Hoi An International School (HAIS) vs Singapore International School - Danang
Hoi An International School (HAIS) and Singapore International School - Danang are both in Da Nang, about 13 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes, and Singapore International School - Danang also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge International AS Levels and Singapore. Published annual fees are ₫130,000,000 - 510,000,000 at Hoi An International School (HAIS) and ₫498,380,000 - 626,014,000 at Singapore International School - Danang, which puts Singapore International School - Danang roughly 76% higher. Both take pupils from 1.5 to 18. Singapore International School - Danang is the larger school, with around 550 pupils to Hoi An International School (HAIS)'s 300. Typical class sizes are 16 at Hoi An International School (HAIS) and 25 at Singapore International School - Danang.
Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Singapore Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
300
Pupils
550
Typical class size
Typical class size
16
Typical class size
25
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French, Vietnamese
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
2000
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Hoi An International School is located in Tan An, a residential area within the coastal town of Hoi An in central Vietnam. The campus is situated a short drive from the historic Ancient Town and local beaches. It is also within a commutable distance from the larger neighboring city of Da Nang.
Location
Singapore International School @ Da Nang is located at the SIS Building, Vung Trung 3 Street, Phu My An New Urban Area, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang, Vietnam. The campus sits on a 1.74-hectare site in Da Nang city and features modern international facilities. It is situated within Da Nang's Phu My An urban development, an area that combines residential and commercial spaces.
Stages
Stages
The school provides education for children from 18 months up to 18 years of age. The academic structure is divided into an Early Years Programme, Primary School, Secondary School (which includes the IGCSE programme), and a High School section focused on A Levels.
Stages
The school offers two programmes: International Programme and Integrated Programme. It provides education from Pre-Nursery/Pre-School through Year 12, with a pathway through Primary, Junior High and Senior High.
School type
School type
The school operates as a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities, meaning all students travel to and from the campus daily.
School type
The school is co-educational and operates as a 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
The school offers individualized academic and English language support at an additional hourly cost, contingent on staff availability. If a student's assessment indicates the need for a full-time 1:1 teaching assistant, the parents assume responsibility for sourcing the aide and covering the associated costs. The school regularly reviews all learning support to ensure it accurately meets the student's ongoing needs.
Additional learning support
There is no published information about formal SEN provisions for the Danang campus. Extended Learning Programmes include STEM (Robotics/Coding), English competency enhancement through online resources, and Vietnamese language where applicable.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school does not have a formal affiliation with a specific country, though it delivers the English National Curriculum and Cambridge curriculum alongside an option for the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) curriculum.
Country affiliation
The school is part of the Singapore International School network; it operates in Vietnam as part of the SIS group with affiliations to Singapore.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation and accepts students from any faith or secular background.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated; the school is secular.
School day structure
School day structure
The school day begins at 8:15 AM for all students, with the Early Years Programme finishing at 3:00 PM and Primary through High School concluding at 3:15 PM. Following the standard academic schedule, students can participate in optional extracurricular activities that run from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.
School day structure
The Danang campus does not publish daily start/end times. Across other SIS campuses, classes commonly start around 8:25–8:30 am and end around 4:00–4:45 pm, with 45-minute class blocks and about 11 sessions per day.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The school provides a paid bus service that picks up and drops off students at designated stops throughout the Hoi An and Da Nang areas. Placements on the bus are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and students are placed on a waiting list if the routes reach capacity. The transportation service accommodates children across all age groups, with drivers specifically tasked to assist young early years students during their commute.
Bus service details
Bus services operate to several districts within Da Nang City. Fees are determined by distance/zone, with pick-up and drop-off points arranged near the student's residence; please inquire at the School Office for details.
International Early Years: VND 215,000,000 / VND 112,875,000 / VND 59,125,000
Years 1-2: VND 255,000,000 / VND 133,875,000 / VND 70,125,000
Years 3-6: VND 320,000,000 / VND 168,000,000 / VND 88,000,000
Years 7-9: VND 395,000,000 / VND 207,375,000 / VND 108,625,000
Years 10-11: VND 455,000,000 / VND 238,875,000 / VND 125,125,000
Years 12-13: VND 510,000,000 / VND 267,750,000 / VND 140,250,000
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Parents may choose to pay annually, bi-annually, or quarterly based on deadlines outlined in their invoice. Re-enrolment requires fee payment within two weeks of receiving the official invoice to secure class placement.
Boarding Fees
The school operates exclusively as a day school; therefore, boarding fees do not apply.
