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French Curriculum International Schools in Vietnam

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About international schools in Vietnam

French-curriculum international schools in Vietnam are a mix of AEFE-linked lycées, francophone private schools and smaller bilingual French/English or French/Vietnamese programmes concentrated in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and a few regional centres. They deliver the French national curriculum from maternelle through lycée and prepare pupils for French national examinations up to the Baccalauréat; instruction is primarily in French while Vietnamese and English are commonly taught alongside. Published annual tuition varies by school, accreditation and age: recent published schedules for AEFE-managed lycées and comparable institutions show fees in the mid-thousands of euros per year depending on level, while smaller bilingual schools publish fees in Vietnamese đồng that convert to comparable yearly totals once extras such as meals and transport are included. The school year follows a September “rentrée” with application windows that often open many months beforehand, so relocating families should check each school’s admissions calendar, required documents and visa or residency rules early.

Compare 5 French Curriculum international schools in Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 139,901,880), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 5 schools · avg fee VND 139,901,880
Schools listed
5
Curricula
41
Average annual fee
VND 139,901,880
Fee range
VND 5,790 – 289,600,000
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (5 schools)
Average school size
2,150 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Pathway School - Phuoc Binh Junior and Senior High School
Oldest
Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi (1982)

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3 international schools in Ho Chi Minh City

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2 international schools in Hanoi

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FAQs for Vietnam

What curriculum and qualifications do French international schools in Vietnam follow?
Most follow the French national curriculum (maternelle, élémentaire, collège, lycée) and prepare students for French national assessments culminating in the Baccalauréat; some schools are homologated or affiliated with the AEFE network, which aligns standards with the French Ministry of Education. These arrangements mean diplomas and transcripts are recognised in France and by many European universities.
What language(s) will my child be taught in and are bilingual options common?
Instruction is primarily in French; Vietnamese is normally taught (and often required for Vietnamese nationals) and English is widely offered as a core or supplementary language. Several schools operate bilingual tracks or dual-language programmes that increase English or Vietnamese tuition time while keeping the French curriculum.
How much do these schools usually cost and is financial help available?
Tuition varies significantly by provider, level and accreditation: published fee schedules for AEFE-managed lycées in recent years fall in the mid-thousands of euros per year (varying by maternelle/élémentaire/collège/lycée), while privately run bilingual schools publish annual fees in Vietnamese đồng; most schools also charge registration, activity and service fees. French families may be eligible to apply for state school grants administered via the French consulate (bourses scolaires) and some schools offer their own discounts or sibling reductions, so check each school’s financial regulations and consulate guidance.
When should we apply and how competitive is admission?
The academic year begins with a September rentrée and many schools open applications several months beforehand; some run formal intake rounds (often in spring) while others maintain rolling admission for remaining places. Demand is usually highest in central-city campuses, so families relocating should contact preferred schools early, prepare required documents (birth certificate, vaccination records and previous school reports) and ask about language assessment dates.
What should we compare when choosing a French school in Vietnam?
Check whether the school is homologated or affiliated with AEFE, the balance of French versus bilingual instruction, the availability of French-language support for non-native speakers, class sizes, published academic outcomes and the total cost including extras (meals, transport, activities). Also review pastoral care, language of parent communication, and university or secondary-school pathways for older pupils to ensure the school matches your family’s priorities.
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