Japanese International School Hanoi vs KGS International School (Hanoi)
Japanese International School Hanoi and KGS International School (Hanoi) are both in Hanoi, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Japanese International School Hanoi also offers EYFS and Japanese, and KGS International School (Hanoi) also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Korean. Published annual fees are ₫150,000,000 - 400,000,000 at Japanese International School Hanoi and ₫288,970,000 - 394,050,000 at KGS International School (Hanoi), which puts KGS International School (Hanoi) roughly 24% higher. Japanese International School Hanoi takes pupils from 3 to 18, and KGS International School (Hanoi) from 6 to 18. KGS International School (Hanoi) is the larger school, with around 600 pupils to Japanese International School Hanoi's 446. Typical class sizes are 26 at Japanese International School Hanoi and 24 at KGS International School (Hanoi).
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Japanese Curriculum
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Korean Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
446
Pupils
600
Typical class size
Typical class size
26
Typical class size
24
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Japanese
Instruction language
English, Korean, Vietnamese
Opened
Opened
2016
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
JIS is located at 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, phường Vạn Phúc, quận Hà Đông, Hà Nội, Vietnam. The campus sits within the Hà Đông district of Hanoi and is accessible via road.
Location
The Korea Global School Hanoi (KGS Hanoi) campus is located in Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam. The street address is No.1 Trinh Van Bo Street, Phuong Canh Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi.
Stages
Stages
JIS provides a full through-school experience from Early Years / Kindergarten, through Primary, through Lower Secondary (Middle School), to Upper Secondary (High School / Grade 12). For preschool (mầm non), there are different streams including Japanese Programme, Cambridge International Programme and a Bilingual Programme.
Stages
Primary School (from grade 1 to grade 6); Middle School (from grade 7 to grade 9); High School (senior program).
School type
School type
JIS is co-educational (boys and girls attend together). The school also offers boarding (residential) facilities for students from primary level upwards.
School type
KGS Hanoi is a private international school. It is part of the Korea Global School network and offers a curriculum that combines the Cambridge international program with Korean education, delivering instruction in English, Korean, and Vietnamese.
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
The Admissions Regulations state that the school's current support systems and facilities are unable to accommodate pupils with special needs.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Japanese International School Hanoi is affiliated with Japan, it follows the Japanese education model as part of its offer, alongside international curricula.
Country affiliation
The school has a Korean country affiliation; it is part of the Korea Global School network of Korean international schools.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated in the available materials.
School day structure
School day structure
The school does not publicly disclose information on day structure.
School day structure
The school day starts at 08:00. Primary classes finish at 15:00; Middle and High School classes finish at 16:30.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Japanese International School provides bus service for families.
Tuition Fees • Kindergarten: 150,000,000 VND/year (75,000,000 VND per semester) • Primary (Grades 1–5): 240,000,000 VND/year (120,000,000 VND per semester). • Lower Secondary (Grades 6–9): 260,000,000 VND/year (130,000,000 VND per semester). • Upper Secondary (Grades 10–12): 280,000,000 VND/year (140,000,000 VND per semester). • Cambridge IGCSE Pathway: 338,000,000 VND/year (169,000,000 VND per semester). • Cambridge AS & A Level: 400,000,000 VND/year (200,000,000 VND per semester).
Boarding Fees • Boarding (for students aged 6 and up): 8,000,000 VND/month. This includes room, utilities, meals (breakfast & dinner weekdays; three meals on weekends) and evening study support.
Other Costs & Fees • Meals: Charged daily by age group • Uniforms & Learning Materials: – Kindergarten: ~1,860,000 VND to cover uniforms and class materials. – Grades 1–12: ~3,920,000 VND for uniforms and ~2,500,000 VND for basic learning materials; Health insurance ~800,000 VND for students aged 6+. • School Bus Services: Fees vary by distance and are paid monthly; sibling discounts apply.
Billing Schedule & Payment Terms • Payment Deadlines: Tuition must be paid before each semester’s start. Early full-year payment qualifies for a 5% or 2% discount depending on timing. • Sibling Discounts: 5% off tuition for two children; 10–15% for three or more siblings.
Refund & Cancellation Policy • If withdrawing within Semester 1, parents may receive a refund for Semester 2 tuition paid, after discounts are applied. This is provided that the school receives written withdrawal notice at least 60 days before the semester end. • Refunds for bus and boarding fees are prorated by unused months after a 7-day written notice.
Payment Options • Fees can be paid annually or by semester, with discounts for early full-year payment. Payments are typically made by bank transfer to the school’s account.
