British International School Hanoi vs TH School - Chua Boc Campus
British International School Hanoi and TH School - Chua Boc Campus are both in Hanoi, about 10 km apart. Both schools offer British and Cambridge IGCSE programmes. British International School Hanoi also offers IB and EYFS, and TH School - Chua Boc Campus also offers IEYC, IPC, IMYC, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are close, at ₫218,000,000 - 810,000,000 for British International School Hanoi and ₫286,000,000 - 671,000,000 for TH School - Chua Boc Campus. Both take pupils from 2 to 18. British International School Hanoi is the larger school, with around 1,100 pupils to TH School - Chua Boc Campus's 500. Typical class sizes are 24 at British International School Hanoi and 48 at TH School - Chua Boc Campus.
IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
1,100
Pupils
500
Typical class size
Typical class size
24
Typical class size
48
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Vietnamese
Opened
Opened
2012
Opened
2016
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
BIS Hanoi is situated in a residential area on the eastern side of the city. The campus is easily accessible by car and school bus, with routes serving multiple districts. Its setting offers a calm environment while remaining convenient for families living in different parts of Hanoi.
Location
TH School Chua Boc campus is located at 4–6 Chùa Bộc Street, Kim Liên, Đống Đa District, Hanoi. It sits in a central urban neighbourhood with access to main roads and local transport, making it convenient for families living in Hanoi. The campus is near residential areas and local amenities, offering a mix of city life and school-oriented surroundings.
Stages
Stages
The school educates students from Early Years (ages 2–5) through Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16, IGCSE), and Sixth Form (16–18, IB Diploma).
Stages
TH School campus serves students from Early Years through to Grade 12. The school structure includes Kindergarten, Primary, Middle and Secondary (including IGCSE and A-Levels), covering ages 2 to 18.
School type
School type
A co-educational international day school serving ages 2–18; no boarding facilities are offered.
School type
TH School Chua Boc campus is a co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
BIS Hanoi provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes and individual pastoral guidance. Specific SEN facilities are not detailed publicly.
Additional learning support
TH School offers English support classes (EAL) as part of its inclusive services, listed under student support services on its official materials.
TH School provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) support as part of its Student Support Services. The school states that SEN refers to “learning differences and disabilities” that may limit access to the curriculum. It offers individualised accommodations, including targeted small-group instruction, one-to-one support, in-class assistance and the use of assistive technology where appropriate. These supports are planned collaboratively by teachers and learning support specialists. TH School does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Delivers a British-style curriculum and international qualifications but has no formal national affiliation.
Country affiliation
TH School campus does not have a formal country affiliation.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school is non-religious.
Religious affiliation
TH School has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
The website lists normal and late-bus times around 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. for after-school clubs; full-day timings are not specified publicly.
School day structure
TH School does not disclose information on their day structure.
Bus service details
Bus service details
A private bus network serves most Hanoi districts, with published routes, fees, and late-bus options for CCA activities.
Bus service details
TH School offers a school bus service for day students, with two-way and one-way annual fee options. The service also supports boarding students travelling between Hoa Lac and the Chùa Bộc campus on boarding weekends
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application Fees A one-time Application Fee of VND 3,500,000 is required for all new applicants. Upon acceptance, families pay a Registration Fee of VND 30,000,000, which is non-refundable and confirms the student’s place at the school. No refundable deposit is listed.
Year 1 – Year 6: VND 522,000,000 – VND 600,000,000
Secondary School (Years 7–13)
Year 7 – Year 9: VND 705,000,000 Year 10 – Year 11 (IGCSE): VND 765,000,000 Year 12 – Year 13 (IB Diploma): VND 810,000,000
Fees are billed by term or annually according to the school’s payment schedule.
Additional Fees Uniforms, transport services, and examination fees (Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma) are charged separately. Optional extracurricular and after-school activities may carry additional costs.
Transportation Fees BIS Hanoi operates a private bus service covering multiple city districts. Routes and pricing vary by distance, and buses are supervised by trained attendants.
Refund Policy Application and registration fees are non-refundable. Tuition refund conditions follow the school’s enrolment and withdrawal policies as outlined in official documents.
Payment Options Payments can be made by bank transfer in Vietnamese Dong (VND) according to the published billing schedule.
Fee details
Application Fees • Application Fee: 2,000,000 VND payable when submitting the application form.
Enrollment and Deposits • Enrollment Fee: 20,000,000 VND, a non-refundable fee payable once upon acceptance to secure a place. • Security Deposit: 15,000,000 VND per student, refundable when the student leaves the school with at least 60 calendar days’ written notice.
Other Costs • Bus Service: Two-way: 28,000,000 VND/year; One-way: 21,000,000 VND/year. • Specialised club or overseas trip fees may apply beyond the base tuition.
Billing and Payment Terms • Tuition fees must be paid in advance either: • Annually (one full payment) — early payment discounts may apply; or • Termly: • Payments can be made by bank transfer, credit/debit card at reception, or online.
