École Boule et Billes
- French
- British
Per yearabout USD 4.49K–8.2K
VND 115M–210M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
About
French international school in Ho Chi Minh City with nursery, kindergarten and elementary school on two campuses (Thảo Điền and Bình Thạnh). Teaches the French national curriculum with a British International Section option from Grade 1.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
French · British
Students
195
Language
French, English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2004
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursery - Full day | VND 149,000,000≈ USD 5.82K |
| Nursery - Morning | VND 115,000,000≈ USD 4.49K |
| Kindergarten/Elementary - Other national | VND 210,000,000≈ USD 8.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery - Full day | VND 149,000,000 (about USD 5.82K) |
| Nursery - Morning | VND 115,000,000 (about USD 4.49K) |
| Kindergarten/Elementary - Other national | VND 210,000,000 (about USD 8.2K) |
Source: school website (bouleetbilles.net) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| École Boule et Billes (this school) | VND 115,000,000 (about USD 4.49K) | VND 210,000,000 (about USD 8.2K) |
| British International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K) | VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39K) |
| Australian International School Saigon | VND 311,900,000 (about USD 12.2K) | VND 908,000,000 (about USD 35.5K) |
| The ABC International School | VND 196,350,000 (about USD 7.67K) | VND 837,930,000 (about USD 32.7K) |
| Tesla Education | VND 169,600,000 (about USD 6.62K) | VND 670,000,000 (about USD 26.2K) |
| International German School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 210,300,000 (about USD 8.21K) | VND 509,800,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
Source: school website (bouleetbilles.net) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- VND 14,000,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% from second child onward
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian, Allergy safe
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Modern dances
- Ballet
- Yoga Mandala
- Basketball
- Psychomotor Skills Course
- Vovinam
- Karate
- Rollerblade
- Team games
- Fencing
- Badminton
- Pickleball
- Pottery
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Children who do not speak French join small French-language groups with a specialist teacher (FLE, then FLSCO). Their level is assessed at the start and adjusted through the year.
- FLE
- FLSCO
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Country affiliation
Follows the French school calendar (Zone A) and the French national curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
School day structure
Classes and after-school activities run Monday to Friday, with no Saturday classes. After-school sessions start around 3:20 pm.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Bus service
School bus service on both campuses with shuttle routes and home pickup options. A school attendant rides on each shuttle.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Diving deeper
Food options
Meals are cooked on site daily. A vegetarian menu is served once a week, and allergies are handled through an individual care plan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Governance and ownership
Founded in 2004 and still led by its founding couple.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
French national curriculum from First Year to Grade 5, with the British International Section as an option from Grade 1.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-08
Parent experience
History
Opened in Ho Chi Minh City in 2004 and now runs two campuses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school study activities include homework help, science, STEM and coding.
- Homework help
- Little Scientist
- STEM
- Coding
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Arts and creative
After-school arts include pottery, improvisation theatre, drawing, ukulele and origami.
- Pottery
- Theater improvisation
- Drawing & Graphic art
- Ukulele
- Origami
- Cooking workshop
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Cultural and language
After-school language activities include Mandarin and English Club.
- Mandarin
- English Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Lifestyle and wellbeing
After-school sports include swimming, soccer, basketball, ballet and karate.
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Ballet
- Karate
- Yoga Mandala
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Languages
Language provision
Teaches French, English and Vietnamese, with Vietnamese from age 3.
- French
- English
- Vietnamese
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Admissions
Admissions
Enrolment files are downloadable online. Admission depends on remaining capacity, and families can book campus visits before enrolling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Scholarships
Scholarships based on financial need through the AEFE system for eligible French students. Applications are made via the French Consulate website.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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