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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction
Pathway School Luong Dinh Cua Primary Campus is located at No 111 Luong Dinh Cua Street, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The school combines the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with a Montessori approach, and Elementary follows the national curriculum through a constructivist learning framework. Core values Morality, Wisdom, and Willpower are embedded across Cultural, Skills, and English lessons, with English accounting for about a quarter of class time. The campus emphasizes reading culture with books shelved throughout the library, cafeterias, classrooms, hallways, and even the gate area. Instruction includes many class without walls experiences and practical activities that build problem solving, teamwork, and community responsibility. Facilities include classrooms, function rooms, libraries, cafeterias, large green spaces, and a Sasuke playground with safety nets for physical coordination. The Life-Clean-Book movement promotes green living and shared responsibility among teachers, students, and parents. For students daily. All families are welcome.
Pathway School - Luong Dinh Cua Primary School has 5,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Vietnamese.
Location
No 1/5 Bis Luong Dinh Cua Street, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is the Luong Dinh Cua Campus of Pathway School, located in Thu Duc City along Luong Dinh Cua Street. The campus forms part of Pathway School's network of campuses in Thu Duc City.
Stages
Elementary school
School day structure
The school gate opens to receive students from 6:30 to 7:15. The day begins with 7:10–7:50 (40 minutes) of Free Movement activity and breakfast, followed by 7:50–8:10 (20 minutes) of mindfulness practice. 8:10–8:15 (5 minutes) for period transition. 8:15–8:50 (35 minutes) Lesson 1; 8:55–9:30 (35 minutes) Lesson 2; 9:30–9:50 (20 minutes) Break. 9:50–10:25 (35 minutes) Lesson 3; 10:30–11:05 (35 minutes) Lesson 4. 11:05–12:40 (95 minutes) Lunch and rest. 12:40–13:15 (35 minutes) Lesson 5; 13:20–13:55 (35 minutes) Lesson 6. 13:55–14:20 (25 minutes) Recess/Snack. 14:20–14:55 (35 minutes) Lesson 7; 15:00–15:35 (35 minutes) Lesson 8. 15:35–15:50 (15 minutes) Clean-up (5S) and self-study. 15:50–16:25 (35 minutes) Free clubs. 16:30 onward: After-school program (paid).
Fees
Annual tuition at Pathway School - Luong Dinh Cua Primary School ranges from VND 131,800,000 for 2026/27.
Application & entry fees - Phí khảo sát đầu vào (đợt xét tuyển): VNĐ 2,000,000 / lần. - Phí giữ suất học khi nộp chỗ (reservation fee): VNĐ 20,000,000. Phí giữ suất học được trừ vào học phí khi phụ huynh hoàn tất đóng học phí; trường hợp không nhập học, phí giữ suất học không được hoàn trả, bảo lưu hoặc chuyển đổi.
Tuition and term / annual totals (Primary – applies to Tiểu học year groups at Lương Định Của) - Học kỳ 1 (first term) — Total học tập (all mandatory components charged at first-term invoice): VNĐ 70,075,000. - Học kỳ 2 (second term) — Total học tập: VNĐ 61,725,000. - Cả năm (total for the full academic year): VNĐ 131,800,000.
Itemised fee components (per term and per year where shown) - Học phí (tuition): Học kỳ 1 VNĐ 49,500,000 — Học kỳ 2 VNĐ 49,500,000 — Cả năm VNĐ 99,000,000. - Phí ăn (meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack): Học kỳ 1 VNĐ 8,975,000 — Học kỳ 2 VNĐ 8,975,000 — Cả năm VNĐ 17,950,000. - Phí cơ sở vật chất (facility fee, charged annually and split by term on the schedule): Học kỳ 1 VNĐ 3,250,000 — Học kỳ 2 VNĐ 3,250,000 — Cả năm VNĐ 6,500,000. - Phí chương trình học tập trải nghiệm ( experiential / field-trip programme): VNĐ 1,350,000 (charged at the first-term billing; shown as Cả năm VNĐ 1,350,000). - Khoản phụ thu bắt buộc khác (một khoản phí bắt buộc xuất hiện trong lần thu đầu tiên): VNĐ 7,000,000 (thu cùng kỳ đầu tiên). Tổng các khoản này cộng vào tổng học phí học kỳ 1 để đạt mức Học kỳ 1 VNĐ 70,075,000. - TỔNG CỘNG PHÍ HỌC TẬP: Học kỳ 1 VNĐ 70,075,000 — Học kỳ 2 VNĐ 61,725,000 — Cả năm VNĐ 131,800,000.
