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Korean International School HCMC

International School in Ho Chi Minh City

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Quick answer

Korean International School HCMC is an international school serving expat families in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Annual tuition runs $3,000-$6,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $5,550 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It serves students aged 6-18.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at Korean International School HCMC.
  • Tuition: $3,000–$6,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 6-18 age range accepted.
OtherAges 6-18Korean$3,000–$6,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $5,550/yr(+23%, modeled)Budget-friendly in Ho Chi Minh CityModerate admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Fixed intake

budget-friendlyhigh-hidden-fees

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: 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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Korean International School HCMC
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$3,000–$6,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$5,550(+23%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$7,050
Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City8th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Korean MOE curriculum. Serves the Korean expat community in HCMC. Very affordable.

Curriculum

Other

Learning support

limited

Recommended neighborhoods

District 7, Phu My Hung, Binh Chanh

Reviewed: 2026-04-04Data source: manualConfidence: mediumData completeness: 35%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$3,000–$6,000$37,756

Class size: Not published

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