doris
Find Schools Events My shortlist My account Ask doris
Parent Guide Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
I

International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS)

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

Shortlist
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · B2C Marketing Manager

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees ₫198,315,000 - 480,900,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 170
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Vietnamese
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) offers a German–English bilingual education from age 2 through Grade 12. Learning is grounded in German curricula (Secondary I) with the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, enabling university entry worldwide. The U6 Section (Nursery, Kindergarten, Preschool) has average group sizes of 12–14 and emphasizes early science, language development, and play-based learning. Across the school, IGS highlights small class sizes and a green villa campus with palms and tropical greenery. Students can join STEM pathways featuring weekly early science, ICT from Class 1, research projects in Grades 9–10, and laboratory practicals. Extracurriculars include pottery, bookbinding, choir, drums, yoga, healthy cooking, multi-sports, and self-defence. The school runs a bus service for daily transport. Languages of instruction are German (main) and English for selected subjects; Vietnamese and French are taught as subjects.

igs-hcmc.org

253/11 (251A, Lương Định Của, An Phú, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

Vibes and Culture
The school has not added this information
The Essentials

International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) has 170 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, German.

Location
IGS is situated at 253 Luong Dinh Cua, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City (formerly District 2) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The campus sits in a residential and green-lined neighbourhood with good access to major arterial roads; the school also provides its own bus service to facilitate daily commuting for families.

Stages
The school structure is divided into three main levels: the U6 section (nursery, kindergarten, preschool for children aged 2 and under 6), Primary school (Grades 1–4), followed by Secondary level I (Grades 5–10) and Secondary level II (Grades 11–12). Learners who join later and without German language skills may follow a dedicated lateral-entry programme.

Type
IGS is a co-educational day school open to children of all nationalities.

Additional learning support
The school publishes an Inclusion Policy, indicating that students with diverse learning needs (for example in German as a foreign language or other areas) may receive differentiated teaching and supportive measures within inclusive classroom settings and small group settings.

Country affiliation
IGS is part of the network of German schools abroad (“Deutsche Auslandsschulen”) and is recognised by the Federal Republic of Germany. It follows German curricula in its instructional framework.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliations.

School day structure
From the 2025/26 academic year the timetable indicates that mandatory lessons conclude at 15:15, with optional afternoon activities following. The day is structured into morning lesson blocks and an afternoon segment for clubs or supervised study.

Bus service
IGS operates a dedicated school-bus service. Students are collected from home and transported to the campus and returned to home at scheduled times.
Diving Deeper
The school has not added this information
Fees

Annual tuition at International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) ranges from VND 198,315,000 to VND 480,900,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

Application Fee: VND 3,000,000 (non-refundable), payable upon submission of the application form.
Registration Fee: VND 45,000,000 for Kindergarten and VND 70,000,000 for Primary and Secondary, payable within 14 days of acceptance. The fee is one-time only and guarantees a place. It is refundable (minus costs) if the child does not pass a probationary period in the U6 section.

Tuition Fees 2025–2026
Annual tuition covers instruction, selected extracurricular activities, uniforms, insurance, and the first IB exam. Fees can be paid per semester or annually (annual payments save 10%).

Kindergarten (U6)
Half-day (5 h): VND 109,000,000 × 2 / VND 198,135,000 per year
Full day: VND 167,600,000 × 2 / VND 304,815,000 per year
Preschool: same as Full day

Primary (Years 1–4): VND 205,600,000 × 2 / VND 373,800,000 per year

Orientation (Year 5–6): VND 219,700,000 × 2 / VND 399,420,000 per year

Secondary I (Years 7–9): VND 262,700,000 × 2 / VND 477,645,000 per year

Secondary II (Years 10–12): VND 264,500,000 × 2 / VND 480,900,000 per year

Additional and Optional Fees

Mandatory Learning Material Fee: VND 6,000,000 per year (covers textbooks, resources, uniforms, and materials).
Meals: VND 12,540,000 – VND 22,600,000 per year depending on level.
Bus Service: VND 21,800,000 – VND 39,300,000 per year (one-way = 75% of round-trip).
Extended Care: VND 300,000 per 15 minutes beyond regular hours; optional care weeks ≈ VND 7,300,000.

