Good to know
Good to Know
- International school tuition in Da Nang runs noticeably lower than Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi for comparable curricula — roughly 40-60% cheaper by most estimates — but published fee ranges still vary a lot by grade level, so always ask for the specific grade you need, not just the headline range.
- Fee figures above are annual tuition only; almost every school adds one-time application/enrolment fees plus recurring costs (uniforms, bus service, technology, exams) that can add several million VND in the first year.
- Foreign children enrolled in international or foreign-invested schools in Vietnam do not qualify for the free public-school tuition policy that applies to Vietnamese-curriculum public and select private schools.
- Two commonly recommended 'Da Nang' schools (Hoi An International School and Green Shoots International School) are physically located in Hoi An, a real 30-45 minute drive away — worth factoring into daily commute planning if you're not already based near Hoi An.
- Advance registration (6-12 months) is commonly recommended for popular schools, and demand is concentrated around the Son Tra and Hai Chau districts where many expat families live.
- Vietnam's school year typically starts in early September, and fee/payment deadlines at Da Nang's international schools are often set for mid-June — so applying in spring for a September start gives the most options.
- Because Da Nang has fewer international school seats than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, don't assume you can enroll on short notice at the exact grade/level you want, even though overall competition for seats is generally lower than in the bigger cities.
- If you plan to homeschool in Da Nang, expect no official Vietnamese recognition or transcript — keep your own records and use an internationally recognized curriculum or distance-school enrollment if you'll need credentials for university admission later.
- Budget for non-refundable application/testing fees and a separate one-time enrollment fee on top of annual tuition — these add up to a meaningful upfront cost distinct from the tuition sticker price.
Schools And Curricula
- Overview
- Da Nang has a smaller but growing set of named international and bilingual K-12 schools, mostly concentrated in Ngu Hanh Son District (near My Khe beach/An Thuong, a nomad-relevant area) and central Hai Chau District. A couple of additional options families in the Da Nang area consider are physically located in or toward Hoi An, roughly 30-45 minutes away by car — these are noted honestly below rather than omitted, since they are commonly used by Da Nang-based expat families.
Schools
Singapore International School @ Da Nang (SIS Da Nang)
- Location
- Phu My An New Urban Area, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
- Age Range
- 2 to 18 (Pre-Nursery to Year 12/A Levels)
- Curriculum
- British/Singapore blend
- Curriculum Detail
- The International Programme combines the strengths of Singapore's curriculum in English, Maths and Science with Cambridge curriculum elements, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications.
- Language Of Instruction
- English (Vietnamese and Chinese offered as additional languages)
- Tuition Note
- 2025/2026 published fee range; excludes one-time enrolment/registration fees, which add a further lump sum in the first year.
Tuition Per Year
- Range Low
- ₫264,731,000
- Range High
- ₫626,014,000
APU American International School – Da Nang
- Location
- 299 Tran Dai Nghia Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
- Age Range
- 3 to 18
- Curriculum
- American
- Curriculum Detail
- Offers both an International Program following a curriculum licensed by the U.S. Department of Education and aligned with Common Core standards, and a Bilingual Program that meets Vietnamese Ministry of Education requirements while integrating an American standard curriculum; students can also take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and join a College Bridge Program.
- Language Of Instruction
- English (Bilingual track also uses Vietnamese)
- Tuition Note
- 2025/2026 published fee range; day-student fees only (boarding fees require contacting admissions).
Tuition Per Year
- Range Low
- ₫165,900,000
- Range High
- ₫568,920,000
The St. Nicholas School
- Location
- 458 Nguyen Huu Tho, central Da Nang
- Age Range
- 2 to 18
- Curriculum
- American
- Curriculum Detail
- Elite private K-12 school offering a full American academic program, with a Reggio Emilia approach at Kindergarten level and strong emphasis on performing arts, debating, Model UN and STEM.
- Language Of Instruction
- English
- Tuition Note
- Published figures vary slightly by data source and school year (one aggregator lists an all-in first-year price of ~171,500,000 VND for a 2-year-old for the 2023/2024 year); treat as an approximate range and confirm current pricing directly with the school.
Tuition Per Year
- Range Low
- ₫168,500,000
- Range High
- ₫271,000,000
UK Academy (UKA) International Bilingual School – Da Nang Campus
- Location
- Da Nang (part of the Nguyen Hoang Group school network)
- Age Range
- Kindergarten to High School
- Curriculum
- British-standard bilingual
- Curriculum Detail
- A multi-level school from Kindergarten to High School that brings British-standard education combined with the Vietnamese curriculum, as part of a larger national school system.
- Language Of Instruction
- English and Vietnamese
- Tuition Note
- Fees are not published publicly; contact the school directly for a quote.
Horizon International Bilingual School (HIBS)
- Location
- Da Nang
- Age Range
- Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Curriculum
- Vietnamese national curriculum plus international standards
- Curriculum Detail
- Bilingual education in English and Vietnamese, following the Vietnamese national curriculum alongside international education standards.
- Language Of Instruction
- English and Vietnamese
- Tuition Note
- Specific fee figures were not found in available sources; contact the school directly.
