The Western Australian International School System Ho Chi Minh City
International School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
The Western Australian International School System Ho Chi Minh City is an international school serving expat families in Ho Chi Minh City, as a large campus with 2,000 students. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Ho Chi Minh City averages. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at The Western Australian International School System Ho Chi Minh City.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Ho Chi Minh City international school · 2,000 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: Vietnamese.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:10am.
2,000
20 (Vietnamese)
20 avg / 24 max
Available
About The Western Australian International School System Ho Chi Minh City
The Western Australian International School System (WASS) which provides education from Kindergarten through to Senior Secondary School, is currently offering international education curriculums for students aged two years old to senior secondary years. WASS offers a wide variety of options for students with programs from the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), the Western Australian Program (WAP), Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), American Diploma Pathway (ADP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Progamme (IBDP).
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): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not 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?
- 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) | 108075000 ₫-480690000 ₫ |
| 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
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Other
WASS is offering 2 programs: - Bilingual Program in which the instruction languages are Vietnamese and English, French is the third language for Secondary Students. - International Program that English is the instruction language and French is the second language.
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Yes, our English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) is available for students that do not fluent in English The school also provides the afterschool class (FOC) for students to gain more confidence in their English language ability.
8:10am – 04:30pm
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Vietnamese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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