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American Curriculum International Schools in Vietnam

Compare 29 American Curriculum international schools in Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 496,404,760), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
29
Curricula
41
Average annual fee
VND 496,404,760
Fee range
VND 54,000,000 – 1,870,000,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (23 schools)
Average school size
1,418 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The Dewey Schools - Ocean Park Campus
Oldest
Morning Star International School (1994)
With boarding
5
About international schools in Vietnam

American-curriculum international schools in Vietnam are English-medium K - 12 programmes that typically follow US high-school structures such as state curricula and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and they attract both expatriate families and large numbers of Vietnamese students. Many schools offer either a straight American pathway (US diploma plus AP options) or blended/bilingual models that combine international content with Vietnam’s language and studies requirements, so Vietnamese is commonly taught alongside English. Annual fees vary widely by city and school level - mid-range international schools in Ho Chi Minh City commonly publish annual tuitions in the hundreds of millions of VND while premium campuses can approach VND-level fees close to one billion (USD tens of thousands) once extras are included. The main intake is aligned with a Northern-Hemisphere calendar (August/September) but schools often accept mid-year or rolling admissions where places exist; families should also check that any school’s foreign curriculum is properly registered and meets Vietnamese Ministry of Education requirements before enrolling.

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14 international schools in Ho Chi Minh City

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8 international schools in Hanoi

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2 international schools in Haiphong

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2 international schools in Hai Phong

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1 international school in Da Nang

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1 international school in Binh Duong

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1 international school in Can Tho

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FAQs for Vietnam

What does “American curriculum” mean in Vietnam?
There is no single, centralised American national curriculum used worldwide; in Vietnam the label usually means a US-style K - 12 programme leading to a US high-school diploma and often offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses or US state curricula. Schools vary in how closely they follow a particular state syllabus, and some combine American courses with local or international qualifications, so check which senior certificates and university pathways a school actually offers.
Is instruction in English, and will my child learn Vietnamese?
Instruction in American-curriculum schools is primarily in English, with English as the medium for most subjects; however many schools integrate Vietnamese language and culture lessons and some run formal bilingual programmes that deliver portions of the day in Vietnamese. Look for published EAL/ELD support for learners new to English and for the school’s approach to Vietnamese studies if maintaining home language or local curriculum links is important.
How much should we budget for tuition and additional costs?
Tuition varies a great deal by location, age group and facilities: published mid-range annual tuitions in Ho Chi Minh City commonly sit in the hundreds of millions of VND, while the most expensive international campuses can approach VND-level annual fees (tens of thousands of US dollars); on top of tuition expect application or registration fees, capital levies or deposits, transport, meals and exam costs. Check each school’s published fee schedule and refund policy - many schools post detailed schedules showing compulsory and optional charges, and some publish different rates by payment schedule.
When should we apply and can our child start mid-year?
The main intake for most international schools is August/September, so families aiming for a September start should begin enquiries and applications several months earlier; many popular year groups fill in the months before the new term. Many schools also operate rolling admissions and accept mid-year starts when places are available, but assessment, orientation and catch-up arrangements differ by age and by school so confirm timelines direct with admissions.
What practical checks should relocating families make when comparing schools?
Confirm the school’s accreditation or authorisation, the senior qualifications it awards (AP, US diploma, IB or other), published class sizes, English-support provision, how Vietnamese studies are handled and the exact fee inclusions; also ask for the school’s registration status under Vietnamese regulations for foreign curricula. These factors determine academic transferability, university recognition and day-to-day fit for your child, so request recent school policies and a clear written offer before committing.