Compare 3 international schools in Can Tho, Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 221,858,500), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Can Tho has a small but growing international-school scene: a full K - 12 English-medium campus that follows Singapore/ Cambridge pathways, a bilingual American-style kindergarten, and local private schools that offer Cambridge or American-style programmes alongside the Vietnamese national curriculum. English is the dominant language of instruction at the city’s international campuses, while bilingual preschools and some K - 12 programmes combine English with Vietnamese; Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels are available locally. Typical costs span a wide band - preschool bilingual places from roughly VND 6,120,000 per month and K - 12 international tuition commonly between about VND 150 - 300 million a year - with lower overall fees than comparable schools in Ho Chi Minh City, and some families choose boarding or weekly commuting to HCMC when they need a wider choice. Admissions usually follow the Vietnamese school calendar (families are advised to apply several months ahead for August/September starts), places can be limited in popular year groups, and schools commonly require documents, placement assessments and proof of vaccination or health records at enrolment.
Which curricula and qualifications can my child study in Can Tho international schools?
Can Tho schools offer a mix of international and bilingual pathways: the main English-medium campus uses Singapore and Cambridge frameworks (IPC in primary, IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels in secondary), while other local private campuses may teach an American-style programme or a Vietnamese-aligned bilingual track that integrates Cambridge or international primary syllabuses. Expect language options such as English plus Vietnamese and sometimes Chinese; qualification routes include IGCSE and A-Level certificates used for university entry worldwide.
How much should I budget for school fees in Can Tho?
Fees vary by age and programme: bilingual preschools in Can Tho publish monthly rates (for example a bilingual nursery class at one provider is about VND 6,120,000 per month), while a full K - 12 international pathway at the main city campus is typically in the region of VND 151,625,000 to VND 292,092,000 a year depending on year group and programme. Other K - 12 campuses and private bilingual schools report mid-range annual fees (for example VND 84,000,000 - 140,400,000 in some listings), and additional charges for meals, transport and exams are commonly billed separately.
What ages and stages are covered by Can Tho’s international schools, and what language will my child learn in?
Can Tho’s English-medium international campus runs a full K - 12 pathway (roughly ages 4 - 18), while bilingual and private providers cover early years through primary and in some cases secondary; dedicated bilingual kindergartens serve children from about 2 - 6 years old. English is the primary medium in international programmes, but many schools operate bilingual models where Vietnamese is taught daily and used alongside English for some subjects.
When should I apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Families should plan to apply several months ahead of the August/September intake for the new academic year; many schools open applications for the coming year well before term starts and will run placement tests or interviews for older children. Schools typically ask for birth certificates or passports, previous school reports, health and vaccination records, an application fee and sometimes a refundable deposit; mid-year or in-year admission is possible but depends on space and the outcome of any placement assessment.
What should relocating parents look for when comparing international and bilingual schools in Can Tho?
Check which curriculum the school follows and whether that aligns with your child’s next steps (for example IGCSE/A-Levels or an American programme), the language support offered for non-native English speakers, transparency of total fees (tuition plus transport, meals and exam charges), class sizes and pastoral or learning-support arrangements. Also confirm practical details such as the school calendar, transport routes, inspection or accreditation status and any university-counselling services, and where you need a wider choice consider whether regular travel to Ho Chi Minh City is feasible for your family.