Other costs / optional services - Đồng phục (uniform): Gói đồng phục đầy đủ (3 bộ đồng phục chính khóa; 2 bộ đồng phục thể thao; 1 bộ đồng phục võ; 1 bộ mền gối) — VNĐ 2,399,000 (gói). Giá lẻ nếu mua từng món: Đồng phục chính khóa VNĐ 350,000 / bộ; Đồng phục thể thao VNĐ 350,000 / bộ; Đồng phục võ VNĐ 350,000 / bộ; Bộ mền gối VNĐ 650,000. - Phí sách giáo khoa: phụ huynh đóng theo thông báo danh mục sách đầu năm (số tiền được thông báo vào đầu năm học). - Dịch vụ xe đưa đón, giữ học sinh ngoài giờ, lớp năng khiếu ngoài giờ: phí riêng, đăng ký và đóng theo nhu cầu — phụ huynh liên hệ phòng tuyển sinh/CS phụ huynh để đăng ký; các khoản này không nằm trong tổng học tập bắt buộc.
Boarding / residential provision - Trường không có chương trình nội trú; tuy nhiên có khoản Phí dịch vụ bán trú / chăm sóc bán trú và phí ăn (phí dịch vụ bán trú được tính theo gói và thu cùng kỳ đóng học phí khi phụ huynh đăng ký dịch vụ này). (No boarding / residential boarding programme is provided.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Hình thức đóng: phụ huynh đóng học phí theo học kỳ hoặc cả năm. Phí học tập (học phí, phí ăn, phí dịch vụ bán trú, phí cơ sở vật chất, phí chương trình trải nghiệm) được yêu cầu tại thời điểm đóng học kỳ hoặc cả năm tuỳ lựa chọn. - Hạn đóng chính (ví dụ kỳ đầu/cả năm và kỳ hai trong lịch học 2026–2027 được nêu trong biểu phí): các khoản phí khác — đến hết 01/07/2026 (khoản tương ứng học kỳ 1 / cả năm); học kỳ 2 — đến hết 15/12/2026. Phí giữ suất học: đến hết 31/05/2026. Phụ huynh mặc định phải đóng các khoản phí theo thông báo của nhà trường và theo các thời hạn nêu. - Thời hạn đóng sau khi đạt kết quả khảo sát đầu vào: phụ huynh đóng phí trong vòng 07 ngày làm việc kể từ khi nhận kết quả khảo sát đạt. - Phạt chậm thanh toán: 0.03% / ngày trên số tiền chưa thanh toán; nếu quá 30 ngày chậm, nhà trường có quyền không xếp lớp và ngừng cung cấp dịch vụ.
Refund, hold (bảo lưu) and withdrawal rules - Phí giữ suất học VNĐ 20,000,000: không hoàn trả trong mọi trường hợp nếu học sinh không nhập học. - Phí khảo sát đầu vào: không hoàn trả. Đồng phục, sách: nếu phụ huynh/học sinh chưa nhận thì mức hoàn trả là 100% cho các khoản chưa nhận. - Quy định hoàn trả học phí và phí dịch vụ bán trú theo mốc thời gian thông báo bằng văn bản: hoàn trả hoặc giữ tỷ lệ phần trăm khác nhau tùy thời điểm phụ huynh thông báo nghỉ học (ví dụ: thông báo trước 01/07/2026 → hoàn trả 100% học phí và 100% phí dịch vụ bán trú của cả năm; các mốc thông báo trong khoảng 02/07/2026–31/07/2026; 01/08/2026–16/08/2026; 17/08/2026–30/09/2026; 01/10/2026–30/11/2026; 01/12/2026–31/12/2026; từ 01/01/2027 trở về sau đều nêu rõ tỷ lệ hoàn trả, phần không được hoàn trả và các khoản truy thu — các tỷ lệ bao gồm các mức như hoàn trả 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 0% đối với học phí và/hoặc phí dịch vụ bán trú tuỳ từng mốc). Phí chưa sử dụng sẽ được quyết toán và hoàn trả theo quy định chi tiết của nhà trường; hồ sơ hoàn trả và thời hạn giải quyết cũng được mô tả trong quy định.