Fee details
Application fees
- Admission test (application) fee: USD 50. - One‑time admission (enrolment) fee: VND 42,032,000. This one‑time admission fee is payable after an offer and must be paid by the day before the start of school; the admission fee is non‑refundable if admission is cancelled.
Tuition fees by year group (per semester and per year)
- Primary (Grades 1–6) - Per year: VND 288,970,000. - Per semester (typical two‑semester year): VND 144,485,000.
- Lower secondary / Middle (Grades 7–9) - Per year: VND 341,510,000. - Per semester (typical): VND 170,755,000.
- Upper secondary / High School (Grades 10–12) - Per year: VND 394,050,000. - Per semester (typical): VND 197,025,000.
Discounts and scholarship notes (fee adjustments that affect charged tuition)
- Founding scholarship: 15% off tuition for the first 100 students enrolled before 22/12/2024 (applies for continuous enrolment). - Excellence scholarships: up to ten awards of 50% tuition; specific IGCSE scholarships (including up to 100% tuition for a small number of top IGCSE candidates) are also listed. - Sibling discounts: 5% on remaining tuition for a second child, 10% for a third (and subsequent) child while siblings attend simultaneously. - Late‑enrolment rules: specific pro‑rata/percentage rules apply depending on whether enrolment happens in the first or second half of a semester (examples: second half of Semester 1 charged at 90% for Semester 1 plus 100% for Semester 2, etc.).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Timing: The admission fee must be paid by the day before the start of school after receiving the admission offer; tuition invoices include payment due dates. - Payment frequency: Tuition is normally billed by semester (two semesters per academic year) with the amounts above shown as either semester or annual totals. - Late enrolment billing: specific percentages apply to tuition liability depending on the date of enrolment during the academic year (detailed rules are published by the school). - Refunds and returns: Tuition refunds are processed after move‑out processing; routine refunds are typically returned within 7 days after completion of move‑out processing (if a tax invoice has been issued, processing may take longer). The admission fee and the admission test fee are non‑refundable. - Textbooks, teaching aids, lunch and bus: these are charged separately; lunch and school bus fees are announced and collected by semester. - Uniforms: exchange or return permitted only within 7 days of purchase (new, unworn items only).
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not listed among the school fee items published for KGS Hanoi; no separate boarding fee schedule is published for the Hanoi campus.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Textbooks and teaching aids: additional, charged separately per grade; parents are advised to expect separate invoices for curriculum materials. - Lunch (school meals): charged separately and billed by semester or month as announced. - School bus / transportation: charged separately and billed by semester or month as announced. - Uniforms: purchase cost not included in tuition; exchange/return policy applies (7 days for new, unworn items). - Examination fees / external exam costs (e.g., Cambridge/IGCSE/IGCSE exam fees) are normally additional where applicable. - Any minor administrative or consumable charges (activities, excursions, specialist resources) are charged as announced.
Refund information (key points)
- Admission test fee: non‑refundable after payment. - Admission (enrolment) fee: non‑refundable if admission is cancelled for any reason. - Tuition refunds: subject to the school's payment/refund standards; refunds are normally returned within 7 days after move‑out processing is completed, though issuance of tax invoices may extend that period. Specific prorated refund percentages apply for mid‑semester transfers and departures.
Fee payment options
- Accepted methods: cash at the administration office or bank transfer. - Currencies: payments may be accepted in either Vietnamese Dong (VND) or US Dollars (USD); when paying in USD the invoice exchange rate stated on the invoice will be applied.
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
Japanese International School offers a blend of Japanese education and international programmes from early years through secondary school. At the early years and primary level, students can follow the Japan International Program (JIP), where Japanese teachers deliver core subjects based on Japanese curriculum approaches, with added Vietnamese literacy and English learning integrated as appropriate.
Secondary students continue in the Japanese International Program with deeper study in science and other core areas, or they may pursue pathways that prepare for both Vietnamese high school graduation and potential study in Japan.
Alongside the Japanese curriculum, JIS also offers the Cambridge International Programme for students progressing toward IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level qualifications, providing internationally recognised assessments in secondary years.
Together these pathways cover fundamental subjects across all ages and culminate in recognized secondary qualifications suited to further education in Vietnam, Japan or globally.
