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Below, we have compiled the top 6 American international schools in Ho Chi Minh City according to our users. However, there are another 4 American schools to choose from in the city (and 38 total international schools.) You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Ho Chi Minh City based on your requirements.

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Saigon South International School

At SSIS, every resource fuels student growth. As a not-for-profit school, our focus is on what matters most—creating a community where students collaborate, grow, and belong.
Curriculum
IB, AP, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 509,800,000 ₫
to: 882,200,000 ₫

International School Saigon Pearl

ISSP, as an IB PYP school, offers an international integrated curriculum based on IB framework, American and Vietnamese standards. With a community of 20+ nationalities, ISSP provides a truly international environment that embraces the whole child.
Curriculum
American, Reggio Emilia Approach, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 333,000,000 ₫
to: 572,500,000 ₫
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Best 6 American International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City

Out of a total of 10 American International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City (and 38 total International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

APU American International School

APU American International School was founded in 2004 as a private and international Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 college preparatory school. In addition to the American- standard curriculum with English as the primary language in the learning process, APU International School has officially participated in the system of "World Schools". At APU, there are conditions for students' exposure and learning to 7 different languages ​​depending on their preferences and choices, and the program applies to all APU students from around the world.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 237,600,000 ₫
to: 568,920,000 ₫

The American School

- Educating the whole child incorporating mind, body, and spirit.
- Dynamic and rigorous American educational program enriched by the multicultural setting in Vietnam
- Immersive EAL program supporting the theory of additive bilingualism
- Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to extend the learning beyond the classroom
- Expanding to new, modern facility in January 2020.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 239,800,000 ₫
to: 723,500,000 ₫

International School Saigon Pearl

ISSP, as an IB PYP school, offers an international integrated curriculum based on IB framework, American and Vietnamese standards. With a community of 20+ nationalities, ISSP provides a truly international environment that embraces the whole child.
Curriculum
American, Reggio Emilia Approach, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 333,000,000 ₫
to: 572,500,000 ₫
Reviews
(2 reviews)

International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy

The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) – American Academy in Vietnam is a world-class middle and high school inspiring and challenging students aged 11 to 18 years old to achieve personal excellence.
The school lays the foundations for success with 100% English language immersion and a rigorous American accredited curriculum. At the same time, it offers an extensive Vietnamese Studies Program to ensure our students maintain their Mother Tongue and cultural roots.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 597,300,000 ₫
to: 746,600,000 ₫

SNA Marianapolis School

Academic Excellence, Leadership, Humanity, Content, Compassion, and Integrity.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 238,000,000 ₫
to: 412,650,000 ₫

Fosco International School

Fosco International School is broken up into a Preschool and a Primary School, which cater to a range of nationalities from 18 months all the way up to 11 years of age (Nursery to Grade 5). FIS offers imported textbooks and online resources from the United States which are focused on the American based Curriculum and its Core Standards.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 141,312,000 ₫
to: 292,245,000 ₫
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Summary

What are the best American international schools in Ho Chi Minh City?

  1. APU American International School
  2. The American School
  3. International School Saigon Pearl
  4. International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy
  5. SNA Marianapolis School
  6. Fosco International School

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38 International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City

How Many International Schools are there in Ho Chi Minh City?

There are 38 international schools in Ho Chi Minh City. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Ho Chi Minh City?
Curriculum International schools
British 14  
IB 13  
American 10  
Vietnamese 8  
International 7  
Other 20  

Additionally, there are 6 boarding schools in Ho Chi Minh City.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 36  
Vietnamese 12  
French 4  
German 1  

Among these, there are 13 bilingual schools in Ho Chi Minh City.

How Much do International Schools cost in Ho Chi Minh City?

The average price of international schools in Ho Chi Minh City is 469,577,500 ₫. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price 159,962,486 ₫
Avg. price 469,577,500 ₫
Max. price 849,400,000 ₫
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
159,962,000 ₫ to 353,033,999 ₫ 12  
353,034,000 ₫ to 546,105,999 ₫ 10  
546,106,000 ₫ to 739,177,999 ₫ 11  
739,178,000 ₫ to 932,249,999 ₫ 3  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Ho Chi Minh City?

The average class size of international schools in Ho Chi Minh City is 18.5 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 1  
15 to 19 17  
20 to 24 10  

How big are the schools in Ho Chi Minh City (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Ho Chi Minh City is 905 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
100 to 649 17  
650 to 1,199 6  
1,200 to 1,749 5  
1,750 to 2,299 2  
2,300 to 2,849 1  
2,850 to 3,399 0  
3,400 to 3,949 0  
3,950 to 4,499 0  
4,500 to 5,049 1  

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