YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN SAIGON (HCMC)
Find the perfect school for your child with our guide of the best international schools in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam.
Everything you need to know about the curriculum, location, facilities, and tuition fees of the most renowned schools in HCMC.
What makes the difference between all of Saigon’s international schools? What is the best curriculum for your children?
You are starting to plan your move to Saigon and your children’s education goes on top of your priorities, along with the selection of good health insurance and a nice neighbourhood. We cover all your concerns with our selection of the best international schools in Ho Chi Minh City.
Here we go.
ABC International School
The ABC International School (ABCIS) is a private independent school that follows the National Curriculum for England providing education for 2-18 year old pupils on its campuses in southern Ho Chi Minh City. It was one of the first international schools to open in Ho Chi Minh City. The ABCIS is a member of the Council of British International School (COBIS) and the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA).
Founded in: 1995
Grade Range: Early Years through Year 13
Curriculum: The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) | University of Cambridge Secondary Programme (IGCSE) | Cambridge International AS & A Levels | Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ)
Accreditations: Council of British International School (COBIS) | Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) | Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) | Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) | Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:10 in EY & Primary and 1:20 in Secondary
Number of students: <700
Tuition fees: From US$7,705 to US$28,775
Website: theabcis.com | Email: office@theabcis.com | Telephone: (+84) 28 5431 1833
Address:
NHA BE CAMPUS (Key Stage 2 and Secondary)
No. 2, Street No. 9, Khu Dan Cu Tan An Huy, Phuoc Kien, Nha Be, HCMC, Vietnam
TRUNG SON (Early Years and Key Stage 1)
158 Street No. 1, Khu Dan Cu Trung Son, Binh Hung, Binh Chanh, HCMC, Vietnam
American International School
The American International School (AIS) is an independent private school. Students are aged from 6 to 18-year-old, following either the IB (International Baccalaureate) or the American High School Diploma programs. The majority of the students are Vietnamese while the rest are foreigners.
Founded in: 2006
Grade Range: Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12
Curriculum: Advanced Placement (AP) | American Curriculum | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Accreditations: Council of International Schools (CIS) | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) | International Baccalaureate (IBO)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:8
Number of students: >1000
Tuition fees: From US$18,754 to US$27,308
Website: www.ais.edu.vn | Email: info@ais.edu.vn
Address:
NGUYEN VAN CU CAMPUS (Pre-Kindergarten – 4th Grade)
102C Nguyen Van Cu, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3780 0909
NHA BE CAMPUS (Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade)
220 Nguyen Van Tao, Nha Be District, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3780 0909
Australian International School
The Australian International School is an independent private school that hires mainly teachers from Australia and New Zealand. The student body is diverse with over 1000 students from 38 different nationalities. It follows the Cambridge Secondary Programme (IGCSE) from year 7 to year 11 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme for senior students from year 12 to year 13.
Founded in: 2007
Grade Range: Kindergarten through Grade 12 (Year 13)
Curriculum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) | University of Cambridge Secondary Programme (IGCSE) | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Accreditations: International Baccalaureate (IBO) | Commission on International Education (CIE)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:10
Number of students: >1000
Tuition fees: From US$5,539 to US$27,870
Website: www.aisvietnam.com | Email: enrolments@aisvietnam.com
Address:
THU THIEM CAMPUS (Kindergarten-Year 13)
264 Mai Chi Tho (East-West Highway), An Phu Ward, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3742 4040
THAO DIEN CAMPUS (Kindergarten-Year 6)
APSC Compound, 36 Thao Dien Street, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3744 6960
XI CAMPUS (Kindergarten)
190 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3519 2727
The British International School
The British International School is a private school with 2000 students from 51 nationalities. The school follows the British curriculum with the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) and the Cambridge IGCSE Cambridge and delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). Its three campuses and 2000 students make it the largest international school in Vietnam.
Founded in: 1997
Grade Range: Kindergarten through Grade 12 (Year 13)
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England | University of Cambridge Secondary Programme (IGCSE) | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Accreditations: Council of International Schools (CIS) | International Baccalaureate (IBO) | Commission on International Education (CIE)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:10 (Primary), 1:24 (Secondary)
Number of students: >2000
Tuition fees: From US$13,652 to US$32,904
Website: www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city/bis
Email: emma.westman@bisvietnam.com (Primary), caroline.moore@bisvietnam.com (Secondary)
Address:
TU XUONG PRIMARY CAMPUS
43 – 45 Tu Xuong, District 3, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3932 0210
THAO DIEN PRIMARY CAMPUS
225 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3744 4551
THAO DIEN SECONDARY CAMPUS
246 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3744 2335
The International School, Ho Chi Minh City
The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) is run by a private international schools group. It was the very first international school to operate in Vietnam, back in 1993. The school follows the IB program system for the whole curriculum. ISHCMC opened a new campus in 2017/2018, also in District 2, with a 350-seat professional sized theatre and an NBA-sized basketball arena.
