The American School (TAS)
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and PSAT.
- Tuition: $8,000–$16,000/yr published in VND, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 22) Ho Chi Minh City international school · 500 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: Vietnamese.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 AM.
- Accreditations: WASC, IBO listed accreditations.
500
20 (Vietnamese)
12 avg / 22 max
Rolling
WASC, IBO
AP and PSAT
About The American School (TAS)
- Educating the whole child incorporating mind, body, and spirit. - Dynamic and rigorous American educational program enriched by the multicultural setting in Vietnam - Immersive EAL program supporting the theory of additive bilingualism - Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to extend the learning beyond the classroom - Expanding to new, modern facility in January 2020.
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
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support 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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $8,000–$16,000 |
| Annual tuition (VND) | 239800000 ₫-723500000 ₫ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,000 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 56th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
US-accredited curriculum. Registration VND 6,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 200-400 million by grade. Capital fee VND 10,000,000. Uniforms VND 2,500,000-4,000,000. Transport VND 20,000,000-32,000,000/year. AP exam fees additional.
American
AP and PSAT
AP program, PSAT and SAT
The 2024-2025 academic year, 95% of students earned a score of 3 or higher, and three subjects achieved a perfect mean score of 5.0: - AP Calculus BC Exam Only - AP Calculus BC: AB Subscore - AP Chinese Language and Culture
Vietnamese, Spanish, Mandarin
Students with mild to moderate special needs are provided: - Goal Setting - Appropriate accommodations - Push-in, one-to-one support in the classroom - Pull-out, when necessary - Teacher support of differentiation and scaffolding
Yes. We have Learning Support Department to assist students with special learning needs.
We offer EAL - English as an Additional Language - classes for students who need more assistance with their English.
7:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Yes
Yes. We have options for students who are vegan.
Recommended neighborhoods
An Phu, Thao Dien, Cat Lai, Binh Thanh
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Vietnamese
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