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Turnkey English Centre Design & Build

TECO designs and builds English language centres on a turnkey basis, with handover in about 35 days. We have completed 19 centres for Apollo English in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Can Tho, Nha Trang and Rach Gia, plus centres for VIA English and Octo English.

One contractor covers site survey, design, joinery, electrical and air-conditioning, fire protection, fire safety acceptance and the signage permit. We work after hours, on Saturdays and Sundays to hold the schedule, so the centre opens earlier and pays fewer months of rent before trading.

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Why English centre chains work with TECO

  • Multi-site chain experience: 19 Apollo English centres built to one brand standard, with consistent dimensions, materials and colours across branches.
  • About 35 days on site: after-hours and weekend work; joinery is produced in our workshop in parallel with site works.
  • Own 1,300 m² joinery workshop: reception counters, student desks and chairs, cabinets, partitions and doors are made by TECO, so quality and lead time stay under our control.
  • TECO prepares the fire protection dossier and handles fire safety acceptance with the authorities, together with the signage permit application.
  • Licensed capability: Class II Construction Capability Certificate No. HCM-00062710 (design and construction of civil and industrial works).
  • After handover: scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs through our maintenance division, TECO MSC.

Scope of the design & build package

Work itemTECO scope
DesignSite survey, space planning, 3D renderings, construction drawings, application of the brand identity
Interiors, joineryReception counter, student desks and chairs, cabinets, partitions, ceilings, flooring – made in the TECO workshop
MEPPower, lighting, air-conditioning, data network, audio, classroom displays
Fire protectionDesign and installation; fire protection dossier and fire safety acceptance
SignageShop signs, logos, wayfinding; signage permit application
MaintenanceScheduled maintenance and emergency repairs once the centre is operating

Spaces in an English centre

Reception and counselling lobby, standard classrooms, language lab, reading room, computer room, teachers’ room and common area. Each zone is planned for lighting, sound insulation between classrooms and escape routes that meet fire safety requirements.

Our 6-step process

  1. Brief and site survey – requirements, teaching model, measured survey of the premises
  2. Space planning – number of classrooms, circulation, escape routes
  3. 3D design and technical drawings – renderings, materials, construction drawings, fire protection dossier
  4. Quotation and contract – itemised bill of quantities, committed schedule
  5. Construction – joinery made in the workshop while site works proceed, including after hours and weekends
  6. Acceptance and handover – fire safety acceptance, handover, operating guidance, maintenance

Selected projects

Apollo English Ha Huy Tap project – TECOApollo English Ha Huy TapApollo English Cach Mang Thang 8, Thu Dau Mot project – TECOApollo English Cach Mang Thang 8, Thu Dau MotApollo English Pho Quang project – TECOApollo English Pho QuangApollo English Ba Ria – Vung Tau project – TECOApollo English Ba Ria – Vung TauApollo English Can Tho project – TECOApollo English Can ThoOcto English project – TECOOcto EnglishVIA English Bui Dinh Tuy project – TECOVIA English Bui Dinh TuyVIA English An Gia project – TECOVIA English An Gia

Clients: Apollo English · VIA English Academy · Octo English. See all education projects.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fit out an English centre?

About 35 days from site handover. TECO works after hours, on Saturdays and Sundays, and produces joinery in parallel in the workshop, so the centre opens sooner and pays less rent before it starts trading.

What drives the cost?

Floor area, existing condition of the premises, number of classrooms, finishes, electrical, air-conditioning and fire protection systems, and teaching equipment. Every site is different, so TECO surveys first and then sends an itemised quotation.

Does TECO handle the fire protection dossier and fire safety acceptance?

Yes. TECO prepares the fire protection dossier, installs the system and completes fire safety acceptance with the authorities.

Does TECO apply for the signage permit?

Yes. TECO prepares the signage permit application together with the sign works.

Can a multi-site chain keep a consistent design?

Yes. All 19 Apollo English centres follow one brand standard; joinery comes from a single workshop, so dimensions, colours and materials match across branches.

Can you work while the building is in operation?

Yes. TECO schedules works after hours and at weekends, in line with the building management’s rules.

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Contact us for a consultation or site survey

TECO Construction and Architecture Joint Stock Company
Hotline / Zalo: +84 911 111 929 · Tel: +84 28 6659 6979 · Email: teco@tecoarch.com
Head office: 39 Nguyen Trung Ngan Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City · Office: No. 85, Street No. 19, Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City