# Ho Chi Minh City international school tuition trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-international-school-tuition-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-25T23:50:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Reports indicate rising tuition costs for international schools in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Initial reports highlighted that businessman Cường Đô La and his wife, Đàm Thu Trang, enrolled their children at Saigon South International School (SSIS). At this institution, tuition for grade 12 approaches 1 billion VND per year.

Further analysis of fee schedules shows that tuition at several major institutions is projected to reach nearly 1 billion VND ($38,000) per year, excluding additional costs such as admission, development fees, meals, and transportation. The British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) currently maintains the highest rates, with Year 13 tuition expected to be approximately $38,300. The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) also reported increases, with Grade 12 tuition reaching approximately $37,900.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Ho Chi Minh City international school tuition to reach $38,000

International school tuition in Ho Chi Minh City is set to reach nearly $38,000 per year for the 2026-27 academic year, with BIS HCMC recording the highest rates.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-international-school-tuition-to-reach-38000

### 2026-08-13: Cường Đô La enrolls children in high-tuition international school

Businessman Cường Đô La and wife Đàm Thu Trang have enrolled their children in Saigon South International School, where annual tuition for both children could exceed 1 billion VND.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cng-la-enrolls-children-in-high-tuition-international-school

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