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Taught languages Vietnamese, German, Japanese, Korean, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Saigon International College (SIC) offers the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) through the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority, taught entirely in English. Founded in 2005 as Vietnam's first international college, SIC operates two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and follows the Western Australian syllabus with ongoing program monitoring by SCSA. The international high school program allows students to select elective subjects aligned with future university majors, including Business Administration, Economics, Accounting-Finance, Psychology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Students graduate with a WACE certificate recognized in Australia and around the world, with pathways to universities in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Vietnam, and Singapore. Facilities include a music room, a professional library, a basketball court and gym, modern computer labs, and well-equipped science laboratories. The school emphasizes small class sizes, practical teaching methods, and experiential learning through study tours and field experiences worldwide.
Saigon International College has 133 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City. Campus 1 is at 184/7 Le Van Sy Street, Phu Nhuan Ward. Campus 2 is at Tran Van Tra Street, Block A, Phu My Hung, Tan My. Campus 2 is operating in 2026.
Stages
Year 10 to Year 12 (upper secondary) under the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) program.
Type
Public international high school
Additional learning support
Learning Support is provided with specialized functional rooms to support students in learning and practical activities.
Country affiliation
Affiliated with Western Australia (School Curriculum and Standards Authority).
Fees
Annual tuition at Saigon International College ranges from VND 188,181,000 to VND 197,581,000 for 2026/27.
Application & one‑time fees
- Registration (Lệ phí ghi danh): VND 3,500,000 (one‑time per academic year). - English entrance test fee (Lệ phí kiểm tra tiếng Anh đầu vào): VND 400,000 (per applicant).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- Academic year figures published for 2026/27 (annual tuition): - Grade 10: VND 178,600,000 per year. - Grade 11: VND 185,650,000 per year. - Grade 12: VND 188,000,000 per year.
- Billing per term (semester) — school charges tuition by semester. Example semester amounts published for the high‑school program were: - Grade 10: VND 96,900,000 per semester (equivalent to VND 193,800,000 per year if two semesters). - Grade 11: VND 100,725,000 per semester (equivalent to VND 201,450,000 per year if two semesters). - Grade 12: VND 102,000,000 per semester (equivalent to VND 204,000,000 per year if two semesters).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a semester basis; parents can expect invoices tied to each term/semester. - The school encourages fee payment by bank transfer rather than cash and applies Vietnamese Dong (VND) as the billing currency; exchange‑rate conversions apply for foreign currency payments. - Standard auxiliary charges (insurance, book deposits, meals, optional transport) are billed in addition to tuition and are settled according to the school's invoicing cycle.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school with available bus service and on‑site lunch options.
Other costs and recurring charges (examples parents should budget for)
- Temporary textbook deposit / provisional book charge: VND 5,000,000 per year (collected and reconciled at year end). - Student health insurance: approximately VND 681,000–885,000 per year (amount varies by insurance period). - Meals: VND 35,000 per portion (meals are optional/billed separately). - School uniform: uniform is required; cost is paid by families (price varies by supplier and items ordered). - School bus / transport: optional; fees depend on route/provider and are arranged separately. - Other potential charges: exam fees, extracurricular activity fees, and incidental supplies may be billed in addition to tuition.
Refund information
- The school's published fee materials note standard administrative handling of textbook deposits and other reconciliations at year‑end and describe scholarship and fee‑support arrangements; no separate, uniform public tuition‑refund schedule was presented alongside the fees above. Parents should review the school's formal admission/fee terms for conditions that affect refunds (departure notice, enrollment changes, scholarship awards).
Fee payment methods and practical instructions
- Bank transfer (payments in VND) is the primary encouraged payment method; bank details and instructions are provided through the school's finance/admissions office. Parents are advised to ensure transfers cover any bank charges and to include the required payment reference (student details). Cash payment is discouraged.
Saigon International College teaches Australian Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school offers Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) as its international high school program, taught 100% in English. Students study elective subjects according to interests and intended university majors, including Business Administration, Economics, Accounting-Finance, Psychology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The WA WACE certificate is awarded by the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority and is recognized in Australia and internationally.
Exam Results
ATAR Ranking: 99.40/100 achieved by SIC students in 2024.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The vision and educational mission of SIC is to inspire and empower students to become confident, compassionate global citizens ready to thrive and contribute meaningfully in an interconnected world.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language or Dialect – ATAR & GENERAL is offered for Year 11 & 12; English General is designed for students who speak another language at home and complements the EAL/D ATAR program. SIC English is listed for Year 10. The EAL/D ATAR course develops academic English for tertiary study, while the English General course develops competence in Standard Australian English in a range of contexts.