Founded in: 1993
Grade Range: Kindergarten through Grade 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) | International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Accreditations: Council of International Schools (CIS) | International Baccalaureate (IBO) | New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Student-Teacher Ratio: N/A
Number of students: <1000
Tuition fees: From US$12,775 to US$32,860
Website: www.ishcmc.com | Email: admissions@ishcmc.edu.vn
Address:
ISHCMC Primary Campus
28 Vo Truong Toan Street, An Phu Ward, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
+84 (28) 3898 9100
Email: admissions@ishcmc.edu.vn
ISHCMC Secondary Campus
1 Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
+84 (28) 3898 9100
Email: admissions@ishcmc.edu.vn
La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh
La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh is a French international school with a multilingual program based in the family-friendly neighborhood of Thao Dien.
La Petite Ecole welcomes children of more than 25 nationalities from 12 months old in the nursery, 3 to 6 years old in our preschool until 11 years old in our elementary school (until Grade 5). La Petite Ecole provides a true multilingual education: the French curriculum is taught in all classes in an equal split between French and English by two native teachers, with in addition Vietnamese classes for every student.
Founded in: 2017
Grade Range: Nursery, Kindergarten & Elementary – 1 to 11 y.o.
Curriculum: French National Curriculum
Accreditations: French Ministry of Education
Student-Teacher Ratio: Depending on the grades
Taught Languages: French, English, Vietnamese
Number of students: <500
Tuition fees: From US$5,720 to US$10,720
Website: www.lpehochiminh.com | Email: contact@lpehochiminh.com
Address:
172 – 180, 172 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
Renaissance International School Saigon
This private school is purposely smaller than most Saigon international schools. However, it still offers a large range of facilities as a 25m indoor swimming pool, a 350-seat auditorium, and a gymnasium. The curriculum is based on the British style, with both academic subjects and creative arts.
Founded in: 2007
Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 12 (Year 13)
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England | International Primary Curriculum (IPC) | University of Cambridge Secondary Programme (IGCSE) | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Accreditations: Council of International Schools (CIS) | International Baccalaureate (IBO) | Commission on International Education (CIE)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:10
Number of students: >500
Tuition fees: From US$7,524 to US$30,827
Website: www.renaissance.edu.vn | Email: info@renaissance.edu.vn
Address:
DISTRICT 7 CAMPUS (Kindergarten-Year 13)
74 Nguyen Thi Thap Street Binh Thuan Ward, District 7, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 3773 3171
Saigon South International School
Saigon South International School is the only non-profit school in Saigon. It offers American-style education with probably the best American curriculum available in Vietnam. Founded in 1997, this is one of the first Saigon international schools. The teaching body includes staff from 26 countries. The facilities are modern and on a very large campus, including a new middle school building and STEAM/Design Center.
Founded in: 1997
Grade Range: Kindergarten through Grade 12
Curriculum: Advanced Placement (AP) | American Curriculum | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) | International Baccalaureate (IBO) | Advanced Placement (AP)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:10
Number of students: 1385
Tuition fees: From US$18,000 to US$33,000
Website: www.ssis.edu.vn | Email: info@ssis.edu.vn
Address:
DISTRICT 7 CAMPUS (Kindergarten – 12th Grade)
78 Nguyen Duc Canh, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC, Vietnam
(+84) 28 5413 0901
Saint Ange French International School
Nursery, Kindergarten and primary school, Saint Ange French International School welcomes children from 6 months to 11 years old in Thao Dien.
All classes are certified by the AEFE (French Education), in strict compliance with the French programs, reinforced by a sustained practice of English (from kindergarten). The team of Saint Ange is made up of experienced French teachers, all graduates of the French National Education. 100% of 5th graders (CM2) were accepted at the French Secondary School “Lycée Français International Marguerite Duras” in HCMC.
Founded in: 2010
Grade Range: Nursery, Kindergarten & Elementary – 6 months to 11 y.o.
Curriculum: French National Curriculum
Accreditations: French Ministry of Education
Student-Teacher Ratio: Max 1:8 with Teachers Assistants (2 by class + teacher)
Taught Languages: French, English, Vietnamese
Number of students: <300
Tuition fees: From US$5,510 to US$8,100
Website: saintangeschool.com | Email: contact@saintangeschool.com
Address:
SCHOOL
189 A1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
NURSERY
36 Ngô Quang Huy, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
