Canadian International School System

What Canadian International School System does

Canadian International School (CIS), officially Trường Quốc tế Canada, is a private K-12 international school operating a single campus at No. 7, Road 23, Tan My Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Founded in 2009 (with firmographics referencing 2007), CIS was the first international school in Vietnam to implement the Ontario (Canada) education program and offers education from Grade 1 through Grade 12, graduating students with either the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school's core products are the Elementary (Grades 1-6) and Secondary (Grades 7-12) programs, with the IBDP pathway achieving an average score of 33 versus the world average of 30.2 and a 100% university acceptance rate across eight graduating cohorts since 2014. CIS holds accreditations from IB World School, Council of International Schools, Cognia, ACS WASC, and College Board AP, and is part of EQuest Education Group.

The school's revenue model is overwhelmingly tuition-driven (annual recurring subscription), supplemented by one-time application and entrance examination fees. Tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed, but the school offers two financial aid programs: the CIS Talent Scholarship (up to 33 billion VND across Grades 6-11) and a 30% Transition Scholarship for Grade 1 and Grade 6 entrants. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families progress through consultation, application, entrance exam, and enrollment, augmented by campus tours and open-house events. A multi-language website (Vietnamese, English, Korean, Chinese) and active social presence (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Zalo) support acquisition, with parent referrals and alumni testimonials driving bottom-of-funnel conversion.

CIS's broader product surface includes an on-campus MLC Sports Center offering 14 sports, a House System across four houses (Phoenix, Hydra, Kraken, Cerberus), over 45 student clubs, a Global Issues Network (GIN) council, and a Summer Camp program (Summer Camp 2026) operated via a dedicated subdomain. The student body represents 30+ nationalities, and dedicated college counselors and student support services manage university placement. Technology stack is limited to standard educational platforms (Follett library software, a 360-degree campus viewer) with no disclosed proprietary systems, APIs, or AI features.

Name

Canadian International School System

Legal name

Trường Quốc tế Canada (CIS)

Website

https://cis.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadian International School (CIS) is a private K-12 international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, offering the Ontario (Canada) and IB Diploma programmes to families seeking globally recognized qualifications and pathways to top universities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

IB Program Tutoring (PYP/MYP/DP; HL/SL) (EDANAKAB), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB diploma program
• Ontario secondary school
• Private international school
• University preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to enrolled students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The school offers comprehensive educational programs including Ontario curriculum and IB Diploma preparation.
2. Application and Examination Fees: One-time fees charged during the admission process including application processing and entrance examination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Canadian International School System (CIS) is a private international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, offering comprehensive K-12 education from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The school delivers the Ontario (Canada) curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), awarding students the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or IB Diploma for university admission worldwide. Teaching is delivered by 100% foreign teachers certified by the Toronto Department of Education and IBO.

Product overview

The Canadian International School (CIS) offers a comprehensive K-12 international education program as a single unified school with multiple academic pathways. The core offering consists of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) curricula, supplemented by extensive extracurricular programs including over 45 clubs, sports facilities (MLC Sports Center), and student leadership initiatives (GIN Council, House System). The school provides education from Grade 1 through Grade 12, with 100% international teachers certified by the Toronto Department of Education and International Baccalaureate Organization. Students benefit from modern facilities spanning over 5 hectares with Olympic-standard swimming pool, sports fields, and specialized learning spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Program Canadian (Ontario province) curriculum program for students from Grade 1 to Grade 12, awarding graduates the Ontario Secondary School Diploma recognized globally for university admissions. Targeted at families in Vietnam seeking internationally recognized K-12 education.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate with 8 generations of graduates since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EQuest Education GroupcoreOthersCIS is a member of EQuest Education Group, a Vietnamese education company operating international schools. EQuest provides organizational backing and educational philosophy alignment for CIS operations in Vietnam.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), providing internationally recognized pre-university qualification
• Ontario (Canada) Education SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst and only school in Ho Chi Minh City offering Ontario province curriculum, enabling students to earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Council of International Schools (CIS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional membership providing access to international school network and quality standards
• CogniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal non-profit education accreditation organization providing quality assurance and improvement
• ACS WASCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation for educational quality standards
• MLC Sports CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports facility provider on CIS campus offering 14 different sports including Olympic-standard swimming pool and FIBA-certified gymnasium for extracurricular sports program
• East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization for international schools in East Asia; CIS participates in professional development events and hosted EARCOS workshop with Kendall Zoller
• Saigon International School Athletic ConferenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIS Wolves sports teams compete in SISAC athletic conference in U9, U11, U14, and U19 age groups
• Global Issues Network (GIN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-led council at CIS driving environmental projects, community outreach, and service trips; students attend local and regional GIN conferences
• Heartbeat Vietnam (Vinacapital Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIN club partnership raising awareness and funds for medical needs of children in Vietnam's rural communities with heart conditions

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saigon South International School (SSIS): IB-continuum school in District 7, HCMC, serving a similar expatriate and globally-minded Vietnamese demographic. Direct competitor in the same geographic micro-market as CIS.
• SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SIS) Vietnam: Singapore-curriculum international school in HCMC with strong bilingual track and Cambridge/IGCSE pathway. Competes for Vietnamese families seeking Asian-system international credentials comparable to CIS's Ontario/IB offering.
• British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC): Premium IB and British curriculum school in HCMC with a strong Nord Anglia-backed network. Targets the same affluent and expatriate families with overlapping extracurricular and university-counseling offerings.
• International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC): One of the oldest and largest international schools in HCMC, offering IB PYP/MYP/DP alongside IGCSE. Directly competes with CIS for expatriate and affluent Vietnamese families in the same catchment area.
• European International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS): IB continuum school in HCMC with a European curricular emphasis, serving a comparable international demographic. Competes for families prioritizing globally-recognized diplomas and university placement.
• Australian International School (AIS) Ho Chi Minh City: Offers Australian curriculum and IB Diploma in HCMC, directly comparable to CIS's dual-pathway positioning. Targets similar international and globally-minded Vietnamese families.
• Renaissance International School Saigon (RISS): IB World School in District 2 (now Thu Duc City), HCMC, offering full IB continuum. Directly competes for premium expatriate and affluent Vietnamese families in the same metropolitan market.

Others

• EQuest Education Group sister schools (e.g., PennSchool, Dwight School Vietnam): Sister schools under the same EQuest parent group; they share back-office, accreditation pipelines, and group-level strategy. Indirectly comparable on operating model and capital structure, even where curricula differ.
• Canadian International School Singapore: Cross-border Canadian-curriculum international school with dual Ontario/IB pathway in Singapore. Conceptually closest analog to CIS's Ontario+IB model, useful for franchise/replication benchmarking in Asia.

Regional players

• United Nations International School Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi): Premier IB-continuum international school in Hanoi. Comparable on premium positioning, IB outcomes, and expatriate/affluent-Vietnamese demographics, though operating in a different Vietnamese city than CIS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=jbD_AOpi-F0
• Facebookfacebook.com/CISVN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cisvietnam
• Instagraminstagram.com/cis.edu.vn

Compliance5 records

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