Discounts / sibling policy - Ưu đãi anh chị em: con thứ 2 được giảm 5% trên học phí (áp dụng cho học sinh nhập học sau con thứ nhất); con thứ 3 trở đi được giảm 10% trên học phí. Ưu đãi anh chị em được áp dụng khi phụ huynh đóng đầy đủ khoản phí cho con trước đó theo quy định và có điều kiện chứng minh quan hệ anh/chị/em.
Fee payment options (accepted methods) - School mobile app: “PATHWAY SCHOOL” (thanh toán qua app). - Link PayMe (online payment link). - Bank transfer (Chuyển khoản): theo hướng dẫn trong thư mục Sổ liên lạc/Học phí/Thanh toán học phí.
Notes on who these figures apply to - The amounts and rules above are the published schedule for the Tiểu học (Primary) programme at the Lương Định Của campus and apply to the primary year groups covered by that fee schedule.
Academics
Pathway School - Luong Dinh Cua Primary School teaches Vietnamese Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum.
Curriculum
Elementary follows the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum and uses a Constructivist approach in every lesson. It integrates the three core values Morality, Wisdom, and Willpower throughout the curriculum. Content is organized into Cultural, Skills, and English lessons. English comprises about 25% of class time. The five foundational years apply constructivist learning, supported by a library of English and Vietnamese books and facilities including a Sasuke playground with safety nets.
Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum 25 students per class.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Harmony SEL (Sanford Harmony SEL) is implemented as Pathway Harmony and integrated into the elementary curriculum. Harmony SEL helps students develop emotional balance, empathy, and social skills through topics such as diversity and tolerance, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and friendship. Emotional education is reinforced beyond class time with mindfulness activities in school, including the Mindfulness Bell, Peaceful Meals, Circle Sharing, and Meditation, nurturing inner peace and emotional stability. In the Elementary level, 25% of class time is devoted to English, and the Constructivist approach is used to weave Cultural, Skills, and English lessons to develop social and emotional competencies. The curriculum is built around the Morality–Wisdom–Willpower philosophy to cultivate happy citizens and responsible members of family and society.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as part of the core curriculum, with about 25% of class time devoted to English. The Tue Duc ESL English program follows Constructivist theory to develop language skills and build a solid academic base.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Harmony SEL and mindfulness practices. Activities include Mindfulness Bell, Circle Sharing, and Meditation to help students balance emotions and foster a calm, resilient mindset.
Admissions
Admissions
1. School information research. Pathway School provides general information about Pathway School and its programs and approach. The Enrollment Division will provide a detailed curriculum overview and fee policy and arrange a visit to the school. 2. Register for advice. After choosing a suitable campus, parents fill in the registration form. The Enrollment Division will provide a detailed curriculum overview and fee policy and arrange a campus visit. 3. Take an input test. The Enrollment Division will schedule a day for the student to take the input test after parents have researched and registered. Test content by level: Preschool includes English language, Vietnamese language, Maths, and a skill survey; Primary includes English, Vietnamese, Maths, and a skill survey (Grade 1); Middle and High school include English, Literature, Maths, and Psychology, with a certificate of finishing the prior program and conduct grade required. 4. Finish the enrollment process. Parents hand in enrollment documents and pay the required fees within seven days of receiving the test result. The enrollment documents include: Enrollment form; Enrollment Agreement; Child behavior questionnaire; Physical Evaluation; 3×4 photos; Copy of birth certificate (extract) or notarized translation (if foreigner); Copy of Family Record Book or Passport (if foreigner); School Record and most recent score transcripts (except preschool); Certificate of completion of Primary program (for middle school) / level 2 (for high school); Transfer recommendation letter (for transfer students).
