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Best 6 IB International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City

IB International Education in Ho Chi Minh City

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Below, we have compiled the top 6 IB international schools in Ho Chi Minh City according to our users. However, there are another 7 IB 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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Australian International School Saigon

Welcome to the Australian International School (AIS), located in the new urban area of Thu Thiem peninsula in Saigon. At AIS, we offer a world-class education for students aged 1.5 to 18 years old, following the internationally recognized IB and IGCSE curriculum.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 295,600,000 ₫
to: 860,700,000 ₫

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 Ho Chi Minh City

Established in 1993, International School Ho Chi Minh City is the first IB World School in Vietnam. ISHCMC provides the International Baccalaureate with a culturally diverse perspective to students aged 2 - 18 years.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 279,000,000 ₫
to: 959,000,000 ₫

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)

European International School Ho Chi Minh City

EIS offers a unique world class learning environment for children from 2 to 18 years of age, and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). EIS is also authorised by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation as an IB World School.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 291,200,000 ₫
to: 817,900,000 ₫

Best 6 IB International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City

Out of a total of 13 IB 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.

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 German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS)

Deutsche Schule Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – International German School (IGS), will open your children's minds to the wondrous world of books. They will learn why we can see the stars, how the Saigon river changes its flow daily with the tides, and why in other parts of the world one can see ice crystals hanging from windows in the Winter.
Curriculum
German, IB
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 304,815,000 ₫
to: 480,900,000 ₫

International School Ho Chi Minh City

Established in 1993, International School Ho Chi Minh City is the first IB World School in Vietnam. ISHCMC provides the International Baccalaureate with a culturally diverse perspective to students aged 2 - 18 years.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 279,000,000 ₫
to: 959,000,000 ₫
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Summary

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

  1. Renaissance International School Saigon
  2. International School Saigon Pearl
  3. International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS)
  4. International Schools of North America
  5. British International School Ho Chi Minh City
  6. International School Ho Chi Minh City

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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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