Renaissance International School Saigon is dedicated to providing a nurturing and comprehensive educational environment for your child. As part of this commitment, our School Services encompass essential provisions like school bus transportation and outsourced catering, all designed to enrich your child’s educational experience and contribute to a well-rounded and supportive setting where their needs are truly met.

Why do Parents trust Renaissance International School Saigon Bus Service for their children?

Safety First: Upholding the Highest Standards with Seat Belts, CCTV & Trained Staff

At Renaissance, safety is not merely a feature; it is the very foundation of our service, a standard we uphold with unwavering dedication. We understand the profound trust you place in us each day when your child journeys to school. Therefore, our fleet of student transportation vehicles is equipped with advanced safety measures, meticulously designed to ensure that every pupil is protected and secure.

Each bus for students reflects this commitment, featuring:

Individual seat belts that adhere strictly to international child safety protocols, ensuring a secure ride for every child.
A dedicated team of trained supervisors who specialise not only in pupil transport safety but also in providing genuine emotional support and fostering a positive atmosphere onboard.

While a recent study by the National Association for Pupil Transportation highlights that travelling by a Secondary school bus is significantly safer (70 times safer than travelling by private car), at Renaissance, we never rest on averages. Our 3rd party contracted staff undergo continuous, specialised training, focused on child-first emergency response, cultivating situational awareness, and reinforcing positive behaviour, ensuring they are fully prepared to care for your child. All drivers and monitors have to first undergo Child Protection training before they can operate on this bus service.

Convenient Routes: Supporting Your Family’s Morning Routine with Pickup Zones at Tao Dan Park and District 2, and beyond

We believe that a smooth morning contributes to a focused and positive start to the school day. Convenience drives consistency, and as your partner in your child’s education, we strive to make the journey to school as seamless as possible. That’s why we offer carefully planned educational transit routes from two easily accessible and central locations in Ho Chi Minh City: Tao Dan Park (District 1) and designated stops within District 2. These locations are selected not only for their accessibility but also for their family-oriented surroundings, making them ideal starting points.

Whether your family resides in the heart of the bustling city or a quieter residential area, these established points offer a stress-free and reliable route for school children to begin their day. Timings are thoughtfully optimised to minimise potential traffic-induced delays, ensuring that every student arrives at school feeling focused, prepared, and on time.

This service is more than just a school commute option: it is a valuable part of our partnership with parents, designed to streamline your family’s morning routine while helping your child stay connected with their peers and teachers, fostering that sense of community even before they arrive on campus

Partnering with Trusted Transportation Experts: A Foundation Built on Excellence and Trust

Every smooth and reliable journey for your child is built upon a strong foundation of expertise and trust. That’s why at Renaissance, we partner exclusively with trusted logistics providers who are specialists in school transportation. These partners are rigorously vetted, fully licensed, comprehensively insured, and undergo yearly reviews to ensure they consistently meet our stringent quality standards and uphold the trust you place in us.

Together with our expert partners, we are proud to offer:

A fleet of modern, eco-efficient school buses, specifically tailored for pupil transport, prioritises both safety and environmental responsibility.

A team of experienced drivers, trained not only in local navigation but also in providing child-centred services, ensures a pleasant and safe experience for all students.

These valued partnerships ensure that our educational transport system remains not only punctual and efficient but also highly responsive to the dynamic rhythm of daily urban life. Whether addressing a sudden traffic situation or accommodating a parent’s request, our dedicated team and partners adjust in real-time, always prioritising the student experience and safety above all

Renaissance International School has comprehensive bus coverage across Ho Chi Minh city

Seat Belt Regulations and Secure Seating: Prioritising Every Student’s Safety

At Renaissance, we believe that every seat is important, and every student deserves to feel secure throughout their journey. We enforce strict compliance with international seat belt regulations across our entire fleet. Each bus, whether for older students or our younger pupils, is equipped with individual seat belts, thoughtfully designed for age-appropriate fit and optimal comfort.

Stepping inside the interior of each school vehicle, parents will find clearly defined, comfortably padded bus passenger seats meticulously configured to ensure maximum safety and minimise movement during transit. The bus seating arrangement is always front-facing, allowing our bus monitors clear visibility of all students, providing attentive supervision throughout the journey.

Student seating on buses is pre-assigned, a practice that ensures consistency, reduces daily disruptions, and helps children feel settled and secure.

