At a glance
APU International School delivers a United States style education in Ho Chi Minh City, aligning its curriculum to California state standards and offering Advanced Placement in high school. As a College Board member it is authorised to run the SAT, PSAT, Advanced Placement and ACT, and it gives families a choice between a fully international programme and a bilingual programme that also meets Vietnamese requirements. You can set it against the wider market of international schools in Ho Chi Minh City through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American curriculum aligned to California standards; Advanced Placement; College Board member |
| Stages | Kindergarten to Grade 12, co educational |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | College Board member; American standards aligned |
| Fee band | Mid to upper (see the HCMC fees guide) |
| Campus area | Ho Chi Minh City, with a secondary campus in District 11 |
Curriculum and academics
APU International School follows an American curriculum aligned to California state standards from kindergarten to Grade 12, taught in English on its international programme. High school students take Advanced Placement courses and, as the school is a College Board member, sit the SAT, PSAT, Advanced Placement and ACT on campus, which supports applications to universities in North America and beyond. A separate bilingual programme integrates the American standard curriculum with the requirements of the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, with a set number of English periods each week, giving local families a dual qualification route. Ask the school for its most recent Advanced Placement results, graduation outcomes and university destinations for the fullest academic picture.
APU International School fees
APU International School fees sit in the mid to upper band for the city, structured by programme and year group, with high school the most expensive stage and the bilingual programme priced below the fully international route. First year costs are higher because of one off enrolment charges. The school quotes its current schedule to applicants rather than fixing a single public figure that stays stable across years, so we describe the band rather than restate a precise number that may date. You can sense check it against our guide to international school fees in Ho Chi Minh City and the HCMC secondary fees breakdown. Beyond tuition, budget for enrolment and assessment fees, a deposit, examination entry fees, uniform and optional transport. Ask the admissions office about any instalment plans.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across an academic year that starts in August, with places confirmed subject to assessment and availability. The school reviews prior reports and assesses English, and families choose between the international programme, taught fully in English, and the bilingual programme that also meets Vietnamese requirements. Senior applicants joining high school will discuss subject choices and Advanced Placement options, and entry into the most popular year groups is best arranged ahead of the August intake. Confirm visa and documentation requirements with the school directly.
Location and who goes there
APU runs its provision across sites in Ho Chi Minh City, with the middle and high school located in District 11, a central and well connected part of the city. The location suits Vietnamese and international families who want a US style pathway without a long commute, and the choice of international or bilingual programmes broadens its appeal to local families seeking a recognised American qualification. Confirm which campus serves your child stage before you apply. For the wider picture of where families settle across the city, return to the Ho Chi Minh City hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are APU International School fees?
APU International School fees sit in the mid to upper band for Ho Chi Minh City and rise by year group, with high school the most expensive stage. The bilingual programme is priced below the international route, and first year costs are higher because of one off enrolment charges. The school quotes its current schedule to applicants.
Is APU International School a good school?
APU is an established American curriculum school in Ho Chi Minh City, a College Board member offering Advanced Placement and both international and bilingual programmes. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location and your preference for a US style pathway.
What curriculum does APU International School follow?
APU follows an American curriculum aligned to California standards with Advanced Placement, alongside a bilingual programme that also meets Vietnamese Ministry of Education requirements.
When do APU International School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the academic year, which starts in August, with places confirmed subject to assessment and availability. High school entry is best arranged ahead of the August intake.
Where is APU International School located?
APU runs sites in Ho Chi Minh City, with its middle and high school in District 11, a central part of the city.
