APU American International School
- American
Per yearabout USD 9.74K–15.3K
VND 249M–391M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private K-12 school in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang following a US-standard curriculum, with a bilingual program in Da Nang, a boarding option in Ho Chi Minh City and US university counseling.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Vietnamese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2003
- School day
- 08:00-15:30
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, CIS
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-school | VND 249,480,000≈ USD 9.74K |
| Grade 1 | VND 340,200,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| Grade 2 | VND 340,200,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| Grade 3 | VND 365,400,000≈ USD 14.3K |
| Grade 4 | VND 365,400,000≈ USD 14.3K |
| Grade 5 | VND 390,600,000≈ USD 15.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-school | VND 249,480,000 (about USD 9.74K) |
| Grade 1 | VND 340,200,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Grade 2 | VND 340,200,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Grade 3 | VND 365,400,000 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Grade 4 | VND 365,400,000 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Grade 5 | VND 390,600,000 (about USD 15.3K) |
Source: school website (apu.edu.vn) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| APU American International School (this school) | VND 249,480,000 (about USD 9.74K) | VND 390,600,000 (about USD 15.3K) |
| British International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K) | VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39K) |
| Anne Hill International School | VND 182,000,000 (about USD 7.11K) | VND 492,500,000 (about USD 19.2K) |
| The Canadian International School | VND 366,870,000 (about USD 14.3K) | VND 865,200,000 (about USD 33.8K) |
| Vietnam Australia International School | VND 162,800,000 (about USD 6.36K) | VND 400,800,000 (about USD 15.6K) |
| Renaissance International School Saigon | VND 310,400,000 (about USD 12.1K) | VND 856,300,000 (about USD 33.4K) |
Source: school website (apu.edu.vn) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- VND 3,000,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Both elementary and high school have academic lessons from 8:00 to 15:30, followed by after-school activities on weekdays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding dormitories are within five minutes' walk of campus, with dorm parents, meals, round-the-clock security and tutoring support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school belongs to the APU Educational Development Group, which also founded the American University in Vietnam.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school follows a US-standard K-12 curriculum. The bilingual program combines Vietnamese and US education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Students have 12 to 18 English periods a week, mostly taught by foreign teachers, using the CALLA model to integrate English with other subjects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in Ho Chi Minh City in 2003, expanded to Da Nang in 2015, and introduced the bilingual program in 2020.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The page describes Cognia accreditation and CIS standards, and states the school holds accreditation and membership from international bodies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships and financial aid are reviewed yearly for students meeting GPA criteria, and students can reapply each year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
501 Lac Long Quan Street, Hoa Binh Ward, HCM City (Preschool-Elementary); 286 Lanh Binh Thang Street, Phu Tho Ward, HCM City (Middle-High School); 299 Tran Dai Nghia Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang City
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