Saigon South International School (SSIS)
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
1,500
50 (Vietnamese)
20 avg / 21 max
Rolling
WASC
IB Diploma and AP and PSAT
About Saigon South International School (SSIS)
Academic Excellence, Sense of Self, Respect for All, Balance In Life, Dedicated Service
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,000 – $23,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 509800000 ₫-882200000 ₫ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $19,650(+9%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $21,150 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 93th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
American curriculum aligned with US standards. Registration VND 10,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 325-575 million by grade. Capital fund VND 18,000,000. Uniforms VND 3,000,000-5,000,000. Transport VND 25,000,000-40,000,000/year. AP exam fees additional.
American
IB Diploma and AP and PSAT
IBDP, AP, SAT, PSAT, CTP
Well above average.
Mandarin & Spanish
Short and long-term interventions.
We have learning support departments in all divisions.
Yes, English Additional Language (EAL) classes are offered in Kindergarten through grade 10.
8 am – 3 pm
There is a cafeteria and lunches can be purchased.
We have Western, Asian and Vegetarian options every day.
Recommended neighborhoods
District 7, Phu My Hung, Nha Be, Binh Chanh
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Vietnamese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
American curriculum aligned with US standards. Registration VND 10,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 325-575 million by grade. Capital fund VND 18,000,000. Uniforms VND 3,000,000-5,000,000. Transport VND 25,000,000-40,000,000/year. AP exam fees additional.
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