International German School Ho Chi Minh City
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 8.21K–19.9K
VND 210M–510M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit German School Abroad and IB World School in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a learning journey from kindergarten to Grade 12 with German and English bilingual instruction.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
German, English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Founded
- 2012
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 07:45-15:15
- Entry process
- Interview
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
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 |
|---|---|
| Half Day (5h) | VND 210,300,000≈ USD 8.21K |
| Full Day | VND 323,200,000≈ USD 12.6K |
| Vorschule / Preschool | VND 323,200,000≈ USD 12.6K |
| Year 1 | VND 396,300,000≈ USD 15.5K |
| Year 2 | VND 396,300,000≈ USD 15.5K |
| Year 3 | VND 396,300,000≈ USD 15.5K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Half Day (5h) | VND 210,300,000 (about USD 8.21K) |
| Full Day | VND 323,200,000 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Vorschule / Preschool | VND 323,200,000 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Year 1 | VND 396,300,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 2 | VND 396,300,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 3 | VND 396,300,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 4 | VND 396,300,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 5 | VND 423,400,000 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Year 6 | VND 423,400,000 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Year 7 | VND 506,400,000 (about USD 19.8K) |
| Year 8 | VND 506,400,000 (about USD 19.8K) |
| Year 9 | VND 506,400,000 (about USD 19.8K) |
| Year 10 | VND 509,800,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Year 11 | VND 509,800,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Year 12 | VND 509,800,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
Source: school website (igs-hcmc.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International German School Ho Chi Minh City (this school) | VND 210,300,000 (about USD 8.21K) | VND 509,800,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
| British International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K) | VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39K) |
| APU American International School | VND 249,480,000 (about USD 9.74K) | VND 390,600,000 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Saigon South International School | VND 530,192,000 (about USD 20.7K) | VND 924,546,000 (about USD 36.1K) |
| International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 287,400,000 (about USD 11.2K) | VND 1,055,300,000 (about USD 41.2K) |
| Anne Hill International School | VND 182,000,000 (about USD 7.11K) | VND 492,500,000 (about USD 19.2K) |
Source: school website (igs-hcmc.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- VND 3,000,000
- Enrolment fee
- VND 70,000,000
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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
- Languages
- Academics
- STEM
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Makerspace
- Lab
- Arts studio
Upcoming events
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers a professionally supported entry pathway for learners with limited German and individual support tailored to each child.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
An officially recognised German School Abroad supported by the German Federal Foreign Office and ZfA, founded as part of the Hanoi Declaration.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
The U6 early years section runs Monday to Thursday 07:45–15:15 and Friday 07:45–14:30.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School bus use can be requested in the admissions application, with bus fees listed on a separate page.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A non-profit school with no private shareholders, operated by a German non-profit institution in cooperation with Vietnamese ownership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows German education standards with a STEAM approach, open learning environments inspired by the Churer Model, and IB and GIB Diploma pathways.
- STEAM
- Churer Model
- IB Diploma
- GIB Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Uses assistive tools and adaptive software where appropriate to help students access classroom content.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2012 as part of the Hanoi Declaration, reflecting a long-standing Vietnam-Germany partnership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Works closely with families through parent workshops, coffee mornings and transparent communication channels.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes open learning environments, laboratories, arts studios, sports facilities, a Maker's Space and interactive digital classrooms.
- Open Learning Environments
- Laboratories
- Arts studios
- Sports facilities
- Maker's Space
- Interactive classrooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Well-equipped laboratories and interactive classrooms with smart TVs and tablets support hands-on learning.
- Laboratories
- Interactive classrooms
- Smart TVs
- Tablets
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Students take part in academic competitions and STEM and innovation projects.
- Academic competitions
- STEM and innovation projects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Students take part in cultural celebrations and sports events, including German traditions.
- Cultural celebrations
- Sports events
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students engage in service learning and community initiatives, with leadership and responsibility encouraged from an early age.
- Service learning
- Community initiatives
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
German and English are the main languages of instruction, with a structured entry pathway for learners whose German is not yet sufficient.
- German
- English
- German as a Foreign Language (DaF)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Teaches in German and English, with German pathways for both native speakers and learners of German as a foreign language.
- German
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Officially recognised by the ZfA as a German School Abroad and described as a certified IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Steps are a campus tour and conversation, online registration, placement assessment or interview, then an admission decision.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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