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The Canadian International School (CIS) in Ho Chi Minh City offers education from preschool (age 4) to Grade 12, combining Ontario’s Canadian curriculum with the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12; students in Grades 9–10 can also take AP courses. Instruction is in English, with Vietnamese or French taught as second languages depending on student background. The campus in District 7 features extensive facilities such as an Olympic-length swimming pool and the FIBA-certified MLC gymnasium. CIS publishes an annual tuition schedule and offers both bus transportation and boarding. Co-curriculars run twice weekly and span STEM, arts, service (including Habitat for Humanity and GIN), and numerous sports.
The Secondary Campus of BIS HCMC serves students from Years 7 to 13 (ages 11–18) and is located in the Thao Dien neighbourhood of Ho Chi Minh City. Students follow the English National Curriculum through Key Stage 3, move into the internationally recognised Cambridge IGCSE programme in Years 10-11, and complete their studies in Years 12–13 with the IB Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English and the campus offers specialist facilities including science and design labs, robotics rooms, and a professional-scale auditorium. The language options, range of electives, and extensive co-curricular activities ensure students can personalise their pathways. With more than 100 co-curricular activities listed for the campus, students have opportunities to engage in leadership, service, performing arts, STEM and sport alongside their academic programme. The campus is designed to support progression to universities worldwide and to help each student find their strengths.
International School Ho Chi Minh City’s Secondary Campus in Thao Dien serves students ages 11–18 through the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. Learning is delivered in English, with dedicated English as an Additional Language support and an Intensive English Language Program for Grades 6–7. The campus offers a broad co-curricular programme, including a structured Athletics & Aquatics pathway and over 95 after-school activities, with 26+ programmes through the ISHCMC Performing Arts Academy. Student leadership and impact are developed through Service as Action (MYP) and CAS (DP). The school provides a city-wide bus service and a free inter-campus shuttle for eligible families. Located ~15 minutes from the city centre, Thao Dien’s amenities and family housing make daily routines convenient.
Brighton College Vietnam is an all-through international school in Hanoi, opened in August 2023 and located within the lakeside Vinhomes Ocean Park residential-urban complex in Gia Lam. It offers education for children from age 3 up to age 18, structured across Early Years/Prep, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form levels. Instruction is primarily in English, with Vietnamese language and culture embedded, and students may also study Mandarin or French. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, leads to IGCSE at Key Stage 4, and from 2025 onwards offers the IB Diploma at Sixth Form. Class sizes are capped at 24, and the student body is around 550–600. The campus spans 3.4 ha with green space, outdoor fields, indoor sports halls, a four-season pool, 18 science labs, a 500-seat theatre and professional music/drama studios — supporting strong STEM, arts, and sports programmes. A school bus service is available for commuting.
SNA Saigon South is an IB Continuum school in Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon South area, offering the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The campus sits in the Him Lam residential community and spans nearly 10,000 m² with 80+ classrooms and dedicated spaces including laboratories, art rooms, a musical hall, a robotics room for STEM, a football field, library, and cafeteria. Instruction is in English, with additional study in Vietnamese and Korean and support for other mother tongues. Families can use the school’s transportation service across HCMC, and boarding is available—the first in Saigon South. Recent highlights include student CAS service trips and representation in international school sports such as teeball.
Concordia International School Hanoi is a non-profit international day school located inside the Van Tri Golf Estate in Đông Anh, Hanoi, offering an American curriculum from Preschool (age 4) through Grade 12. Instruction is in English, and the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high-school students. The campus includes modern science laboratories and technology-equipped classrooms, alongside facilities for athletics, arts and performing arts. Students engage in a wide variety of extracurriculars, from sports teams competing in regional tournaments to music, drama, and clubs such as Science Club, Math Club and Model United Nations. Concordia is also Vietnam’s only “green-certified” international school, reflecting its commitment to environmental awareness. With small class sizes, a student-teacher ratio of about 8:1, and a culturally international community of over 45 nationalities represented, Concordia offers families a learning environment that supports both academic and personal growth.
Hanoi International School (HIS) is an English-medium, co-educational IB World School for students aged 4–18 in Ba Đình District, Hanoi. The full IB continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—frames learning across subjects and phases. Campus life features strong arts offerings (Music, Theatre, Visual Art) and sports with fixtures through the Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA). Daily Co-Curricular Programme (CCP) activities run after school, with an additional 4:00 pm bus on CCP days. Student support includes EAL delivered through co-planning and in-class small-group work, and a published Child Protection programme with age-appropriate assemblies. HIS lists 2025–26 tuition from VND 418.4m (PreK/K) to VND 767m (G11–12), with options to pay annually, by semester, or quarterly. The community numbers around 300 students, offering a small-school feel within central Hanoi.
Vietnam–Finland International School (VFIS) is a non-profit school established under Ton Duc Thang University in 2016 and opened to students in August 2019. Located within the university campus in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, the school offers two pathways from Grade 1 to Grade 12: an International Programme based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum, and a Bilingual Programme combining Finnish and Vietnamese educational requirements. Upper secondary students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, supported by an IB preparatory year in Grade 10. Class sizes typically range from 20 to 25 students. VFIS features a variety of specialised learning spaces, including workshops for textiles, woodworking, and home economics. Students participate in notable events such as the VFIS Chess Fest, Science Fair, and Public Speaking and Storytelling competitions. The school provides after-school clubs in art, debate, badminton, and fitness, along with a dedicated VFIS-operated school bus service within 10 kilometres of campus.