Other Costs
IGCSE Exams: VND 4,000,000 per single subject
AS/A Level Exams: VND 5,000,000 per single subject
1:1 Learning Support: VND 350,000 to VND 700,000 per hour
Uniforms and optional extracurricular activities incur additional separate costs.
Refund Information
In the event of withdrawal, the school retains the following percentage of the paid annual tuition: 30% by September 30th, 60% by December 31st, 85% by March 31st, and 100% for any withdrawals after March 31st.
Fee Payment Options
Fees are payable via bank transfer. Payments are accepted in either VND or USD, directly to the school's designated MB Bank accounts.
Fee details
Application and compulsory one‑time fees - Placement Test Fee: VND 2,940,000 per student. - Registration/Admission Fee (varies by programme): - International Programme: VND 21,500,000 per student. - Integrated Programme / High School Integrated: VND 8,600,000 per student. - Integrated Kindergarten (KIK Integrated): VND 3,225,000 per student. - International Kindergarten (KIK International): VND 6,450,000 per student. - Deposit (amount shown on published fee schedules): - International Programme: VND 15,000,000 per student. - Integrated Programme / High School Integrated: VND 8,000,000 per student. - International Kindergarten: Pre‑Nursery to Kindergarten 2: VND 20,000,000 per student (termly payment reference). Preparatory: VND 26,000,000 per student (termly). - Integrated Kindergarten: Pre‑Nursery to Kindergarten 2: VND 11,000,000 per student (termly). Preparatory: VND 16,000,000 per student (termly).
Tuition fees — International Programme (School Year 2025–2026) - Compulsory one‑time fees for this programme: Placement Test Fee VND 2,940,000; Registration Fee VND 21,500,000; Deposit VND 15,000,000. - Annual tuition and sample term breakdowns (Yearly payment / Termly percentages 35% / 25% / 25% / 15%): - Year 1 – Year 3: VND 498,380,000 per year. Term splits: 1st term VND 191,876,000; 2nd term VND 137,055,000; 3rd term VND 137,055,000; 4th term VND 82,232,000. - Year 4 – Year 5: VND 500,688,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 192,765,000; 2nd VND 137,689,000; 3rd VND 137,689,000; 4th VND 82,614,000. - Year 6: VND 502,288,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 193,381,000; 2nd VND 138,129,000; 3rd VND 138,129,000; 4th VND 82,878,000. - Year 7 – Year 8: VND 527,608,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 203,129,000; 2nd VND 145,092,000; 3rd VND 145,092,000; 4th VND 87,056,000. - Year 9 – Year 10 (IGCSE): VND 587,479,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 226,179,000; 2nd VND 161,557,000; 3rd VND 161,557,000; 4th VND 96,934,000. - 1st Year A/AS Level: VND 598,515,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 230,428,000; 2nd VND 164,592,000; 3rd VND 164,592,000; 4th VND 98,755,000. - 2nd Year A/AS Level: VND 626,014,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 241,016,000; 2nd VND 172,154,000; 3rd VND 172,154,000; 4th VND 103,292,000.
Tuition fees — Integrated Programme (School Year 2025–2026) - Compulsory one‑time fees for this programme: Placement Test Fee VND 2,940,000; Registration Fee VND 8,600,000; Deposit VND 8,000,000. - Annual tuition and term breakdowns (Yearly payment / Termly percentages 35% / 25% / 25% / 15%): - Year 1 – Year 3: VND 255,237,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 98,266,000; 2nd VND 70,190,000; 3rd VND 70,190,000; 4th VND 42,115,000. Note: VND 31,301,000 per year is collected on behalf of the Vietnamese Education Programme (Primary). - Year 4 – Year 5: VND 256,432,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 98,727,000; 2nd VND 70,519,000; 3rd VND 70,519,000; 4th VND 42,311,000. Note: VND 31,445,000 per year is collected on behalf of the Vietnamese Education Programme (Primary). - Year 6 – Year 9: VND 292,092,000 per year. Term splits: 1st VND 112,456,000; 2nd VND 80,326,000; 3rd VND 80,326,000; 4th VND 48,194,000. Note: VND 36,134,000 per year is collected on behalf of the Vietnamese Education Programme (Junior High).
