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Vietnam offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 18 international schools in Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 357,918,667), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School is a co-educational day school in Long Biên District, about 3 km from central Hanoi. The school combines the Vietnamese national curriculum with American and British pathways, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels, alongside US-aligned K–12 and Advanced Placement courses. The 4.3-hectare campus includes modern learning spaces. A distinctive feature is its “Happy School” model, aligned with UNESCO’s Happy Schools framework, which integrates community projects, regular field trips, sports, reading culture activities and on-site psychological counseling to support student well-being alongside academic progress.
The Dewey Schools Cau Giay Campus in Hanoi is an inter-level school serving elementary through high school students with an Explore Integrated Program that blends Vietnamese and American educational approaches through a partnership with Mount Vernon School (USA). The school is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and offers 20+ after-school clubs and 20+ experiential events. Instruction integrates methods such as design thinking, inquiry-based learning, project-based learning and differentiated instruction, encouraging students to apply knowledge and solve real-world problems. Facilities include a multi-purpose indoor arena, canteen, reading garden, and a four-seasons international swim school (Aqua-Tots) across its 10,000 m² campus. Distinctive offerings include intra-curricular IELTS reinforcement periods, business-career counseling courses and a strong emphasis on English ability and leadership through the Dewey Student Council.
SNA Marianapolis International School (Bien Hoa) offers an American-style program with credit-based graduation requirements and AP courses in Grades 11–12. The campus spans about 33,420 m² and features extensive facilities, including a 680-seat theater, science labs, a FIFA-standard football field, a covered swimming pool, multi-purpose courts, and a dedicated nine-storey Sulyna Dorm for boarding. Families can access distance-based school bus services, and the EAL program supports students learning in English-medium classes. The high school program specifies credits in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, PE, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, and Vietnamese for Vietnamese nationals. Located on Street 30/4, Tran Bien Ward, Bien Hoa City, the school reports 500+ students and lists a wide variety of clubs (e.g., Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Robotics) that it may expand on campus.
APU American International School – Da Nang offers a U.S.-licensed K–12 program at 299 Tran Dai Nghia Street in Ngu Hanh Son District, with both International and Bilingual tracks on one campus. The International Program follows a curriculum licensed by the U.S. Department of Education and aligned with Common Core standards, taught entirely in English. The Bilingual Program meets the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training requirements while integrating an American standard curriculum, with 12–18 English periods per week and instruction that uses the CALLA model to link English with other subjects. Facilities at the Da Nang campus include laboratories, music and drama spaces, IT rooms, library, cafeteria, and physical education areas. A distinctive feature is APU’s academic pathway: high-school students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and join the College Bridge Program to earn U.S. university credits while still at school, potentially shortening their degree by up to two years.
The Dewey Schools Tay Ho Tay is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and an authorized IB World School offering both the MYP and DP programmes. The school provides a learning environment that blends the strengths of international education with the richness of Vietnamese cultural values. Its mission is to nurture global citizens who are confident, creative, capable of self-directed learning, equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Sakura Montessori International Kindergarten (SMIS) is a network of Montessori-based international early childhood schools in Vietnam. Established in August 2011, SMIS operates across Hanoi, Haiphong, Ha Long, Thai Binh, and Ho Chi Minh City, offering a mix of Standard, Bilingual (Explore 1/2 and Discover), and International Adventure programs for children from roughly 12 months up to 6 years old. The English language program uses 100% native-English teachers with a Common Core framework, while bilingual tracks combine English and Vietnamese. Curriculum blends the Montessori Method with English Language Curriculum, Art and Literature Curriculum, Echo Music Curriculum, Vietnamese Language Curriculum, and Physical Curriculum. Tuition is charged monthly and varies by program, with published ranges from about 4.5 million VND to 18 million VND per month. Campuses emphasize modern Montessori classrooms, extensive learning materials, and well-resourced facilities, including nutrition programs and swimming and physical education components. Primary Hanoi campuses include Thuy Khue, Tam Trinh, Van Phuc, To Huu, and Ha Long, among others.
