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Canadian International School Vietnam

International School in Ho Chi Minh City

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Canadian International School Vietnam is a Canadian-curriculum school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Annual tuition runs $7,000-$14,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $12,000 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by Ontario Ministry of Education and IBO and serves ages 3-18.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Canadian leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $7,000–$14,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: Ontario Ministry of Education, IBO listed accreditations.
CanadianAges 3-18English$7,000–$14,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $12,000/yr(+14%, modeled)Mid-range in Ho Chi Minh CityOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

Ontario Ministry of Education, IBO

Qualifications

IB Diploma

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About Canadian International School Vietnam

The Canadian International School (CIS) offers a comprehensive education program for students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. With a focus on holistic development, CIS provides academically rigorous programs while nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship. Students benefit from internationally recognized curricula, including the IB Diploma, which prepare them for top universities worldwide.

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 Canadian International School Vietnam
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$7,000–$14,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$12,000(+14%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$13,500
Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City44th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Ontario curriculum. Registration VND 5,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 175-350 million by grade. Capital fee VND 8,000,000. Uniforms VND 2,000,000-3,500,000. Transport VND 18,000,000-30,000,000/year.

Curriculum

Canadian

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

District 7, Phu My Hung, Nha Be, District 4

Reviewed: 2026-04-27Data source: manual+webConfidence: mediumData completeness: 51%1 named source

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City

Budget-friendly
Median
$3,000$7,000–$14,000$37,756

Class size: Not published

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