European International School Ho Chi Minh City
- 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)
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
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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Toddler (full day) | VND 307,300,000≈ USD 12K |
| Kindergarten 1 | VND 339,200,000≈ USD 13.2K |
| Kindergarten 2 | VND 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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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Toddler (full day) | VND 307,300,000 (about USD 12K) |
| Kindergarten 1 | VND 339,200,000 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Kindergarten 2 | VND 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)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 (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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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