Choosing an international school in Vietnam can feel overwhelming at first, especially if you’re relocating or comparing options across cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Families can explore a range of curriculum pathways, IB, British, American, and Singapore–Cambridge, each offering different learning styles, facilities, language environments, and school communities.
This 2025 guide to the best international schools in Vietnam gives you a clear starting point. Inside, you’ll find:
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Below is a sample of schools currently listed on doris, covering Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. This includes some of the most frequently searched schools by parents moving to Vietnam.
| School | Location | Curriculum | Ages | View on doris |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) | District 2, HCMC | British → IGCSE + A Levels | 2–18 | |
| International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) | District 2, HCMC | IB (PYP → MYP → DP) | 2–18 | |
| Saigon South International School (SSIS) | District 7, HCMC | American → AP | 4–18 | |
| European International School (EIS) | Thao Dien, HCMC | IB (PYP → MYP → DP) | 2–18 | |
| Australian International School (AIS Saigon) | Thao Dien / Thu Thiem, HCMC | International + IB DP | 2–18 | |
| British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) | Long Bien, Hanoi | British → IGCSE + A Levels | 2–18 | |
| United Nations International School Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) | Tay Ho, Hanoi | IB (PYP → MYP → DP) | 3–18 | |
| Hanoi International School (HIS) | Ba Dinh, Hanoi | International + IB DP | 5–18 | |
| Singapore International School (SIS @ Ciputra) | Ciputra, Hanoi | Singapore–Cambridge | 2–18 | |
| St. Paul American School Hanoi | Hoai Duc, Hanoi | American → AP | 5–18 |
This list is a sample for informational purposes only. doris does not rank, rate, or promote schools, all listings are impartial and based on publicly available data.
Filter by curriculum first.
If you know you prefer IB, British, American, or Singapore–Cambridge programmes, start by filtering based on curriculum.
Use location as a tiebreaker.
Commute time matters. Many families choose areas like District 2 (HCMC), District 7 (HCMC), Tay Ho (Hanoi), or Ciputra (Hanoi) because of convenience and community fit.
Don’t assume higher fees = better fit.
Some schools with moderate fees offer strong academic pathways or bilingual options that work better for certain students.
Start early, especially for popular year groups.
Some schools open applications 6–12 months in advance.
doris can help. It’s a free, impartial tool built to help parents:
There are more than 60 international schools across major cities, with clusters in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Curriculum styles include IB, British, American, and Singapore–Cambridge.
Many do, particularly in Early Years and lower primary. Families often apply 6–12 months ahead of their preferred intake.
• IB: Inquiry-led, holistic learning from PYP to DP
• British: Structured exams (IGCSE + A Levels)
• American: Broad subject choice with AP options
• Singapore–Cambridge: Rigorous maths and science foundation, bilingual pathways available
Most rankings are based on marketing or paid placements. doris does not rank schools — information is impartial and based on publicly available data.
Yes. doris uses AI to suggest schools based on your child’s age, curriculum preferences, language needs, and budget. Suggestions are always impartial and free.
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing destinations for international education. With multiple curriculum pathways and strong school communities, the challenge isn’t whether good schools exist, it’s knowing where to start and how to compare them clearly.
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