Tuition fees — Kindergarten options (School Year 2025–2026) - KIK International Kindergarten (annual and term splits shown): - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year. Term splits: VND 70,154,000 per term (25% each). - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — Half Day with Lunch: VND 218,444,000 per year. Term splits: VND 54,611,000 per term. - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — Half Day without Lunch: VND 206,791,000 per year. Term splits: VND 51,698,000 per term. - Kindergarten 1 & 2 — Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year. - Preparatory — Full Day: VND 358,797,000 per year. Term splits: VND 89,700,000 per term. - KIK International compulsory Registration Fee: VND 6,450,000 per student; Deposits: Pre‑Nursery to K2 VND 20,000,000; Preparatory VND 26,000,000 (termly payment reference). - KIK Integrated Kindergarten (alternative integrated kindergarten fee schedule): - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year. Term splits: VND 37,907,000 per term (25% each). - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — Half Day with Lunch: VND 121,473,000 per year. - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — Half Day without Lunch: VND 110,165,000 per year. - Kindergarten 1 & 2 — Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year. Preparatory — Full Day: VND 219,023,000 per year. Registration Fee VND 3,225,000; deposits shown for termly payment as VND 11,000,000 (Pre‑Nursery to K2) and VND 16,000,000 (Preparatory).
High School Integrated Programme (School Year 2025–2026) - Compulsory one‑time fees: Placement Test Fee VND 2,940,000; Registration Fee VND 8,600,000; Deposit VND 8,000,000. Annual tuition for Year 10 to Year 12: VND 303,054,000 per year. Term splits: 1st term VND 116,676,000; 2nd term VND 83,340,000; 3rd term VND 83,340,000; 4th term VND 50,004,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Two payment options are published: Yearly payment or Termly payment. Yearly payments are due 30 days before the first day of school. Termly payments follow a four‑term percentage split of 35% (1st term), 25% (2nd), 25% (3rd), 15% (4th); termly payments are due 30 days before the first day of school and 14 days before the last day of the current term. - The published schedules state that school and other fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board.
Other recurring and optional fees - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Fee: VND 38,700,000 per student per year; VND 9,675,000 per student per term (listed where applicable). - Students' Insurance Fee: VND 1,320,000 per school year (shown in kindergarten schedules); other schedules reference insurance and direct families to the school office for details. - Meal Fee, Transportation Fee and Uniform/Stationery/Book Pack/E‑Learning charges are identified as additional costs; specific amounts are either listed as ‘‘please refer to the school office for details'' or shown separately in the kindergarten annexes (short‑term care and after‑school care rates are published for kindergarten programmes). - Published kindergarten ancillary fees (examples): - Short Term Care (Integrated Kindergarten): full day VND 1,044,000 per day; half day with lunch VND 867,000; half day without lunch VND 763,000. After‑School Care: termly VND 8,500,000 or daily VND 180,000. Students' Insurance: VND 1,320,000 per year. - Short Term Care (International Kindergarten): full day VND 1,581,000 per day; half day with lunch VND 1,232,000; half day without lunch VND 1,127,000. After‑School Care: termly VND 8,500,000 or daily VND 180,000. Students' Insurance: VND 1,320,000 per year. - Miscellaneous expenses not covered by the published schedules (field trips, camps, exam fees, external assessments, extracurricular activities, personal stationery and equipment) are the responsibility of parents.
Boarding fees - There is no boarding programme or boarding fee schedule published for Singapore International School — all published fee schedules list day‑programme tuition and related ancillary fees only.
Refund information - The published fee documents list deposit amounts and other compulsory fees but do not provide explicit terms or conditions describing refundability of deposits or detailed refund procedures in the annexed fee schedules. The schedules also include a general notice that fees are subject to change.
Fee payment options and bank details (published) - Payment format options shown in the published fee annexes are Yearly or Termly payment plans. Telegraphic Transfer (international bank transfer) is explicitly provided as a payment method with account details for payments in VND and a separate USD account for overseas transfers. The published bank/payment details include: - Account Name (VND): KINDERWORLD VIET NAM JSC — Account No: 90439020803 — Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam Limited. - Account Name (USD): KINDERWORLD VIET NAM JSC – DANANG BRANCH — Account No: 19290026 — VP Bank – Head Office. - Instructed to indicate the child's name on the transfer. - The fee schedules do not list specific published credit‑card payment instructions in the annexed PDFs; telegraphic transfer details are provided for international payments and VND/USD accounts are shown for bank transfers.
Notes and published cautions - The published annexes for School Year 2025–2026 include the statement that school and other fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board. Some items (insurance, uniform, meal fee, transportation, stationery/book packs) are specified as ‘‘please refer to the school office for details'' in the fee annexes.
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
Hoi An International School provides a complete educational pathway from Early Years through to High School. The Early Years programme offers both International and Bilingual tracks that utilize play-based learning approaches. In the Primary and Lower Secondary stages, students follow the Cambridge curriculum, with an alternative Vietnamese national curriculum track also available for Primary students. During Upper Secondary, students undertake the two-year Cambridge IGCSE programme, selecting from a variety of core and elective subjects to earn their qualifications. In their final years, High School students pursue Cambridge A Levels, which are further supported by approved online courses to offer flexibility and a broader range of subject choices.
