Compare International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Anne Hill International School’s Preschool Campus in Thu Đức City (HCMC) welcomes children 18 months to 5 years into Playgroup, Nursery, and Kindergarten classes. The preschool follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), supported by approaches such as Montessori, Jolly Phonics, and Numicon to build literacy, numeracy, and PIES skills through playful, thematic learning. Facilities highlighted for early years include an eco-garden, library, canteen, outdoor playground, swimming pool, and water play area. Families can choose half-day (8:15–12:30) or full-day (to 17:00) programmes, with optional after-school care until 18:00 and an optional school bus serving nearby neighborhoods. The language of instruction is English, with Mandarin and Vietnamese offered as second languages. Co-curricular options for preschoolers include English Fun Learning, Art, Outdoor Sports & Games, Cheer Dance, Piano, Roller Blang, and Chess.

Anne Hill International School’s Primary School (Years 1–6) in An Khanh, Thu Duc City, delivers the Cambridge Primary framework alongside the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lessons are taught in English, with Vietnamese Language & Culture (compulsory for Vietnamese students) and Mandarin (YCT standards) offered as additional languages. Core subjects include English, Mathematics (drawing on Singapore Mathematics), and Science, with specialist lessons in Music, Art & Design, PE, Swimming, and ICT. Students join teacher-led Co-Curricular Activities such as Science & Engineering, Robotics, Arts & Crafts, Speech & Drama, Football, Chess, and Yoga—usually held 3–4 pm after classes. The school provides a bus service covering nearby neighbourhoods. Primary hours are 8:00 am–3:00 pm. AHI is a registered Cambridge International School and an IPC Member School, with assessment and benchmarking explained on the curriculum pages and in the fees/handbook materials.

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.

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.

Aurora International School of the Arts is a Reggio Emilia–inspired school for children aged 1 to 15, offering Nursery and Preschool, Primary, and Middle School. The school grounds its practice in an environment that treats the learner as an active contributor to investigations, with learning spaces described as a piazza, atelier areas, the garden and outdoor spaces that support hands‑on exploration. The program blends Reggio Emilia principles with elements of the New Zealand curriculum to support inquiry-based learning and languages across the curriculum. English is the language of instruction, with Vietnamese and Japanese taught as mother-tongue languages and Spanish offered as an additional language. Enrichment activities include engineering, robotics and coding programs (Snapology, Lego Spike Prime, video game design), plus movement, dance, sports (judo, football, basketball) and chess. The school facilitates parent partnerships through initiatives such as Together Thursdays and a structured enrichment program. The Aurora community emphasizes project work, environmental learning and collaboration between families and staff.

AIS Saigon’s Thao Dien campus serves ages 1.5–11 across two nearby sites in the APSC Compound: Lotus (Kindergarten) and Cherry Blossom (Primary), 300 metres apart. Learning is delivered in English and follows the IB Primary Years Programme, with Cambridge Primary used in core areas; Primary students also study Sciences, Technology, Social Studies, Vietnamese Language & Culture (or the Vietnamese National Curriculum for local students), Arts and PSPE. Families use AIS’s supervised citywide bus service, and after Year 6 students progress to the Thu Thiem campus for Secondary pathways (Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and IB Diploma). The campus location is a practical choice for families living in Thao Dien’s residential neighbourhoods, with the school address at 36 Thao Dien Road.

AIS Saigon’s Thu Thiem campus serves ages 1.5–18 in one location, combining IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma with Cambridge pathways (Lower Secondary and IGCSE). Facilities highlighted for Thu Thiem include science labs, a library/IB Centre, art studios, music/drama rooms, technology and design spaces, and an extensive sports complex with pools, courts and a FIFA-sized field. The campus also houses boarding (Years 7–13) for up to 50 students. Learning is delivered in English, with subjects including Vietnamese Language & Culture, and language options such as Chinese (Mandarin) and Korean in Secondary; activities extend to Spanish, robotics, performing arts, and competitive AIS Titans sports. Located in the rapidly developing Thu Thiem peninsula, the campus is AIS’s main site, offering the full school journey with transport options city-wide.