Billing and Payment Terms

Annual fees are due by August 1 each year.
Semester 1 payments due August 1; Semester 2 due December 31.
Late payments incur 0.05% daily penalty; over 2 months’ delay may terminate enrolment.
Discounts: 5% early-payment (before April 20), 5% new-student early-bird, 25% sibling discount for third child onward.
Payments are in VND by bank transfer to VCB (Nam Sai Gon branch).

Refunds
Tuition refunds apply if withdrawal occurs mid-year, on a sliding scale (55% before October 31; 40% before February 6; none thereafter). Paid bus and meal fees are refunded pro-rata monthly. Full annual fee refunds for next year require written notice by June 30.
Academics

International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) teaches IB (DP), German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) follows the German national curriculum adapted for international learners, progressing from Kindergarten through Grade 12. In the U6 section (ages 2–5), learning focuses on early childhood development, play-based exploration, and bilingual language foundations in German and English. The Primary School (Grades 1–4) builds literacy, numeracy, and interdisciplinary knowledge in alignment with curricula used by German schools abroad. In Secondary I (Grades 5–10), students follow the German overseas curriculum, with subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, and languages taught in both German and English. At the upper secondary level (Grades 11–12), IGS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), preparing students for university entry worldwide. Instruction emphasizes multilingual competence, with German as the main language of instruction and selected subjects taught in English.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing
The school has not added this information
Parent Experience
The school has not added this information
Facilities
The school has not added this information
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school has not added this information
Languages
The school has not added this information
Reputation
The school has not added this information
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application Submission
Parents begin by completing the school’s online application form available on the IGS website. A non-refundable application fee of VND 3,000,000 is payable at this stage. Required documents include copies of the child’s passport, health certificate or vaccination record, and previous school reports (if applicable).

2. Review and Trial Period (U6 Section)
For applicants to the Kindergarten and Preschool (U6) section, IGS usually arranges trial days to help the child and teachers assess readiness for placement. The school observes the child’s adjustment, social interaction, and general well-being during this period. A formal admission confirmation is issued once the trial period is successfully completed.

3. Admission Review (Grades 1–12)
Applications for Primary and Secondary are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The review may include consideration of previous academic performance, language proficiency in German and English, and, where appropriate, assessment tests or interviews. Admission decisions are made once all required information is received.

4. Offer and Registration Fee Payment
Successful applicants receive a formal offer of enrolment from the school. To secure the place, parents must pay a registration fee (VND 45,000,000 for Kindergarten or VND 70,000,000 for Primary/Secondary) within 14 days of acceptance. This fee is one-time and guarantees the student’s place.

5. Tuition Invoice and Payment
Once registration is confirmed, the first tuition invoice is issued. Fees must be paid according to the school’s payment schedule—typically before the academic year begins or within the specified billing deadline.

6. Orientation and Start of School
After payment and confirmation, students are assigned to a class and introduced to their teachers. Families receive orientation information before the academic year starts, ensuring a smooth transition into the IGS community.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose a scholarship scheme for prospective students on its admissions or registration pages. There is no detailed information on eligibility criteria, discount programmes or awards published on the official site.

Waitlist
IGS does not publicly describe a formal “waitlist” or “pool” system for admissions.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Vietnam View all schools in Ho Chi Minh City View all schools in Vietnam IB curriculum schools in Vietnam Open days & tours in Ho Chi Minh City What is the IB curriculum? View all schools Search all schools
doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
About
Parent Guide
Transparency Charter
Privacy Notice Terms of Use Cookies Notice Cookie Preferences
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.