ABC International School
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $7,000–$15,000/yr published in VND, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 25) Ho Chi Minh City international school · 655 students total.
- 24 nationalities top: Vietnamese.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:25am.
- Accreditations: Cambridge International listed accreditations.
655
24 (Vietnamese)
18 avg / 25 max
Rolling
Cambridge International
IGCSE and A-Levels
About ABC International School
Established in 1995, The ABC International School is thriving, popular and well established. It provides an International Education of World-Wide Value for pupils between the ages of 2-18 years through the medium of English and in accordance with the standards of the British National Curriculum. Pupils of all ages are happy, high achievers who are well motivated and superbly well cared for. The school is unashamedly proud of its’ teaching faculty of more than seventy expatriates who are a well-qualified and experienced team that promote the very highest levels of student achievement through the use of experiential and holistic teaching methods. The whole community is accommodated in well-resourced purpose built facilities. The standard timetable is complimented by an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and all campuses are served by an extensive home to school bus system.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: limited
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $7,000–$15,000 |
| Annual tuition (VND) | 310000000 ₫-790500000 ₫ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,500(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,000 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 48th percentile(mid-range) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level. Registration VND 5,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 175-375 million by grade. Uniforms VND 2,000,000-3,500,000. Transport VND 18,000,000-30,000,000/year. Exam fees (IGCSE/A-Level) VND 5,000,000-12,000,000.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE and A Levels
65%+ A/A* most years
French, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese
limited
No
Yes
8:25am – 3:10pm
Yes
Various. Vegetarian options every day.
Recommended neighborhoods
District 1, District 3, Binh Thanh, Phu Nhuan
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Vietnamese
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