The ABC International School

Nha Be, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamLicensed
  • UK EYFS
  • British
  • IGCSE
  • A Level
  • +1

Per yearabout USD 7.67K–32.8K

VND 196M–838M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

Image from the school website · theabcis.com

About

British curriculum international school in Ho Chi Minh City for pupils aged 3 to 18, with campuses in Nha Be and Trung Son.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    UK EYFS · British · IGCSE

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Students

    650

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Grades
Year 10 – Year 11
Nationalities
20
Founded
1995
Religion
none
Ownership
For-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.

GradePer year
Pre-Nursery (half day)VND 196,350,000≈ USD 7.67K
Pre-Nursery (full day)VND 325,500,000≈ USD 12.7K
Nursery (half day)VND 196,350,000≈ USD 7.67K
Nursery (full day)VND 325,500,000≈ USD 12.7K
ReceptionVND 385,800,000≈ USD 15.1K
Year 1VND 531,190,000≈ USD 20.8K
Year 2VND 531,190,000≈ USD 20.8K
Year 3VND 611,680,000≈ USD 23.9K
Year 4VND 611,680,000≈ USD 23.9K
Year 5VND 630,890,000≈ USD 24.7K
Year 6VND 630,890,000≈ USD 24.7K
Year 7VND 734,580,000≈ USD 28.7K
Year 8VND 734,580,000≈ USD 28.7K
Year 9VND 734,580,000≈ USD 28.7K
Year 10VND 803,480,000≈ USD 31.4K
Year 11VND 803,480,000≈ USD 31.4K
Year 12VND 837,930,000≈ USD 32.8K
Year 13VND 837,930,000≈ USD 32.8K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
The ABC International School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Pre-Nursery (half day)VND 196,350,000 (about USD 7.67K)
Pre-Nursery (full day)VND 325,500,000 (about USD 12.7K)
Nursery (half day)VND 196,350,000 (about USD 7.67K)
Nursery (full day)VND 325,500,000 (about USD 12.7K)
ReceptionVND 385,800,000 (about USD 15.1K)
Year 1VND 531,190,000 (about USD 20.8K)
Year 2VND 531,190,000 (about USD 20.8K)
Year 3VND 611,680,000 (about USD 23.9K)
Year 4VND 611,680,000 (about USD 23.9K)
Year 5VND 630,890,000 (about USD 24.7K)
Year 6VND 630,890,000 (about USD 24.7K)
Year 7VND 734,580,000 (about USD 28.7K)
Year 8VND 734,580,000 (about USD 28.7K)
Year 9VND 734,580,000 (about USD 28.7K)
Year 10VND 803,480,000 (about USD 31.4K)
Year 11VND 803,480,000 (about USD 31.4K)
Year 12VND 837,930,000 (about USD 32.8K)
Year 13VND 837,930,000 (about USD 32.8K)

Source: school website (theabcis.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
The ABC International School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
The ABC International School (this school)VND 196,350,000 (about USD 7.67K)VND 837,930,000 (about USD 32.8K)
British International School Ho Chi Minh CityVND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K)VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39.1K)
Tesla EducationVND 169,600,000 (about USD 6.63K)VND 670,000,000 (about USD 26.2K)
Vietnam Australia International SchoolVND 162,800,000 (about USD 6.36K)VND 400,800,000 (about USD 15.7K)
The Western Australian International School SystemVND 289,341,000 (about USD 11.3K)VND 480,690,000 (about USD 18.8K)
Renaissance International School SaigonVND 310,400,000 (about USD 12.1K)VND 856,300,000 (about USD 33.5K)

Source: school website (theabcis.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Enrolment fee
VND 14,500,000
Deposit
VND 22,000,000

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

Entry process
Entry assessment, Interview
Scholarships
Yes
Sibling discount
15% off tuition for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th child from the same family

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

  • EYFS

    Early years · Ages 2–5

    The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.

  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

  • 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.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Sport
  • Performing arts
  • Visual arts
Average class size
14
Teachers
75

Exam results

A Level · Top grades
33%

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Yes
Nurse on site
Yes
School bus
Yes
Lunch included
Yes

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Theatre
  • Sports field
  • Library
  • Makerspace

Sports

  • Football
  • Swimming
  • Basketball

Arts

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Art

After-school activities

  • Sport
  • Music
  • Art

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations
CIE, COBIS, BSO
Memberships
fobisia
Inspection
Education Development Trust · Outstanding

The essentials

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Bus service

    Runs school buses with an adult bus monitor supervising students.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    Follows the English National Curriculum from early years through secondary, with IGCSE, A Level and AP courses.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Exam results

    In 2026, 39% of IGCSE entries got A* and 67% got A*-A. A2 A* share was 33%. The school says most graduates go on to universities abroad.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Safeguarding

    Security staff are on duty around the clock. Parents use photo passes for collection, visitors wear ID, and pupils cannot leave during school hours without supervision.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

Source: Read from the school's website

  • History

    Founded in 1995 as ABC English School and expanded over time. Accredited for IGCSE and A Level in 2005 and opened the Nha Be campus in 2018.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Sports facilities

    Nha Be campus has an indoor gymnasium, 25 metre pool, 4G football pitch and fitness centre.

    • 4G football pitch
    • 25 m swimming pool
    • Indoor sports hall
    • Fitness centre

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Has science labs, ICT and computer science rooms, a design suite and a library learning centre.

    • Six science labs
    • ICT rooms
    • Design suite
    • Library and learning centre
    • Dedicated exam rooms

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Extra-curricular facilities

    Performing facilities include a theatre with over 400 seats, music practice rooms and a recording studio.

    • Theatre
    • Recording studio
    • Music practice rooms
    • 3D printing area

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Arts and creative

    Offers music and art activities as part of the extra-curricular programme, with over 80 activities a week across the school.

    • Music
    • Art

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Accreditations

    Accredited by Cambridge International for IGCSE and AS/A level and registered under the BSO scheme. Member of FOBISIA and COBIS and licensed by the Vietnamese Government.

    • CIE IGCSE and AS/A level
    • BSO scheme
    • FOBISIA
    • COBIS
    • AP programme
    • Duke of Edinburgh Award

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

#2, No. 9 Street, Khu Dan Cu Tan An Huy, AP 5, Phuoc Kien, Nha Be, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Nha Be campus)

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