Tuition fees at international schools in Ho Chi Minh City have climbed to nearly VND1 billion (US$37,985) per year, with most schools implementing a 3-6% fee increase for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.
As demand for international education grows in central Vietnam, families are increasingly looking beyond campus size and facilities to evaluate how schools balance academic quality, international exposure, and student support.
Tuition at international schools in Hanoi now reaches more than VND1 billion (about US$38,000) a year for some upper secondary students, while most schools charge around VND300-600 million before meals, bus services and other fees.
An international school in northern Vietnam charging tuition of up to VND1.1 billion (US$42,000) a year has been ordered to suspend student enrollment after authorities found it was operating without the required licenses.
Michael Osswald, CEO of Odyssey International School (Odyssey), said that establishing an international school grounded in respect, trust, and transparency can support student development while providing reassurance to parents.
The American International School Vietnam (AISVN) has been officially dissolved by authorities in Ho Chi Minh City after months of financial controversy involving over US$100 million raised from parents and the arrest of the school’s chairwoman.
Westlink International School Hanoi has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to deliver the IB Middle Years Program (MYP), completing a key step in the school's development of a full IB learning pathway from the Primary Years Program ...
A friend of mine, a manager at a trading company, had to make a difficult decision last summer to pull his child out of an international school with tuition and expenses totaling VND450 million (US$17,100) per year.
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed dissolving the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) over unresolved financial and staffing problems more than a year after it ceased operations.
Choosing the right international school involves more than just evaluating the curriculum; it means finding a nurturing environment, a future-focused academic path, and a supportive community that will shape your child's character and intellect.
BIS Hanoi celebrated its 10th graduating class, the Class of 2025, with a ceremony that brought together students, families, and staff to recognize the achievements and personal growth of its learners.
Countless "extra costs" behind tuition fees that come with sending a child to an international school are making my friend anxious—and even considering pulling his child out to return to public school.
The owner of the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) has been arrested for disrupting public order and inciting vandalism in front of the school's gate.
The International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) on Saturday said the school would close down after the academic year ends this summer, citing a decline in applications.
The American International School Vietnam (AISVN) will be suspended for 12 months for not satisfying financial and personnel requirements, the HCMC education department said Tuesday.
The HCMC education department is considering closing down the American International School (AISVN) for a year if it cannot satisfy requirements regarding its teachers and financial situation.
Eleven Hanoi international schools published their tuition fees for the new school year starting next September, ranging from VND100 million to VND916 million (US$4,000-36,600), with most having increased since last year.
