International Schools of North America - Saigon South (SNA Saigon South) is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Founded in 2005. Annual tuition ranges from $20,179 to $33,077 USD.
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About
SNA Saigon South is an authorized IB Continuum school in Ho Chi Minh City's Saigon South area, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The nearly 10,000 m² campus within the Him Lam residential community features 80+ classrooms, laboratories, art rooms, a musical hall, a robotics room, a football field, library, and cafeteria. The school provides English-medium instruction with Vietnamese and Korean language study, offers boarding (the first in Saigon South), and is part of the Nguyen Hoang Group private education network.
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Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Visual and Creative Arts
- STEM
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 (PYP) | VND 514,560,000~$ 21,002 |
| Grades 11-12 (DP) | VND 843,470,000~$ 34,427 |
| Grades 6-10 (MYP) | VND 689,240,000~$ 28,132 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₫514,560,000 - 843,470,000. Application fee: $220.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online or in-person application form and pay non-refundable application fee. 2. Complete entrance assessment (academic testing, writing sample, English proficiency evaluation; younger students may have an interview or classroom observation). 3. Receive offer of placement once results and documentation meet requirements; confirm by signing enrolment agreement and paying registration fee. 4. Pay tuition and other fees; attend orientation sessions before the school year begins. 5. Late applications considered on a rolling basis subject to class capacity.
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Boarding Life
Boarding facilities are state-of-the-art and located 2 minutes from the main campus. Rooms are separated by gender, with bedrooms offering storage and study spaces. Communal spaces include a living room, lounge, dining room, and laundry. A dedicated boarding team provides round-the-clock care. Available for both primary and secondary students on Mon–Fri or Mon–Sun basis.
School Day
The typical school day begins around 8:15 a.m. and concludes at approximately 3:15 p.m., with scheduled breaks for snacks and lunch. Boarding students follow an extended daily routine including supervised study periods, extracurricular activities, and structured evening programs.
Student Life
Food service is provided by Aden Food, offering a mix of Asian and Western dishes. The canteen is nut-free to accommodate allergies and vegetarian options are available. On-site staff and managers oversee safe, hygienic operations. Meals are included in boarding fees on school days only.
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School Background
Part of the Nguyen Hoang Group (NHG), a private education group in Vietnam whose ecosystem includes iSchool and UK Academy.