International German School (IGS/Deutsche Schule) HCMC
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
International German School (IGS/Deutsche Schule) HCMC offers a multi-track German and IB programme. Well-suited to budget-conscious and internationally mobile families. At $5,000–$10,000/year, it sits below the Ho Chi Minh City average — offering strong value. Note: German government-supported school.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German, IB taught at International German School (IGS/Deutsche Schule) HCMC.
- Tuition: $5,000–$10,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: KMK (German Standing Conference), IBO verified.
Fixed intake
KMK (German Standing Conference), IBO
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: limited
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
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 – $10,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,000(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,500 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 8th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
German government-supported school. Registration VND 4,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 125-250 million by grade (subsidized). Uniforms VND 1,500,000-2,500,000. Transport VND 15,000,000-25,000,000/year. Abitur exam fees included.
German, IB
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Thao Dien, An Phu, Binh Thanh, District 1
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
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German government-supported school. Registration VND 4,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 125-250 million by grade (subsidized). Uniforms VND 1,500,000-2,500,000. Transport VND 15,000,000-25,000,000/year. Abitur exam fees included.
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