The American School Ho Chi Minh City
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
The American School Ho Chi Minh City prepares students for AP and PSAT, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Ho Chi Minh City averages. Graduates leave with AP and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include AP and PSAT.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 22) Ho Chi Minh City international school.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 AM.
12 avg / 22 max
Rolling
AP and PSAT
About The American School Ho Chi Minh City
- 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 lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 239800000 ₫-723500000 ₫ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 75th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
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.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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