Curriculum details
The International Programme provides a strong academic curriculum that integrates the foundational strengths of Singapore's curriculum in Math, Science and English with key elements of the Cambridge Curriculum in the Primary and Secondary Years. This enables students to build a strong academic foundation leading up to the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Year 9 and Year 10. The programme has a strong focus on STEM; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is taught through a problem-based and applied learning approach from Kindergarten through Senior High School. An outward-bound experiential course is built into the programme for Years 4 to Year 12 to develop self-confidence, resilience and leadership, teamwork and effective communication. The International Programme emphasizes heavy English language skills and offers Chinese and Vietnamese languages. The International Programme is accredited by Cambridge and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), validating a high-quality curriculum with a student-centered focus.
1. Inquiry and School Tour: The first step for prospective parents is to contact the admissions team via an online form, email, or phone call. Families are encouraged to visit the campus in person to meet the staff and gain a first-hand look at the learning environment. This initial consultation allows parents to discuss year-level placement and check current space availability.
2. Optional Trial Day: If families wish to see how their child adjusts to the environment, they can arrange a trial day before formalizing the application. This gives the student a chance to experience the classroom dynamics and meet potential peers and teachers. It is a useful step for parents wanting to ensure the school is the right fit for their child.
3. Application and Documentation: Parents must submit a completed application form alongside essential documents, including passport copies, passport-style photos, a full year of previous academic transcripts, and complete vaccination records. A one-time application fee is also payable at this stage. It is important to note that submitting an application and paying this fee does not automatically guarantee a space for the student.
4. Admissions Assessment: With the exception of Early Years students, all prospective students are required to undergo a formal admissions assessment. The structure and length of this assessment are outlined by the Admissions Department and help determine the student's academic standing. If the results indicate a need for additional learning support, parents will be advised that specialized services may be required at an additional cost.
5. Placement, Acceptance, and Payment: Following a successful assessment, the school will formally offer a placement and send an offer letter alongside an enrolment contract. Parents must sign the contract and arrange payment for the enrolment deposit and tuition fees within two weeks of receiving their official invoice. Paying these fees by the deadline is crucial to officially secure the student's seat in the class.
Admissions
Singapore International School @ Da Nang offers an International Programme that combines Singapore's curriculum strengths in Math, Science and English with elements of the Cambridge Curriculum for Primary and Secondary years. The Cambridge IGCSE is studied in Year 9 and Year 10, and Cambridge International AS/ A Levels are pursued in Years 11 and 12. The programme emphasises STEM and English, with Chinese and Vietnamese languages offered. The International Programme is accredited by Cambridge and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the school is a Cambridge International Education Centre. Pre-School serves children from 18 months to below 6 years with small classes led by a foreign teacher and supported by a Vietnamese teacher. Primary (Year 1–6) delivers English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ICT, Art, Health and Physical Education, Music, and Chinese, with Extended Learning Programmes in STEM, English competency enhancement and Vietnamese language where applicable. Junior High (Year 7–8) follows an integrated Cambridge–Singapore curriculum, with subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Health and Physical Education, Art and Craft, Music, Chinese, and Global Perspectives. Senior High (Year 9–12) offers IGCSE and AS/ A Levels with a broad range of subjects, and Extended Learning opportunities in STEM, HPE, Vietnamese and Chinese language. The Enquiry Form is available for initial contact, and enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year includes pathways for Pre-Nursery to K2 and Preparatory to A Level.
Scholarships
Scholarships
The school offers a highly selective scholarship programme that includes Academic, Athletic, and Arts scholarships for both current HAIS students and external applicants. Academic scholarships are available to students entering Years 7 to 13, while Athletic and Arts scholarships are open to students entering Years 3 to 13. Applicants must complete an adaptive online test and written essay, or provide a demonstration of their specific talent, which is then followed by an interview with the school's leadership team. To retain the award in subsequent years, scholarship recipients must maintain exemplary academic and behavioural standards and reapply annually.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
Hoi An International School strictly limits its class sizes to a maximum of 16 students, meaning spaces can fill up quickly and waitlists are frequently utilized. During the initial inquiry stage, the admissions staff will advise parents if their desired year group is already at capacity and if a waiting list is currently in effect. Because applying does not guarantee entry, parents are highly encouraged to begin the enrolment process as early as possible to secure a spot or join the waitlist ahead of the upcoming academic year.
