Top 10 Highly Rated International Primary Schools in District 7

Quick Comparison of 10 International Primary Schools in District 7

Before exploring each school in detail, parents can use the table below to compare their primary curricula, learning environments, key features and tuition fees.

Note: Tuition fees are indicative for the 2026–2027 academic year. Fees may vary by year group and school policy and may exclude additional charges.

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Top 7 Highly Rated International Schools in District 7 in 2026

1. British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City (BVIS HCMC)

British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City (BVIS HCMC), part of Nord Anglia Education, offers a British-style international primary programme for students aged 5–11. Based on the English National Curriculum, it incorporates the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to support thematic learning and connections across subjects.

At Primary level, approximately 60% of lessons are taught in English and the remaining 40% in Vietnamese, helping students develop their language skills, cultural understanding and connection to their Vietnamese identity. At Secondary level, English-medium instruction gradually increases to approximately 93%, equipping students with the language skills needed to succeed in IGCSE and A Level.

This approach provides students with a strong academic foundation, confidence in an international learning environment and a broader perspective while encouraging them to value their individual identity.

BVIS HCMC Primary students learn and develop through a British educational approach combining the English National Curriculum and IPC.

Key features of the BVIS International Primary Programme:

• International academic foundation: The Primary programme combines the English National Curriculum and IPC, developing academic knowledge, critical thinking, research skills and interdisciplinary learning. Approximately 60% of Primary lessons are taught in English, increasing gradually to 93% at Secondary level. This approach builds strong language skills and prepares students for IGCSE and A Level.
• Outstanding academic results: In 2025–2026, BVIS Year 6 students achieved strong results in Mathematics and English. In Mathematics, 98% of students met or exceeded age-related expectations, achieving an average Standard Age Score (SAS) of 111, which is 11 points above the UK benchmark for their age group. In English, 81% of students met or exceeded expectations, with an average SAS of 104.5, surpassing the UK national benchmark by 4.5 points.
• International partnerships: Students can participate in activities offered through Nord Anglia's partnerships with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , The Juilliard School , UNICEF  and IMG Academy, broadening their experiences in science, the arts, sport and global issues.
• Learning environment: BVIS encourages students to explore their potential through varied experiences inside and outside the classroom. Practical projects, extracurricular activities, the arts, sport and international collaboration inspire students to try new things, build confidence and develop holistically.
• Facilities: BVIS’s campus has academic learning, sport, the arts and STEAM. These include two 25-metre swimming pools, a library with over 80,000 books, a STEAM laboratory equipped with robotics and 3D printers, a multi-purpose sports hall, a 200-seat theatre, dance studios and art spaces. Classrooms also feature presentation technology and interactive teaching equipment.
• Highly qualified teachers: BVIS has an experienced international teaching team , most of whom are from the UK or have taught at British international schools. All teachers hold internationally recognised qualifications and teaching certifications and receive ongoing professional development through Nord Anglia Education's global network.
• BVIS Primary tuition fees: VND 489–513 million per year.

Indicative BVIS HCMC tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the BVIS HCMC website).

BVIS HCMC contact details:

• Address: 44–46 Street No. 1, 6B Intresco Residential Area, Binh Chanh Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
• Primary School hotline: +84 (28) 3758 0709, ext. 111
• Email: admissions@bvisvietnam.com

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2. Saigon South International School (SSIS)

Saigon South International School was established in 1997 by Phu My Hung Corporation to meet demand for American education. Its Primary programme follows an American curriculum, combining project-based learning with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).

• Learning environment: Spacious classrooms and a safe, welcoming environment that supports students' emotional development.
• Facilities: A six-hectare campus with three libraries housing nearly 30,000 books, a dedicated Primary IDEA Center and Spark Lab for robotics, programming and AR/VR, a six-lane swimming pool, three floodlit football pitches and five art rooms.
• Teaching staff: Most teachers come from North America, Australia and the UK, with advanced education qualifications and extensive teaching experience. Every Primary class has a teaching assistant.
• Primary tuition fees: VND 730 million per year.

Indicative SSIS tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the SSIS website).