The Early Years & Infant Campus of the British International School Ho Chi Minh City welcomes children aged 2 to 5 in the family-friendly Thao Dien area of Thu Duc City. The campus follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Fundinotots Programme for toddlers. Facilities include dedicated outdoor play areas, a splash pool, and sensory and garden spaces designed for exploration and creativity. Small classes allow teachers to give close attention to each learner. Lessons are taught in English, with early exposure to additional languages through stories, songs, and classroom routines. The school provides a bus service and sits just minutes from the Junior and Secondary campuses for smooth progression through the BIS pathway. This campus offers a warm, safe start to international education within a caring, child-centred environment.

The Junior Campus at BIS HCMC serves primary students in Thao Dien, about 15 minutes from District 1. Teaching follows the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), delivered in English with French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese taught as languages. Primary classes typically have 20–24 students. Students choose from a wide CCA programme organised into Music/Productions, Arts/Activities/Language, STEAM/Technology, Community, Sports, and Food Technology, with examples ranging from Book Club and Junior String Orchestra to team sports. The campus connects by private bridge to the Secondary Campus, supporting smooth transition to later years.

The Secondary Campus of BIS HCMC serves students from Years 7 to 13 (ages 11–18) and is located in the Thao Dien neighbourhood of Ho Chi Minh City. Students follow the English National Curriculum through Key Stage 3, move into the internationally recognised Cambridge IGCSE programme in Years 10-11, and complete their studies in Years 12–13 with the IB Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English and the campus offers specialist facilities including science and design labs, robotics rooms, and a professional-scale auditorium. The language options, range of electives, and extensive co-curricular activities ensure students can personalise their pathways. With more than 100 co-curricular activities listed for the campus, students have opportunities to engage in leadership, service, performing arts, STEM and sport alongside their academic programme. The campus is designed to support progression to universities worldwide and to help each student find their strengths.

British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City (BVIS HCMC) is a bilingual, co-educational day school for ages 2–18 in Binh Hung, Binh Chanh District. Early Years and Primary combine the National Curriculum for England with Vietnamese, while Secondary progresses to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with A Level study in Years 12–13 (ages 16–18). The school highlights a bilingual pathway in the younger years and confirms English as the language of instruction from Year 7. Students benefit from notable global collaborations: The Juilliard School supports dance, drama, and music, and MIT enriches STEAM through challenges and special events. Families can review the annual fee schedule online and use school bus services with set routes. The campus address and a Google Maps link are provided on the site for visits and tours.

EMASI International Bilingual School is a group of private bilingual campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, with two main campuses—Nam Long in District 7 (Nam Long Residential Area, Tan Thuan Ward) and Van Phúc in Thu Duc City (Van Phúc Urban Area, Hiệp Bình Ward)—and a boarding-oriented EMASI Plus campus. The school delivers a bilingual program that integrates the Vietnamese MOET national curriculum with the Cambridge International Framework, from Kindergarten (age 2) through High School, and is fully accredited by WASC. English and Vietnamese are the core languages of instruction, supported by Cambridge English qualifications and MOET Vietnamese studies. Curricula span MOET, Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Levels, creating a two-pathway, bilingual educational experience. The program emphasizes Arts and Music (Nguyen Art Foundation collaboration), STEM, ICT, and physical education, and it offers a broad extracurricular program including academic enrichment, sports, and performing arts. EMASI Plus Waterpoint provides boarding facilities as part of the EMASI network.

European International School (EIS) in Ho Chi Minh City offers the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—for students aged 2–18 on a single, garden-style campus in Thao Dien. Instruction is in English, with additional languages including German, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean, and English support is available for non-native speakers. Families can use a professional school bus service serving nearby districts and the city centre. EIS currently enrolls 569 students and highlights small class teaching with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Beyond academics, learners join After-School Activities and ECAs across arts, sport, and interest areas; notable student leadership includes the Ecobrick Saigon sustainability project. Leadership is shared by Co-Heads of School Jo Roberts and Ben Armstrong.

