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A second home for your child

Hugo House was built to be a “second home” after the family – a place every child wants to come to each day to learn, to play and to be loved.

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Overview

Happy children, well cared for and learning

Our name carries our wish: to build a “second home” after the family for every child who comes to Hugo House. With long experience in building schools, our founder and experienced teachers are committed to creating a safe, beautiful place to learn and grow – the foundation for every child's development.

Our curriculum follows the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training framework for early childhood, combined with the spirit and philosophy of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, drawing out each child's hidden abilities so they can grow into lifelong strengths.

Children at Hugo House

Close to nature

A safe, friendly space where children explore, ask questions and try things for themselves, learning through hands-on materials and art to bring out each child's talents (inspired by Reggio Emilia).

Group activities and field trips

Adapted as children grow, linking ideas to real life so children build problem-solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Nutrition and health

Varied menus with food from trusted suppliers, hygienic and high quality. The school organises annual health check-ups for every child.

Montessori classroom

Children experience and explore an early-years approach that builds independence and helps them reach their full potential.

Story time

Sparking a love of books and a daily reading habit. At Hugo House, books are always within a child's reach.

Intensive English

A flexible, age-appropriate framework with enough time every day with international teachers, so children learn good pronunciation and gain confidence during the golden years.

Children in a circle in the yard at Hugo House Van Phuc
Vision – Mission – Philosophy

A strong foundation for young children

Vision

Our founder and experienced teachers want Hugo House to be the school parents trust and love for caring for and educating their children – a place that builds a strong foundation for every child's all-round development.

Mission

  • A happy school: every day at school is a good day. Children come to school feeling happy, confident and creative.
  • Develop our teachers' professional skills and raise the quality of care and education. Teachers who are dedicated and love their work.
  • Keep investing in facilities and modern equipment for teaching and learning.

Educational goals

The Ministry of Education and Training curriculum combined with Montessori and Reggio Emilia, to support five areas of development: language, physical, aesthetic, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.

Learning environment

Learning that isn't limited by walls

At Hugo House, children have plenty of outdoor space: lawns, sandpits, water play areas, an art room, a unique library and a small garden where children look after plants and learn about nature. We put special emphasis on outdoor lessons – children learn while they play and explore.

Every campus has activity rooms, an English–Vietnamese library and its own play areas. See each campus in detail on our Facilities page.

A well-stocked library
A teacher welcoming a child
Our teachers

The child at the centre of learning

Teachers act as guides – talking with children, encouraging them, helping them fit in and bringing out their hidden abilities. Teachers do not interfere with children's freedom to express themselves; they are patient and encourage children to do everything they can by themselves.

Our teachers regularly attend professional training led by Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, and are trained in multi-sensory teaching methods, first aid and handling situations during outdoor activities.

A message to parents

From the school leadership

Welcome to the Hugo House Kindergarten system.

The first years of life are when children grow fastest – physically, in language and emotionally. So what we put first is that every child is safe, loved and happy to come to school each day.

At Hugo House, children learn through play, through experience and through small everyday tasks: feeding themselves, tidying up toys, greeting their teachers, sharing with friends. Our curriculum follows the Ministry of Education and Training standard, combined with Montessori, Reggio Emilia and English with international teachers, so children get to know a second language naturally and without pressure.

We see parents as our closest partners. Teachers keep you updated on your child's meals, sleep and every step of progress.

Thank you for your trust. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school.

School leadership
Hugo House Kindergarten system
Uniform

Every Hugo House child's pride

Our uniform shows the school's identity and our pride in it, and is required when coming to school.

  • PE kit / swimwear: children change into their PE uniform or swimwear for physical activities and wear trainers for outdoor exercise; afterwards they change back into the school uniform.
  • The uniform room is open every day during school hours, Monday to Saturday.
Hugo House uniforms
Visit us

Come and see Hugo House

Leave your details and our admissions team will call you back within 24 hours to arrange a visit to the campus nearest you.

Opening hours

Monday – Saturday, 7:00 – 17:00

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