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Premium International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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About international schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Premium international schools in Ho Chi Minh City are diverse in curriculum and language offer: many run the International Baccalaureate, British (National Curriculum/IGCSE/A-levels) and American or AP programmes, while a smaller number follow French, German or regional curricula and several operate bilingual Vietnamese - English streams. English is the main language of instruction at most premium schools, but Vietnamese language and Vietnam studies are included or compulsory for Vietnamese nationals under national regulations; other language options (Chinese, French, Korean, Japanese) are commonly available as additional programmes. Annual tuition at higher-end international schools in Ho Chi Minh City now commonly sits in the hundreds of millions of VND and can approach VND 1 billion (roughly US$8,000 - 38,000) in senior years, with separate one-off enrolment/capital fees, bus and meal charges. Applications are most active for the main August/September intake, with many premium schools opening applications the previous autumn and offering places on rolling or termly cycles; expect assessments, interviews and waiting lists as part of the process.

Compare 11 Premium international schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 894,436,000), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 11 schools · avg fee VND 894,436,000
Schools listed
11
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
VND 894,436,000
Fee range
VND 457,590,000 – 1,870,000,000
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (6 schools)
Average school size
1,218 pupils
Largest by enrolment
British International School HCMC - Junior Campus
Oldest
The ABC International School (ABCIS) - Ấp 50 (1995)
With boarding
2
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FAQs for Vietnam

What curricula will my child typically find at premium international schools in Ho Chi Minh City?
Premium schools most commonly offer the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), the National Curriculum for England with Cambridge IGCSE/A-levels, or US-style programmes with Advanced Placement options; there are also schools offering French, German or other national curricula and bilingual Vietnamese - English tracks. Programmes and accreditation vary by school, so check each school’s authorised curricula and whether they are an IB World School or hold other recognised accreditations.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Tuition at premium international schools in Ho Chi Minh City is typically in the mid- to upper-hundreds of millions of VND per year and can reach close to VND 1 billion a year for final-year places; additional mandatory and optional costs include one-off enrolment or capital fees, school meals, transport, uniforms and trips. Factor in application fees, refundable deposits and possible charges for devices or intensive English support when estimating the full annual cost.
When should we apply and how long does admissions take?
The main intake for most international schools in Ho Chi Minh City is for the school year beginning in August or September, and many premium schools open applications in the autumn or earlier for the following year; some schools operate rolling admissions and also take mid-year transfers where space allows. Expect schools to require an application form, school reports, an assessment or interview (sometimes online for overseas applicants) and a waiting-list process for full year groups.
Will a Vietnamese child have to study Vietnamese language and national subjects?
Yes: under Vietnamese education regulations, Vietnamese citizens enrolled in foreign or foreign-invested schools are generally required to study Vietnamese language and elements of Vietnam studies, and schools must make provision for preparatory Vietnamese where pupils do not yet know the language. Check with each school how they integrate MOET requirements, the timetable for Vietnamese lessons, and whether a preparatory programme is offered prior to regular classes.
What should parents look for when comparing premium international schools in the city?
Look beyond headline fees to the curriculum pathways, accreditation (for example IB authorisation or Cambridge/US accreditation), class sizes, pastoral and English-as-an-additional-language support, the school’s approach to Vietnamese language and culture, and the total cost of attendance including buses, meals and capital fees. Visit campuses where possible, ask for recent inspection or accreditation reports, and request sample timetables and assessment policies so you can match a school’s academic and pastoral approach to your child’s needs.]}