Saigon South International School (SSIS) is a not-for-profit, K–12 international school in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phú Mỹ Hưng community, about 20 minutes from downtown and set along the Rạch Đĩa River. Students learn in English within an American-style program that offers both Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme in high school. Facilities include a 7,100 m² STEAM Design Center opened in 2024, featuring a two-story makerspace, robotics lab, visual art studios, independent research labs, and dedicated science labs. Beyond academics, SSIS runs extensive activities such as VEX Robotics, Debate, and Model United Nations, plus vibrant band/strings and theater opportunities. The school enrolls 1,500+ students from over 48 nationalities and provides busing for families.
St. Paul American School Hanoi (SPASH) offers a U.S. curriculum from Grades 1–12, following the Common Core State Standards and NGSS, with a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program in subjects ranging from Calculus and Computer Science A to Chinese, Spanish, and Environmental Science. The campus is in Splendora, approximately 9 km west of downtown Hanoi, providing a calm setting with transport links via the school’s city-wide bus service. Student support includes the SPELL English language program (no additional cost), counseling across divisions, and Learning Support Specialists at primary and secondary levels. The published school day runs 8:15–15:15 (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri) and 8:15–14:15 (Wed), with an after-school “Beyond” activities block. Notable offerings include extensive student-led clubs and Performing Arts, with dedicated pages for drama, music, and arts.
ABC International School (ABCIS) operates two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Trung Son and Nha Be. It delivers the British Curriculum in English for ages 2–18, starting with EYFS, then the English National Curriculum in Primary with Vietnamese from Year 1, and secondary study with French and Chinese. The Secondary programme leads to International GCSEs in Years 10–11 and International AS/A‑Levels in Years 12–13, with AP available. The school is recognised by the UK government. Facilities at Trung Son include air‑conditioned classrooms, a library, a music room, a sleep room, and a dining hall, plus interactive screens and iPads. Nha Be features a 25‑metre pool, a 4G football pitch, an indoor gym and fitness centre, and specialist spaces for Food Tech, Design Tech, ICT, Art and Music, plus a Recording Studio, a 400‑seat theatre, and a 100‑seat auditorium. The ECA programme offers over 80 weekly activities, including Model United Nations, the International Award, and a house system.
Viet Nam Tinh Hoa by North London Collegiate School in Ho Chi Minh City offers a dual-language education combining the National Curriculum for England with the IB Primary Years Programme. Catering to students from Early Years through Middle School, the curriculum ensures instruction in both English and Vietnamese. A defining feature is its "Walking Campus" model in District 3. This urban initiative integrates nearby partner institutions, such as the Soul Institute of Arts and Vietnam Contemporary Visual Arts Academy, as direct extensions of the school's physical footprint. Students regularly access these external venues for specialized arts and sports training. The daily schedule includes an extensive enrichment program with activities like robotics, printmaking, and public speaking. Supported by the North London Collegiate School framework, Viet Nam Tinh Hoa focuses on bilingual proficiency, pastoral care, and active community participation for all enrolled pupils.
APU American International School’s Middle & High School campus in Ho Chi Minh City offers a US-style curriculum accredited and recognized by US state education departments, with teaching delivered entirely in English. Located in District 11 at 286 Lanh Binh Thang Street, the campus serves students in Grades 6–12. Students follow a California-aligned program and can access Advanced Placement (AP) and College Bridge Program (CBP) courses, which allow them to earn US university credits while still in high school. A dedicated ELD (English Language Development) program supports learners who are new to English so they can integrate into mainstream classes, while required Vietnamese History, Geography, and Civics maintain strong local content. Student life includes clubs such as Football, Music, Math & Science, Charity, and Photography & Movie, alongside an active Student Council and structured community service that is required for graduation. Boarding, shuttle bus services, and on-campus counseling further support students’ daily life and future university pathways.
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.
The Junior Campus at BIS HCMC serves primary students in Thao Dien, about 15 minutes from District 1. Teaching follows the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), delivered in English with French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese taught as languages. Primary classes typically have 20–24 students. Students choose from a wide CCA programme organised into Music/Productions, Arts/Activities/Language, STEAM/Technology, Community, Sports, and Food Technology, with examples ranging from Book Club and Junior String Orchestra to team sports. The campus connects by private bridge to the Secondary Campus, supporting smooth transition to later years.
ABC International School (ABCIS) operates two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Trung Son and Nha Be. It delivers the British Curriculum in English for ages 2–18, starting with EYFS, then the English National Curriculum in Primary with Vietnamese from Year 1, and secondary study with French and Chinese. The Secondary programme leads to International GCSEs in Years 10–11 and International AS/A‑Levels in Years 12–13, with AP available. The school is recognised by the UK government. Facilities at Trung Son include air‑conditioned classrooms, a library, a music room, a sleep room, and a dining hall, plus interactive screens and iPads. Nha Be features a 25‑metre pool, a 4G football pitch, an indoor gym and fitness centre, and specialist spaces for Food Tech, Design Tech, ICT, Art and Music, plus a Recording Studio, a 400‑seat theatre, and a 100‑seat auditorium. The ECA programme offers over 80 weekly activities, including Model United Nations, the International Award, and a house system.
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