Horizon International Bilingual School’s Ho Chi Minh Campus is a K–12 school located at 6–6A–8 Street No. 44 in Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, within Ho Chi Minh City. The campus hosts a Bilingual Programme that combines Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training curriculum with the Cambridge International Curriculum, including Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoints and Cambridge IGCSE examinations, with school-wide authorization to offer A-Level pathways. Students learn core subjects in English and Vietnamese, with bilingual teaching in areas such as mathematics and science. Horizon has a strong record in International Olympiads and Projects, where students have earned medals in mathematics, robotics, computer science, arts and more. Clubs range from robotics and coding to visual arts, drama, cooking and global issues, giving students many ways to explore interests beyond lessons. Together, these programmes provide a clearly structured bilingual and Cambridge-aligned education from early years through high school graduation.

International German School Ho Chi Minh City (IGS) offers a German–English bilingual education from age 2 through Grade 12. Learning is grounded in German curricula (Secondary I) with the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, enabling university entry worldwide. The U6 Section (Nursery, Kindergarten, Preschool) has average group sizes of 12–14 and emphasizes early science, language development, and play-based learning. Across the school, IGS highlights small class sizes and a green villa campus with palms and tropical greenery. Students can join STEM pathways featuring weekly early science, ICT from Class 1, research projects in Grades 9–10, and laboratory practicals. Extracurriculars include pottery, bookbinding, choir, drums, yoga, healthy cooking, multi-sports, and self-defence. The school runs a bus service for daily transport. Languages of instruction are German (main) and English for selected subjects; Vietnamese and French are taught as subjects.

ISHCMC’s Primary Campus in Thu Duc City serves children aged 2–10 through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Early Explorer to Grade 5. Learning happens in English with small classes. Facilities include an award-winning Primary Library, Fab Lab, Makerspace, food tech rooms, film studio, gym, a 25m six-lane pool, and outdoor courts—spaces that support inquiry, creativity, movement and play. Students choose from 150+ after-school activities across sports, arts, coding and production. The campus offers a city-wide school bus service (age 4+) and a shuttle connecting Primary and Secondary, making daily logistics straightforward for families. A distinctive feature is the Primary campus’s design-and-make focus (Fab Lab/Makerspace) embedded in the PYP, enabling practical, project-based learning from early years onward.

International School Ho Chi Minh City’s Secondary Campus in Thao Dien serves students ages 11–18 through the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. Learning is delivered in English, with dedicated English as an Additional Language support and an Intensive English Language Program for Grades 6–7. The campus offers a broad co-curricular programme, including a structured Athletics & Aquatics pathway and over 95 after-school activities, with 26+ programmes through the ISHCMC Performing Arts Academy. Student leadership and impact are developed through Service as Action (MYP) and CAS (DP). The school provides a city-wide bus service and a free inter-campus shuttle for eligible families. Located ~15 minutes from the city centre, Thao Dien’s amenities and family housing make daily routines convenient.

SNA Saigon South is an IB Continuum school in Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon South area, offering the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The campus sits in the Him Lam residential community and spans nearly 10,000 m² with 80+ classrooms and dedicated spaces including laboratories, art rooms, a musical hall, a robotics room for STEM, a football field, library, and cafeteria. Instruction is in English, with additional study in Vietnamese and Korean and support for other mother tongues. Families can use the school’s transportation service across HCMC, and boarding is available—the first in Saigon South. Recent highlights include student CAS service trips and representation in international school sports such as teeball.

King’s College International School Ho Chi Minh City brings the heritage of King’s College School Wimbledon—one of the top-performing schools in the UK—to Vietnam. Opening in August 2027, the school provides an education for students aged 2 to 18, following the British curriculum through to IGCSE and A Level qualifications. The campus is designed to support the "Three Pillars" philosophy: balancing academic depth with equal emphasis on the performing arts and sports. Prospective parents can expect a learning environment that mirrors the Wimbledon model, including specialized teaching in music and languages from the early years. A unique feature of the school is its "Life at 25" initiative, a signature program that focuses on the long-term development of students. This initiative moves beyond immediate exam results to prioritize mentorship and the acquisition of specific skills—such as collaborative problem-solving and public speaking—needed for professional success in adulthood.

