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American International School Vietnam crisis
As closure looms, 360 American International School students transferred to public schools

As closure looms, 360 American International School students transferred to public schools

Some 360 students at the embattled American International School Vietnam have yet to move to other schools, prompting HCMC authorities to place them in public schools.
American International School faces license revocation over tax debts

American International School faces license revocation over tax debts

American International School Vietnam suspended for 12 months

American International School Vietnam suspended for 12 months

HCMC considers closing American International School

HCMC considers closing American International School

The HCMC education department is considering closing down the American International School (AISVN) for a year if it cannot satisfy requirements regarding its teachers and financial situation.
June 2, 2024 | 04:45 pm PT
HCMC education officials ban American International School from admitting students

HCMC education officials ban American International School from admitting students

The American International School Vietnam has been prohibited from admitting new students next year to the first, sixth and 10th grades since it cannot satisfy criteria for operations.
May 27, 2024 | 10:13 pm PT
International schools should not be able to scam parents

International schools should not be able to scam parents

While other families are looking forward to their children’s summer vacation, Tu, a parent whose child is studying at the American International School (AIS) in HCMC, is worried because her child’s vacation began a bit too early.
May 6, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
American International School to close in 10 days as most teachers quit

American International School to close in 10 days as most teachers quit

As many teachers have quit and funds have run out, the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) in Ho Chi Minh City can only afford to operate another 10 days, its leader said.
April 16, 2024 | 06:00 am PT
American International School ends academic year prematurely due to budget shortfall

American International School ends academic year prematurely due to budget shortfall

The American International School Vietnam (AISVN) will conclude its academic year prematurely at the end of April, rather than mid-May, due to a budget shortfall, now standing at approximately VND4 billion (US$160,000).
April 13, 2024 | 11:22 pm PT
American International School needs $3.87M more to keep classes open until end of school year

American International School needs $3.87M more to keep classes open until end of school year

A week after soliciting donations from students, the American International School Vietnam in HCMC still faces a shortfall of VND96.5 billion ($3.87 million) for continuing day-to-day operations.
April 9, 2024 | 08:43 pm PT
American International School resumes classes after paying teachers

American International School resumes classes after paying teachers

The American International School Vietnam has resumed business as normal after foreign teachers were assigned slots in class, the HCMC education department said Wednesday.
April 3, 2024 | 12:08 am PT
Half of striking American School teachers working again

Half of striking American School teachers working again

More than half of the 155 striking teachers demanding their unpaid salaries from American International School Vietnam (AISVN) have agreed to resume classes no later than April 8.
April 2, 2024 | 06:23 am PT
American International School received at least $145M from parents via fund-raising scheme: official

American International School received at least $145M from parents via fund-raising scheme: official

Around 900 parents had paid a total VND3.6 trillion (US$145 million) for their children to study at the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) from first to 12th grades, the education department said.
April 2, 2024 | 06:03 am PT
Parents give American International School $711,000 out of $5M asked to keep running

Parents give American International School $711,000 out of $5M asked to keep running

The American International School Vietnam (AISVN) received VND17.7 billion (US$712,000) from parents on Monday, after its plea for support amid financial crisis, and will reopen starting Wednesday.
April 2, 2024 | 12:46 am PT
American International School continues closing pending parents' extra payment

American International School continues closing pending parents' extra payment

Students at the American International School Vietnam continued to stay home on Monday after the spring break ends, as the school has not opened an account to receive parents' further payments to keep it running.
March 31, 2024 | 10:32 pm PT
American International School Vietnam seeks $5M to keep running

American International School Vietnam seeks $5M to keep running

The head of the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) in Ho Chi Minh City has asked parents to pay VND125 billion (US$5 million) to help it remain open.
March 30, 2024 | 03:41 am PT
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