Reigate Grammar School Vietnam vs The Olympia Schools

	R Reigate Grammar School Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam	T The Olympia Schools Hanoi, Vietnam
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₫382,500,000 - 654,505,950	Fees / year ₫138,000,000 - 868,000,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 450	Pupils 1,200
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Reigate Grammar School Vietnam is located in Hanoi, Vietnam, in the Dai Kim urban area of Dinh Cong Ward, Hoang Mai district. The street address is No 6-7 Nguyen Cong Thai Street, Dai Kim New Urban Area, Hanoi. The surrounding area is described as a safe, modern urban setting with facilities nearby and good connections to central Hanoi via the ring road. The campus sits in a leafy suburban part of Hanoi.	Location The Olympia Schools is located in the Trung Văn New Urban Area, Nam Từ Liêm (South Từ Liêm), Hanoi, Vietnam. The campus sits in a residential suburb of Hanoi, offering relatively easy access from the city via urban roads; it is a familiar address within Hanoi’s urban-suburban belt.
Stages	Stages The school comprises a Preparatory School for Pre-K to Year 6, a Secondary School for Years 7-11, and a Sixth Form for Years 12-13. The overall age range is 3 to 18.	Stages The Olympia Schools includes Kindergarten (pre-primary), Primary School, Middle School, and High School. Thus, offering education for children from the early age of 4 through the grade 12.
School type	School type The school is a not-for-profit international school affiliated with Reigate Grammar School UK.	School type The Olympia Schools is a co-educational day-school. The school does not provide boarding or residential facilities.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support includes English as an Additional Language (E.A.L) and Shadow Teaching Assistance.	Additional learning support The Olympia Schools does not disclose any information on additional learning support. The school allows psychological screening of students at entry and periodically thereafter. The school employs a school psychologist to monitor student mental health and can coordinate with specialists when needed. This indicates some provision for emotional, social or behavioral support. Though the school does not specify a full “SEN department” or specialized classes.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows a British international ethos and is part of the Reigate Grammar School network, with collaboration from Reigate Grammar School UK.	Country affiliation The school does not claim an affiliation to a foreign (non-Vietnamese) government or national system. It describes itself as a bilingual Vietnamese school with international elements.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is listed.	Religious affiliation The Olympia Schools does not have a stated religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure The school uses a bus system with arrivals before the start of the day and return journeys around 4:05 pm; late buses operate from Tuesday to Thursday. Start times are not publicly published.	School day structure The school does not publicly disclose information regarding their day structure.
Bus service details	Bus service details Buses are provided by a contracted third‑party operator. Each vehicle is equipped with seat belts and has a Bus Monitor; there is a mobile phone for emergencies. Pick-up and drop-off points are safe central locations, and exact timings are arranged with parents after interest is indicated. To book, email registrar.office@reigategrammar.edu.vn. Late buses run from Tuesday to Thursday inclusive.	Bus service details The Olympia Schools offers a student transportation service. They use 16-seat Ford Transit vans, provided by a long-term transport partner with over 12 years’ cooperation. The service covers multiple routes across Hanoi (50 routes), and operates with safety protocols. Drivers and supervisors are professionally trained. Supervisors mark attendance using a face-recognition system that informs parents. Parents may drop off children as early as 6:30 a.m. and collect them until 5:30 p.m. under this service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and assessment fees - Application & Assessment (one-time): VND 5,200,000. This total comprises: Application fee VND 2,600,000; CAT4 assessment VND 1,300,000; Entry test VND 1,300,000. Tuition deposit and enrolment fee - Tuition deposit (one-time, payable on acceptance): VND 24,000,000. The deposit is refundable only after the student has attended classes and then graduates or withdraws in accordance with the school's notice requirements; it is forfeited if a place is accepted but the student never attends. - Enrolment fee (one-time, non-refundable): VND 35,000,000. Payment is required within 14 days to confirm an offered place. Tuition fees — standard annual (full-payment) and quarterly instalment amounts - Nursery & Reception: Annual (full payment) VND 382,500,000. Quarterly instalments if selected (Option 2, with a 5% finance charge) are: 1st quarter VND 140,581,500; 2nd quarter VND 100,419,000; 3rd quarter VND 100,419,000; 4th quarter VND 60,256,500. - Year 1: Annual (full payment) VND 456,883,500. Quarterly instalments: 1st Q VND 167,892,000; 2nd Q VND 119,926,500; 3rd Q VND 119,926,500; 4th Q VND 71,961,000. - Years 2–6: Annual (full payment) VND 701,250,000. Quarterly instalments: 1st Q VND 