FAQs
Where is Pathway School - Luong Dinh Cua Primary located?
The Luong Dinh Cua Primary campus is on Luong Dinh Cua Street in An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. It is the Luong Dinh Cua Campus of Pathway School and is part of Pathway's network of campuses in Thu Duc City.
What curriculum does the elementary program follow?
The elementary program follows the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum and uses a Constructivist approach in every lesson. It integrates the Morality, Wisdom, and Willpower values, with content organized into Cultural, Skills, and English modules; English makes up about 25% of class time.
Is Pathway Luong Dinh Cua Primary a co-educational school?
Yes, the campus is co-educational and serves both boys and girls as part of Pathway School's network.
When did Pathway Luong Dinh Cua Primary open?
Pathway's Luong Dinh Cua campus is part of the Pathway School network that began in 2014, and this campus operates within that system.
Who is the head of Pathway Luong Dinh Cua Primary?
The head of the school is Trần Đức Vinh.
What is the annual tuition for the primary program?
The annual tuition for Primary at the Luong Dinh Cua campus is VNĐ 131,800,000. This full-year amount includes tuition, meals, facility fees, and a one-time experiential program fee, with other costs itemised by term.
What is the admissions process?
Admissions begin with information gathering and a registration for advice, followed by an input test covering English, Vietnamese, Maths, and a skills survey. After testing, parents submit enrollment documents and pay the required fees within seven days of receiving the result.
Are there scholarships or a waitlist?
There are no scholarships listed for this campus, and waitlist information is not published.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes. The second child receives a 5% discount on tuition, and the third child and beyond receive a 10% discount, provided the family meets the required conditions.
What is the maximum class size?
The maximum class size is 25 students per class, which helps maintain a focused learning environment.
How much English is taught in the elementary program?
English comprises about 25% of class time. The program includes a Tue Duc ESL English component and a library with hundreds of English and Vietnamese books to support language learning.
Does the school use class without walls or hands-on learning?
Yes. The curriculum includes a 'class without walls' approach and practical activities designed to build problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world skills, supported by ample green spaces.
What sports facilities are available on site?
The campus features a large football field and dedicated spaces for football, basketball, and badminton, plus physical activities like obstacle courses with single bars and tires to promote discipline and resilience.
What campus features support learning and reading?
Facilities include classrooms, function rooms, libraries, and cafeterias; books are shelved throughout the campus to promote reading culture and reinforce the Morality–Wisdom–Willpower values, with large green spaces for outdoor learning.
What resources support reading and language learning?
The library houses hundreds of English and Vietnamese books suitable for all ages, and shelves are placed in the library, classrooms, cafeterias, and common areas to encourage reading.
What extracurricular activities are available beyond the classroom?
Beyond class time, there are free clubs after 16:30 and a paid after-school program. The Life – Clean – Book movement promotes reading, environmental care, and community involvement.
Are there after-school programs and transport options?
After-school care is available as a paid program starting at 16:30. Bus service details are not published, so families should check with the admissions team for transport options.
Are there opportunities for leadership or community service?
There are no specifically listed leadership programs, but the curriculum emphasizes teamwork, practical activities, and community responsibility through its project-based learning and the Life – Clean – Book initiative.
What wellbeing programs are in place?
Harmony SEL (Pathway Harmony) is integrated to develop emotional balance, empathy, and social skills. Mindfulness activities such as Mindfulness Bell, Circle Sharing, and Meditation support students' mental wellbeing.
Is there English language support for non-native speakers?
Yes. English is a core subject with about 25% of class time, and the Tue Duc ESL English program supports language development for non-native speakers.
