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Countries & citiesInternational Schools in Vietnam at a Glance: Rules, Accreditation and the Dependant Visa Page
For parents considering international schools in Vietnam: the basic rules for foreign-invested schools, what international accreditation means, and what the official TT dependant visa page covers. Rules can change, so confirm with the school and local authorities.
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Moving & visasAssignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE
For parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
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Ho Chi Minh City is under level 1 (exercise caution)
- Whole country level 1
- Watch for phone snatching
Source: 외교부 해외안전여행 — 베트남 국가·지역별 안전정보 · checked 2026-10-30
Hanoi is under level 1 (exercise caution)
- Whole country level 1
- Keep belongings close
Source: 외교부 해외안전여행 — 베트남 국가·지역별 안전정보 · checked 2026-10-30
Climate: warmest-month high 34.9°C, coolest-month low 23.1°C
- May average high 34.9°C
- Feb average low 23.1°C
- About 1,653 mm of rain a year
Source: World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service) — Ho Chi Minh City climatological information · checked 2026-10-30
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