257,703,000; 2nd Q VND 184,084,500; 3rd Q VND 184,084,500; 4th Q VND 110,440,500. - Years 7–9: Annual (full payment) VND 775,633,500. Quarterly instalments: 1st Q VND 285,039,000; 2nd Q VND 203,592,000; 3rd Q VND 203,592,000; 4th Q VND 122,170,500. - Years 10–11: Annual (full payment) VND 871,258,500. Quarterly instalments: 1st Q VND 320,178,000; 2nd Q VND 228,709,500; 3rd Q VND 228,709,500; 4th Q VND 137,215,500. - Years 12–13: Annual (full payment) VND 935,008,500. Quarterly instalments: 1st Q VND 343,612,500; 2nd Q VND 245,437,500; 3rd Q VND 245,437,500; 4th Q VND 147,262,500. Founding-Student scholarship (reduced tuition) — where applicable - A Founding Students 3rd Class Scholarship (30% of annual tuition) is applied for eligible students; reduced annual and quarterly tuition figures under this scholarship are published and apply from Year 2 to Year 13 where the scholarship is awarded. Example reduced annual figures include: Years 2–6 VND 490,875,000; Years 7–9 VND 542,943,450; Years 10–11 VND 609,880,950; Years 12–13 VND 654,505,950 (and corresponding quarterly instalments are shown in the school's fee schedule). IBDP and A-level package fees (package programme fees) - IBDP package: 4 years VND 1,530,000,000; 3 years VND 1,147,500,000; 2 years VND 765,000,000. - A-level package: 4 years VND 1,224,000,000; 3 years VND 918,000,000; 2 years VND 612,000,000. Compulsory additional fees and assessment charges - Compulsory items include: residential field trip fees, bi-annual CAT4 tests and GL assessments, Year 13 leavers' ceremony, and externally moderated examination fees (IGCSE, A-level, IB DP). Examination entry fees must be paid in full by parents when applicable. - CAT4 test fee for new entry and Years 7, 10 & 12: VND 720,000 per test (non-refundable). Optional fees and typical extras - EAL support (additional English classes): VND 60,000,000 per school year (or one-quarter paid quarterly). - Orchestra programme: VND 200,000 per session (selection basis). - After-school IGCSE courses (selected students): VND 36,000,000 per school year (annual, non-refundable; discount for current students where published). - Document copies beyond the first original: VND 24,000 per page. Other miscellaneous costs that may occur during the year include uniforms, textbooks, optional sports training, exam fees, excursions, lunch, stationery, and similar items. Discounts - Re-enrolling students receive a 5% discount on the total annual tuition. - Family discount: 10% discount on tuition for the second child and any subsequent children concurrently attending (applied to the younger children's tuition only). - NGO/diplomatic staff: 10% discount on tuition for eligible employees. - Corporate discounts: for company-paid fees, multi-child discounts of 5%–10% apply depending on number of children. - Long-term discount: children attending three consecutive years are eligible for a 5% discount in the fourth and subsequent years. (All discounts combined will not exceed 50% of tuition.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options: Option 1 — Annual lump-sum payment of tuition prior to attendance; Option 2 — Quarterly instalments (four payments) prior to each quarter. A 5% finance charge is applied to the tuition if the quarterly instalment option is chosen. - Payment due dates and methods are shown on the debit note; parents must confirm their payment option before the academic year and a change after the debit note is issued incurs a VND 240,000 administrative change fee. - Late-payment penalties and consequences: 0.5% interest per working day for payments 3+ days beyond the debit note due date (capped at 10%); services may be suspended if payment is 20+ days overdue and the security deposit may be used to clear unpaid debit notes; forced withdrawal procedures commence at 60+ days overdue. All bank charges are the responsibility of parents. - All payments must be made via bank transfer. Parents licensed to pay in USD should contact Admissions for guidance in compliance with local foreign-exchange regulations. Refund information and withdrawal rules - Refunds of tuition apply only to Option 1 (annual, full-payment) per the school's refund schedule and subject to the school's notice requirements. Parents must provide 30 days' written notice prior to the student's last day in order to claim the security deposit refund; failure to provide 30 days' notice will forfeit the security deposit. - Refund schedule for refundable tuition (annual, full-payment basis): withdrawal on or before the end of 1st quarter — 65% of annual refundable tuition; on or before end of 2nd quarter — 40% of annual refundable tuition; on or before end of 3rd quarter — 15% of annual refundable tuition; withdrawal after end of 3rd quarter — no refund. Annual refundable tuition is calculated differently for first-year withdrawals (Total tuition less VND 84,000,000 non-refundable) and for withdrawals from the second year (Total tuition less VND 48,000,000 non-refundable). Refund of the security deposit can be claimed within 30 days from the date of withdrawal. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. The school's published fee schedules and student services do not include boarding provision or boarding fees. Summary of payment channels and contacts for payments - Method required: Bank transfer (all bank fees charged to parents). Parents with special payment licensing (for example USD) are instructed to contact Admissions for the authorised procedure. Quarterly instalments incur a 5% finance charge and are non-refundable. Administrative change fee for payment-option changes: VND 240,000. Late-payment interest and suspension/withdrawal processes apply as specified above.	