Places for students on the bus are thoughtfully determined based on age groups and mobility needs, ensuring comfort and appropriate support for every child.

The bus capacity for students is intentionally capped below the legal maximum. This considered approach enhances comfort levels and allows for a higher quality of supervision, ensuring each child receives the care they need.

This meticulous attention to detail ensures that transportation for high schoolers and younger students alike is not only efficient but also nurturing, reflecting our commitment to their well-being every step of the way

24/7 CCTV Surveillance & Emergency Exits: A Full-Spectrum Safety Net

To complement our physical safety measures, Renaissance has integrated a full-spectrum digital safety net within our transportation provision. All vehicles within our school transport logistics network are equipped with 24/7 CCTV surveillance, providing school administrators with the capability to monitor in real-time and review any incidents when needed, adding an essential layer of security and accountability.

CCTV placement is comprehensive, covering all interior angles, including both front and rear compartments of the bus.

All footage is securely stored and accessible only by authorised personnel, respecting privacy while ensuring oversight.

Audio capture is included, providing crucial contextual clarity should any event reporting be necessary.

Furthermore, in alignment with the highest safety standards, each vehicle is equipped with clearly marked emergency exits and automated fire suppression systems, critical features that are regularly tested and practised through training simulations for our staff.

Our bus schedule for schools is thoughtfully designed to include additional time buffers. These buffers allow ample time to accommodate necessary safety checks without ever rushing the process or disrupting students’ timely arrival for class. We want to assure you that the timetable for student transport is never compromised at the expense of caution. At Renaissance, safety truly always comes first, both on the road and within the vehicle itself

How to Request School Bus Service

Step-by-Step Enrollment Process

Enrolling in our school bus application process has been designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, reflecting our desire to partner with you effectively. Renaissance provides a convenient digital form that allows parents to easily request transportation for their child, either at the beginning of the academic year or upon joining our community mid-term

Here’s how you can join our transport service:

Access the School Bus Request Form: Available via the website or directly from the School Services page.
Submit Key Information: Include student details, home address, preferred pickup location, and any special needs (e.g., wheelchair securement on the school bus).
Await Route Confirmation: The school’s transport team will respond with the nearest available route and timing aligned with safe student transportation protocols.
Receive Boarding Details: Once approved, parents will be informed of the boarding and alighting school bus procedures, including precise pickup/drop-off times and vehicle information.

Please be assured that all students are supervised during student embarkation and disembarkation, with our caring staff guiding each child safely when getting on and off the school vehicle.

For our returning families, re-enrollment in the student busing program is requested annually. This allows us to ensure all routing and capacity planning is up-to-date, maintaining the highest level of service for our community

Fees, Deadlines and Payment Options

We believe in transparency and clear communication. Parents are advised to review the transportation fee schedule, which is made available at the time of form submission. The cost is determined based on distance and service frequency, and we offer both full-term and half-term options, with flexible payment plans designed to support family budgets

Key details for your reference include:

Term-Based Fees: Fees are calculated based on the chosen route and the number of days the service is selected.
Cancellation Policy: Should the need arise to withdraw your child from the service, a cancellation form is provided with clear conditions regarding refunds or credit, dependent on the timeline, ensuring fairness.
Billing Integration: For ease of management and transparent tracking, transportation fees are included directly in the school billing system

It is important to note that the school maintains liability for school bus operations within its defined protocols, ensuring accountability. Every vehicle strictly adheres to our comprehensive safety guidelines for school buses, including the proper installation of seat belts in school buses, regulated emergency exits on school buses, and frequent inspections to ensure operational compliance

Our transport service is fundamentally about more than just logistics. It is about robust safety protocols for student transport, diligently embedded at every single step, from the initial route design to ensuring bus hygiene and the maintaining of positive discipline onboard the vehicles.

Contact Us for Route Customisation

At Renaissance, we recognise that each family’s circumstances and needs are unique and may vary. For families residing in newer residential areas or those seeking customised group-based transport solutions, the school is pleased to offer personalised custom routing assistance.

We encourage parents to contact our Transport Coordinator to:

Propose a new stop for consideration by the transport team.

Request reasonable adjustments based on changing family schedules.

Submit inquiries about school bus routes and times.

Inquire about commuting to school via bus for multiple siblings within your family.