The Dewey Schools Ocean Park Campus in Hanoi serves students from elementary through high school and opened with enrolment beginning for the 2023–2024 academic year. It is located in the Vinhomes Ocean Park Urban Area, Gia Lâm, Hanoi. The school offers integrated programs, including Explore Integrated and Discover Integrated, with instruction blending English and Vietnamese and students progressing toward the Vietnamese high school diploma. A significant feature is the educational partnership with Mount Vernon School (USA), recognised in the U.S. for innovative approaches, which enriches learning experiences. The campus promotes Design Thinking, emphasising hands-on, student-centred projects and practical problem-solving. Facilities include approximately 55 classrooms and spaces such as an American-standard Makerspace, supporting creativity in technology and engineering science. Additional offerings include extra English periods, reinforced IELTS preparation and dedicated Vietnamese Literature curriculum elements. The school has also been recognised under the “Happy School” model for environment, teaching and community connections.
APU’s Preschool & Elementary campus in District 11 delivers an American curriculum with instruction in English and dedicated English Language Development (ELD) support. Learning in the early years emphasizes play-based approaches alongside structured programs such as Jolly Phonics, Go Math, Interactive Science, and leveled readers. Beyond classrooms, younger students can join the STEM-Robotics Club and take part in music activities and International Arts Week. Families across the city can use APU’s Shuttle Bus service, which operates pick-up and drop-off in every district with electronic student cards for safety and punctuality. APU also offers a boarding (dormitory) option close to campus for families who need it. The school’s pathway is aligned with U.S. education, and APU publishes information about AP and College Bridge opportunities as students progress through later grades.
ABC International School (ABCIS) operates two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Trung Son and Nha Be. It delivers the British Curriculum in English for ages 2–18, starting with EYFS, then the English National Curriculum in Primary with Vietnamese from Year 1, and secondary study with French and Chinese. The Secondary programme leads to International GCSEs in Years 10–11 and International AS/A‑Levels in Years 12–13, with AP available. The school is recognised by the UK government. Facilities at Trung Son include air‑conditioned classrooms, a library, a music room, a sleep room, and a dining hall, plus interactive screens and iPads. Nha Be features a 25‑metre pool, a 4G football pitch, an indoor gym and fitness centre, and specialist spaces for Food Tech, Design Tech, ICT, Art and Music, plus a Recording Studio, a 400‑seat theatre, and a 100‑seat auditorium. The ECA programme offers over 80 weekly activities, including Model United Nations, the International Award, and a house system.
Wellspring Saigon is a bilingual K–12 school in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Its international program follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, drawing on Common Core and NGSS standards, and high school students can enroll in AP courses. The Vietnamese national curriculum runs alongside, with English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science taught in English by international teachers in the primary and secondary years. Facilities and activities support a wide range of clubs, including Science & Technology, Arts, Sports, Cooking, Fashion, and Basketball. Families can use an in-house school bus service with designated stops or home pick-up. A second campus at Saigon Pearl, approximately 100 meters from the current site, is slated to open from the 2025–2026 school year.
Saigon South International School (SSIS) is a not-for-profit, K–12 international school in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phú Mỹ Hưng community, about 20 minutes from downtown and set along the Rạch Đĩa River. Students learn in English within an American-style program that offers both Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme in high school. Facilities include a 7,100 m² STEAM Design Center opened in 2024, featuring a two-story makerspace, robotics lab, visual art studios, independent research labs, and dedicated science labs. Beyond academics, SSIS runs extensive activities such as VEX Robotics, Debate, and Model United Nations, plus vibrant band/strings and theater opportunities. The school enrolls 1,500+ students from over 48 nationalities and provides busing for families.
Wellspring Saigon South opens in August 2026 as a pioneering bilingual campus in Ho Chi Minh City. The school implements an American bilingual framework, integrating the Vietnamese national curriculum with US educational standards, ultimately culminating in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone Diploma. Situated on a 15,000-square-meter campus with four street frontages and river access, the facility reserves 65% of its space for outdoor, green environments. Notable learning areas include specialized biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories, a Maker Space, dance studios, a culinary arts room, and a 16-seater transportation fleet. A distinctive aspect of the school is its official membership in the UNESCO Happy Schools network, prioritizing student well-being and positive emotional growth alongside academics. Another unique offering is the strict 1:1 foreign teacher to teaching assistant model for international subjects, ensuring personalized attention within a campus-wide 1:4 staff-to-student ratio.
