European International School Ho Chi Minh City

Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • IB PYP
  • IB MYP
  • IB Diploma

Per yearabout USD 12K–33.7K

VND 307M–863M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Image from the school website · eishcmc.com

About

International, boutique garden school in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, serving students aged 2 to 18 with English as the main language of instruction and IB programmes from Primary to Diploma.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma

  • Ages

    Ages 2–18

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Grades
Kindergarten – Year 13
Nationalities
40
Founded
2013

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.

GradePer year
Toddler (full day)VND 307,300,000≈ USD 12K
Kindergarten 1VND 339,200,000≈ USD 13.2K
Kindergarten 2VND 353,100,000≈ USD 13.8K
Pre-School (Year 1)VND 542,000,000≈ USD 21.2K
Grade 1 (Year 2)VND 630,300,000≈ USD 24.6K
Grade 2 (Year 3)VND 651,300,000≈ USD 25.4K
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
European International School Ho Chi Minh City · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Toddler (full day)VND 307,300,000 (about USD 12K)
Kindergarten 1VND 339,200,000 (about USD 13.2K)
Kindergarten 2VND 353,100,000 (about USD 13.8K)
Pre-School (Year 1)VND 542,000,000 (about USD 21.2K)
Grade 1 (Year 2)VND 630,300,000 (about USD 24.6K)
Grade 2 (Year 3)VND 651,300,000 (about USD 25.4K)
Grade 3 (Year 4)VND 672,000,000 (about USD 26.2K)
Grade 4 (Year 5)VND 678,400,000 (about USD 26.5K)
Grade 5 (Year 6)VND 686,300,000 (about USD 26.8K)
Grade 6 (Year 7)VND 720,100,000 (about USD 28.1K)
Grade 7 (Year 8)VND 730,500,000 (about USD 28.5K)
Grade 8 (Year 9)VND 742,200,000 (about USD 29K)
Grade 9 (Year 10)VND 783,800,000 (about USD 30.6K)
Grade 10 (Year 11)VND 821,200,000 (about USD 32.1K)
Grade 11 (Year 12)VND 863,000,000 (about USD 33.7K)
Grade 12 (Year 13)VND 814,100,000 (about USD 31.8K)

Source: school website (eishcmc.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
European International School Ho Chi Minh City · Fee range vs schools in the same city
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European International School Ho Chi Minh City (this school)VND 307,300,000 (about USD 12K)VND 863,000,000 (about USD 33.7K)
British International School Ho Chi Minh CityVND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K)VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39K)
Anne Hill International SchoolVND 182,000,000 (about USD 7.11K)VND 492,500,000 (about USD 19.2K)
The Canadian International SchoolVND 366,870,000 (about USD 14.3K)VND 865,200,000 (about USD 33.8K)
Vietnam Australia International SchoolVND 162,800,000 (about USD 6.36K)VND 400,800,000 (about USD 15.6K)
Renaissance International School SaigonVND 310,400,000 (about USD 12.1K)VND 856,300,000 (about USD 33.4K)

Source: school website (eishcmc.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)

One-off costs

Application fee
VND 3,500,000
Deposit
VND 30,000,000

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

Entry process
Cat4, Eal test, Interview
Scholarships
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPOffered

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Languages
  • Performing arts
  • Service

Exam results

IB Diploma · Average score
33.5
IB Diploma · Pass rate
100%

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Intensive support
School bus
Yes

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Library

Sports

  • Football
  • Individual and team sports

Arts

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Film

After-school activities

  • Cooking Club
  • Chess Club
  • Orchestra
  • Musical & Choir
  • Film Studies
  • Ecobrick
  • Dance Club
  • Book Club
  • Lego Club
  • Comic Club
  • Sketchnote
  • Minecraft Edu
  • Touch Typing Club
  • Weaving Club
  • Mindfulness and Yoga

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations
CIS, WASC, IB
Memberships
COIS, EARCOS

More details

Source: Read from the school's website

The essentials

  • Additional learning support

    Teachers and teaching assistants work closely with each child to understand their needs and help them reach learning goals.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Bus service

    The school runs buses with seat belts and air conditioning for off-campus students. Drivers undergo background checks and ongoing training.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Diving deeper

  • Governance and ownership

    Part of the Inspired Group, a network of over 80 schools, and led by co-heads of school.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). MYP emphasises cross-curricular links and real-world projects.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Wellbeing

  • Social and emotional learning (SEL)

    A pastoral team supports teachers in maintaining the social, emotional and physical health of middle school students.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • English as an additional language (EAL)

    Students who use English as an additional language may qualify for support, discussed during admissions.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Facilities

  • Facilities overview

    A low-rise villa-style campus with garden surroundings linking classrooms and purpose-built facilities.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Sports facilities

    Includes a 25-metre swimming pool and a multi-purpose building for sports practice.

    • 25 m swimming pool
    • Multi-purpose building

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Academic facilities

    The Learning Resources Centre holds books, journals and digital resources, and is open for study before and after school.

    • Learning Resources Centre

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Extra-curricular facilities

    The Sound Lounge has three practice rooms with mobile walls that can open into one rehearsal space.

    • Sound Lounge

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Extra-curricular activities

  • Academic and intellectual

    Academic clubs include chess, Lego, touch typing, film studies and book club.

    • Chess Club
    • Lego Club
    • Touch Typing Club
    • Film Studies
    • Book Club

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Arts and creative

    Music, drama and dance programmes, plus orchestra, choir, comic club, quilling and sketchnoting.

    • Music
    • Drama
    • Dance
    • Orchestra
    • Choir
    • Comic Club
    • Quilling Art
    • Sketchnote

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Cultural and language

    Activities explore cultures from around the world.

    • Cultures around the World

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Social and hobbies

    Social and hobby activities include cooking, reading and choir.

    • Cooking Club
    • Book Club
    • Musical & Choir

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Community and service

    The Ecobrick group teaches students to reduce plastic use and repurpose plastic waste.

    • Ecobrick

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Leadership and professional

    Students can join OCET, an event organising committee covering production, marketing, stage management and MC roles.

    • OCET Event Organising Committee

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Lifestyle and wellbeing

    Offers mindfulness and yoga activities alongside individual and team sports.

    • Mindfulness and Yoga

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Languages

  • Language provision

    All MYP students study at least one additional language taught by specialist teachers.

    • Vietnamese
    • Korean
    • German
    • Spanish
    • French

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Reputation

  • Awards

    The school reports several awards at the 2025 Shanghai Student Film Festival in middle school categories.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Accreditations

    Holds CIS accreditation, WASC accreditation, and IB World School authorisation.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Admissions

  • Admissions

    PYP students progress automatically to MYP. New students may sit a cognitive ability test and an English assessment.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

  • Scholarships

    Merit scholarships cover 15% to 100% of tuition, awarded on academic and community criteria and reviewed each year.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-07

Location

Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website

Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

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