Horizon International Bilingual School - Hanoi Campus vs TH School - Chua Boc Campus
Horizon International Bilingual School - Hanoi Campus and TH School - Chua Boc Campus are both in Hanoi, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Horizon International Bilingual School - Hanoi Campus also offers Cambridge (Primary) and Cambridge (Secondary), and TH School - Chua Boc Campus also offers IEYC, IPC, IMYC and British. Published annual fees are close, at ₫278,277,000 - 606,956,000 for Horizon International Bilingual School - Hanoi Campus and ₫286,000,000 - 671,000,000 for TH School - Chua Boc Campus. Both take pupils from 2 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 500 and 500 pupils. Typical class sizes are 16 at Horizon International Bilingual School - Hanoi Campus and 48 at TH School - Chua Boc Campus.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
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
500
Pupils
500
Typical class size
Typical class size
16
Typical class size
48
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Vietnamese
Instruction language
English, Vietnamese
Opened
Opened
2007
Opened
2016
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Horizon International Bilingual School – Hanoi Campus is located at 98 Tô Ngọc Vân Street, Villa 1 & 2, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi, Vietnam on the north-western side of central Hanoi. The campus sits in a residential neighbourhood near parks, cafes, and apartments popular with both local and international families. It is reachable by city roads connecting to Hanoi’s main districts and is served by typical urban transport routes.
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 provides a Kindergarten/early learning programme and continues through Primary, Lower Secondary, Middle School, IGCSE and A-Level phases. Students range from around Kindergarten age through to the end of secondary school, with structured progression through the Cambridge curriculum and the bilingual pathway.
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
Horizon International Bilingual School – Hanoi Campus operates as a co-educational day school, enrolling both girls and boys across all levels. The official information does not describe any boarding facilities, indicating that students attend during the standard school day and return home afterwards.
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
The school does not publicly disclose information on additional learning support.
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
The school does not have any country affiliations.
Country affiliation
TH School campus does not have a formal country affiliation.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliations.
Religious affiliation
TH School has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
The school does not publicly disclose information on their day structure.
School day structure
TH School does not disclose information on their day structure.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The school operates a bus service for the Hanoi Campus, with information provided on its official Hanoi Admissions pages about routes and safety protocols for buses. Parents can arrange this service when enrolling their child, and it follows standard safety practices for daily pick-up and drop-off.
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 Fee A non-refundable Admission Fee of VND 25,000,000 applies to all new students.
Tuition Fees Tuition varies by programme (Bilingual or International) and year group.
KINDERGARTEN (International Programme) Yearly Tuition Fee:VND 314,530,000
HIGH SCHOOL – INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME (Grades 10–12) * Grade 9: VND 591,482,000 * Grade 10: VND 596,671,000 * Grade 11: VND 601,813,000 * Grade 12: VND 606,956,000
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
Horizon offers two distinct academic pathways for learners from Kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.
The Bilingual Programme blends the Vietnamese National Curriculum (Ministry of Education and Training) with the Cambridge International Curriculum, delivering core subjects in English and preparing students for Cambridge Primary Checkpoints, Cambridge Lower-Secondary Checkpoints, and Cambridge IGCSE examinations, alongside Vietnamese national qualifications at key stages.
In the International Programme, students follow the Cambridge International Curriculum from Grade 1 through to Grade 12.
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. Begin the admissions process by submitting a completed Application Form to the school’s Admissions Office. Along with the form, you must provide recent school reports or transcripts, a copy of the student’s passport or ID, health and vaccination records and any supporting documents such as standardized test results or certificates.
2. After receiving your application, the admissions team will arrange a detailed introduction to the school’s curriculum, vision, and programmes. A campus tour is conducted so you can become familiar with the facilities and daily routines before assessments begin.
3. Students undergo a series of assessments to ensure appropriate placement and support.
4. Once assessments are complete, the school will notify parents of the admission decision. If the student is accepted, the admissions team will guide families through the registration process and share details of the tuition and fee structure along with the payment agreement plan.
5. After registration and payment are finalised, the school issues an Official Letter of Acceptance.
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
Horizon International Bilingual School operates a scholarship programme that rewards students for high performance in external and internal examinations, with awards paid either as tuition-fee waivers for the following semester or, in the case of graduating students, as cash payments in VND.
Scholarships
TH School offers scholarships. However, the school does not publicly disclose details about scholarship criteria, award amounts, eligibility requirements.
Waitlist
Waitlist
The school does not publicly describe information on waitlist or applicant pool system.
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.