Curriculum details
KGS Hanoi offers an integrated Cambridge International and Korean education program across Primary (grades 1–6), Middle (grades 7–9), and High School, with instruction in English, Korean, and Vietnamese, and is licensed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training. Primary School (grades 1–6) emphasizes a robust knowledge base, multilingual proficiency (English, Korean, Vietnamese) and reading, with emphasis on self-directed learning and enriched experiences. Middle School (grades 7–9) builds on the foundation with additional Korean-language study and the Cambridge program, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. High School provides personalized pathways, integrates Cambridge with Korean education, broadens access to universities worldwide, and offers AP courses plus IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT exam preparation. The curriculum supports university readiness and global citizenship through career guidance and project-based learning.
1. Step 1: Gather Information Parents begin by learning about JIS through the school’s published materials, online information, consultations with the admissions office, or direct visits. This includes understanding the learning environment, curriculum options (e.g., Japanese, Cambridge and linked programmes), teaching methods, staff, facilities, and financial policies before applying.
2. Step 2: Submit a Registration Form Parents must complete the online registration form on the school’s website. This form asks for details such as the student’s name, birthdate, current class, and parent contact information.
3. Step 3: Pay the Registration Fee After registering, parents are required to pay a registration fee of 5,000,000 VND per student. The fee is transferred to the school’s designated bank account.
4. Step 4: Schedule the Admissions Interview/Test Once the registration fee is confirmed, the admissions office schedules a selection interview or test session. These are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with different time slots for Kindergarten versus Primary/Secondary levels.
5. Step 5: Attend the Assessment Day On the day of admission, parents and students participate in the selection process. For Kindergarten, parents and children attend the interview together; for Primary, the child participates with a parent present for a psychological skills check. For Secondary (THCS/THPT), the student completes their assessment independently.
6. Step 6: Receive Results After the assessment, the school notifies families of the outcome. Parents are contacted with information about acceptance or further steps, and the admissions office remains available for follow-up support as needed.
Admissions
Step 1: Submit Enrollment Application. A completed application form is required for each child, with an application fee payable. The Admissions team will contact parents within 5 working days of receiving the completed form and admissions fee. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The application form relates to the school year for which the pupil is applying, and submission of an application and payment of the application fee does not guarantee a place at the school.
Step 2: Entrance Competency Assessment. An assessment will be scheduled as soon as possible. Parents will be notified via an initial email, followed by confirmation five days prior to the assessment. The assessment is divided into two parts, both of which will take place on the same day: Part 1: Digital assessments to determine the pupil's English, maths and reasoning abilities; Part 2: Interviews with parents and the pupil.
Step 3: Enrolment. The Admissions team will contact parents within 10 working days to inform them of the assessment results and the school's decision. If results merit an offer of place, parents will receive a Letter of Acceptance for their child(ren) via email accompanied by a checklist of items which must be provided to confirm the applicant's place at the school.
Step 4: Registration for Admission Counseling. Step 1: Enrol your child at Admission on the website and fill in the online form. Step 2: The school admits pupils who are prioritised and meet the admission conditions. Step 3: Pupils take the entrance exam. Step 4: Parents complete the admission procedures for pupils who have passed the entrance exam. Step 5: Pupils enter officially as notified by the school.
Step 5: Required Documents and medical/admission criteria. Applicants must complete the previous year's academic programme before admission or complete the first-semester programme for those entering in the second semester. The student should not have an infectious disease or a dangerous congenital disease. The school's current support systems and facilities are unable to accommodate pupils with special needs.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about scholarships.
Scholarships
KGS offers scholarship opportunities for certain groups. Talented students Scholarship: All pupils from Years 1–10 who enrol before 22/12/23 will be granted the Founding Scholarship for the duration of their time as pupils at Brighton College Vietnam, and this scholarship is described as equivalent to 30% of tuition fees for all years. Life-time Scholarship for Students from multicultural families: 20 pupils with the highest academic achievements at enrolment receive the Bright Go to Brighton Scholarship, equivalent to 50% tuition reduction for all years, with annual review based on progress. Group Enrolments Scholarship: 5 top pupils enrolled in Year 10 in 2023 will be awarded a scholarship worth 100% tuition reduction for the duration of the pupil's career at Brighton College Vietnam, subject to conditions. Additional details are available via the Scholarships page.
Waitlist
Waitlist
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about any existing waitlist.
Waitlist
There is no published formal waitlist or pool system for KGS Hanoi. Admissions are described as dependent on available slots and a priority-based process. The school sets class-size limits (Year 1–Year 2: 10–20 pupils per class; Year 3–Year 13: 24 pupils per class, with possible +/-10% adjustments). Admission priority is published and prioritizes certain groups before considering available slots.
