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The ABC International School

International School in Ho Chi Minh City

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The ABC International School (ABC IS) Ho Chi Minh City serves 655 students from 24 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE and A Level pathways, accredited by COBIS, BSO, FOBISIA and CIE — a four-accreditation set. Strong fit for British and international expat families on HCMC assignments seeking British-track education with FOBISIA inter-school sports network connection in central Vietnam.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $12,205–$31,122/yr published in VND, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 18 (max 25) Ho Chi Minh City international school · 655 students total.
  • 24 nationalities top: Vietnamese.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:25am.
  • Accreditations: COBIS, BSO, FOBISIA plus 1 more.
BritishAges 2 to 18English$12,205–$31,122/yr(310000000 ₫-790500000 ₫)
Est. all-in: $23,314/yr(+8%, modeled)Premium in Ho Chi Minh CityModerate admissions89% data coverage
Students

655

Nationalities

24 (Vietnamese)

Class Size

18 avg / 25 max

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

1995

Accreditations

COBIS, BSO, FOBISIA, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

british-curriculumpremium-tier

About The ABC International School

Established in 1995, The ABC International School is thriving, popular and well established. It provides an International Education of World-Wide Value for pupils between the ages of 2-18 years through the medium of English and in accordance with the standards of the British National Curriculum. Pupils of all ages are happy, high achievers who are well motivated and superbly well cared for. The school is unashamedly proud of its’ teaching faculty of more than seventy expatriates who are a well-qualified and experienced team that promote the very highest levels of student achievement through the use of experiential and holistic teaching methods. The whole community is accommodated in well-resourced purpose built facilities. The standard timetable is complimented by an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and all campuses are served by an extensive home to school bus system.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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.

  • Educational psychologist available
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. 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.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for The ABC International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$12,205–$31,122
Annual tuition (VND)310000000 ₫-790500000 ₫
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$23,314(+8%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$24,814
Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City96th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

IGCSE and A Levels

Exam results

65%+ A/A* most years

Additional languages

French, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

No

ESL / EAL support

Yes

Education psychologistYes
Gifted programmeYes
School hours

8:25am – 3:10pm

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Various. Vegetarian options every day.

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 89%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City

Mid-range
Median
$3,000$12,205–$31,122$37,756

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversity
The ABC International School

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
25
City avg
18

Student Diversity

24nationalities655 students

Moderately diverse

Common: Vietnamese

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