Saigon South International School
- AP
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 20.7K–36.1K
VND 530M–925M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Not-for-profit PreK-12 international school in Ho Chi Minh City offering an American-standards curriculum, with IB Diploma and AP courses in high school.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 47
- Founded
- 1997
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 |
|---|---|
| EC3-4 | VND 530,192,000≈ USD 20.7K |
| K | VND 603,200,000≈ USD 23.6K |
| 1-5 | VND 730,808,000≈ USD 28.5K |
| 6-8 | VND 782,687,000≈ USD 30.6K |
| 9-10 | VND 832,426,000≈ USD 32.5K |
| 11-12 | VND 924,546,000≈ USD 36.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| EC3-4 | VND 530,192,000 (about USD 20.7K) |
| K | VND 603,200,000 (about USD 23.6K) |
| 1-5 | VND 730,808,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
| 6-8 | VND 782,687,000 (about USD 30.6K) |
| 9-10 | VND 832,426,000 (about USD 32.5K) |
| 11-12 | VND 924,546,000 (about USD 36.1K) |
Source: school website (ssis.edu.vn) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Saigon South International School (this school) | VND 530,192,000 (about USD 20.7K) | VND 924,546,000 (about USD 36.1K) |
| British International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K) | VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39K) |
| The Western Australian International School System | VND 289,341,000 (about USD 11.3K) | VND 480,690,000 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Anne Hill International School | VND 182,000,000 (about USD 7.11K) | VND 492,500,000 (about USD 19.2K) |
| International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 287,400,000 (about USD 11.2K) | VND 1,055,300,000 (about USD 41.2K) |
| The Canadian International School | VND 366,870,000 (about USD 14.3K) | VND 865,200,000 (about USD 33.8K) |
Source: school website (ssis.edu.vn) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- VND 10,000,000
- Enrolment fee
- VND 60,000,000
- Deposit
- 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, Screening, Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 20% on tuition for the 3rd and subsequent child
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP · American curriculum
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
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Playground
- Garden
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Model United Nations
- Debate
- Visual and Performing Arts
- VEX Robotics
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Students receive counseling from divisional teams during transitions, stress or other challenges affecting wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school operates as a not-for-profit and states that all tuition goes toward students' education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The curriculum follows North American standards and emphasises inquiry-based learning and connecting classwork to real issues.
- Inquiry-based learning
- 1:1 iPads grades 1-3
- Laptops grades 4-12
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school states that graduates gain places at universities worldwide, supported by a guidance counseling team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counseling supports students' social and emotional growth, self-understanding and resilience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL teachers work with other teachers to support multilingual learners, and English proficiency is assessed during admissions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselors and a school psychologist support students' social and emotional wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school was founded to build a world-class international school based on strong values and an American academic programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Parents are encouraged to join committees and events, and the school holds events celebrating its many cultures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA runs coffee mornings, family events and parent clubs such as art, book and sports clubs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus covers about 6 hectares with green space, three full soccer fields, two playgrounds and gardens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school programmes for grades 6-12 include Model United Nations, debate and VEX Robotics, with competitions and travel.
- Model United Nations
- Debate
- VEX Robotics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Visual and performing arts programmes run from middle school through high school, letting students build skills over several years.
- Visual and Performing Arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
A student-led traffic safety programme expanded into sessions for elementary pupils, reflecting the school's focus on community service.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit online forms, complete screening and interviews, and receive one of three outcomes: acceptance, waitlist or denial.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
A renewable three-year scholarship is awarded yearly to an outstanding Vietnamese student entering grade 10 who completed prior schooling locally.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list when no space is available in their grade level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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