Renaissance International School, Saigon
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$8K - US$34K
Curriculum: IB · British
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~600
Location: District 7 / Phu My Hung, Saigon
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Renaissance is the right school for District 7 families who want an IB education in a deliberately small setting - the IGCSE-into-IB DP combination is genuinely useful and the Round Square programme adds real global dimension. If you're based in Thao Dien or District 1, the commute is the question to solve before anything else.
Renaissance is the only Round Square school in Vietnam - a distinction that connects students to a global network of service, leadership, and exchange projects across more than 220 schools in 50 countries. The curriculum runs IB PYP and MYP through primary and middle school, then IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 before the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. That IGCSE bridge is an unusual and deliberate choice: it gives students Cambridge qualifications mid-way while still arriving at the IB DP, which works well for families who arrived from a British-curriculum background.
The school sits on Nguyen Thi Thap in District 7, close to the Phu My Hung neighbourhood and roughly 3 kilometres from SSIS. Facilities are stronger than the size suggests: a 230-seat theatre, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, and all-weather pitch. Head of School Andy Roberts has been the consistent public face of the school through recent years. EAL support is included in fees, and siblings from the third child onwards receive a 20% tuition discount.
Administration stability has been a topic among longer-standing families, and the school's ownership history has been less consistent than the Inspired or Nord Anglia chains. It's worth asking about senior leadership continuity and the timeline for any announced building improvements. The District 7 location is a practical barrier for families based in Thao Dien, District 1, or District 3 - you're looking at 30 to 45 minutes each way at school-run times across the bridge crossings.
What parents value
- –Only Round Square school in Vietnam, with service, leadership, and international exchange built into the programme across all year groups - not just the senior school.
- –IGCSE in Years 10-11 followed by IB DP gives students Cambridge credentials plus the IB Diploma pathway, a combination few schools in Saigon offer. Useful for families who've come from a British-curriculum background.
- –EAL support included in fees. Indoor swimming pool, 230-seat theatre, and all-weather pitch on a single campus. Early Years fees start at 202 million VND annually - the most accessible entry point of any IB school in Saigon.
Points of consideration
- –District 7 location adds real commute time for families outside Phu My Hung. From Thao Dien or District 1, plan for 35 to 45 minutes each way at school-run times before committing.
- –Staff and admin turnover has been mentioned by families with longer experience at the school. Ask specifically about leadership continuity in the year groups that matter to you, and what the ownership structure looks like going forward.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| EY1 Half Day | 2 | NaN |
| EY2 Half Day | 3 | NaN |
| EY1 Full Day | 2 | NaN |
| EY2 Full Day | 3 | NaN |
| EY3 Full Day | 4 | NaN |
| Year 1 | 5 | NaN |
| Year 2 | 6 | NaN |
| Year 3-6 | 7 | NaN |
| Year 7-9 | 11 | NaN |
| Year 10-11 (IGCSE) | 14 | NaN |
| Year 12-13 (IB DP) | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from VND. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (EY-Year 2) | NaN |
| Application Fee (Year 3-13) | NaN |
| Registration Fee (EY) | NaN |
| Registration Fee (Primary) | NaN |
| Registration Fee (Secondary) | NaN |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
| Curriculum | IB PYP, MYP, DP plus IGCSE in Years 10-11 |
| Distinction | Only Round Square school in Vietnam |
Key results: Curriculum: IB PYP, MYP, DP plus IGCSE in Years 10-11; Distinction: Only Round Square school in Vietnam.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group and interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Saigon's international schools draw a mix of corporate-package families, long-term residents, and a growing number of locally-based international families. Contact the school for current enrolment breakdown.
Leadership
School leadership
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