issue 54 - AsiaLIFE Magazine

Me & Be
230 Vo Thi Sau, D3
40 Ton That Tung, D1
141D Phan Dang Luu, Phu Nhuan
246 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3
101-103 Khanh Hoi, D4
287A Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan
The closest thing to Mothercare the city
has to offer. Stocks a substantial range
of apparel for babies including bottles
and sterilizers, cots (including travel cots),
clothing, toys, safety equipment and more,
all at reasonable prices.
Me Oi
1B Ton That Tung, D1
A small shop adjacent to the maternity
hospital bursting at the seams with everything
you need for your baby. Clothing,
footwear, bottles, nappies, nappy bags
and toys all at reasonable prices.
CLOTHES
Debenhams
Vincom Center, 70 - 72 Le Thanh Ton,
District 1
A superb range of unique and beautiful
clothing for young children (from newborns
to 12 years old) imported brand
from UK. High to mid-range prices.
DLS Paris
17/5 Le Thanh Ton, D1
Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, D1
Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1
Vincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton, D1
A superb range of unique and beautiful
clothing for young children (from newborns
to pre-school age) at high to midrange
prices. The quality compensates for
the price. Bedding, baby equipment and
furniture and organic and natural supplies
also kept in stock.
Ninh Khuong
44 Le Loi, D1 Tel: 3824 7456
www.ninhkhuong.vn
Well-known hand-embroidered children’s
clothing brand using 100% cotton. Newborn
to 10 years old (girl) and fourteen
years old (boy). Also stocking home
linens. Prices are reasonable.
EDUCATION
ABC International School
2,1E Street, KDC Trung Son, Binh Hung,
Binh Chanh Tel: 5431 1833
abcintschoolss@vnn.vn
www.theabcis.com
UK standards-based curriculum awards diploma
with IGCSE’s & A Levels certified by
Cambridge Universit examinations board.
From playgroup to pre-university matriculation.
Served by 80+ British teachers. Good
facilities and extra-curricular activities.
ACG International School
East West Highway, An
Phu, D2
Tel: 3747 1234
www.acgedu.com
Part of the Academic Colleges Group’s
international network of schools, ACG
offers comprehensive education from
kindergarten to senior high school and a
range of extracurricular activities. International
curricula (IB PYP and Cambridge
International Examinations).
The Australian
International School
Xi Early Childhood Centre
190 Nguyen Van Huong, D2
Tel: 35192727
Early Childhood & Primary School
Cherry Blossom 1 & Lotus 1,
APSC Compound, 36 Thao Dien, D2
Tel: 3744 6960
Middle & Senior School
East-West Highway, An Phu ward, D2
Tel: 3742 4040
www.aisvietnam.com
An international curricula and PYP/MYP
school. Senior students follow Cambridge
A levels. AIS is the only school in Vietnam
authorised to deliver the University of New
South Wales (UNSW) Foundation Studies
Year 12 curriculum. Well-resourced classrooms,
highly qualified and experienced
teachers, excellent facilities that support
academic, creative and sporting activities.
Book a tour at enrolments@aisvietnam.
com.
British International School
Primary Campus
43 - 45 Tu Xuong, D3
225 Nguyen Van Huong, D2
Secondary Campus
246 Nguyen Van Huong, D2
Tel: 3744 2335
www.bisvietnam.com
With campuses all over the city and expansion
underway, BIS offers a mixture of both
English and International curricula-based
education alongside excellent facilities and
extra-curricular activities. Senior students
follow the IGCSE and IB programmes.
ERC
86-88-92 Huynh Van Banh,
Phu Nhuan
Tel: 6292 9288
www.erci.edu.vn
ERC Vietnam is a member of ERCI Singapore.
Founded by a group of successful
business leaders around Asia Pacific. Our
primary objective is to groom and mentor
a new generation of business leaders in
Vietnam equipped with skills to analyze
and solve real-world business challenges
of today.
German International School
257 Hoang Van Thu, Tan Binh
Tel: 7300 7247
www.gis.vn
A bilingual English and German school,
supported by the Federal Republic of Germany,
where children can learn subjects
in both languages. The curriculum follows
the National Curriculum of Germany, which
provides students the assurance they can
enter or re-enter the German Education
System at any time.