Our goal is to support your reasonable requests whenever possible, without compromising the overall efficiency of the service or exceeding the safe bus capacity for students. Each route is continuously reviewed and optimised for safety, punctuality, and comprehensive coverage, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

For families interested in exploring our transport services further or starting the process today, the request for school transport form is readily available online – designed to be easy to complete and backed by a responsive and helpful coordination team.

Parents and Students Guidelines for Safe Travel

A safe and efficient transportation system thrives on active cooperation, a true partnership between the school, parents, and students. At Renaissance, we provide clear guidelines to ensure every journey is safe and positive for all

Kindergarten: Helping Kids Adapt to the Bus

For our youngest children, particularly those beginning their school journey with us, riding the bus can be a significant new experience. Renaissance takes a proactive and nurturing approach to kindergarten bus readiness, focusing on gentle transitions and establishing familiar, comforting routines.

As partners in this important step, parents can greatly support this process by:

Visiting the accessible school bus with your child during school orientation events helps them become familiar with the vehicle.
Practising the simple steps of getting on and off the school vehicle safely at home in a relaxed environment.
Speaking positively and encouragingly about the bus experience with your child helps reduce any potential anxiety and builds excitement.

The school ensures that highly trained staff are assigned to assist with student embarkation and disembarkation, providing extra care and attention specifically for our youngest riders. Additionally, specific seats are reserved for early years students near supervising staff to ensure maximum comfort, visibility, and support throughout their journey.

On-Bus Behaviour Expectations for Students

Riding the school bus is an opportunity for students to demonstrate responsibility and respect for themselves and others. To uphold the safety and ensure punctuality for everyone, students are expected to follow a set of clearly defined conduct expectations, which are integral to our communal school transport.

Key behaviour guidelines, designed to ensure a pleasant journey for all, include:

Remaining safely seated with seat belts fastened at all times.

Speaking at a moderate volume, being mindful not to distract the driver or bus monitor.

Keeping hands, feet, and personal belongings safely inside the well-maintained school vehicle.

Listening attentively and following instructions from the bus monitor or driver promptly and respectfully.

This code of conduct is regularly reinforced during school assemblies and classroom briefings at the start of each term. The primary aim is to cultivate valuable qualities such as responsibility and self-discipline, embedding these as core values even during the journey to and from school, contributing to their development as well-rounded individuals

Parent Responsibilities During Pick-Up / Drop-Off

A safe and efficient transport system is a shared responsibility and relies significantly on your active parental cooperation. Renaissance provides detailed bus stop information for schools, including precise location markers and clear instructions for pick-up and drop-off zones. Each designated stop is carefully assessed for visibility, traffic flow, and convenient proximity to family residences, always with safety in mind.

As essential partners in this process, parents are expected to:

Ensure punctual arrival at the designated stop location.

Promptly notify the school of any planned absences or delays regarding your child’s bus travel.

Personally accompany young children to and from the bus, ensuring safe boarding and alighting of the school bus.

Avoid requesting last-minute route changes unless absolutely necessary due to emergencies.

For students requiring specialised transportation for students with disabilities, including those needing wheelchair-accessible student transport, parents receive detailed briefings on customised routines and the role of assigned assistants. These personalised routines are designed to support consistency, safety, and dignity for every student, reflecting our inclusive approach.

Furthermore, we uphold the highest standards of cleanliness. All buses are sanitised daily, aligning with Renaissance’s rigorous standards for cleanliness of school buses and sanitised student transport. This includes thorough wipe-down protocols for high-touch surfaces and comprehensive weekly deep-cleaning measures.

By taking an active and engaged role in these routines, parents contribute directly and significantly to ensuring safe student transportation and support the school’s broader commitment to operational excellence and the well-being of every child.

Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance International School Bus Service

What’s the Maximum Student Capacity?

Our student bus programme operates with clearly defined capacities, determined by bus size and the specific student seating on bus configurations designed for safety and comfort. Standard bus capacity for students typically ranges from 30 to 45, with bus seating arrangements carefully planned to ensure adequate supervision and comfort for all passengers

Who Manages Emergencies During Transit?

Your child’s safety is our utmost priority. All Renaissance, school buses are staffed by trained monitors and experienced drivers who are certified in first aid and comprehensive emergency protocols.

In the unlikely event of an incident during transit, our staff are trained to follow strict safety protocols for student transport, including safe evacuation procedures via designated emergency exits on school buses, while maintaining crucial communication with the school’s transport coordinator to manage the situation effectively

Renaissance International School Bus Services Support Student Safety