La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City is a bilingual French international school offering nursery, preschool and primary education in Ho Chi Minh City. Opened in 2017 and located in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2, it is accredited by the French Ministry of Education for cycles 1, 2 and 3 since 2020–2023 and is part of the AEFE network. The school teaches the French National Curriculum in bilingual French–English instruction, with Vietnamese language introduced from kindergarten onward. The 4,500 m² campus includes bright classrooms with IT equipment, two libraries, an auditorium, art and music rooms, language rooms, a 25‑meter swimming pool, a football pitch, a basketball court, two playgrounds, a nap room and a communal canteen. The program emphasises autonomous, curious learning and the integration of technology. It attracts families from many nationalities and aims to provide a small-scale, caring environment with a family-like atmosphere.

Located in the An Phu ward of Thu Duc City, the Binh An Campus of the Montessori International School of Vietnam distinguishes itself by using Vietnamese as the primary language of instruction. This campus uniquely integrates the authentic Montessori method with the curriculum requirements of the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training. While the core instruction is in Vietnamese, students are also introduced to English and Mandarin Chinese throughout the week. The facility is designed with specific attention to environmental comfort, featuring classrooms equipped with air purifiers. A notable highlight of this campus is its spacious outdoor garden, which spans over 100 square meters. This area includes a sandpit surrounded by trees, plants, and wooden decking, providing a natural setting for children to explore. The campus caters specifically to families living in the Binh An and An Phu areas who seek a Montessori education within a Vietnamese linguistic framework.

Pathway School - An Khánh Kindergarten is located at No. 111 Lương Định Của Street, An Khánh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It offers a Bespoke Curriculum for children aged 1 to 5. The campus features a spacious outdoor area, a climbing zone, and a circuit of activities that build balance, coordination, and stamina. Montessori-inspired learning materials are visually engaging and arranged to promote independent learning from an early age. Bright, airy classrooms foster a safe, comfortable atmosphere that supports positive study habits and a love of learning. Opened in 2014 as the first Pathway School campus, it forms part of a network of 20 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, serving kindergarten through high school with a focus on character education—ethics, wisdom, and resilience. The An Khánh campus emphasizes real-world experiences and a continuous movement zone to encourage active learning in a supportive environment.

Pathway School – Binh An Kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City runs a Montessori-based program alongside the Vietnamese curriculum for children aged 1 to 6. The Mont Tue Duc approach centers hands-on learning in a calm, caring environment that emphasizes Love and Respect. The Early Language Development and English Program provides immersion in English for non-English-speaking learners, with 25% of lessons taught by foreign teachers in a bilingual daily setting. The Doodle Town Curriculum supports social and emotional development while Education for Sustainable Development and Citizenship is integrated through SEL. The campus offers Montessori classrooms, a well-stocked library, well-ventilated, secure learning spaces, and nature-friendly design. Outdoor facilities include the Sasuke Playground, an obstacle course, and a swimming pool that foster movement, balance, and water safety. Pathway School has grown to more than 20 campuses since 2014, reflecting a network that supports consistent nurturing across early years.

Pathway School, Binh Hung Campus, sits in Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Chanh district. The campus blends Montessori Tue Duc preschool education with the Vietnamese national curriculum, supplemented by Harmony SEL, English language support, physical education, and music-sensory experiences in the early years. In the five foundational years, learning follows a constructivist approach and about 25% of class time is devoted to English, with seven essential skill subjects guiding balanced development. A Morality–Wisdom–Willpower triangle threads Cultural, Skills, and English lessons, emphasizing practical thinking and creativity over rote memorization. The school operates under the Ministry of Education and Training framework, while encouraging students to express ideas freely and prepare for further study. Facilities include Montessori preschool spaces, a bilingual library with English and Vietnamese books, and secure, well-ventilated classrooms. Outdoor spaces feature nature-inspired areas and Sasuke Playground. Pathway School now runs more than 20 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City today.

