Australian International School HCMC
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
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. Annual tuition runs $11,000-$20,000 USD (true cost ~$17,150, +11% — HCMC's 87th cost percentile). Admissions are moderate; best suited to Australian-curriculum families or internationally mobile families wanting Australian HSC pathway with IB Diploma optionality in Vietnam's premium tier.
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 verified.
Rolling
IBO, CIS, ACARA
IB Diploma, IGCSE
About Australian International School HCMC
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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: 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
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,000 – $20,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,150(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $18,650 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 87th percentile(premium tier) |
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.
Australian, IB
IB Diploma, IGCSE
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Thao Dien, An Phu, Binh Thanh, District 1
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City
Mid-rangeEstimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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.
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