At a glance
The American School delivers a United States style education in Ho Chi Minh City, combining an American core curriculum with a broad Advanced Placement programme in high school and the IB Primary Years Programme in the junior school. Its purpose built An Phu campus opened in 2020 and gives families a modern all through option on the eastern side of the 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 | American curriculum with Advanced Placement; IB Primary Years Programme (authorised) |
| Stages | Early childhood to Grade 12, co educational |
| Founded | Not published (An Phu campus opened 2020) |
| Accreditation | IB World School (PYP); American standards aligned, AERO and Common Core |
| Fee band | Mid to upper (see the HCMC fees guide) |
| Campus area | An Phu, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City |
Curriculum and academics
The American School follows an American curriculum from early childhood to Grade 12, aligning core subjects to Common Core for English and mathematics, Next Generation Science standards and AERO benchmarks for social studies. In the junior school it runs the IB Primary Years Programme, an inquiry led approach that develops thinking skills and international mindedness, while high school offers a broad Advanced Placement programme that lets students earn college level credit and strengthen university applications. The combination of a US high school diploma with Advanced Placement suits families aiming at universities in North America and beyond. Ask the school for its most recent Advanced Placement results, graduation outcomes and university destinations for the fullest academic picture.
The American School fees
The American School fees sit in the mid to upper band for the city, in line with established American and IB schools and structured by year group, with high school the most expensive stage. The school does not publish a single headline figure on open pages, revising fees each year and quoting the current schedule to applicants, 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 an application or assessment fee, a seat deposit, examination entry fees for Advanced Placement, uniform and optional transport across the city. 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 age appropriate assessment and availability. The school reviews prior school reports and assesses English where a student is new to the language, and senior applicants joining high school will discuss subject choices and Advanced Placement options. Families relocating to the eastern side of the city should arrange high school 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 campus sits in An Phu, part of Thu Duc City on the eastern side of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as District 2, a leafy area popular with expatriate families for its international schools, housing compounds and quick access to the city centre. The neighbourhood clusters diplomatic, corporate and entrepreneurial families, many of whom choose schools within a short commute. The modern An Phu campus, with its science labs, robotics rooms and sports facilities, draws families who want a US style pathway close to home. 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 The American School fees?
The American 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 school quotes its current schedule to applicants, plus an application fee, a deposit, examinations, uniform and optional transport.
Is The American School a good school?
The American School is an established American curriculum school in Ho Chi Minh City, authorised for the IB Primary Years Programme and offering a broad Advanced Placement high school. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location and your preference for a US style pathway.
What curriculum does The American School follow?
TAS follows an American curriculum aligned to Common Core, Next Generation Science and AERO standards, with Advanced Placement in high school and the IB Primary Years Programme in the junior school.
When do The American 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 The American School located?
The campus is in An Phu, Thu Duc City, on the eastern side of Ho Chi Minh City, an area popular with expatriate families.
