International School Fees Vietnam: Budget to Premium

Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and other cities) has a growing number of international schools – from budget to premium British, IB and American options. This guide outlines fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly VND 200,000,000–400,000,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly VND 450,000,000–700,000,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly VND 750,000,000–1,200,000,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Western Australian International School System (WASS), Saigon South International School (SSIS) (certain programmes) and Renaissance International School Saigon can sit in the budget band. Primary often VND 250,000,000–400,000,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi), International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) and United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) (certain divisions) are mid-tier examples. Primary often VND 500,000,000–700,000,000; secondary/IBDP can be VND 700,000,000–950,000,000. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium: example schools and fees

British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC), International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) (full programme) and European International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS) sit at the premium end. Primary can be VND 800,000,000–1,100,000,000 and secondary/IBDP VND 1,000,000,000–1,300,000,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be VND 50,000,000–150,000,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add VND 80,000,000–200,000,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget VND 80,000,000–200,000,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Set your budget band and curriculum; request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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