The American School
- IB PYP
- American
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 9.94K–30K
VND 254M–767M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International school in Vietnam offering an American-aligned education from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 in a multicultural setting.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IB PYP · American · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre-Nursery – Grade 12
- Accreditations
- WASC, 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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | VND 254,200,000≈ USD 9.94K |
| Nursery | VND 254,200,000≈ USD 9.94K |
| Pre-Kindergarten | VND 312,900,000≈ USD 12.2K |
| Kindergarten | VND 350,300,000≈ USD 13.7K |
| Grade 1 | VND 564,600,000≈ USD 22.1K |
| Grade 2 | VND 564,600,000≈ USD 22.1K |
| Grade 3 | VND 564,600,000≈ USD 22.1K |
| Grade 4 | VND 568,700,000≈ USD 22.2K |
| Grade 5 | VND 573,000,000≈ USD 22.4K |
| Grade 6 | VND 638,600,000≈ USD 25K |
| Grade 7 | VND 638,600,000≈ USD 25K |
| Grade 8 | VND 638,600,000≈ USD 25K |
| Grade 9 | VND 708,300,000≈ USD 27.7K |
| Grade 10 | VND 708,300,000≈ USD 27.7K |
| Grade 11 | VND 767,000,000≈ USD 30K |
| Grade 12 | VND 767,000,000≈ USD 30K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | VND 254,200,000 (about USD 9.94K) |
| Nursery | VND 254,200,000 (about USD 9.94K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten | VND 312,900,000 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Kindergarten | VND 350,300,000 (about USD 13.7K) |
| Grade 1 | VND 564,600,000 (about USD 22.1K) |
| Grade 2 | VND 564,600,000 (about USD 22.1K) |
| Grade 3 | VND 564,600,000 (about USD 22.1K) |
| Grade 4 | VND 568,700,000 (about USD 22.2K) |
| Grade 5 | VND 573,000,000 (about USD 22.4K) |
| Grade 6 | VND 638,600,000 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 7 | VND 638,600,000 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 8 | VND 638,600,000 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 9 | VND 708,300,000 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Grade 10 | VND 708,300,000 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Grade 11 | VND 767,000,000 (about USD 30K) |
| Grade 12 | VND 767,000,000 (about USD 30K) |
Source: school website (tas.edu.vn) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The American School (this school) | VND 254,200,000 (about USD 9.94K) | VND 767,000,000 (about USD 30K) |
| British International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K) | VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39.1K) |
| Tesla Education | VND 169,600,000 (about USD 6.63K) | VND 670,000,000 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Vietnam Australia International School | VND 162,800,000 (about USD 6.36K) | VND 400,800,000 (about USD 15.7K) |
| The Western Australian International School System | VND 289,341,000 (about USD 11.3K) | VND 480,690,000 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Renaissance International School Saigon | VND 310,400,000 (about USD 12.1K) | VND 856,300,000 (about USD 33.5K) |
Source: school website (tas.edu.vn) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- VND 5,800,000
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
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 40% discount for the 2nd and subsequent child registered for the annual bus service
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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 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
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
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Makerspace
- Sports field
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Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Early childhood follows GELDS standards; grades 1-5 use American Common Core and IB PYP; high school (grades 9-12) is an IB DP candidate school.
- GELDS
- American Common Core
- IB PYP
- IB DP candidate
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The new campus, completed in 2020, covers about 25,000 m2 with over 100 classrooms and capacity for over 2,000 students.
- 100+ classrooms
- 25,000 m2 campus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Bilingual teaching
Early years teaching is bilingual, with a native lead teacher and a bilingual assistant in each class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
06 Song Hanh Road, Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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