List of Best International Schools In Vietnam

Contents

1. The best international schools vietnam – International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP)
2. International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)
3. International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy (ISHCMC – AA)

In recent years, the trend of choosing international schools in Vietnam for children’s education has been increasing. Understandably, Vietnam international schools have many outstanding advantages such as international curriculum, international learning environment, international accreditation, modern and high-end facilities, etc. that make parents feel assured in letting their children study there.

Besides, when studying at international schools, it is a great opportunity for children to interact and integrate with many friends from different countries, use English fluently and develop comprehensively as global citizens. However, many parents wonder “Which Vietnam international school is the best for their children in the 2023 – 2024?” For the answer, parents can refer to TOP 3 best international schools in Vietnam in the following article from International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP).

1. The best international schools vietnam – International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP)

International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) is one of the best three international schools in Vietnam belonging to the Cognita group for preschool and primary students from 18 months to 11 years old. ISSP is the only international preschool and primary school in Ho Chi Minh City that is fully accredited by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) known as two famous and prestigious international education accreditation organization. In 2023, ISSP officially became an authorized PYP School to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

At ISSP, the international curriculum for primary students is designed based on the IB PYP framework which helps students develop 10 attributes of IB learner profile to achieve excellent academic results and necessary life skills to become elite global citizens. For preschool students, the teaching and learning approach is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy which allows children to take ownership of their learning and learn through play.

ISSP has high-end facilities, including iPads, ICT lab, Innovation hub, Art room, Music room, Garden, Sport room, and Soccer field, etc., which support the school’s personalized and authentic learning approaches to develop the whole child.

All teachers at ISSP are qualified with bachelor/master degree in their teaching area and professional certificates such as “Making the IB PYP Happens”. They are all subjected to a global background check and rigorous recruitment process to meet the safeguarding and child protection policy of ISSP.

Studying at ISSP, students will have a seamless transition to high school at International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC), International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy (ISHCMC-AA) or any other high schools in the world.

Contact information of International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP):

Address: 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Telephone: +84 (028) 2222 7788
Email: admissions@issp.edu.vn
Website: issp.edu.vn

International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) in Vietnam (Source: ISSP)

2. International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)

When coming up with Vietnam international schools with a long history, International School Ho Chi Minh City would be the first one mentioned by many parents. It is also one of the first international schools in Ho Chi Minh City established in 1993. Similar to International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP), ISHCMC is also an international school in Vietnam belonging to the Cognita group.

The curriculum of ISHCMC is designed for students from preschool to high school and college preparatory. This international school is well-known as one of the best international school in Vietnam because it is fully accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to provide all three International Baccalaureate programs including PYP (for primary education), MYB (for high school education) and DP (for college-preparatory education).

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) in Vietnam (Source: Internet)

3. International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy (ISHCMC – AA)

International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy (ISHCMC-AA) is also the third international school of the Cognita group in Vietnam, similar to ISSP and ISHCMC. Its educational goal is to provide a high-quality American education for secondary students by empowering and inspiring their passion for lifelong learning, thereby creating the opportunity for them to graduate and study at prestigious international universities and colleges.

Significantly, ISHCMC-AA is highly appreciated by many parents because it is one of six Vietnam international schools fully authorized to teach the Advanced Placement (AP) by the College Board. In addition, ISHCMC-AA is also the first international school offering Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) program. This program involves Syracuse University courses to help students in Grade 11 and 12 earn university credits early.

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC - AA) in Vietnam

International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy (ISHCMC – AA) in Vietnam (Source: Internet)

In the above article, International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) has summarized and shared with parents information about 3 prestigious and quality international schools in Vietnam in 2024 – 2025. After reading this article, ISSP hopes that parents will choose an appropriate Vietnam international school for children to help them develop comprehensively and become elite global citizens.

For further information about curriculum, facilities, teachers, etc. at ISSP, parents can book a tour to visit ISSP by contacting the ISSP Admissions Office via: