La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City is a French National Curriculum / Bilingual French-English school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $7,220 to $11,584 USD.
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La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City is a French international primary school located in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2, offering bilingual French-English instruction from crèche (12 months) through CM2 (age 11). Homologated by the French Ministry of National Education since 2023, the school follows the French national curriculum with equal parts French and English instruction, supplemented by Vietnamese language introduction from kindergarten. Part of the Odyssey Education group, the school represents over 30 nationalities and emphasizes personal development, diversity, and a joyful approach to learning.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Languages
- Visual and Creative Arts
- Sport
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (5 Mornings) | VND 163,000,000~$ 6,653 |
| Nursery (5 Full Days) | VND 200,000,000~$ 8,163 |
| Early Years (3–6 years) | VND 273,500,000~$ 11,163 |
| Elementary (6–11 years) | VND 301,500,000~$ 12,306 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₫180,500,000 - 289,600,000. Application fee: $600.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application via the Eduka platform and upload required documents. Step 2: Attend a meeting with educational management to review the child's profile and placement. Step 3: If offered admission, complete enrollment for the upcoming school year through Eduka. Step 4: Pay tuition and related fees according to the published schedule; optional services such as bus and after-school care can be added.
School Day
Nursery (ages 1–3) operates 7:30 am–4:30 pm. Early Years and Elementary begin at 8:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am). Monday–Thursday the day ends at 3:15 pm (optional collection until 3:30 pm). On Fridays, Early Years ends at 12:15 pm and Elementary at 12:30 pm. After-school activities and a daycare service are available after hours.
Student Life
Two on-site canteen areas serve meals prepared daily in the kitchen and approved by a French nutritionist. Ingredients are sourced from supermarkets with origin controls; meat is imported from Australia. The canteen offers seven rotating menus per year including two Western and two Vietnamese dishes, plus vegetarian options every other week. The school can accommodate allergies and dietary requirements.
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Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crèche (Ages 0-2) | French National Curriculum | From 12 months |
| Maternelle / Cycle 1 (Ages 3-5) | French National Curriculum | PS/MS/GS with bilingual French-English and Vietnamese initiation |
| Élémentaire Cycle 2 (Ages 6-8) | French National Curriculum | CP/CE1/CE2 bilingual French-English |
| Élémentaire Cycle 3 (Ages 9-11) | French National Curriculum | CM1/CM2 bilingual French-English |
School Background
Part of the Odyssey Education group, a private international education group affiliated with AEFE and accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Executive president is Luc Chatel.