The American School (TAS) in Ho Chi Minh City offers an American curriculum from Early Childhood to Grade 12, with instruction in English and a broad AP program in high school (including AP Chinese, AP Spanish, and AP sciences and mathematics). The campus in An Phu, Thu Duc City, opened in 2020, spans about 25,000–30,000 m² and includes a STEM lab, creative studios and sports facilities. Early Childhood classes are 10–15 students, and the school notes small class sizes across later grades. Students can study French, Chinese, or Korean as second languages in Middle School and take Vietnamese Studies to explore local history and culture. TAS highlights extracurriculars such as Student Council, MUN and Debate, plus SISAC sports team. The school enrolls about 400 students and provides a school bus service.
St. Paul American School Hanoi (SPASH) offers a U.S. curriculum from Grades 1–12, following the Common Core State Standards and NGSS, with a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program in subjects ranging from Calculus and Computer Science A to Chinese, Spanish, and Environmental Science. The campus is in Splendora, approximately 9 km west of downtown Hanoi, providing a calm setting with transport links via the school’s city-wide bus service. Student support includes the SPELL English language program (no additional cost), counseling across divisions, and Learning Support Specialists at primary and secondary levels. The published school day runs 8:15–15:15 (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri) and 8:15–14:15 (Wed), with an after-school “Beyond” activities block. Notable offerings include extensive student-led clubs and Performing Arts, with dedicated pages for drama, music, and arts.
APU American International School’s Middle & High School campus in Ho Chi Minh City offers a US-style curriculum accredited and recognized by US state education departments, with teaching delivered entirely in English. Located in District 11 at 286 Lanh Binh Thang Street, the campus serves students in Grades 6–12. Students follow a California-aligned program and can access Advanced Placement (AP) and College Bridge Program (CBP) courses, which allow them to earn US university credits while still in high school. A dedicated ELD (English Language Development) program supports learners who are new to English so they can integrate into mainstream classes, while required Vietnamese History, Geography, and Civics maintain strong local content. Student life includes clubs such as Football, Music, Math & Science, Charity, and Photography & Movie, alongside an active Student Council and structured community service that is required for graduation. Boarding, shuttle bus services, and on-campus counseling further support students’ daily life and future university pathways.
US Vietnam Talent International School (UTS) is a bilingual international school in Ho Chi Minh City serving students from kindergarten through highschool. Founded in 2018, UTS offers multiple academic pathways, including the American Curriculum (Common Core–based), the British Oxford International Curriculum leading to IGCSE and A Levels, and the Vietnamese National Curriculum, allowing families to choose a programme that best fits their child’s goals. The school operates across several campuses in the city, with facilities that include science laboratories, ICT spaces, libraries, sports areas, and dedicated rooms for arts and extracurricular activities, as shown on the school’s campus and facilities pages. A distinctive feature of UTS is its Growing Talent Programme, which is integrated across year levels and focuses on developing skills such as leadership, creativity, and real-world problem solving. UTS is also STEM.org accredited, reflecting a structured emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within its curriculum. Instruction is delivered in English and Vietnamese, supporting both local and international students.
Concordia International School Hanoi is a non-profit international day school located inside the Van Tri Golf Estate in Đông Anh, Hanoi, offering an American curriculum from Preschool (age 4) through Grade 12. Instruction is in English, and the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high-school students. The campus includes modern science laboratories and technology-equipped classrooms, alongside facilities for athletics, arts and performing arts. Students engage in a wide variety of extracurriculars, from sports teams competing in regional tournaments to music, drama, and clubs such as Science Club, Math Club and Model United Nations. Concordia is also Vietnam’s only “green-certified” international school, reflecting its commitment to environmental awareness. With small class sizes, a student-teacher ratio of about 8:1, and a culturally international community of over 45 nationalities represented, Concordia offers families a learning environment that supports both academic and personal growth.
The American School – Ho Chi Minh City serves students from Pre‑Nursery to Grade 12 (ages 1–18) on a spacious campus in Thu Duc City. The school follows an American curriculum with an international perspective, delivered in English and supported by EAL for younger learners. Core subjects align to Common Core for English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science standards, and AERO benchmarks for Social Studies. The school is an IB World School with Primary Years Programme authorization and is pursuing Diploma Programme authorization. TAS operates a campus completed in 2020 with more than 100 classrooms on about 25,000 square meters of grounds, offering interactive learning spaces, science labs, robotics rooms, music studios, and creative arts facilities. It maintains multiple program options, including AP courses, extensive field trips, and international exchanges. The school provides a strong language program (French, Chinese, Korean), modern facilities, and a broad offering of clubs, sports, and service activities to develop well‑rounded global citizens.
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