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The four schools Da nang parents researched most this year, chosen from the 5 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
Odyssey International School is located between Da Nang and Hoi An on a 14,000 m² campus (Lot A1, Urban Area 7B Sentosa City). The school is a candidate for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). English is the language of instruction, with EAL support available. Facilities and programs highlighted on the site include access to community facilities (e.g., swimming pool and large sports field), regular excursions to extend learning beyond the classroom, and performing arts showcased through a student production of Homer’s Odyssey.
APU American International School – Da Nang offers a U.S.-licensed K–12 program at 299 Tran Dai Nghia Street in Ngu Hanh Son District, with both International and Bilingual tracks on one campus. The International Program follows a curriculum licensed by the U.S. Department of Education and aligned with Common Core standards, taught entirely in English. The Bilingual Program meets the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training requirements while integrating an American standard curriculum, with 12–18 English periods per week and instruction that uses the CALLA model to link English with other subjects. Facilities at the Da Nang campus include laboratories, music and drama spaces, IT rooms, library, cafeteria, and physical education areas. A distinctive feature is APU’s academic pathway: high-school students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and join the College Bridge Program to earn U.S. university credits while still at school, potentially shortening their degree by up to two years.
Singapore International School @ Danang is a co-educational day school located in the Phu My An New Urban Area, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang. It offers a continuous pathway from Pre-Nursery (18 months) to Year 12 / A Levels, through International and Integrated programmes. The International Programme combines the strengths of Singapore’s curriculum in English, Maths and Science with Cambridge curriculum elements, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications. Students learn mainly in English, while Vietnamese and Chinese are offered as additional languages. Facilities described on the Vietnamese campus page include specialised learning spaces such as a 25-metre swimming pool, sports courts and subject rooms. A notable feature is the long-standing Outward Bound Vietnam outdoor education programme from Year 4 upwards, which takes students into natural settings to develop teamwork, survival skills and leadership. The school also highlights a growing STEM programme and diverse clubs including Drama, LEGO Jr, Badminton, Yoga and a student-run School Press magazine.
Hoi An International School (HAIS) offers a Cambridge curriculum spanning from Early Years to A Levels, alongside a unique Vietnamese Studies Programme. The campus, constructed heavily from upcycled materials, physically demonstrates the school’s signature focus on environmentalism and sustainability. Students learn within brightly painted buildings surrounded by community gardens, a large swimming pool, a multilingual library, and a science laboratory. The academic pathway features Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and fully taught A Level core subjects, supplemented by approved online course providers for diverse elective options. Students actively participate in the Tournament of Minds, engaging in complex problem-solving competitions. HAIS maintains a maximum of 16 students per classroom, ensuring educators can directly monitor individual progress. Beyond traditional academics, students can access a wide array of extracurricular activities such as woodworking, beginner Mandarin, archery, and targeted music performance.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 5 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 540 students · based on the 5 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 15.0 students · based on the 4 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 4 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in VND.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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