William Wallace
@willwall
Scottish expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
27
About me
Scottish
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English + some Vietnamese
Registration: 10 December 2011
School fees quoted in USD by willwall
Does anyone know why an International School in HCMC would publish their school fees in US Dollars instead of Vietnam Dong? Must be a benefit of some sort but not sure what it would be
Thanks for all the replies. I suppose it's all about the exchange rate applied by the school when they convert their fees from USD to VND. If they "adjust" the exchange rate from USD to VND down by around 500 dong per dollar then they ... Read More
School fees quoted in USD
Does anyone know why an International School in HCMC would publish their school fees in US Dollars instead of Vietnam Dong? Must be a benefit of some sort but not sure what it would be Read More
Questions on move to HCMC by Kooler42
We are considering a move to HCMC next year from Singapore. Which are the best international schools. I am American ad my wife is from Vietnam We have a 4 year old son. I will be employed by an American Company as a consultant. Most of my work ...
Just remembered- Try the website International School Review. Plenty of info about schools in HCMC Read More
Questions on move to HCMC by Kooler42
We are considering a move to HCMC next year from Singapore. Which are the best international schools. I am American ad my wife is from Vietnam We have a 4 year old son. I will be employed by an American Company as a consultant. Most of my work ...
With a child at only 4 years of age you have a long way to go. If you elect to have the child at fee paying schools you are going to spend a lot of money. I have had experience of fee paying schools in the UK and was very pleased with the end ... Read More
Questions on move to HCMC by Kooler42
We are considering a move to HCMC next year from Singapore. Which are the best international schools. I am American ad my wife is from Vietnam We have a 4 year old son. I will be employed by an American Company as a consultant. Most of my work ...
Unless you want to spend a lot of money on schools that are both overpriced and rapacious, you should give the matter serious consideration. Have a look at the day schools and boarding schools in Thailand,Singapore,Malaysia,the UK and Australia. ... Read More
Buying food online
Where is the best place to buy chicken online. Tried a few in HCM but disappointed with the product supplied. Understand that some people like a chicken with the feet and head still attached but most foreigners are used to the feet and head being ... Read More
Chemistry Tutor by willwall
Looking for an experienced and qualified Chemistry Tutor for a 15 year old in Phu My Hung Minimum 4 hours a week on a month to month basis After school hours and Saturday preferred Thanks
Hello Are you available for tutoring? 2 boys in High School at SSIS. UK year 5 4 hours a week would be ideal. After school hours Regards Bill Wallace Read More
Apartment Phu My Hung
Looking to buy a 3 bedroomed apartment in Phu My Hung area. Price between 3 and 4 billion Serious sellers only Read More
How is it possible for Land seller to provide FAKE Red Book? by thuy4tien
ALL....... this is puzzling to me when I browsed thru the Forum containing information on Expats who want to buy land or property in Vietnam. Let's say you want to buy land. You talked to the Seller and agreed on the price. You pay for the ...
Had an experience several years ago in Vung Tau. Bought a plot of land with the intention of building a house. Had all the paperwork which all had the correct stamps and everything else needed to make it official. Got a surprise when someone else ... Read More
Chemistry Tutor
Looking for an experienced and qualified Chemistry Tutor for a 15 year old in Phu My Hung Minimum 4 hours a week on a month to month basis After school hours and Saturday preferred Thanks Read More
where to buy good quality and original luggage in HCMC
Where can I buy good quality and original luggage in HCMC.? Have bought some items before but they were not up to the job. Travel a lot so need good quality wheeled duffle and a laptop backpack. Any guidance appreciated Read More
Rentals in US Dollars
Is it legal for landlords to demand rental payments in US Dollars as opposed to Vietnam Dong? Appreciate any advice on this matter as it is strange to ask for US Dollars in a country that has Vietnam dong as it's currency Read More
La Roche-Posay
Does anyone know where there is a retailer of La Roche-Posay skin care products in HCMC? Read More
International Schools in HCMC
Some schools have increased their fees to a level comparable to long established private schools in Malaysia, Thailand, UK, Singapore and Australia. It is difficult to understand why a boarding school in Malaysia can charge the same as a school in ... Read More
What's going on at SSIS ??
Lots of changes at Saigon South International School 1 Fees Apart from an increase of 9% on last years fees they now want at least 45% of the yearly fee upfront before the school year starts. Is this a dash for the cash from a not for profit ... Read More
Nicotine Replacement
Anyone know where to buy Nicotine Patches or chewing gum in HCMC. Never seen any in the chemists so wondering if it's available in Vietnam Appreciate any information Willwall Read More
business work stations by shwen Ho
Hi guys, could anyone guide me where to possibly find suppliers of business work stations. As usual price is a constraint so the cheaper the better, appreciate the help. Shwen
Hello If you have been unable to find exactly what you are looking for perhaps I can assist. Wife has a furniture factory and we have our own furniture designers. Let me know what you are looking for and can arrange a visit Best Regards Bill Read More
Scotch Whisky
Looking for bottles of single malt scotch whisky in Ho Chi Minh City as TET presents for the inlaws. Any pointers appreciated Read More
Power Cuts Phu My Hung
Anyone know why power cuts have started in Phu My Hung? Yesterday the power was off from 8am to 5pm at my apartment block and it seems that a large area around SSIS was affected. Noticed that some sections of Phu My Hung have had the power off ... Read More
Heart Rate Monitor by willwall
Trying to locate a Heart Rate Monitor in HCMC without any luck so far. OMRON and other companies make them but proving difficult to get my hands on one Appreciate any advice on where to buy one or where I should be looking. Willwall
Thanks for the response to my post for a heart rate monitor. Checked out the models available at the cycle shop but they were too advanced for my needs. OMRON make a basic model but for some reason it is not available in Vietnam. Tried online ... Read More
Heart Rate Monitor by willwall
Trying to locate a Heart Rate Monitor in HCMC without any luck so far. OMRON and other companies make them but proving difficult to get my hands on one Appreciate any advice on where to buy one or where I should be looking. Willwall
It is for exercise purposes. Read More
Heart Rate Monitor
Trying to locate a Heart Rate Monitor in HCMC without any luck so far. OMRON and other companies make them but proving difficult to get my hands on one Appreciate any advice on where to buy one or where I should be looking. Willwall Read More
Feedback for International Schools in Phu My Huong by Girish15
Hi all, would appreciate to get some feedback on International Schools in Phu My Huong, like SSIS, Renaissance, CIS & ABC......pl share, will help us to decide, our kid will join from Jan, Thanx
Depends on the age of the children and what standard of education you want. Have had children at 3 different schools in the Phu My Hung area over the past 5 years. Singapore International School, RISS and SSIS. There is no doubt in my mind that ... Read More