Singapore International School Van Phuc vs TH School - Hoa Lac Campus
Singapore International School Van Phuc and TH School - Hoa Lac Campus are both in Hanoi, about 29 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Singapore International School Van Phuc also offers Singapore, and TH School - Hoa Lac Campus also offers IEYC, IPC, IMYC, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are ₫151,625,000 - 502,288,000 at Singapore International School Van Phuc and ₫286,000,000 - 671,000,000 at TH School - Hoa Lac Campus, which puts TH School - Hoa Lac Campus roughly 46% higher. Singapore International School Van Phuc takes pupils from 1 to 18, and TH School - Hoa Lac Campus from 2 to 18. Typical class sizes are 25 at Singapore International School Van Phuc and 22 at TH School - Hoa Lac Campus.
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
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Pupils
141
Typical class size
Typical class size
25
Typical class size
22
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Vietnamese
Opened
Opened
2004
Opened
2018
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Singapore International School @ Van Phuc is situated at 2D Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 46 Van Bao, Ngoc Ha Ward, Hanoi. The address places the school in a diplomatic area of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District.
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
The school offers a full International Programme from Pre-School (18 months to below 6 years) through Primary (Years 1–6), Junior High (Years 7–8) and Senior High School (Years 9–12).
The Senior High School includes a two-year Cambridge IGCSE course in Years 9–10 and Cambridge International AS/A Levels in Years 11–12.
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
Singapore International School, Van Phuc operates as an international day school offering both International Programme and Integrated Programme pathways.
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 provide a specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Support department. There is a strong emphasis on a school-wide Virtues Programme and on building character and soft skills, and the International Programme description refers to a “student-centred focus” through WASC and Cambridge accreditation, but no dedicated SEN facilities or specialist support services are detailed.
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 curriculum draws on Singapore’s curriculum in Maths, Science and English and integrates Cambridge curricula in the Primary and Secondary years.
Country affiliation
TH School campus does not have a formal country affiliation.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation.
Religious affiliation
TH School has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
The school day begins at 8:25 with Form Class followed by Assembly and academic periods through the morning. Students have a Break/Snack from 10:35 to 10:55 and Lunch from 12:15 to 13:00 before continuing with afternoon lessons. A short Break runs from 14:20 to 14:35, and the school day finishes with dismissal at 16:00.
School day structure
TH School does not disclose information on their day structure.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Singapore International School Van Phuc provides and runs its own bus service.
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
Fees Overview
Application and Registration Fees For the Integrated Kindergarten Programme, a one-off registration fee of VND 3,225,000 is payable at enrolment. For the International Kindergarten Programme, the registration fee is VND 6,450,000. For the Integrated Programme (Years 1 to 5), parents pay a Placement Test Fee of VND 2,940,000, a Registration Fee of VND 8,600,000, and a Deposit of VND 8,000,000. For the International Programme (Years 1 to 6), fees include a Placement Test Fee of VND 2,940,000, a Registration Fee of VND 21,500,000, and a Deposit of VND 15,000,000.
Tuition Fees
Integrated Kindergarten Programme (fees include meals) • Pre-Nursery to Nursery Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year • Kindergarten 1 to 2 Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year • Preparatory Full Day: VND 219,023,000 per year
International Kindergarten Programme (fees include meals) • Pre-Nursery to Nursery Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year • Kindergarten 1 to 2 Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year • Preparatory Full Day: VND 358,797,000 per year
Integrated Programme (Years 1 to 5) • Year 1 to 3: VND 255,237,000 per year • Year 4 to 5: VND 256,432,000 per year
International Programme (Years 1 to 6) • Year 1 to 3: VND 498,380,000 per year • Year 4 to 5: VND 500,688,000 per year • Year 6: VND 502,288,000 per year
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms Parents may pay yearly (30 days before the first day of school) or termly. Termly plans are divided into either four equal payments of 25 percent for kindergarten programmes or 35 percent, 25 percent, 25 percent and 15 percent for Years 1 to 6 programmes.
Other Costs Short-term care fees apply for Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2, charged per day or per half day. Insurance, uniforms, stationery, book packs, e-learning materials and transportation are listed as additional costs to be obtained directly from the school office.
Refund Information Deposits are refundable according to the school’s conditions. Registration fees are not stated as refundable. Tuition fees may not be refunded once the term begins.
Payment Methods Parents are directed to follow the billing instructions provided by the school office.
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
Singapore International School, Van Phuc's International Programme 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.
In Pre-School (18 months to below 6 years), the focus is on age-appropriate foundations in English, Mathematics and Science, with small classes led by a foreign teacher supported by a Vietnamese teacher.
Primary (Years 1–6) follows Singapore-based curricula in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, alongside ICT, Art and Craft, Health and Physical Education, Music and Chinese, with extended learning through STEM and online English resources plus Vietnamese where applicable.
Junior High (Years 7–8) offers an integrated Cambridge–Singapore curriculum across core academic subjects, plus Chinese, Global Perspectives and ICT, again with extended STEM and language programmes.
In Senior High School, students undertake Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–10 and can progress to Cambridge International AS / A Levels in Years 11–12, choosing from a broad range of subjects including Mathematics, Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and English Literature.
Across these stages, the curriculum is supported by a strong emphasis on STEM, ICT, Chinese and Vietnamese language learning, the Virtues Programme, and experiential components such as Outward Bound and overseas study opportunities.
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. Parents begin by completing the online enquiry form on the school’s website, providing their child’s details (name, date of birth, current grade, nationality, etc.).
2. For admission into the International Programme there is a Placement Test Fee listed. The school likely administers a placement or entrance test as part of the admissions screening process.
3. Upon acceptance, parents pay a Registration Fee and a Deposit.
4. The school offers a Yearly Payment Plan or a Termly Payment Plan for tuition fees. The termly plan is broken down into four terms with defined payment percentages for each term. Payment is due 30 days before the first day of school (for yearly plan) or 30 days before start of term + 14 days before end of current term (for termly plan).
5. In addition to tuition, parents may have to pay for student insurance, uniform, stationery/book pack/e-learning materials, meal fees, optional transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses such as field trips and camps. These “other fees” are handled separately and the exact amounts are provided upon enquiry.
6. Once all required fees (registration fee, deposit, and first tuition payment under selected payment plan) are submitted, the school confirms enrolment.
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
Singapore International School Van Phuc does offer scholarships (discount scholarships up to 25%) occasionally, but the public information suggests these are promotional scholarships tied to annual enrolment periods, not a permanent or broadly detailed scholarship programme.
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 a formal wait-list or pool system for unsuccessful applicants beyond the offer stage.
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.