Mental Wellbeing
The Health Centre is the health and safety hub; the health and safety of all students is SIC's top priority. The SIC Health Centre is operated by a team of highly qualified school nurses. Services include first aid and basic medical care from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, ongoing health monitoring and care, health checks, immunisations, and comprehensive health consultations. In case of illness or injury, the nurse will administer first aid and, if advanced emergency treatment is needed, contact parents to arrange treatment at a clinic. Together with families and teachers, SIC strives to maintain the safest and most supportive learning environment; parents are encouraged to contact the school with any concerns regarding their child's personal, social, or academic well-being.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by health and safety measures and a nurse-led Health Centre. In emergencies, the nurse will contact parents to arrange treatment at an agreed clinic, and the school aims to maintain the safest and most supportive learning environment; parents are invited to contact the school with any concerns about their child's personal, social, or academic well-being.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admissions open for Grades 10 and 11 each year. Eligible applicants are students currently in Grade 9 or those in Grade 10 who wish to pursue an international curriculum at SIC. Applicants must have at least Good academic performance and conduct and must pass the English proficiency entrance test, which covers Grammar, Listening, and Speaking. 2. For the MOET curriculum: Must have graduated from lower secondary school (THCS) with academic performance and conduct rated Good or higher. Must take and meet the English proficiency entrance exam. Based on the student's application and exam results, SIC will issue an admission notice and provide enrollment instructions. 3. For returning overseas students: SIC will review the student's previous academic records and consider each case individually. Must take and meet the English proficiency entrance exam. Based on the student's application and exam results, SIC will issue an admission notice and provide enrollment instructions. 4. For late enrollment cases: Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the situation, students may be allowed to enroll after the academic year has begun. 5. Application materials: Lower Secondary Graduation Certificate (THCS); Academic transcript or reports; Registration form for the English proficiency entrance test. 6. English proficiency entrance test: All students wishing to enroll must take the English proficiency entrance test. The test consists of three multiple-choice sections: Grammar, Listening, Speaking. Duration is 70 minutes. 7. Test registration schedule: Available on all working days of the week. 8. Test fee: 400,000 VND per test. 9. For consultation and support: Hotline: 028.3997.6043; 028.3997.6044; 0949.793.564.
FAQs
Where are SIC's campuses located in Ho Chi Minh City, and what are their addresses?
SIC has two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City. Campus 1 is at 184/7 Le Van Sy Street, Phu Nhuan Ward. Campus 2 is at Tran Van Tra Street, Block A, Phu My Hung, Tan My, and Campus 2 is operating in 2026.
What curriculum does SIC offer, and in what language is it taught?
SIC delivers the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) program for upper secondary students, taught 100% in English. The WA WACE certificate is awarded by the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) and is recognized internationally.
Is SIC a day school or boarding school, and what transport options are available?
SIC operates as a day school. An optional bus service and on-site lunch options are available, but boarding is not offered.
What are the tuition fees for 2026/27 for Grades 10–12, and how is billing structured?
For 2026/27, annual tuition is: Grade 10 178,600,000 VND, Grade 11 185,650,000 VND, Grade 12 188,000,000 VND. Semesters are billed separately, e.g., Grade 10 is 96,900,000 VND per semester (193,800,000 VND per year if two semesters). Tuition is billed by semester in VND.
What other costs should families budget for when enrolling?
In addition to tuition, expect a one-time registration fee of 3,500,000 VND, an English proficiency test fee of 400,000 VND, and other items such as health insurance (about 681,000–885,000 VND/year), a provisional textbook deposit (5,000,000 VND/year), meals (35,000 VND per portion, optional), uniforms (cost varies), and possible exam or extracurricular fees.
How does the admissions process work, including tests and required documents?
Admissions are open for Grades 10 and 11. Applicants must pass an English proficiency entrance test (Grammar, Listening, Speaking) and submit documents such as a Lower Secondary Graduation Certificate (THCS) and academic transcripts. The English test fee is 400,000 VND. Late enrollments may be considered case-by-case.
What subjects are offered under the WA WACE program, and can students tailor electives to university goals?
The WA WACE program offers electives spanning Business Administration, Economics, Accounting-Finance, Psychology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Students can choose electives aligned with their intended university majors, and the program is delivered in English.
How are class sizes at SIC, and how does this affect learning?
SIC uses small class sizes and applies modern Australian teaching methodologies to create a supportive, personalized learning environment.
Where do SIC graduates typically go for higher education?
SIC graduates go on to universities in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Vietnam and Singapore.
What facilities does SIC have on campus to support learning and activities?
SIC offers a music room, a professionally managed library, a basketball court, a gym, modern computer labs with reliable internet, and a laboratory to support hands-on learning.
Are there study tours or experiential learning opportunities as part of the program?
Yes. SIC runs a Study Tour & Experiential Learning program in Australia to enhance English and provide overseas learning experiences through classroom activities, homestay living, and interactions with international peers.
What sports and arts facilities or activities are available at SIC?
Facilities support sports and arts activities, including the basketball court, gym, and events such as Acoustic Night and the Closing Ceremony, along with other cultural and performance activities.
What extracurricular activities and clubs are available for students?
Extracurricular offerings include the SIC Student Football Championship, Taekwondo, Chess Tournament, School Camp, Outdoor Classes to sites like Independence Palace, Spring Festival events, volunteer trips (e.g., to Da Lat), and various performing arts and cultural activities.
Are there leadership opportunities and competitions for students?
Yes. Leadership and professional development are fostered through student projects and competitions, such as the WA ASEAN Innovation Challenge 2026, where SIC students have demonstrated teamwork and leadership.
Is there a formal alumni network or ways to stay connected after graduation?
Yes, SIC has an Alumni Association that connects former students with teachers to strengthen the school community.
What wellbeing and safeguarding supports does SIC provide?
SIC has a Health Centre operated by qualified nurses offering first aid, routine health checks, immunisations and health consultations. Safeguarding is supported through these health services and the school maintains a focus on a safe, supportive environment.
What English language support is available for non-native speakers?
SIC offers English language support through EAL/ATAR for Years 11–12 and English General for students who speak another language at home; English language programs are designed to support tertiary study.
How does SIC handle emergencies and safeguarding in practice?
In emergencies, the Health Centre staff contact parents to arrange treatment at an agreed clinic, and the school works with families to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
Is a school uniform required, and who covers the cost?
A school uniform is required and the cost is borne by families; items and prices vary by supplier.
How is SIC governed and accredited?
SIC is a public international high school established by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training and operates a joint training program with the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). It is accredited by SCSA.
