Japanese International School Hanoi vs TH School - Hoa Lac Campus
Japanese International School Hanoi and TH School - Hoa Lac Campus are both in Hanoi, about 24 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 TH School - Hoa Lac Campus also offers IEYC, IPC, IMYC and British. Published annual fees are ₫150,000,000 - 400,000,000 at Japanese International School Hanoi and ₫286,000,000 - 671,000,000 at TH School - Hoa Lac Campus, which puts TH School - Hoa Lac Campus roughly 74% higher. Japanese International School Hanoi takes pupils from 3 to 18, and TH School - Hoa Lac Campus from 2 to 18. Japanese International School Hanoi is the larger school, with around 446 pupils to TH School - Hoa Lac Campus's 141. Typical class sizes are 26 at Japanese International School Hanoi and 22 at TH School - Hoa Lac Campus.
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Japanese Curriculum
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
446
Pupils
141
Typical class size
Typical class size
26
Typical class size
22
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Japanese
Instruction language
English, Vietnamese
Opened
Opened
2016
Opened
2018
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 Hòa Lạc campus sits in Hòa Lạc Hi-Tech Park on the western outskirts of Hanoi, a spacious, planned education and technology area approximately 25–30 km from the city centre. This locations places the school within reachable distance of international flights, expatriate housing areas, and city amenities.
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
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
JIS is co-educational (boys and girls attend together). The school also offers boarding (residential) facilities for students from primary level upwards.
School type
TH School Chua Boc campus is a co-educational day and boarding 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
Japanese International School Hanoi is affiliated with Japan, it follows the Japanese education model as part of its offer, alongside international curricula.
Country affiliation
TH School campus does not have a formal country affiliation.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.
Religious affiliation
TH School has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
The school does not publicly disclose information on day structure.
School day structure
TH School does not disclose information on their day structure.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Japanese International School provides bus service for families.
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
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 • 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.
Boarding Fees • Boarding Fee: 65,000,000 VND per year. A 10% discount is offered if the boarding fee is paid in full for the year.
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
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
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. 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
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
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about scholarships.
Scholarships
TH School offers scholarships. However, the school does not publicly disclose details about scholarship criteria, award amounts, eligibility requirements.
Waitlist
Waitlist
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about any existing waitlist.
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.
