SAT prep cost in Vietnam, 2026
Published prices from Vietnamese centers, tutors and online courses, next to what Lumist costs. Every number has a source and a date.
Updated Nov 5, 2026
At a glance
- Center
- 12.9M VND to 94.5M VND
- per course
- 1-on-1 tutor
- 200,000 VND to 1.5M VND
- per hour
- Live online class
- 9M VND to 16.56M VND
- per course
- Self-paced online
- 1.99M VND to 4.45M VND
- per course
- Lumist
- 299,000 VND/month
- 124,000 VND a month on the yearly plan
Centers and tutors give you a real teacher. Lumist is an AI tutor.
Cost of 3 months of prep
Tutoring counts 36 hours (two 90-minute sessions a week for 12 weeks). Other formats count one course.
- Official free practice (Bluebook, question bank)0đ
- Lumist, 3-month plan599,000 VND
- Self-paced online1.99M VND to 4.45M VND
- Live online class9M VND to 16.56M VND
- Center12.9M VND to 35.9M VND
- 1-on-1 tutor7.2M VND to 54M VND
Published prices
Prices as listed on each provider's own page. Check again before you sign up; offers change often.
| Provider | Format | Price | Date on page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center | |||
| ZIM Academy | Groups of up to 8 or 4, 20 to 26 sessions per level | 12.9M VND to 35.9M VND/course | May 5, 2026 |
| ETEST | 72 hours of class | 25M VND to 26.8M VND/course | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Clever Academy | 50 hours over 3 months, 1-on-1 or groups of 2 to 5 | 15.5M VND to 17M VND/course | No date shown |
| Times Edu | Packages of 12 to 72 sessions of 90 minutes (Ho Chi Minh City) | 18M VND to 94.5M VND/course | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 1-on-1 tutor | |||
| ZIM Academy, ETEST | Vietnamese tutor, 1-on-1 (foreign tutor 350,000đ to 2,000,000đ) | 300,000 VND to 1.5M VND/hour | Sep 30, 2026 |
| PREP | Typical tutor rate | 200,000 VND to 500,000 VND/hour | May 11, 2026 |
| Campus Education | Online 1-on-1, 24 hours over 8 weeks | 21.6M VND/course | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Live online class | |||
| Campus Education | Groups of 2 to 3, 18 hours over 6 weeks | 9M VND to 12M VND/course | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Clever Academy | Live online class | 16.56M VND/course | No date shown |
| Self-paced online | |||
| Clever Academy | Recorded courses, 365 days, or self-paced program | 1.99M VND to 4.45M VND/course | No date shown |
| prep4u | Practice plans (basic plan free) | 199,000 VND to 999,000 VND/month | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Lumist | |||
| Lumist Premium | 1 month | 299,000 VND | Current price |
| Lumist Premium | 3 months | 599,000 VND | Current price |
| Lumist Premium | 12 months | 1.49M VND | Current price |
Add the exam fee
SAT in Vietnam
$111
- $68 registration plus a $43 international fee
- Late registration adds $38
- Paid to College Board in US dollars; valid through June 2027.
Which one fits
Weak English basics, need close support
A 1-on-1 tutor or a small center class
Self-motivated on a tight budget
College Board's free practice plus Lumist
Daily practice with explanations
Lumist: practice tests, explanations and Lumi
Want both
Practice daily with Lumist, add a few tutor sessions for the hardest topics
Questions
How much does SAT prep cost in Vietnam in 2026?
From published price lists, a center course runs about 12.9 to 35.9 million VND, and long packages reach 94.5 million. A 1-on-1 tutor costs about 200,000 to 1,500,000 VND an hour. Self-paced online courses start around 2 million VND.
Is online SAT prep cheaper than a center?
Usually much cheaper. Live online classes run about 9 to 16.6 million VND per course and recorded courses start around 2 million, while center courses usually start at 12.9 million.
What is the SAT exam fee in Vietnam?
$111 when you register on time: the $68 registration fee plus a $43 international fee. Late registration adds $38.
Can I prepare for the SAT for free?
Yes. College Board's practice tests in the Bluebook app and its official question bank are free, and Lumist has a free 22-question mock test with no account needed.
How much does Lumist cost in Vietnam?
There is a free plan. Premium is 299,000 VND a month or 1.49M VND a year, with Lumi the AI tutor and every AI tool.
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Sources (9)Checked Nov 5, 2026
- ZIM Academy: Học phí SAT (áp dụng từ 05/05/2026)
- ETEST: Học phí luyện thi SAT 2026
- Clever Academy: SAT courses
- Campus Education: Các khóa học SAT
- Times Edu: Luyện thi SAT tại TP.HCM
- prep4u: Nguồn luyện thi SAT online 2026
- PREP: Học phí luyện thi SAT (cập nhật 11/05/2026)
- College Board: SAT fees for testing outside the US ($68 + $43)
- College Board: SAT test fees (late registration $38)