EMASI International School Nam Long
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
EMASI International School Nam Long is one of the few bilingual schools in Vietnam with full WASC accreditation, also a Cambridge International member. The school delivers a bilingual (Vietnamese-English) curriculum from kindergarten to high school combining Cambridge with the Vietnamese national programme. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$12,000 USD (true cost ~$10,000, +18% — HCMC's 15th cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to bilingual Vietnamese-English families wanting WASC-accredited international education at accessible pricing.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE, A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
Rolling
IBO
IGCSE, A-Levels
About EMASI International School Nam Long
EMASI là môi trường giáo dục song ngữ quốc tế đạt kiểm định WASC, tiên phong cho sự phát triển toàn diện của học sinh từ Mẫu giáo đến THPT...
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,000(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,500 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 15th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
IB World School. More affordable IB option. Bilingual English-Vietnamese. Located in District 7.
IB
IGCSE, A-Levels
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
District 7, Phu My Hung, Binh Chanh
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
IB World School. More affordable IB option. Bilingual English-Vietnamese. Located in District 7.
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