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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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CIS is located at No 7, Road 23, Tân Mỹ Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school’s site is in the Phú Mỹ Hưng residential and business area, with access via several major bus routes serving District 7 and linking to central parts of the city. Public transit stops within a short walk of the school.
The school provides education from elementary through to high school.
CIS is co-educational (boys and girls attend). It presents itself as a day school. They do mention boarding in their fee schedule, but there is no other information available.
CIS has a “Student Support Services” section which mentions learning support and counselling to assist students with their academic and personal development.
The school follows a Canadian curriculum model but it is not affiliated with any country.
The school has no religious affiliations.
The website indicates there is a full daily programme including academic classes, co-curricular activities, breaks and lunch, but specific start and end times for the school day are not publicly published.
The Canadian International School offers a daily bus service for students across Ho Chi Minh City. Families can register for the service through the school office, and routes are organized to cover major residential areas, particularly within and around District 7. Details about pickup locations and fees are provided in the school’s transportation guidelines and annual fee schedule.
Application and Registration Fees
Assessment fee: VND 3,500,000 (per student, non-refundable)
Registration fee: VND 35,000,000 (per student, non-refundable)
Reservation fee: VND 20,000,000 (non-refundable, applied toward tuition)
Tuition Fees (2025–2026)
Grades 1–3: VND 531,600,000 per year
Grades 4–5: VND 559,600,000 per year
Grades 6–8: VND 611,000,000 per year
Grade 9: VND 677,700,000 per year
Grade 10: VND 679,300,000 per year
Grade 11: VND 720,000,000 per year
Grade 12: VND 804,000,000 per year
Students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) pay an additional VND 20,000,000 per year.
The annual tuition includes access to textbooks (except IB), accident insurance, and clubs but excludes uniforms and excursions.
Billing and Payment Terms
Discounts for early payment: 10% , 7%, or 5% depending on the date.
Tuition may also be adjusted for mid-year entry; later entry months pay between 20–100 % of annual fees, depending on the start date.
Boarding Fees (not much information available).
VND 180,000,000 per year
Other Fees
Vietnamese after-school class: VND 19,000,000 per year.
English Language Support (ELL): VND 50,000,000 per year.
Meal fees: To be announced.
Bus fees: Calculated by optimized routes.
Refund Policy
Refunds depend on withdrawal date and advance notice. Up to 100 % of tuition (minus the reservation fee) is refunded before the school year starts with 60 days’ notice, decreasing to 15 % for withdrawals before a certain date.
Payment Options
Payments are accepted via bank transfer. Families are advised to pay before stated deadlines to qualify for discounts and maintain enrollment.
The Canadian International School (CIS) in Ho Chi Minh City offers education from preschool (age 4) to Grade 12, combining Ontario’s Canadian curriculum with the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12; students in Grades 9–10 can also take AP courses. Instruction is in English, with Vietnamese or French taught as second languages depending on student background. The campus in District 7 features extensive facilities such as an Olympic-length swimming pool and the FIBA-certified MLC gymnasium. CIS publishes an annual tuition schedule and offers both bus transportation and boarding. Co-curriculars run twice weekly and span STEM, arts, service (including Habitat for Humanity and GIN), and numerous sports.
