language development and enable integration with other core areas.
Mental Wellbeing
Social-emotional learning and mindfulness activities support student mental wellbeing, contributing to a positive emotional climate and resilience.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: School information research. Pathway School provides a general information package to parents via its site. Parents review this information to understand the school's offerings and options. This step helps families decide whether Pathway School meets their child's needs. Step 2: Register for advice. After selecting a campus, parents fill in the registration form. The Division of Enrollment provides a detailed curriculum and fee policy and arranges a campus visit. Step 3: Take an input test. The Division of Enrollment schedules the input test after registration. The test content varies by level: Preschool assesses age and basic readiness; Primary assesses English, Vietnamese, and Maths; Middle and High School assess readiness for the level and may require a certificate of completion of the primary program and related subjects. Step 4: Finish the enrollment process. Parents submit enrollment documents and pay the required fees within seven days of receiving the test result. Enrollment documents include the enrollment form, enrollment agreement, child behavior questionnaire, physical evaluation, 3×4 photos, birth certificate or notarized translation (if foreigner), family record book or passport (if foreigner), school record and most recent score transcripts (except preschool), certificate of completion of the primary program (for middle school) or level 2 (for high school), and transfer letter (for transfer students). The enrollment division checks the documents for sufficiency and evaluates academic results and conduct.
FAQs
Where is Pathway School - Binh Hung located and what levels does it serve?
The Bình Hưng campus is at 2 Đường 16, KDC Bình Hưng, Xã Bình Hưng, TP.HCM, Vietnam. It serves preschool and primary levels and is co-educational.
What curriculum does Pathway School - Binh Hung use?
The curriculum blends Montessori Tue Duc with Vietnamese national education, Harmony SEL, English language support, physical education, and music sensory coursework in the early years. It follows the Ministry of Education and Training framework, with about 25% of class time in English and a Morality – Wisdom – Willpower triangle across Cultural, Skills, and English lessons.
Is Pathway School - Binh Hung a boarding school?
No. It operates as a day school with on-site day-care services where applicable.
What levels are offered and what is the age range?
Pathway School - Binh Hung offers preschool through primary levels. The exact age range isn't listed, but the programs support early years through elementary education.
What are the tuition and mandatory fees for primary year 2026–2027 at Bình Hưng campus?
Tuition is 49,500,000 VND per term (two terms total 99,000,000 VND per year). Additional charges include meals 17,950,000 VND per year, day-care 6,500,000 VND per year, a 5,000,000 VND facilities fee, and a 1,350,000 VND program fee, bringing the total annual learning charges to 129,800,000 VND. Textbooks are charged separately.
What are the admission deposit and assessment fees?
A deposit of 20,000,000 VND is required and is deducted from the first year's tuition if the student enrolls; it is not refundable if the student does not enroll. An admission assessment costs 2,000,000 VND per assessment.
When are primary billing deadlines for 2026–2027?
For 2026–2027, payments for Học Kỳ 1 (or full-year) are due by 01/07/2026, and Học Kỳ 2 payments are due by 15/12/2026. The deposit deadline is 31/05/2026, and late admissions have prorated billing based on enrollment dates.
What are elementary class sizes at Pathway Binh Hung?
Elementary classes have up to 25 students per class.
How is English taught and what languages are used at the school?
Pathway uses a bilingual program with English immersion across learning and play. English lessons are delivered by foreign teachers and account for about 25% of elementary class time, with extensive EAL support as needed.
What facilities does the Binh Hung campus offer?
The campus features Montessori preschool spaces and a library with hundreds of English and Vietnamese books, secure and well-ventilated classrooms, and nature-inspired outdoor spaces. The Sasuke Playground supports movement and motor-skill development, and there are dedicated spaces for preschool and elementary learning, plus a swimming pool as part of sports facilities.
What extracurricular and wellbeing programs are available?
Beyond academics, Pathway emphasizes cultural and social programs rooted in Mindfulness, Warrior, Understand and Care, Kindness, and Self-learning. Community service is organized by the CSR Department, and leadership development includes programs like Leading Yourself and a Coaching Course.
How does Pathway support wellbeing and safeguarding?
Harmony SEL is implemented with professionally trained teachers, and there is extensive English language support along with mindfulness practices to support mental wellbeing. Safeguarding details are not listed in the available information.
What is Pathway's culture and leadership focus?
Pathway centers on five cultural pillars: Mindfulness, Warrior, Understand and Care, Kindness, and Self-learning. Leadership development is fostered through internal strength courses like Leading Yourself and coaching, plus school-wide events and community initiatives.
Who owns Pathway School - Binh Hung and how is governance structured?
Pathway School is part of Pathway Tuệ Đức and is owned by BK Education Joint Stock Company.
What is the admissions process for Pathway School - Binh Hung?
Admissions follow four steps: research and review information, register for advice and arrange a campus visit, complete an input test (preschool assesses readiness; primary assesses English, Vietnamese, and Maths), and submit enrollment documents with payment within seven days of the test result.
Are textbooks and other one-off costs included in tuition?
Textbooks are charged separately and announced at the start of the school year.
Are transport or after-school options available, and how are they billed?
Bus service, after-school care, and additional classes are charged if used; parents should contact Admissions/Parent Care for available options and current rates.
What community and events reflect Pathway's culture?
Pathway runs community-focused activities through its CSR and Sowing Good Seed Fund, including Earth Day events, book fairs, and various service and leadership initiatives that align with its five-culture pillars.
