Education
Ho Chi Minh City Parents Confused by English Program Options
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THE BRIEF
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Parents in Ho Chi Minh City face confusion regarding English-language options for the 2026-27 school year, which include intensive English, iSMART, and I-CLC programs.
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The intensive English program allows up to eight periods per week for grades 3-5, while iSMART and I-CLC integrate English instruction with mathematics and science subjects.
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Monthly fees for these additional programs are capped by the municipal Department of Education and Training at VND 100,000 for elementary, VND 200,000 for secondary, and VND 300,000 for high-school students.