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Korean Curriculum International Schools in Vietnam

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About international schools in Vietnam

Korean-curriculum international schools in Vietnam are community schools set up principally for Korean expatriate families, so they keep children on the South Korean national curriculum and calendar and teach predominantly in Korean while commonly offering English (and sometimes Vietnamese) lessons alongside. They are concentrated where Korean communities cluster - notably Phu My Hung in Ho Chi Minh City and the My Dinh/Cau Giay area of Hanoi - and aim to preserve curriculum continuity for a return to schools in Korea. Annual costs differ from the city’s English-medium international tier: one Hanoi Korean school currently publishes annual tuition in the range of about ₫87 - 121 million, while Korean/Japanese community schools in Ho Chi Minh City typically sit in a lower-to-mid international band (city comparisons often quote figures from roughly USD 8 - 15k), and some community schools do not publish a public fee schedule. Admissions and year placement usually follow the Korean school calendar (a spring intake around March), so families should plan documents and transfers around that rhythm and confirm exact deadlines with each school.

Compare 4 Korean Curriculum international schools in Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 355,207,500), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 4 schools · avg fee VND 355,207,500
Schools listed
4
Curricula
41
Average annual fee
VND 355,207,500
Fee range
VND 230,675,000 – 556,500,000
Most common curriculum
Korean Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
2,203 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Pathway School - Phuoc Binh Junior and Senior High School
Oldest
Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) (2006)

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2 international schools in Ho Chi Minh City

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FAQs for Vietnam

How does the Korean curriculum differ from IB, British or American international programmes?
Korean-curriculum schools follow the South Korean national syllabus and assessment system rather than IB, British or American frameworks, so subjects, pacing and national exams reflect Korea’s requirements and university-preparation routes. That makes them a strong choice for families planning to return to Korea or who want alignment with Korean university admissions, but less suitable if you want an internationally portable exit qualification such as the IB Diploma or A-levels.
What should I budget for fees and extra costs?
Budgeting needs to include more than headline tuition: entrance or registration fees, uniforms, textbooks, school lunches, bus services and extra-curricular or exam costs can add materially to the annual bill. Community Korean schools are often outside the premium English-medium fee bands, but published tuition varies by campus and stage, so ask each school for a full fee schedule and the total first-year outlay before deciding.
When do applications and enrolment usually happen?
Most Korean curriculum schools align with the Korean academic year and have a main intake in the spring (around March), so families moving from Korea or other Korean schools usually plan around that cycle. Some schools accept mid-year transfers where space and language placement allow, but placement depends on a child’s Korean-language level and recent records, so start enquiries well before your intended move date.
What language support is available for non-Korean speakers or children with limited Korean?
Because instruction is predominantly in Korean, non-Korean speakers often need substantial language support to access the full curriculum; some schools provide English-medium classes or English-language support and others run intensive Korean language programmes. If your child is not fluent in Korean, check the school’s policy on English as an Additional Language/Korean as an Additional Language, entry-level testing, and whether supplementary language classes or bridging programmes are offered.
What practical things should relocating families check when comparing Korean schools in Vietnam?
Ask for the school’s published curriculum and calendar, a clear fee schedule (including one-off and recurring extras), recent class sizes, language-support arrangements and evidence of how the school handles mid-year transfers from Korea. Also check location relative to likely housing, whether the school issues transcripts in formats recognised by Korean authorities, and visit if you can to observe language use and meet staff who will support curriculum continuity.
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