Horizon International Bilingual
School HCMC
6 Street 44, D2
Te: 5402 2482
www.hibsvietnam.com
The only bilingual international school
offering dormitories for their students.
Located in the most prestigious area
in HCMC offering from kindergarten up
to grade 12. The school apply 100%
Vietnamese curriculum, MOET as well as
an intensive English program. HIBS also
has 2 campuses in centre Hanoi.
International School
HCMC
28 Vo Truong Toan, D2
Tel: 3898 9100
www.ishcmc.com
One of 136 schools around the world to
be accredited as an IB World School. Offers
all three of the IB programmes from
primary through to grade 12. The school
is fully accredited by CIS and NEASC
and has a strong focus on community
spirit and fosters an awareness of other
languages and cultures.
KinderStar Kindergarten
08 Dang Dai Do, Phu My Hung, D7
Tel: 5411 8118/9
Offering bilingual preschool program with
capacity up to 900 students with the
most updated international standard.
The Little Genius International
Kindergarten
102 My Kim, Phu My Hung, D7
Tel: 5421 1052
Kindergarten with U.S.-accredited curriculum,
modern facilities and
attractive school grounds.
Montessori International School
International Program
42/1 Ngo Quang Huy, D2
Tel: 3744 2639
Bilingual Program
28 Street 19, KP 5, An Phu, D2
Tel: 6281 7675
www.montessori.edu.vn
Montessori utilizes an internationally
recognized educational method which
focuses on fostering the child’s natural
desire to learn. The aim is to create an
encouraging environment conducive to
learning by developing a sense of self
and individuality. A wide array of curriculum/extra-curricular
activities are on offer
including Bilingual programs.
Renaissance International School
74 Nguyen Thi Thap, D7
Tel: 3773 3171
www.rissaigon.edu.vn
IB World school, one of Vietnam’s
international schools operating within the
framework of the British system. RISS
provide a high quality English medium
education in a stimulating, challenging
and supportive environment. The purpose
built, modern campus has excellent
facilities.
RMIT
702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7
Tel: 3776 1369
Australian university located in District 7,
offers a highly regarded MBA and undergraduate
courses in various fields.
Saigon South International School
Nguyen Van Linh Parkway, D7
Tel: 5413 0901
www.ssis.edu.vn
An International school environment
offering an American/international program
in a large, spacious campus, to
children from age 3 to grade 12. Great
facilities, extra-curricular activities and
internationally trained teachers giving
unique opportunities to learn.
Singapore International School (SIS)
No.29, Road No.3, Trung Son
Residential Area, Hamlet 4, Binh Hung
Ward, Binh Chanh District
Tel: 5431 7477
44 Truong Dinh, D3
Tel: 3932 2807
Ground floor, Somerset Chancellor
Court, 21 - 23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai,
D1. Tel: 3827 2464
The Manor, 91 Nguyen Huu Canh,
Binh Thanh. Tel: 3514 3036
www.kinderworld.net
Students play and learn in an environment
where the best of Western
and Eastern cultures amalgamate to
prepare KinderWorld’s students for
today’s challenging world drawn from
both the Singapore and Australian curriculum.
The school offers International
Certifications such as the iPSLE, IGCSE
and GAC.
ENTERTAINMENT
Gymboree Play & Music
Somerset Chancellor Court
21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1
Tel: 3827 7008
www.gymboreeclasses.com.vn
The Gymboree Play & Music offers children
from newborn to 5 years old the
opportunity to explore, learn and play in
an innovative parent-child programmes.
PARTIES
Beatrice’s Party Shop
235 Le Thanh Ton, D1
A lovely little shop selling everything
you need to throw your little ones a
good party. A catalogue of entertainers
showcases a number of party favourites
such as magicians, circuses and more.
Nguyen Ngoc Diem Phuong
131C Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1
A curious shop stocking a range of
hand-made fancy dress costumes such
as masks, superman outfits and much
more. The stock changes seasonally,
so this is a good place to stock up
on Halloween, Christmas and other
holiday-specific party costumes.
The Balloon Man
Tel: 3990 3560
Does exactly as his name suggests –
balloons. Great service has earned this
chap a reputation around town for turning
up almost instantly with a superb
selection of balloons. Also provides
helium balloons.almost instantly with
a superb selection of balloons. Also
provides helium balloons.
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