SSIS contact details:

• Address: 78 Nguyen Duc Canh, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: +84 (28) 3622 0870
• Email: info@ssis.edu.vn

3. Canadian International School (CIS)

Canadian International School offers a Primary programme for students in Grades 1–6, focusing on knowledge, skills and personal development. Students explore technology through Makerspace activities while developing collaboration, problem-solving and creativity.

• Learning environment: An approach to wellbeing that balances mental and physical health, with character education through action integrated into lessons.
• Facilities: A five-hectare campus with a 50-metre Olympic-standard swimming pool, an art room, a creative library with abundant natural light and green corridors.
• Teaching staff: International teachers certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), with degrees from reputable universities in the US, UK and Canada.
• Primary tuition fees: VND 558–641 million per year.

Indicative CIS tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the CIS website).

CIS contact details:

• Address: 07 Street No. 23, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
• Telephone: 1900 255 636
• Email: enquiry@cis.edu.vn 

4. Renaissance International School (RISS)

Renaissance International School offers a full International Baccalaureate (IB) pathway from Primary level, beginning with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students in Grades 1–6.

• Learning environment: A close-knit school community and small class sizes.
• Facilities: A 25-metre indoor saltwater swimming pool, a soundproof 320-seat theatre, an Astroturf sports pitch, a 6,000 m² grass field, art and music rooms, and design and creative spaces.
• Teaching staff: Experienced international teachers with specialist training in IB teaching methods.
• Primary tuition fees: VND 522–656 million per year.

Indicative RISS tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the RISS website).

RISS contact details:

• Address: 74 Nguyen Thi Thap Street, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 028 3773 3171 (ext. 120/121/122)
• Email: admissions@renaissance.edu.vn 

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5. The ABC International School (ABCIS)

ABCIS's Primary programme follows the National Curriculum for England and is divided into two stages: Key Stage 1 (equivalent to Grades 1–2, ages 5–7) and Key Stage 2 (equivalent to Grades 3–6, ages 7–11).

• Learning environment: Small classes and purpose-designed learning spaces suited to each age group.
• Facilities: Covered playgrounds, a separate shallow swimming pool for younger children, a library, an indoor play area and classrooms equipped with interactive screens and electronic devices.
• Teaching staff: Highly qualified teachers from English-speaking countries, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
• Primary tuition fees: VND 531–630 million per year.

Indicative ABCIS Primary tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the ABCIS website).

ABCIS contact details:

• Addresses:
  • Trung Son Campus: 152–158 Street No. 1, Trung Son Residential Area, Binh Hung Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Nha Be Campus: No. 2, Street No. 9, Tan An Huy Residential Area, Hamlet 5, Phuoc Kien Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 028 7308 1828
• Email: office@theabcis.co

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6. North American International School (SNA)

North American International School offers the IB Primary Years Programme for students in Grades 1–5 (ages 3–12). Its curriculum follows an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based and student-centred approach.

• Learning environment: Open spaces with extensive greenery and a student-centred approach that encourages questioning and critical thinking.
• Facilities: A campus of nearly 10,000 m² with over 80 classrooms and 10 specialist rooms, including a library, swimming pool, multi-purpose sports court, 3D golf room and Robocon room for STEM education.
• Teaching staff: A multinational team, predominantly IB specialists with international qualifications and extensive teaching experience.
• Primary tuition fees: Approximately VND 515 million per year.

Indicative SNA tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the SNA website).

SNA contact details:

• Address: Street No. 20, Him Lam Residential Area, Binh Hung Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 028 2214 6109
• Email: info@sna.edu.vn

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7. Vietnam–Finland International School (VFIS)

Vietnam–Finland International School offers two pathways, the International Programme and the Bilingual Programme, across Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary education. At Primary level:

• International Programme: For students in Grades 1–5 (ages 6–10), following the Finnish National Core Curriculum.
• Bilingual Programme: For students in Grades 1–5 (ages 6–10), integrating Finnish and Vietnamese curricula.