Refund Policy • If the Annual Tuition Fee has been fully paid and the school receives at least 60 calendar days’ written notice prior to withdrawal, a prorated refund is offered: • Term 1 withdrawal: 50% refund • Term 2 withdrawal: 20% refund • Term 3 withdrawal: no refund • Security deposits are returned upon leaving with appropriate notice.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Students aged 2–5 follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. From ages 5–11 (Primary), they study a blend of the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). In Lower Secondary (ages around 11–16) they progress through a British-style Key Stage curriculum and then sit the Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11. Finally, in Years 12–13 (ages 16–18), students transition into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and choose from standard- and higher-level subjects, along with core components such as Theory of Knowledge and CAS. The school emphasises preparing students for global university pathways, supported by collaborations with institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and The Juilliard School.
Curriculum details
TH School’s curriculum spans Early Years through Secondary, integrating internationally recognised programmes with Vietnamese language and culture studies.
In Kindergarten and early Primary, students follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with about 80% of instruction in English and 20% in Vietnamese for core local studies such as Vietnamese language, history and geography.
For Middle School (Grades 6–8), the programme transitions into the Cambridge Lower Secondary framework, providing broad subject coverage in English while maintaining Vietnamese studies.
In Grades 9–10, students work towards the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, with core academic subjects, languages, sciences, arts and physical education delivered in English alongside Vietnamese language and culture.
In Grades 11–12, the school offers Cambridge International AS & A Levels, preparing students for further study and international higher education pathways.
Overall, the curriculum combines internationally recognised qualifications (IEYC, IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Levels) with locally relevant Vietnamese studies throughout the school stages.
1. Initial Enquiry and Visit Families begin the admissions process by contacting the school’s Admissions Office or submitting an online enquiry form. Parents are invited to arrange a school tour or attend an open day to learn more about the curriculum, facilities, and available year-group placements.
2. Application Submission After the initial enquiry, parents complete the online application form and submit the required documents, which typically include previous school reports, a copy of the child’s passport, and a recent photograph. An application fee is required to process the submission.
3. Assessment and Review Once the application is received, the admissions team reviews all documentation. Depending on the child’s age and year level, the school may request an academic assessment or an English language evaluation to determine readiness for the programme.
4. Offer of Placement If a place is available and the entry requirements are met, the school issues an official offer. Parents confirm acceptance by paying the non-refundable registration fee to secure the child’s place.
5. Enrolment and Orientation Following confirmation, families receive orientation materials and joining instructions. The school provides details about uniforms, transport options, and start dates to ensure a smooth transition into the BIS Hanoi community.
Admissions
1. Parents begin by completing the online registration form on the TH School website, calling the admissions hotline, or visiting the campus in person to register their child. After the form is received, an Admissions Officer will contact the parents.
2. The school arranges an entrance assessment, which can be done either online or on campus. For Early Years, children join an age-appropriate play-based interview in English with the Kindergarten Principal. For primary, students take Maths and English tests and have an English interview, combined with a review of previous school records. For Lower and Upper Secondary, students complete a CAT4 cognitive test, an English writing task and an English interview, with results considered alongside prior academic performance. Before the assessment date, parents are to email required documents.
3. Within five working days of the assessment, if the school has received complete documentation, TH School informs parents of the results. If the student meets requirements and a place is available, the school issues an offer letter by email. In some cases, this may be a conditional offer with specific recommendations to support the student’s learning. Class placement is made according to year of birth, although a student may occasionally be placed in a lower grade where prior performance or English level suggests this is more appropriate. If classes are full, the student may be placed on a waiting list or invited to re-apply after 3–6 months if entry requirements are not yet met.
4. Parents confirm acceptance of the offer by carefully reading the conditions in the offer letter and paying the required enrollment and registration fees. The school then guides families through the next steps, including submitting original versions of previous report cards, a certified copy of the birth certificate or passport, a 4×6 portrait photo and (for Grade 10 entry) the lower secondary graduation certificate. At this stage, families also follow the school’s tuition-fee payment schedule for the upcoming school year.
5. Before the official first day of classes, new students and their parents are invited to attend an orientation day at the campus. Families will receive practical guidance about daily routines, meet key teachers and staff, and have time to become familiar with classrooms and shared spaces. The school also provides student uniforms and beginning-of-year stationery to help children prepare for the start of term.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
TH School offers scholarships. However, the school does not publicly disclose details about scholarship criteria, award amounts, eligibility requirements.
Waitlist
Waitlist
BIS Hanoi operates a waitlist for year groups that are at capacity. When no places are available, qualified applicants are placed on the waitlist and contacted as soon as an opening arises. Priority is typically given to siblings of current students and to families relocating from other Nord Anglia schools.
Waitlist
TH School does operate a waitlist system. According to the school’s admissions guide, when a class has no available places, the school places qualified applicants on a waiting list.
If an accepted student does not take up their place or if a space becomes available, the school contacts families on the waitlist in order of readiness and assessment results. If a student does not yet meet entry requirements, the school may ask them to re-apply after 3–6 months, depending on the student’s English level or academic development.
