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Saigon South International School (SSIS)

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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All the fees for Saigon South International School (SSIS)

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Fees
Application Fee: VND 10,000,000 (one-time, non-refundable, per new student).
Registration Fee: VND 60,000,000 (one-time, non-refundable, per new student, also applies to returning students re-enrolling after one or more years).

Enrollment Deposit

Deposit: VND 45,000,000.
Payable upon signing the Letter of Acceptance (new students).
Deducted from the tuition invoice (from full payment or Q4 installment).
Refundable if a Departure Notice is given at least 60 days before leaving.

Tuition Fees

EC3–4: 509,800,000 / Q1 178,430,000; Q2 127,450,000; Q3 127,450,000; Q4 76,470,000
Kindergarten: 580,000,000 / Q1 203,000,000; Q2 145,000,000; Q3 145,000,000; Q4 87,000,000
Grades 1–5: 702,700,000 / Q1 245,945,000; Q2 175,675,000; Q3 175,675,000; Q4 105,405,000
Grades 6–8: 749,700,000 / Q1 262,395,000; Q2 187,425,000; Q3 187,425,000; Q4 112,455,000
Grades 9–10: 794,300,000 / Q1 278,005,000; Q2 198,575,000; Q3 198,575,000; Q4 119,145,000
Grades 11–12: 882,200,000 / Q1 308,770,000; Q2 220,550,000; Q3 220,550,000; Q4 132,330,000
Families choosing full annual payment by June 25 receive a 6% discount.

Billing and Payment Schedule

Quarterly Installments: All installments are non-refundable.
Late enrollment: Tuition charged pro-rata (100%, 85%, 60%, 35% depending on entry quarter).
Refunds: Departure > 60 days = partial refund based on quarter (60% in Q1 → 0% in Q4).
Sibling Discount: 20% for third and subsequent children in the same family.

Other Costs
Families cover uniforms, lunches, personal supplies, AP & IB exam fees, extracurriculars (athletics, VEX Robotics, debate, performing arts), and bus transport. Students in Grades 4–12 must bring a MacBook.

Payment Options
Payments can be made via Vietcombank (Nam Sai Gon Branch) or Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) in VND or USD. All bank charges are borne by the payer, and an exchange rate applies to foreign currency transfers.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₫479,212,000 - 882,200,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school

Saigon South International School (SSIS) is a not-for-profit, K–12 international school in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phú Mỹ Hưng community, about 20 minutes from downtown and set along the Rạch Đĩa River. Students learn in English within an American-style program that offers both Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme in high school. Facilities include a 7,100 m² STEAM Design Center opened in 2024, featuring a two-story makerspace, robotics lab, visual art studios, independent research labs, and dedicated science labs. Beyond academics, SSIS runs extensive activities such as VEX Robotics, Debate, and Model United Nations, plus vibrant band/strings and theater opportunities. The school enrolls 1,500+ students from over 48 nationalities and provides busing for families.

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