The Western Australian International School System
- Australian
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 11.3K–18.8K
VND 289M–481M · 2024-2025 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Five campuses in central Ho Chi Minh City offering Western Australian curriculum programmes from kindergarten to Year 12, with IB Diploma and WACE International options for Years 11-12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2024-2025
Curriculum
Australian · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Preschool – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 20
- Entry process
- Interview, Entrance exam
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2024-2025 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| IWAP-1 | VND 289,341,000≈ USD 11.3K |
| IWAP-2 | VND 289,341,000≈ USD 11.3K |
| IWAP-3 | VND 302,200,000≈ USD 11.8K |
| IWAP-4 | VND 302,200,000≈ USD 11.8K |
| IWAP-5 | VND 331,134,000≈ USD 12.9K |
| IWAP-6 | VND 356,854,000≈ USD 13.9K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| IWAP-1 | VND 289,341,000 (about USD 11.3K) |
| IWAP-2 | VND 289,341,000 (about USD 11.3K) |
| IWAP-3 | VND 302,200,000 (about USD 11.8K) |
| IWAP-4 | VND 302,200,000 (about USD 11.8K) |
| IWAP-5 | VND 331,134,000 (about USD 12.9K) |
| IWAP-6 | VND 356,854,000 (about USD 13.9K) |
| IWAP-7 | VND 356,854,000 (about USD 13.9K) |
| IWAP-8 | VND 379,358,000 (about USD 14.8K) |
| IWAP-9 | VND 379,358,000 (about USD 14.8K) |
| IWAP-10 | VND 375,071,000 (about USD 14.6K) |
| WACE-11 | VND 385,875,000 (about USD 15.1K) |
| IWAP-11 | VND 440,633,000 (about USD 17.2K) |
| WACE-12 | VND 435,488,000 (about USD 17K) |
| IWAP-12 | VND 480,690,000 (about USD 18.8K) |
Source: school website (wass.edu.vn) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Western Australian International School System (this school) | VND 289,341,000 (about USD 11.3K) | VND 480,690,000 (about USD 18.8K) |
| British International School Ho Chi Minh City | VND 333,300,000 (about USD 13K) | VND 999,300,000 (about USD 39K) |
| Vietnam Australia International School | VND 162,800,000 (about USD 6.36K) | VND 400,800,000 (about USD 15.7K) |
| 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) |
| Saigon South International School | VND 530,192,000 (about USD 20.7K) | VND 924,546,000 (about USD 36.1K) |
Source: school website (wass.edu.vn) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Penguin → Year 12/ Lớp 12
| The Western Australian International School System · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Penguin | 19,250,000 |
| Wombat | 15,250,000 |
| Koala | 16,000,000 |
| Kangaroo | 17,800,000 |
| Foundation | 22,250,000 |
| Year 1/ Lớp 1 | 22,250,000 |
| Year 2/ Lớp 2 | 22,250,000 |
| Year 3/ Lớp 3 | 23,750,000 |
| Year 4/ Lớp 4 | 23,750,000 |
| Year 5/ Lớp 5 | 26,250,000 |
| Year 6/ Lớp 6 | 27,750,000 |
| Year 7/ Lớp 7 | 27,750,000 |
| Year 8/ Lớp 8 | 29,750,000 |
| Year 9/ Lớp 9 | 29,750,000 |
| Year 10/ Lớp 10 | 32,750,000 |
| Year 11/ Lớp 11 | 37,750,000 |
| Year 12/ Lớp 12 | 45,500,000 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Penguin | VND 19,250,000 |
| Wombat | VND 15,250,000 |
| Koala | VND 16,000,000 |
| Kangaroo | VND 17,800,000 |
| Foundation | VND 22,250,000 |
| Year 1/ Lớp 1 | VND 22,250,000 |
| Year 2/ Lớp 2 | VND 22,250,000 |
| Year 3/ Lớp 3 | VND 23,750,000 |
| Year 4/ Lớp 4 | VND 23,750,000 |
| Year 5/ Lớp 5 | VND 26,250,000 |
| Year 6/ Lớp 6 | VND 27,750,000 |
| Year 7/ Lớp 7 | VND 27,750,000 |
| Year 8/ Lớp 8 | VND 29,750,000 |
| Year 9/ Lớp 9 | VND 29,750,000 |
| Year 10/ Lớp 10 | VND 32,750,000 |
| Year 11/ Lớp 11 | VND 37,750,000 |
| Year 12/ Lớp 12 | VND 45,500,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- VND 20,000,000
- Capital levy
- VND 3,000,000
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 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Music room
- Art room
- Yoga room
- Sports arena
- Sports hall
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Golf
- Tennis
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Arts
- Sports
- Science
- Robotics
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Library and Writing Center programmes support reading, information literacy and academic and creative writing skills.
- Library Program
- Writing Center
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Meals are prepared daily in an onsite catering kitchen; students may also bring their own lunchbox.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
The House System selects student captains each year, and houses compete for a Cup awarded at year end.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
WA curriculum runs from early years through Year 10; Years 11-12 offer WACE International and the IB Diploma.
- WA Early Years Program
- WA K-10 International
- WACE International
- IB Diploma Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
SEL is built into the curriculum from kindergarten to Year 12, linked to the Personal and Social Capability strand.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Community fundraising supports projects such as dormitories and computer rooms for students in remote highland areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
A 1,200 m² indoor multi-purpose arena supports football, basketball, badminton, golf and tennis; the Tran Quoc Thao campus has a sports hall.
- Indoor multi-purpose arena
- Sports hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Specialist rooms include music, yoga and a 100 m² art room, plus a multilingual library.
- Music room
- Yoga room
- Art room
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English, with native-speaking teachers in kindergarten; the library holds books in English, Vietnamese and other languages.
- English
- Vietnamese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Holds authorisation for WACE International and the IB Diploma, CIS membership, AP programme and SAT authorised centre status.
- WACE International authorisation
- IB Diploma Programme authorisation
- CIS member
- AP Program
- SAT authorised centre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
After an inquiry, Year 1 applicants have an interview and readiness check; Year 2+ sit exams in maths, Vietnamese and English. Results follow in 3-5 working days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Campus addresses: 157 Ly Chinh Thang St (International Campus); 43 Nguyen Thong St (Primary); 12 Tran Quoc Thao St (Primary & Secondary); 260 Dien Bien Phu St and 35 Nguyen Huu Canh St (Kindergarten).
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