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British International School HCMC (BIS)

International School in Ho Chi Minh City

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British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) is part of the Nord Anglia Education group and rated outstanding by the UK government, positioning itself as the top international school in Vietnam. The school offers IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways, accredited by IBO, CIS, and Nord Anglia. Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families wanting Nord Anglia network mobility in Vietnam.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British, IB taught at British International School HCMC (BIS).
  • Tuition: $12,000–$22,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 2-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, Nord Anglia listed accreditations.
British, IBAges 2-18English$12,000–$22,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $18,650/yr(+10%, modeled)Premium in Ho Chi Minh CityOpen admissions
Students

12

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, Nord Anglia

multi-curriculumbritish-curriculumibpremium-tieropen-admissionsstrong-learning-support

About British International School HCMC (BIS)

Welcome to the British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC), rated outstanding by the UK government and the top international school in Vietnam.

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: strong

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 British International School HCMC (BIS)
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$12,000–$22,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$18,650(+10%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$20,150
Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City80th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Part of Nord Anglia Education. Registration VND 10,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 300-550 million by grade. Capital levy VND 15,000,000. Uniforms VND 3,000,000-5,000,000. Transport VND 25,000,000-40,000,000/year. Exam fees (IGCSE/IB) VND 8,000,000-15,000,000.

Curriculum

British, IB

Learning support

strong

Recommended neighborhoods

An Phu, Thao Dien, Thu Thiem, Binh Thanh

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$12,000–$22,000$37,756

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSupport
British International School HCMC (BIS)

Class size: Not published

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