Wellspring International Bilingual School
Bilingual Private School in Ho Chi Minh City
Quick answer
Wellspring International Bilingual School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, as a large campus with 1,200 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious and internationally mobile families. At $5,000–$10,000/year, it sits below the Ho Chi Minh City average — offering strong value. Note: Vietnamese-English bilingual with IB pathway.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$10,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
1,200
Rolling
IBO
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Wellspring International Bilingual School
Wellspring International Bilingual School officially started its first academic year in August, 2011. With the goal of providing an inter-level education system from grade 1 to 12 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The school’s area is 4.3 hectares and it is located in the east of Hanoi, just 3km from the city center.
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
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
- 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?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 – $10,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,000(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,500 |
| Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City | 8th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Vietnamese-English bilingual with IB pathway. Registration VND 4,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 125-250 million by grade. Uniforms VND 2,000,000-3,000,000. Transport VND 15,000,000-25,000,000/year. IB exam fees VND 10,000,000-15,000,000.
IB
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Binh Thanh, District 1, Phu Nhuan, Go Vap
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Vietnamese-English bilingual with IB pathway. Registration VND 4,000,000. Tuition ranges VND 125-250 million by grade. Uniforms VND 2,000,000-3,000,000. Transport VND 15,000,000-25,000,000/year. IB exam fees VND 10,000,000-15,000,000.
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