We welcome applications from new students throughout the year. Families can apply, receive a school tour, and take their admissions assessments at any time from Monday to Friday, between 8:00AM and 5:00PM, by making an appointment with our Admissions Team.
1. COMPLETE ENROLMENT FORM
To apply, you need to download and complete our Application Form:
Download Our Digital Application Form
And submit it together with the following documents:
- 01 Photo (Passport size) of the applicant (Head-only, 4 x 6 cm)
- Either a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate OR Passport OR ID Card
- School reports for the last 2 years
- Copy of any standardized assessment in their current school (if applicable)
- Copies of both parents’ or guardians’ passports OR ID (photo page with passport or ID number).
2. PAYING THE APPLICATION FEE
After we receive your payment of the Application Fee of VND 2,000,000 (Early Years to Years 2) or VND 4,000,000 (Years 3 to 13), which can be paid either online or in person, we will schedule a date for your child to come to our school and take their admissions assessment as well as to attend their admissions interview.
3. TAKE TESTS AND ATTEND AN INTERVIEW
CAT4
All applicants for Year 3 and above will take a computer-based Cognitive Ability Test CAT4 that is age-group specific and tests your child’s quantitative, spatial, verbal and non-verbal ability. This internationally reocognised assessment has been developed by a team of education experts and is used by leading international schools worldwide. For more information about the test, please click here.
English
To evaluate the applicant’s level of English from Year 3 upwards, we use Oxford Online Placement tests, which produce immediate results and are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The assessments have been developed and are managed by Oxford University, and are used extensive in international schools, colleges, and universities across the globe. To find out more about the Oxford Online tests, please click here.
Personal Interviews
After completing their English and CAT4 assessments, applicants attend a personal interview with Head of Primary (for Primary applicants) or Head of Secondary (for Secondary applicants) or with Head of School (for all applicants), who will review their test results, identify if the student has any special support needs, and make the decision on the Applicant’s admission. The interviews take about 30 minutes unless there are special circumstances that require an extended interview.
On some occasions, when special needs are identified or assessment results are inconclusive, the applicant can be referred to an internal specialist for a follow-up interview before the final decision is made.
Early Years, Year 1 And Year 2 Applicants
Early Years and Year 1 applicants do not need to take admissions tests but will attend a personal interview and observation with either Head of Early Years / Primary or with the Primary Years Programme Coordinator. Year 2 applicants do not need to take the CAT4 Online Test but will need to take the Oxford Online Test and attend a personal interview and observation with either Head of Early Years and Primary or with the Primary Years Programme Coordinator. They will evaluate how far they meet the school’s admission criteria for enrolment.
4. COMPLETE ENROLMENT
Once steps 1 and 2 are completed, you will receive an offer of a place for your child(ren). All you need to do is accept the offer and the enrolment process will be complete. Renaissance looks forward to welcoming your child(ren) and your family into our school community.