Throughout their education, students benefit from:

• Learning environment: Open, flexible learning spaces designed to encourage enjoyment of learning, flexible thinking and collaboration.
• Facilities: An approximately five-hectare campus designed by Finnish architects Olli Pekka Jokela and Karola Sahi, featuring flexible classrooms, modern practical learning spaces and an inspiring library.
• Teaching staff: Finnish teachers with at least a Master's degree in Education and extensive teaching experience, alongside highly qualified Vietnamese and international teachers.
• Primary tuition fees:
  • International Programme: VND 457 million per year
  • Bilingual Programme: VND 234–249 million per year

Indicative VFIS International Programme tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the VFIS website).

VFIS contact details:

• Address: Gate No. 9, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 028 3775 5110
• Email: admissions@vfis.tdtu.edu.vn 

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Top 3 Bilingual International Schools in District 7 in 2026

1. Vietnam Australia International School (VAS)

Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) has two campuses in District 7: Riverside and Sunrise. The school offers several pathways combining the Vietnamese and Cambridge curricula. Depending on the pathway, students study subjects in English at different levels of integration. Options include the Cambridge Academic Programme International (CAPI), Cambridge Academic Programme (CAP) and Cambridge English Programme (CEP).

• Learning environment: An average of 20–25 students per class, with two teachers and a nanny, enabling individual attention.
• Facilities: VAS campuses are equipped with advanced technology, designed for students' developmental needs and compliant with student safety standards.
• Teaching staff: Teachers delivering the Cambridge International curriculum receive professional training and certification from Cambridge International.
• Primary tuition fees: VND 188–254 million per year.

Indicative VAS District 7 tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the VAS website).

VAS contact details:

• Addresses:
  • Riverside Campus: 99 Nguyen Thi Thap, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Sunrise Campus: 1 Street No. 20, Him Lam Residential Area, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 028 3622 0898 (Riverside); 028 3622 6611 (Sunrise)
• Email: info.rs@vas.edu.vn; info.sur@vas.edu.vn 

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2. EMASI Nam Long Bilingual International School

EMASI Nam Long integrates the Vietnamese National Curriculum (MOET) in Mathematics, English, Science and ICT with extended content from the Cambridge International curriculum at Primary level (Grades 1–5).

• Learning environment: Well-equipped learning spaces designed to support academic learning, teamwork and essential skills development.
• Facilities: Approximately 18,000 m² of environmentally friendly floor space, including a large, modern library comparable to those at leading international schools in the city.
• Teaching staff: Vietnamese teachers complete two months of full-time training under international education specialists before teaching.
• Primary tuition fees: VND 182–219 million per year.

Indicative EMASI Nam Long tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the EMASI website).

EMASI Nam Long contact details:

• Address: 147 Street No. 8, Nam Long Residential Area, Tan Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 028 3773 3668
• Email: tuyensinh@emasi.edu.vn 

3. Royal Phu My Hung Bilingual International School

Royal Bilingual International School has a campus in the Phu My Hung urban area and offers parents two educational pathways:

• International Bilingual Primary Programme: Combines the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with the full Cambridge International curriculum. Five subjects are taught entirely in English: Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and English as a Second Language (ESOL).
• International Integration Primary Programme: Combines the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with the Cambridge International curriculum.

Other key features include:

• Learning environment: Focuses on analytical and critical thinking alongside physical development, nutrition and psychological wellbeing.
• Facilities: A spacious, modern campus with STEM rooms, Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories, music and art rooms, and a library.
• Teaching staff: Experienced Vietnamese and international teachers who adopt advanced teaching methods.
• Primary tuition fees: VND 79–99 million per year.

Indicative Royal Phu My Hung tuition fees (Source: Official 2026–2027 fee schedule published on the Royal website).

Royal Phu My Hung contact details:

• Address: 08 Dang Dai Do Street, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 028 7100 7878
• Email: royal@royal.edu.vn

>> Further reading: International School Fees in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

Each primary school in District 7 has its own strengths. Rather than considering reputation or location alone, parents should assess academic quality, teaching methods, the learning environment and opportunities for holistic development to find the right school for their child.

For families seeking a British educational environment that values both academic achievement and personal development, BVIS HCMC is an option worth considering. Its International Primary Programme builds a strong academic foundation while nurturing confidence, independent thinking and essential future skills. Through Nord Anglia Education's international learning network and experiences, students are equipped for holistic development from their earliest school years.

To learn more about the BVIS HCMC International Primary Programme, please contact the school: