Ho Chi Minh City is home to nearly 30 schools offering British, American, and Australian curricula, commonly known as international schools. Upon completing grade 12, students must pass graduation exams to receive A-level, International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas, or high school diplomas from certain Australian states.
Many of these institutions have announced tuition fees for the upcoming academic year, ranging from 155.8 million VND to almost 1 billion VND per year. This rate applies to parents who make a one-time payment, benefiting from a 3-6% discount compared to paying in two to four installments. These fees generally do not cover lunch, transportation, or admission charges, with the International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) being an exception.
Compared to last year, tuition fees at most schools have increased by 3-6%. However, Saigon North American International School (SNA) and Scotch AGS have maintained their previous rates.
The British International School (BIS) charges the highest tuition. Its pre-primary fees range from 246.5 to 521 million VND per year, progressively increasing to 759.6 million VND for grade 6 students, and peaking at 999.3 million VND for grade 12.
Fees at the International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) are comparable, ranging from 287.4 to 987.8 million VND. Two other schools, Saigon South International School (SSIS) and Australian International School (AIS), also have tuition fees exceeding 900 million VND for grade 12.
Tuition fees for the 2026-2027 academic year at 13 international schools in Ho Chi Minh City are as follows:
| No. | School | Tuition Fees (million VND) | ||
| Pre-Primary | Primary | Secondary | ||
| 1 | British International School (BIS) | 246.5-521 | 679.9-759.6 | 875.6-999.3 |
| 2 | International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) | 287.4-702.4 | 702.4-769.6 | 874.9-987.8 |
| 3 | Saigon South International School (SSIS) | 530-603.2 | 730.8 | 782.6-924.5 |
| 4 | Australian International School (AIS) | 311.9-322.2 | 597.1-689.8 | 749.6-908 |
| 5 | European International School (EIS) | 289.9-511.3 | 594.6-647.4 | 679.3-814 |
| 6 | Canadian International School (CIS) | 366.8 (pre-primary) | 558-587.5 | 641.5-865.2 |
| 7 | International School of the Americas (UTS) | 155.8 (pre-primary) | 174.7-212.8 (bilingual) 227.8-290.6 (international program) | 241.4-343.2 (bilingual) 310.4-458 (international program) |
| 8 | International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC-AAA) | - | - | 615.2-769 |
| 9 | Saigon North American International School (SNA) | 514.6 (pre-primary) | 514.6 | 689.2-843.3 |
| 10 | British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) | 259.2-350.8 | 489.4-513.5 | 614.7-708.8 |
| 11 | Scotch AGS | - | 317-404.6 | 450.8-521.5 |
| 12 | Renaissance Saigon | 202-404 | 522.5-656.4 | 734.6-856.3 |
| 13 | Singapore International School | 151.6-219 (integrated program) 280.6-358.8 (international program) | 268-269.3 (integrated program) 528.3-530.7 (international program) | 306.7-663.5 (integrated program) 532.4-663.5 (international program) |
Depending on the school, the tuition fees listed may include textbooks, stationery, uniforms, and extracurricular activities. If not included, parents may need to spend an additional 10-20 million VND for these items. Furthermore, parents typically pay boarding fees, ranging from 15 to 40 million VND, and transportation fees, from 14 to 53 million VND annually.
Some schools also charge placement test fees, which are approximately 2-10 million VND, and non-refundable admission or reservation fees, typically between 25 and 64 million VND.
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Students at European International School (EIS). Photo: School Website |
Le Nguyen