Fee details Application fee A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of VND 3,150,000 is required when a new student applies. Tuition fees (per year & per semester) Bilingual Program: * Kindergarten: Tuition fee VND 138,000,000 per year (VND 69,000,000 each semester) - Development Fee VND 9,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 18,500,000 - Academic Products VND 2,000,000. * Grades 1–5: Tuition fee VND 167,000,000 (VND 83,500,000 per semester) - Development Fee VND 18,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 23,000,000 - Academic Products/Books/Insurance VND 5,000,000. * Grades 6–9: Tuition fee VND 190,000,000 (VND 95,000,000 per semester) - Development Fee VND 18,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 28,500,000 - Academic Products/Books/Insurance VND 5,000,000. * Grades 10–12: Tuition fee VND 220,000,000 (VND 110,000,000 per semester) - Development Fee VND 18,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 28,500,000 - Academic Products/Books/Insurance VND 5,000,000. International Program Fees The Olympia Schools offers two international pathways within the International Program: 1. International Diploma Program 2. American International Diploma Program Each program includes tuition, development fees, food & beverage charges, and academic product/insurance fees. 1. International Diploma Program Grade 9 * Tuition (annual): VND 307,500,000 Semester 1: VND 153,750,000 Semester 2: VND 153,750,000 * Development fee: VND 18,000,000 * Food & beverage: VND 28,500,000 * Academic products, books, compulsory health insurance: VND 5,000,000 Grades 10–12 * Tuition (annual): VND 337,500,000 Semester 1: VND 168,750,000 Semester 2: VND 168,750,000 * Development fee: VND 18,000,000 * Food & beverage: VND 28,500,000 * Academic products, books, compulsory health insurance: VND 5,000,000 Note: Students who join the International Program starting in Grade 9 receive reduced tuition for Grades 10–12. 2. American International Diploma Program Grade 9 * Tuition (annual): VND 541,000,000 Semester 1: VND 270,500,000 Semester 2: VND 270,500,000 Grade 10 * Tuition (annual): VND 585,700,000 Semester 1: VND 292,850,000 Semester 2: VND 292,850,000 Grade 11 * Tuition (annual): VND 585,700,000 Semester 1: VND 292,850,000 Semester 2: VND 292,850,000 Grade 12 (Study in USA track) * Tuition (annual): VND 868,000,000 Semester 1: VND 434,000,000 Semester 2: VND 434,000,000 Additional charges (all grade levels): * Development fee: VND 18,000,000 * Food & beverage: VND 28,500,000 * Academic products, books, insurance: * VND 5,000,000 for International Diploma * VND 10,000,000 for American International Diploma Reduced tuition applies if a student has been enrolled in the International Program since Grade 9. Grade 12 tuition is higher for students studying in the USA in the final year. Additional fees * Placeholder fee: VND 15,000,000, required annually to reserve a place. * Optional fees: Bus services range from VND 21,000,000–VND 31,500,000 per year depending on distance. * Uniforms: VND 500,000 – VND 5,000,000 depending on school level. * Voluntary Health Insurance: VND 810,000 per year.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches in English and operates as both an IB World School and a Cambridge centre, offering a continuum from primary through post-16. The Preparatory School delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with a Programme of Inquiry and scope-and-sequence documents covering language, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, music and physical education. Lower Secondary (Year 6–8) provides a broad education built around English, mathematics and science with subjects including humanities, French/Vietnamese/Korean, computing, art, music and PHE. The Cambridge IGCSE Programme is taught in Years 10–11, offering eight IGCSE subjects with external assessments in June and November and grading from A* to G. For post-16, the school offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A-Level Programme, with Vietnamese-language options for passport-holders under the Vietnamese national curriculum.	Curriculum details The school delivers a full Vietnamese national curriculum from Kindergarten through High School, but enhances it with international content and bilingual instruction (Vietnamese + English). From the 2022-2023 academic year, Olympia is licensed as an “IB World School” and offers the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) for upper-secondary students (typically Grades 11–12). In Primary and Middle School, students follow the bilingual/vietnamese-based programme rooted in national requirements, supplemented with international-method teaching, project-based learning, and integration of English in subjects such as Math, Science and Drama. In addition, students have opportunities for electives, clubs, and specialized lessons, across all school stages, which support development of skills beyond the standard curriculum.