International School Ho Chi Minh City
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 11.2K–41.2K
VND 287M–1.06B · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Ho Chi Minh City's first international school and a full IB World School, serving Early Explorers through Grade 12 across two purpose-built campuses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
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Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Grade 6 – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1993
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 |
|---|---|
| Early Explorers 2 (Half Day) | VND 287,400,000≈ USD 11.2K |
| Early Explorers 2 (Full Day) | VND 396,000,000≈ USD 15.5K |
| Early Explorers 3 | VND 396,000,000≈ USD 15.5K |
| Early Explorers 4 | VND 514,800,000≈ USD 20.1K |
| Kindergarten | VND 702,400,000≈ USD 27.4K |
| 1 | VND 769,900,000≈ USD 30.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Explorers 2 (Half Day) | VND 287,400,000 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Early Explorers 2 (Full Day) | VND 396,000,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Early Explorers 3 | VND 396,000,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Early Explorers 4 | VND 514,800,000 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Kindergarten | VND 702,400,000 (about USD 27.4K) |
| 1 | VND 769,900,000 (about USD 30.1K) |
| 2 | VND 769,900,000 (about USD 30.1K) |
| 3 | VND 816,800,000 (about USD 31.9K) |
| 4 | VND 816,800,000 (about USD 31.9K) |
| 5 | VND 837,100,000 (about USD 32.7K) |
| 6 | VND 942,400,000 (about USD 36.8K) |
| 7 | VND 942,400,000 (about USD 36.8K) |
| 8 | VND 942,400,000 (about USD 36.8K) |
| 9 | VND 982,400,000 (about USD 38.4K) |
| 10 | VND 982,400,000 (about USD 38.4K) |
| 11 | VND 1,055,300,000 (about USD 41.2K) |
| 12 | VND 1,055,300,000 (about USD 41.2K) |
Source: school website (ishcmc.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School Ho Chi Minh City (this school) | VND 287,400,000 (about USD 11.2K) | VND 1,055,300,000 (about USD 41.2K) |
| 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) |
| Anne Hill International School | VND 182,000,000 (about USD 7.11K) | VND 492,500,000 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Vietnam Australia International School | VND 162,800,000 (about USD 6.36K) | VND 400,800,000 (about USD 15.7K) |
Source: school website (ishcmc.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- VND 45,000,000
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 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Sibling discount
- 50% discount on the Admissions Fee for subsequent siblings, subject to conditions
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
- Service
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Athletics
- Sports programs
Arts
- Music
After-school activities
- After-School Activities
- Sports programs
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, NEASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS, SEASAC, COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
School bus for students aged 4 and over, covering several districts, plus a free shuttle for secondary students between campuses.
- Bus service ages 4+
- Secondary campus shuttle
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the full IB continuum: Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The POSISH framework supports social and emotional growth alongside academics, helping prevent burnout and build resilience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Supports wellbeing through mindfulness, positive education, advisory, counselling and an annual inquiry into identity and values.
- Mindfulness
- Positive education
- Advisory
- Counselling
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Has Designated Safeguarding Leads, regular child protection training, 24-hour security and safer recruitment procedures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1993 as Ho Chi Minh City's first international school, growing across generations of families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A community of more than 60 nationalities, with families, teachers and students connected across generations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Two purpose-built campuses serving Early Explorers to Grade 12, sharing one culture and set of values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Primary has a gym, 25m 6-lane pool and outdoor courts; Secondary has a basketball court, rooftop sports field and 25m 8-lane pool.
- Gym
- 25m 6-lane pool
- 25m 8-lane pool
- Basketball court
- Rooftop sports field
- Outdoor courts
- Adventure playground
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include libraries, a Fab Lab, makerspace, art and food technology rooms, science labs, design suites and recording studios.
- Primary Library
- Fab Lab
- Makerspace
- Art rooms
- Food technology rooms
- Science labs
- Design suites
- Recording studios
- Music practice rooms
- Film studio
- Information and Media Center
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
A performing arts academy offers 26 programmes, and students perform in recitals such as the Grade 11 DP Music recital.
- Performing arts academy
- Music recitals
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students take part in student-led sustainability and service programmes across all grades, including CAS in the Diploma Programme.
- Student-led sustainability programmes
- Community service
- CAS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by CIS and NEASC, an IB World School, and affiliated with regional and professional bodies.
- CIS accreditation
- NEASC accreditation
- IB World School
- EARCOS
- SEASAC
- ASCD
- AAIE
- NBOA
- Next Frontier Inclusion
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are accepted throughout the year subject to availability, with support for families joining mid-year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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