Pathway School – Doan Ket Kindergarten is a Montessori-inspired preschool at No. 4 Doan Ket Street, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The program blends Montessori with Vietnamese curricula and Cambridge Primary, and provides English language support. In the first six years, children learn through hands-on activities across practical life, maths, language, science, culture-history-geography, and crafts, in a play-based setting. Mont. Tue Duc supports personality development, love and respect, mindfulness, and gentle guidance to help children understand themselves and others. Harmony SEL and Education for Sustainable Development and Citizenship are integral, along with a bilingual English program with immersion and 25% lessons taught by foreign teachers; the Doodle Town Curriculum supports English language learners. Doan Ket Campus features Montessori classrooms, a library, secure ventilated spaces, and a Sasuke outdoor playground near nature-focused campus. Pathway School, founded in 2014, has grown to over 20 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City today.

Pathway Fuji Preschool Branch sits in Valora Fuji villa compound in Phuoc Long Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The preschool offers Pathway School's early childhood program for children under six, emphasizing character formation and an 'inner world'. The five core cultural values are mindful culture, warrior spirit, understanding and compassion, kindness, and self-learning. Five key skills include adaptability, expressive language, independence, problem solving, and collaboration, developed through hands-on, multi-sensory experiences in real-world contexts. The curriculum blends Montessori-inspired learning and Tuệ Đức pedagogy with the Ministry of Education and Training's early childhood guidelines, and includes English exposure with daily instruction by teachers and foreign language instructors. The school maintains a bilingual environment with 25% English lessons taught by foreign teachers. Facilities include Montessori classrooms, a library, and Sasuke Playground, plus outdoor spaces in nature. Extra-curricular activities expose children to traditional culture and music and expressive arts.

Pathway School Ha Huy Giap Primary Campus, located at No 06 Ha Huy Giap Street, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, operates with a Cambridge Primary framework within a bespoke curriculum. At Elementary level, teaching follows the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum and is delivered through a Constructivist approach in every lesson. The program integrates Cultural, Skills, and English instruction to develop practical intelligence, creativity, and critical thinking. English accounts for 25% of class time, while seven essential skill subjects support balanced development. Class sizes are capped at 25 to promote participation and personalised feedback. The campus features a well-stocked library with hundreds of English and Vietnamese books, learning spaces, function rooms, a playground, and a swimming pool. The outdoor environment includes green spaces and a Sasuke obstacle playground. A distinctive feature is the three-root philosophy Morality – Wisdom – Willpower, embedded with Pathway Harmony SEL and Emotion Education to cultivate resilience, empathy, and responsible citizenship from early years.

Pathway School — Tan Thoi Nhat 17 campus in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, offers a blended preschool and elementary program rooted in Montessori Tue Duc and Vietnamese education. The preschool uses Montessori Tue Duc to nurture each child's personality and prepare them for the next learning steps, while the five foundational years apply a constructivist approach that reserves 25% of class time for English. English support is available, and the elementary phase follows the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum, emphasizing practical learning and creative expression through Culture, Skills, and English instruction. The Morality – Wisdom – Willpower philosophy runs through all lessons, guiding character development alongside academics. The school maintains small class sizes, with elementary classes capped at 25 students, and provides a supportive environment that respects exploration within a framework of responsibility. Facilities include a spacious outdoor area, obstacle course, swimming pool, martial arts room, art room, and library that foster independent learning and well-being.

Pathway School Le Thi Rieng Kindergarten is a bilingual early years and primary campus in Ho Chi Minh City's District 12. It serves children from age 1 to 18 with a multi curricular approach that combines Montessori methods with Vietnamese and Canadian curricula, plus bespoke programs and Cambridge Primary elements. The preschool program centers on the Montessori Tue Duc approach, with Early Language Development and an English program delivered through a bilingual setting; foreign teachers contribute about 25 percent of English lessons, supported by the Doodle Town Curriculum. Classrooms are Montessori aligned, ventilated, and paired with a library of diverse learning aids. Outdoor spaces include a Sasuke Playground and nature grounds that encourage movement, exploration, and care for plants. Mindfulness and social emotional learning are woven into activities, and extra curriculars emphasize traditional culture. Facilities also include a swimming pool, while learning focuses on autonomy, world experience, and character development.