International Schools in Thao Dien, HCMC

Overview

It is no coincidence that real estate prices in areas with strong, prestigious schools in major cities stay high. In places such as Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Europe, and large US cities, affluent families pay close attention to education and often choose homes near school so children can travel easily and grow in a good learning environment.

Here are five notable international schools in Thao Dien.

British International School (BIS)

1. British International School (BIS)

• Member of Nord Anglia Education, a global network of leading premium schools.
• Founded in 1997.
• Admission criteria follow the UK framework and the curriculum is fully international.
• Already 22 years in operation.

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)

2. International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)

• Founded in 1993 and regarded as one of the most respected schools in the city.
• Non-denominational and multicultural, with more than 40 nationalities.
• Full International Baccalaureate programme from age 2 to 18.
• A broad extracurricular programme: photography, robotics, sports competitions, and inter-school arts.

Australian International School (AIS)

3. Australian International School (AIS)

• Students come from more than 30 countries.
• Enrolment starts at age 2 and continues through Grade 12.
• Teachers are highly qualified and mostly Australian.
• The AIS Sports Centre, next to the Thao Dien Primary School, offers swimming, fitness clubs, diving, cricket, tennis, football, basketball, and martial arts, and is open to community members.

The American School (TAS)

4. The American School (TAS)

• Nominated by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
• Encourages students to think, inquire, solve problems, write, and research.
• More than 20 nationalities.
• Clubs include swimming, theatre, yoga, and dance.
• Facilities include art, music, drama, dance, and IT rooms, a football field, a basketball court, and a pool.

European International School (EIS)

5. European International School (EIS)

European International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS) focuses on creativity in learning, multiculturalism, and caring for each student as an individual. Students are taught Vietnamese culture and European values, and they are guided to understand their role as global citizens in the 21st century.

Do you think parents who can spend VND 800 million to VND 1.3 billion a year on schooling at the schools above would still consider real estate in this area "expensive"?