International School of Vietnam (ISV) – Da Nang
- Location
- Da Nang
- Age Range
- Preschool to Grade 12
- Curriculum
- International, with an IB focus
- Curriculum Detail
- Offers an international curriculum with a focus on the IB Programme, alongside science labs, a theater and a sports complex.
- Language Of Instruction
- English
- Tuition Note
- Specific fee figures were not found in available sources; contact the school directly.
Hoi An International School (HAIS)
- Location
- Hoi An — approximately 30-45 minutes' drive from central Da Nang, not within the city itself
- Age Range
- 2 to 18
- Curriculum
- British and Vietnamese, bilingual
- Curriculum Detail
- A K-12 school offering both International and Bilingual Programmes for students in Early Years and Primary.
- Language Of Instruction
- English and Vietnamese
- Tuition Note
- 2025/2026 published fee range. Included because many Da Nang-based expat/nomad families do use this school, but note it is a real drive from the city, not a city-center option.
Tuition Per Year
- Range Low
- ₫215,000,000
- Range High
- ₫510,000,000
Green Shoots International School
- Location
- Hoi An — approximately 30 minutes' drive from Da Nang, not within the city itself
- Age Range
- Approximately 4 to 16
- Curriculum
- British, candidate school for IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- Curriculum Detail
- A small, eco-focused K-12 school with roughly 100 pupils and an average class size of about 13.
- Language Of Instruction
- English
- Tuition Note
- Specific current fee figures were not found in available sources; contact the school directly. Included for completeness given its use by some Da Nang-based families, despite the drive.
Odyssey International School
- Location
- Between Da Nang and Hoi An (Sentosa City) — roughly 20-30 minutes' drive from central Da Nang
- Age Range
- Not fully specified in available sources
- Curriculum
- Candidate for IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- Curriculum Detail
- English is the language of instruction with EAL support available; the campus offers community facilities including a swimming pool and large sports field.
- Language Of Instruction
- English
- Tuition Note
- Specific fee figures were not isolated in available sources; contact the school directly.
Enrollment And Homeschooling
Homeschooling
- Legal Status
- Homeschooling is not officially recognized as a legal form of primary/secondary education in Vietnam; the national Education Law establishes compulsory school attendance for children, and homeschooling sits in a legal grey area rather than being an explicitly sanctioned or explicitly banned option.
- Practical Reality
- In practice there is no criminal penalty reported for expat families who homeschool, but a homeschooled child's education is not issued official Vietnamese academic credentials, so families typically rely on foreign curricula, distance-learning providers, or a foreign school's own homeschool/distance program to keep transcripts valid for eventual university admission abroad.
- Homeschool Coop Community
- No dedicated, documented homeschool co-op specific to Da Nang was found in available sources. What does exist is the general expat community itself — informal networks of expat/nomad families (largely coordinated through Facebook expat groups) who arrange playdates and informal peer contact for homeschooled kids, but this is general expat community activity rather than a structured academic co-op.
- Local Alternative Found In Da Nang
- Da Nang does have one long-running, licensed option relevant to families who want something other than full-time international school: a learning centre for expat children that operates under a licence granted by the City Education Department, working directly with local education authorities to legally serve foreign children who otherwise lacked schooling options in the city.
Application Timing And Waitlists
- Overview
- Da Nang's international/bilingual school market is smaller than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, which generally makes admissions less competitive but also means fewer seats overall at any single grade level, especially Kindergarten and Grade 1 entry points and popular mid-secondary years.
- Recommended Lead Time
- Families should plan to apply at least 4-6 months before the desired start, ideally before the main academic year begins in early September, since fee schedules and billing deadlines (e.g. full-year payment due mid-June for a September start) are built around that timeline. Mid-year enrollment is commonly possible in Da Nang given comparatively lower demand than in Vietnam's two largest cities, but specific seat availability varies school-to-school and by grade.
Process Steps
- Submit an online or in-person application with the school's admissions/enrollment office
- Provide previous academic records/transcripts and, for older students, standardized test scores
- Some schools require an English proficiency assessment (in-house test, or IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo depending on school and grade) and/or a personal essay
- Attend a family interview or assessment with admissions staff
- Receive an acceptance decision, typically within about a week to a month
- Confirm the seat by paying required fees (application/testing fee, one-time enrollment fee, and tuition deposit) within the school's stated deadline, usually 15-30 days after acceptance
Required Documents
- Child's passport copy (and visa/residency documentation for the family)
- Previous school records and transcripts
- Immunization/vaccination records and a health declaration
- English proficiency test scores or willingness to sit an in-house placement/language test
- Passport-style photos and application forms as specified by the individual school
Example Fee Structure
- Tuition Deposit Credited To Fees
- ₫30,000,000
- One Time Enrollment Fee K To Grade5
- ₫30,000,000
- Application Testing Fee Grades6 To 12
- ₫4,500,000
- One Time Enrollment Fee Grades9 To 12
- ₫45,000,000
- Application Testing Fee Preschool To Grade5
- ₫3,000,000
- All Fees Non Refundable Except Deposit Partially Credited
- Yes
- Note
- Structure varies by school; the figures below (from one Da Nang international school's published 2025 fee schedule) illustrate the typical categories of upfront cost a family should budget for beyond tuition itself.
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