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 – Inquiry and information gathering: Families begin by registering interest through RGSV's online admissions portal or by contacting the admissions team by phone or email. You can request the prospectus and book Open Events or tours to experience RGSV in action. The Admissions Team provides guidance on appropriate entry points (Preparatory or Secondary) and introduces available scholarship options and Assisted Places. Step 2 – Online application and initial documentation: Submit the online application via the RGSV admissions portal. You will need to provide basic student information and upload required documents; for scholarship consideration, a separate scholarship application form will be issued closer to the exam date. It is important to gather current school reports (translated to English if needed) and any certificates or awards to support the application. Step 3 – Scholarship application (if applicable) and supporting materials: If applying for scholarships, complete the scholarship application and attach supporting documents such as the current school report, translated/certified where required, and any certificates or prizes. A separate scholarship form is required for most award types, and references from independent tutors or coaches may be requested depending on the scholarship category. Step 4 – Entrance assessments and auditions (for various scholarships and entry points): Applicants may be asked to complete CAT4 assessments, subject-specific tests, and, in some cases, auditions or portfolio reviews (for arts and music scholarships). Round structure and test content vary by scholarship category and year group, with Year 7–12 applicants typically facing CAT4 plus written tests and interviews. Step 5 – Interview and final scholarship/entry decisions: A final interview with teaching staff is part of the process for many scholarships and for some year groups. The outcome may be a scholarship offer, a place offered, or advice on next steps if a place is not immediately available. The RGSV portal and admissions team will communicate decisions and any next steps. Step 6 – Offer, enrollment, and fee arrangements: If a place is offered, families must confirm by signing the online contract within the stated deadline and pay the enrollment fee. The application includes an enrollment fee and a CAT4 assessment fee; details are provided in the admissions portal and on the Fees page. RGSV also notes that Assisted Places or scholarships may contribute toward tuition—up to a total 50% reduction in some cases—subject to eligibility. Step 7 – Post-acceptance support and next steps: Following acceptance, families receive onboarding information and can engage with the Admissions Team for settlement of any remaining fees and to arrange transportation, uniforms, or meal plans if needed. The Assisted Places policy outlines confidential income assessments and annual reviews to determine ongoing support.	Admissions The Olympia Schools does not provide a detailed step by step admissions guide.
Scholarships	Scholarships RGSV offers several scholarships with different scopes and benefits: - Academic & Talent Scholarship (RGSV Academic And Talent Scholarship Programme) - Academic Scholarship: For Year 7 to Year 12; CAT4 testing and higher-difficulty round, up to 20 seats. - Music Scholarship: Entry around 2025; CAT4 testing and music-specific rounds; Value 150,000,000 VND (Tier 1) or 250,000,000 VND (Tier 2); Open to candidates with demonstrated musical talent; up to 20 seats. - Art Scholarship: Entry around 2025; CAT4 testing plus arts assessment; Value 150,000,000 VND (Tier 1) or 250,000,000 VND (Tier 2); Up to 20 seats. - Sport Scholarship: For high-potential athlete-students; Year 7–12 entry; CAT4 and sport-specific rounds; Value 150,000,000 VND (Tier 1) or 250,000,000 VND (Tier 2); Up to 20 seats. - Diplomatic Scholarship: For children of diplomats; annual tuition offers with specific reductions (e.g., children of embassy staff; 100% tuition waived for Chief of Mission in some cases). - 350 Years RG Scholarship: For prospective external students; supports access for families facing financial barriers; up to 350 seats; details include eligibility and assessment steps. - Founding Scholarships (Founding Student Scholarship): For students in the founding cohort; 50% fee waiver from 2024–2025 onward for those in the 2023–2024 cohort; new joiners from 2024–2025 may apply for consideration; not stackable with other awards. - Founding Students 3rd Class Scholarships (Founding 3rd Class): 30% tuition reduction applicable from Year 2 onward; lifetime award for the student's RGSV journey; table of fees updated annually to reflect inflation. - Aspire Scholarship: Music-focused program for younger students (open to Year 6 and below); scholarship tuition fee around 260 million VND per annum; limited placements; includes income- and instrument-related terms; detailed eligibility and selection criteria outlined in the scholarship sections.	Scholarships The Olympia Schools does not publicly disclose any scholarship offerings.
Waitlist	Waitlist RGSV does not publish a formal waitlist. Where a place is not immediately available, admissions staff indicate that a place may become available in the future and will contact families if such a place opens. The school also limits certain scholarships (for example, up to 20 Academic Scholarship seats per year) and may adjust allocations based on applicant quality and funding.	Waitlist The Olympia Schools does not provide information regarding waitlist.
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