A new international school opening in Ho Chi Minh City could give families access to a British education from the early years through to Sixth Form.
King’s College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City is due to open in August 2027, bringing the heritage of King’s College School, Wimbledon to Vietnam. The new school will welcome boys and girls aged two to 18, providing a continuous education pathway from Early Years through to Year 13.
For parents considering international education, the opening adds another option to Ho Chi Minh City’s growing international-school sector. It also offers students the opportunity to follow a British curriculum while studying in Vietnam.
What Can Families Expect From King’s College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City?
The school was founded by Royal Charter in 1829 as the junior department of King’s College London before establishing its home in Wimbledon.
The Ho Chi Minh City campus will be part of the King’s College School, Wimbledon family. The school says it will be governed and quality-assured directly by King’s College School, Wimbledon, with oversight covering areas including curriculum, teacher recruitment, professional development, pastoral care and enrichment.
This connection is likely to be an important consideration for families looking for an international school with a direct link to an established British institution.
The school is being developed at The Global City and is expected to provide places for around 1,500 pupils once fully established.
A British Curriculum From Early Years To Sixth Form
Students at King’s College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City will follow a British educational pathway from the early years onwards.
The school currently outlines an academic journey from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to the King’s Wimbledon curriculum, IGCSEs and A levels.
This gives families the option of staying within one school from the age of two through to 18, rather than changing schools as children move between educational stages.
For older students, the IGCSE and A-level pathway can also provide internationally recognised qualifications for university applications.
The school has said its founding pupils will follow IGCSE and A-level programmes in the senior years.
What Will The New Campus Offer Students?
The purpose-built campus will cover nearly two hectares and has been designed to support academic learning alongside sport, creative activities and wider school life.
Facilities are planned to include a seven-a-side football pitch, indoor sports halls, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and a learner pool for younger pupils.
Students will also have access to science laboratories, outdoor learning areas and specialist spaces for performing and creative arts. A 500-seat theatre is another planned feature of the campus.
For families, the range of facilities is significant because it points to a school experience that extends beyond classroom-based learning.
Younger children will have dedicated Early Years and Infants provision, while older students will move through Junior School and Senior School before reaching Sixth Form.
Why Teacher Recruitment And Quality Assurance Matter
For parents choosing an international school, the name of a school is only one part of the decision.
Teaching quality, curriculum consistency, pastoral care and safeguarding are equally important.
King’s College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City says the founding teaching team will be developed with direct input from the Wimbledon school. Current recruitment information states that the school will draw on the expertise and educational traditions of King’s College School, Wimbledon as it builds its teaching team.
The school has also stated that its educational framework will align with British Schools Overseas standards for teaching, safeguarding and leadership.
This connection will be particularly relevant to families who want to understand how closely the new campus will reflect the educational approach of the original Wimbledon school.
A New Option For International Families In Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam has seen continued growth in international education, creating more choices for families looking for international curricula.
For parents, that growth also means there is more to consider when comparing schools. Curriculum, fees, location, class sizes, university pathways, pastoral support and co-curricular opportunities can all influence a family’s decision.
King’s College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City is entering this market with a clear British identity and a full age range from two to 18.
The campus is located at The Global City, a growing development in Ho Chi Minh City. The school says it is around 10 minutes from Thao Dien and 20 minutes from the Central Business District, with access to major roads and future transport connections.
What Could This Mean For Students?
For students, the biggest change will be having access to a new learning environment built around a broad range of academic and co-curricular opportunities.
The planned science laboratories can support practical learning, while creative spaces and the theatre provide opportunities in the performing and creative arts. Sports facilities will add another dimension to school life.
The school also emphasises pastoral care and pupil wellbeing, alongside academic development.
For younger children, meanwhile, starting at age two means families can begin their children’s education within the same school community and continue through to Sixth Form.
Ultimately, the new campus gives families in Ho Chi Minh City another international education option to explore ahead of its August 2027 opening.
For parents considering the school, the next questions will be practical ones. How will the curriculum be delivered? Who will teach the founding pupils? What will fees look like? And how will the Ho Chi Minh City campus develop its own community while maintaining its connection with Wimbledon?
Those are likely to become increasingly important as the school moves closer to welcoming its first students.
