At a glance
Singapore International School is part of the KinderWorld International Group, which opened its first international kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City in 2000 and has grown to a network of campuses across Vietnam. The Saigon South school combines a Singapore inspired approach in the early and junior years with the Cambridge pathway at senior level, giving families a structured East meets West education. 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 | KinderWorld early years approach; Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Level; foundation and GAC options |
| Stages | Kindergarten to sixth form, co educational |
| Founded | Not published (Saigon South operating since 2007) |
| Accreditation | Cambridge International school; part of KinderWorld International Group |
| Fee band | Mid (see the HCMC fees guide) |
| Campus area | Saigon South, Ho Chi Minh City |
Curriculum and academics
Singapore International School follows a Singapore inspired approach in the early years and junior school, with a strong emphasis on English and mathematics, before moving into the internationally recognised Cambridge pathway at secondary level. Students take Cambridge IGCSE in the lower senior years, then choose between Cambridge International AS and A Level, a university foundation course or the Global Assessment Certificate at senior level, which broadens the routes into higher education. The blend of a structured early curriculum and Cambridge qualifications suits families who value academic discipline alongside a globally portable certificate. Ask the school for its most recent IGCSE and A Level results and university destinations for the fullest academic picture.
Singapore International School fees
Singapore International School fees sit in the mid band for the city, structured by year group, with the senior Cambridge years the most expensive stage. As part of the KinderWorld group 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 sibling arrangements.
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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 where a student is new to the language, and senior applicants joining IGCSE or A Level will discuss prior grades and subject choices. Families relocating to the southern side of the city should arrange senior entry ahead of the August intake, while younger year groups can often take mid year arrivals subject to space. Confirm visa and documentation requirements with the school directly.
Location and who goes there
The Saigon South campus sits in the Saigon South area on the southern side of Ho Chi Minh City, a planned district popular with expatriate and professional families for its housing, green space and concentration of international schools. The area is well connected to the business districts and draws families who want a structured, English medium education close to home. The KinderWorld network also runs kindergartens and schools elsewhere in the country, which can help families who relocate within Vietnam. 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 Singapore International School fees?
Singapore International School fees sit in the mid band for Ho Chi Minh City and rise by year group, with the senior Cambridge years the most expensive stage. The school quotes its current schedule to applicants, plus a registration fee, a deposit, examinations, uniform and optional transport.
Is Singapore International School a good school?
Singapore International School at Saigon South is part of the established KinderWorld group and offers a Singapore inspired early curriculum with the Cambridge pathway at senior level. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location and your preference for a Cambridge qualification.
What curriculum does Singapore International School follow?
The school blends a Singapore inspired early years approach with the Cambridge pathway, offering IGCSE and then Cambridge International AS and A Level, a university foundation course or the Global Assessment Certificate at senior level.
When do Singapore International School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the academic year, which starts in August, with places confirmed subject to assessment and availability. Senior entry is best arranged ahead of the August intake.
Where is Singapore International School located?
The Saigon South campus is on the southern side of Ho Chi Minh City, a planned district popular with expatriate and professional families.
