doris
Ask doris
Currency
Search & filter all 46 schools Compare 46 schools in Vietnam

Affordable International Schools in Vietnam

Edited by · B2C Marketing Manager

About international schools in Vietnam

Affordable international schools in Vietnam are a mix of English-medium and bilingual campuses that aim to deliver internationally recognised syllabuses at lower tuition than flagship IB or premium private schools. Parents will commonly find British (Cambridge/UK national), Singapore, American (AP) and a growing number of bilingual programmes that combine the Vietnamese national curriculum with international syllabuses, while English is the main language of instruction and Vietnamese is usually taught as a core subject; other modern languages such as Mandarin or French are sometimes available. Annual tuition at value or “affordable” international campuses often sits well below the city’s premium tier, with published examples spanning roughly the low hundreds of millions of VND per year and broad overlap with mid-range fee bands; exact prices depend on location, grade and whether the school charges one-off capital or enrolment fees. Admissions commonly follow an August - June academic calendar, many schools operate rolling intake with capacity caps for each year group, and relocating families should budget time to request fee schedules, confirm included services (transport, meals, exams) and check visa/entry requirements well before arrival.

Compare 46 Affordable international schools in Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 176,934,900), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 46 schools · avg fee VND 176,934,900
Schools listed
46
Curricula
25
Average annual fee
VND 176,934,900
Fee range
VND 5,790 – 400,000,000
Most common curriculum
Vietnamese Curriculum (17 schools)
Average school size
1,777 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The Dewey Schools - Ocean Park Campus
Oldest
Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi (1982)
With boarding
3

25 international schools in Ho Chi Minh City

See all 25 →

12 international schools in Hanoi

See all 12 →

2 international schools in Can Tho

See all 2 →

2 international schools in Binh Duong

See all 2 →

2 international schools in Nha Trang

See all 2 →

1 international school in Ha Long

See all 1 →

1 international school in Vinh

See all 1 →

1 international school in Hai Phong

See all 1 →
Explore more — related searches, map view, upcoming events

FAQs for Vietnam

What does “affordable international school” usually mean in Vietnam?
It generally refers to schools that offer an international or bilingual curriculum but charge noticeably lower annual tuition than the city’s premium IB/US/British flagship campuses. Fee lists for the affordable category show a wide spread by city and stage - some campuses publish fees in the lower hundreds of millions of VND per year while others sit closer to mid-range levels - so ‘affordable’ is relative to the local market and the family’s budget. Compare published fee schedules and what they include (transport, meals, one-off capital fees) before you decide.
Which curricula and languages do affordable international schools usually offer?
Affordable international schools commonly run the British/Cambridge, Singapore or American (including AP) syllabuses, and many operate bilingual programmes that combine the Vietnamese national curriculum with an international track. English is normally the primary language of instruction, Vietnamese is taught as a required subject in most schools, and additional modern languages such as Mandarin or French may be available depending on the campus.
When should I start applying and how flexible are admissions?
Most international schools in Vietnam follow an August - June academic year and use a 1 September age cut-off for year-group placement, so families should start enquiring as soon as they know their moving dates. Many schools operate rolling admissions but have capacity limits per grade; for competitive year groups it is common to open applications 6 - 9 months ahead and to expect placement tests or interviews. If you have a firm start date, contact schools early to request current vacancy information and fee schedules.
What extra costs should I budget for beyond published tuition?
Published tuition often excludes one-off enrolment or capital fees, termly or annual extras such as transport, meals, uniforms, textbooks, external examination fees and some co-curricular activities. A number of schools also invoice in USD but collect locally in VND at the prevailing exchange rate, which can affect the final amount families pay; always ask for a full fee breakdown and the school’s currency and payment schedule before signing.
How do I choose between a bilingual school and a full international school for my child?
Decide first on the family’s language priorities and longer-term academic pathway: bilingual schools keep strong links with Vietnam’s curriculum and language while offering substantial English instruction, which suits families who want local cultural continuity or Vietnamese certification alongside international exposure. Full international schools are typically more oriented to overseas university pathways and use English across most subjects; compare sample timetables, the balance of local versus international teachers, inspection or accreditation reports, and the school’s approach to Vietnamese language and culture to match the school to your child’s needs.