The Japanese School in Ho Chi Minh City
ホーチミン日本人学校
- Japanese
About
Japanese overseas school in Ho Chi Minh City. Follows the Japanese national course of study with more class hours than the standard, subject teachers, native English-teacher lessons and exchanges with local schools. Elementary and lower-secondary grades.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of Japanese Schools Abroad (MEXT), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 97 schools of Japanese Schools Abroad (MEXT)
Info checked 2026-11-09
Curriculum
Japanese
Language
Japanese
Type
Foreign national school
- Founded
- 1997
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| 授業料 (1期分・4か月分, all grades) | USD 1,600 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 750
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 4
- Deadline
- 2027-01-11
- Entry process
- Health check, Vision hearing, Intelligence test, Language test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Sports day
- Swimming meet
Arts
- Art and calligraphy exhibition
- Sketching contest
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
A Japanese overseas school recognised by Japan's MEXT as an overseas educational facility. Teaching follows the Japanese course of study.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Runs school buses with pick-up at designated meeting points, with a bus app and bus cards for tracking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the Japanese course of study, with more class hours than standard, subject teachers and native English conversation lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Families with developmental concerns or additional support needs are asked to consult the school before applying.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 1997 in a borrowed building and has since been expanded and rebuilt several times.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Runs exchanges with local schools and joint events with the Japanese business association.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents join the PTA as members, with committees for lunch service, library, selection, public relations and graduation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Art and calligraphy activities, including exhibitions and sketching contests.
- Art and calligraphy exhibition
- Sketching contest
- Dance workshop
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural events such as the Ho Chi Minh festival, a music festival and exchanges with the Hanoi Japanese school.
- Ho Chi Minh festival
- Music festival
- Hanoi school exchange
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Lessons are in Japanese, with English conversation taught by native-speaker teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
New pupils take individual consultation until November, submit applications by 11 January and attend a health check and tests.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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