Among the international schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Renaissance International School Saigon is one of the smaller full IB options, which is part of how it presents itself to families. Founded in 2007 and set on a one hectare site in District 7, it offers all three International Baccalaureate programmes on a single campus, and it appears in our roundup of the best international schools in Ho Chi Minh City. With a community of around 500 pupils from many nationalities, the scale is deliberately contained.
Renaissance International School Saigon at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB World School: PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme, with Cambridge IGCSE in the secondary years |
|---|---|
| Stages | Early years to senior, ages 2 to 18 |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School for the PYP, MYP and Diploma; FOBISIA member |
| Fee band | Upper tier for the city (see Ho Chi Minh City fees) |
| Campus area | Nguyen Thi Thap Street, Phu My Hung, District 7 |
Curriculum and academics
Renaissance is a full continuum IB school, which means a child can in principle move from the early years to the end of secondary inside one framework. The Primary Years Programme runs through the early and primary years as an inquiry led approach, the Middle Years Programme covers the lower secondary years, and the Diploma Programme in the final two years is the headline route to university. In the secondary years the school also prepares pupils for Cambridge IGCSE, giving a recognised set of qualifications at 16 before the Diploma.
The combination of the IB continuum with IGCSE in the middle is a common design among IB schools in the region, and it lets pupils build examination experience at the right age while keeping the inquiry led IB approach at either end. Families choosing Renaissance are usually weighing the IB Diploma against A Levels offered at British schools nearby, and the smaller cohort here is often the deciding factor for parents who want their child known by name. Our overview of the Ho Chi Minh City schools sets out where the IB, British and bilingual options sit alongside one another.
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Renaissance International School Saigon fees
Renaissance sits in the upper tier of our guide to international school fees in Ho Chi Minh City, well above the value campuses in our look at the cheapest international schools in Ho Chi Minh City. As with most IB schools, tuition climbs by year group, and the senior IB Diploma years are the most expensive part of the pathway. The school publishes a fee schedule, so confirm the current figures with admissions before you plan around them.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or application fee, a refundable deposit, IGCSE and IB Diploma examination entries and the daily commute or transport. A smaller school carries its own cost dynamics, since the fixed cost of facilities such as the auditorium, gymnasium and pool is spread across fewer pupils, which is one reason an intimate IB school rarely sits at the bottom of a city's range. Our fee calculator pulls these lines into a single annual figure, the only fair way to set Renaissance against a larger IB or British alternative.
Admissions
The school year runs from August, and Renaissance accepts applications year round where a place is free in the year group a child would join. That suits families relocating to Vietnam outside the usual cycle, since an in year place can often be arranged in a school of this size. The school reviews prior school records and may assess a child to confirm the right year group and any English language support, particularly for entry into the secondary years and the IB Diploma, which build on earlier study.
Because the cohort is small, places in popular year groups can be limited, so a family with a fixed move date should apply early and ask directly about availability. Entry into the final Diploma years in particular benefits from prior grades and subject choices being reviewed in good time. Contact the admissions office to confirm availability in your child's year group, the documents required and any assessment.
Location and who goes there
The campus is on Nguyen Thi Thap Street in Phu My Hung, the planned township in District 7 that has become one of the main centres of expatriate life in the south of the city. Phu My Hung is known for its wide streets, parks, international restaurants and a concentration of schools and family housing, which makes a short commute realistic for families who choose to live in the district. For those further north or east, the trip is longer and worth timing before committing.
With around 500 pupils drawn from many nationalities, the intake mixes expatriate families on assignment, returning Vietnamese families and local families choosing an IB education, and the smaller scale tends to produce a close community. For how Phu My Hung and District 7 compare with Thao Dien and the central districts on housing, commute and school choice, the Ho Chi Minh City hub maps out the wider picture for relocating parents.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Renaissance International School Saigon fees?
Renaissance sits in the upper part of the Ho Chi Minh City fee range, with tuition rising by year group and the senior IB Diploma years the most expensive. The school publishes a fee schedule, so confirm current figures with admissions and budget for registration, a deposit, examination entries and transport on top.
What curriculum does Renaissance International School Saigon follow?
Renaissance is an IB World School offering all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. It also runs Cambridge IGCSE in the secondary years before pupils move to the IB Diploma.
What ages does Renaissance International School Saigon take?
The school takes children from age 2 in the early years through to age 18 at the end of the IB Diploma Programme, covering early years, primary and secondary on one campus.
Is Renaissance International School Saigon a good school?
Renaissance is an established IB World School in District 7 with a relatively small community of around 500 pupils from many nationalities, which families often cite for its personal scale. As an independent guide we do not rank schools or take payment to feature them, so we point parents to IB Diploma results, the IB authorisation and a visit.
When do Renaissance International School Saigon applications open?
The school year runs from August, and applications are accepted year round subject to places in the relevant year group. Families relocating mid year can apply for an in year place, so contact the admissions office to confirm availability and any assessment.
