Canadian International School Vietnam
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
Canadian International School Vietnam offers a Canadian provincial curriculum. Tuition of $7,000–$14,000/year is in line with Ho Chi Minh City averages. Note: Ontario curriculum.
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 verified.
Rolling
Ontario Ministry of Education, IBO
IB Diploma
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)
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $7,000 – $14,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,000(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,500 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 77th percentile(premium tier) |
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.
Canadian
IB Diploma
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
District 7, Phu My Hung, Nha Be, District 4
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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.
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