Singapore International School @ Saigon South
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$11K - US$25K
Curriculum: British · Singaporean · IGCSE
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~800
Location: Binh Chanh / Saigon South, Saigon
Updated April 2026
In Brief
SIS @ Saigon South is the most accessible-priced all-through school in the outer Saigon South belt - a real option for families who want Cambridge-linked qualifications without IB Diploma fees, and who are already based in the Binh Chanh or District 7 area. The dual-stream model is a feature if your children might one day sit alongside the Vietnamese integrated track, but confirm which stream applies before you visit.
SIS @ Saigon South is part of KinderWorld Education Group, Vietnam's largest international school network with 15-plus campuses across the country. The school runs two streams side by side from the same Binh Chanh campus: an International Programme for international students - Singaporean and British curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels - and an Integrated Programme for Vietnamese students combining Ministry of Education requirements with English-language content from international teachers. The distinction matters at enrolment: your child joins one stream, and cross-over is limited until senior school.
The academic pathway in the International Programme is built around Singapore's PSLE-derived primary structure, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9-10, and A Levels or the Global Assessment Certificate (which includes the ACT for US university access) in Years 11-12. Singapore's core PISA performance in maths and science backs the primary and junior secondary curriculum rationale, and the school's university placement record spans UK, US, and Australian institutions. The campus in the Trung Son residential area includes science labs, arts rooms, music facilities, sports fields, and a covered swimming pool - built to purpose, not retrofitted.
The location is the main question. Binh Chanh is southwest of District 7, further from the Thao Dien expat corridor than any of the other schools covered here. Families who've chosen SIS Saigon South are typically living in the surrounding residential areas by design - the commute from Thao Dien or District 1 at school-run times is a serious commitment. If you're still deciding where to live in HCMC, solve the school location first.
What parents value
- –Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathway, plus the option of the Global Assessment Certificate (with ACT) for US university access. Gives students three credible international exit routes rather than one.
- –Fees start at 281 million VND in KG1-KG2 and reach 626 million VND in Grade 12 - below the top-tier IB schools and below SSIS and AIS at equivalent levels. First-year one-time fees are modest: a 6.45 million VND registration fee and a refundable 15 million VND deposit.
- –Part of KinderWorld, which runs student exchange programmes with partner schools in Singapore, Australia, and the US. Cross-campus study opportunities are built into the academic calendar from secondary onwards.
Points of consideration
- –Binh Chanh location is the furthest from the Thao Dien and District 1 expat corridors. Families based outside the Saigon South belt should map the commute in both directions at school-run times before deciding.
- –The dual-stream campus means the school's community is split between two curricula. Ask how integration between the International and Integrated programmes works in practice for co-curricular activities, events, and social contact.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| KG1-KG2 | 3 | NaN |
| KG3 | 5 | NaN |
| Grades 1-3 | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 4-5 | 9 | NaN |
| Grade 6 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 7-8 | 12 | NaN |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 11 | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from VND. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (one-time) | NaN |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
| Awards | Prestigious School - Golden Dragon Awards (Vietnam) |
| Pathways | iPSLE, IGCSE, A Levels, plus Global Assessment Certificate (ACT) |
Key results: Awards: Prestigious School - Golden Dragon Awards (Vietnam); Pathways: iPSLE, IGCSE, A Levels, plus Global Assessment Certificate (ACT).
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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