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Australian International School HCMC

International School in Ho Chi Minh City

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Australian International School Ho Chi Minh City (AIS) delivers an Australian curriculum with IB Diploma at sixth form, serving the expat community in HCMC. The school is accredited by IBO.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Australian, IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma, IGCSE.
  • Tuition: $11,000–$20,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 2-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, ACARA listed accreditations.
Australian, IBAges 2-18English$11,000–$20,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $17,150/yr(+11%, modeled)Above average in Ho Chi Minh CityOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, ACARA

Qualifications

IB Diploma, IGCSE

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About Australian International School HCMC

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Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

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: moderate

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Australian International School HCMC
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$11,000–$20,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$17,150(+11%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$18,650
Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City68th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Registration VND 8,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 275-500 million by grade. Australian curriculum with IB Diploma pathway. Uniforms VND 3,000,000-4,500,000. Transport VND 22,000,000-38,000,000/year. Exam fees VND 6,000,000-14,000,000.

Curriculum

Australian, IB

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma, IGCSE

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Thao Dien, An Phu, Binh Thanh, District 1

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 49%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City

Mid-range
Median
$3,000$11,000–$20,000$37,756

Class size: Not published

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