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Saigon Star International School

International School in Ho Chi Minh City

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Quick answer

Saigon Star International School is a smaller international school in Ho Chi Minh City. Admissions are open; best suited to families wanting smaller-community international education in HCMC at accessible pricing.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British taught at Saigon Star International School.
  • Tuition: $6,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 2-11 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: Cambridge listed accreditations.
BritishAges 2-11English$6,000–$12,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $10,500/yr(+17%, modeled)Mid-range in Ho Chi Minh CityOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

Cambridge

british-curriculumbudget-friendlyopen-admissions

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: 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

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Saigon Star International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$6,000–$12,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$10,500(+17%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$12,000
Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City40th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

British primary school. Located in District 2 (Thao Dien). Smaller, community-oriented. Feeds into larger British secondary schools.

Curriculum

British

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Thao Dien, An Phu, District 2, Binh Thanh

Verified: 2026-04-04Data source: manualConfidence: highData completeness: 38%1 named source

At a Glance

Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City

Budget-friendly
Median
$3,000$6,000–$12,000$37,756

Class size: Not published

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