At a glance
The International German School is one of the recognised German overseas schools, initiated by the German Federal Foreign Office and carried by the Stiftung Bildung und Handwerk foundation. It teaches a German medium curriculum adapted for an international setting and, since 2022, offers a mixed language IB Diploma at senior level, giving families both a German and an internationally portable route. In September 2025 it moved to a new campus in Thu Duc City. 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 | German curriculum (Thuringian based); German graduation certificates; mixed language IB Diploma Programme |
| Stages | Nursery and kindergarten to Grade 12, co educational |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Accreditation | Recognised German overseas school; IB World School (Diploma) |
| Fee band | Mid to upper (see the HCMC fees guide) |
| Campus area | Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City (new campus from 2025) |
Curriculum and academics
The International German School follows the German national curriculum, based on the Thuringian model and adapted for international learners, with German as the main language of instruction and selected subjects taught in English. Provision runs from an early years section through primary and lower secondary, where students study mathematics, science, social studies and languages, into senior secondary. At Grade 12 the school offers German graduation certificates alongside a mixed language IB Diploma Programme introduced in 2022, so families can choose a German pathway or an internationally recognised diploma. The bilingual German and English emphasis suits German speaking families and those who want a European route. Ask the school for its most recent graduation outcomes and university destinations for the fullest academic picture.
International German School Ho Chi Minh City fees
International German School fees sit in the mid to upper band for the city, structured by year group and supported in part as a recognised German overseas school. The school revises fees each year and quotes the current schedule to applicants rather than fixing a single public figure, so we describe the band rather than invent a number. 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 a registration or assessment fee, a seat deposit, examination entry fees in the senior years, uniform and optional transport. Ask the admissions office about any instalment plans and support for families posted by German employers.
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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. Because the main language of instruction is German, the school assesses German language readiness alongside prior reports, and English is used for selected subjects and the IB Diploma route. Senior applicants choosing between the German certificates and the IB Diploma will discuss subject combinations, and families new to German may be guided on language support. Confirm visa and documentation requirements with the school directly, especially for families relocating from Germany or Europe.
Location and who goes there
The school moved in September 2025 to a purpose built campus on Luong Dinh Cua in the An Khanh area of Thu Duc City, on the eastern side of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as District 2, an area popular with expatriate families for its international schools and housing. The German medium provision draws German speaking families, those posted by European employers and families who want a European pathway, and the eastern location keeps commutes manageable for the An Phu and Thao Dien neighbourhoods nearby. 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 International German School fees?
International German School fees sit in the mid to upper band for Ho Chi Minh City and rise by year group. As a recognised German overseas school it quotes its current schedule to applicants, plus a registration fee, a deposit, examinations, uniform and optional transport.
Is International German School a good school?
The International German School is a recognised German overseas school in Ho Chi Minh City, offering German graduation certificates and a mixed language IB Diploma. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location and whether you want a German or European pathway.
What curriculum does International German School follow?
IGS follows the German national curriculum, based on the Thuringian model and adapted for international learners, with German graduation certificates and a mixed language IB Diploma Programme at senior level.
When do International German School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the academic year, which starts in August, with places confirmed subject to assessment and availability, including an assessment of German language readiness.
Where is International German School located?
The school moved in 2025 to a new campus on Luong Dinh Cua in Thu Duc City, on the eastern side of Ho Chi Minh City, an area popular with expatriate families.
