True North International School vs Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School
True North International School and Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School are both in Hanoi, about 11 km apart. Both schools offer Advanced Placement (AP) programmes. True North International School also offers Vietnamese, and Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School also offers American. Published annual fees are close, at ₫300,000,000 for True North International School and ₫176,000,000 - 478,600,000 for Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School. True North International School takes pupils from 5 to 18, and Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School from 6 to 17. Typical class sizes are 24 at True North International School and 0 at Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School.
Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School is located in Phố Ái Mộ, Bồ Đề Ward, Long Biên District in Hanoi, Vietnam. Long Biên sits across the Red River from the historic city centre, with relatively easy connections to central Hanoi by road and bridges, and a mix of residential and urban neighbourhoods nearby.
Stages
Stages
Preschool (5-year-olds) through High School, with four levels: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Stages
The school comprises three divisions: Primary (Tiểu học), Lower Secondary (THCS), and Upper Secondary (THPT). These levels offer a continuous educational pathway from early primary years through the end of high school. Students progress through each stage within the same campus system.
School type
School type
International School
School type
The school is a co-educational day school welcoming both Vietnamese and international students.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Wellspring Hanoi operates a dedicated Learning Support Center (LSC) to assist students who need additional academic or emotional support. The center provides structured learning programs, individualized guidance, and small-group sessions to help students overcome challenges in specific subject areas or learning skills. Support is coordinated with classroom teachers to ensure consistent progress and integration within the wider school environment.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Vietnam
Country affiliation
While Wellspring Hanoi is a Vietnamese school, its international program follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) from the United States. This approach provides a strong American academic foundation while maintaining alignment with Vietnamese educational requirements.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
The school follows a full-day academic schedule from Monday to Friday. The day typically includes core academic sessions in the morning followed by enrichment activities, clubs, or electives in the afternoon. Lunch and short breaks are built into the schedule to support student wellbeing and focus throughout the day.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Shuttle Bus: Flexible choice of one-way or two-way bus
Bus service details
Wellspring Hanoi offers a comprehensive school bus service for students across Hanoi. The service is managed by the school with trained drivers and accompanying staff to ensure safety and comfort during the journey.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & one‑time enrollment payments - Entrance test fee: VND 0 (Free). - Application (registration) fee: VND 3,000,000. - Enrollment fee (one‑time): VND 15,000,000 for Foundation Year and International Track; VND 10,000,000 for MOET Track. - Initial payment required on acceptance (payable within the acceptance/registration timeframe): VND 50,000,000 for Foundation Year; VND 70,000,000 for International Track; VND 50,000,000 for MOET Track.
Tuition fees (yearly and per‑term) — published year group detail - Foundation Year (Trải nghiệm Tiểu học): - Annual (full‑year) payment option: VND 300,000,000 per year. - Termly payment option (two terms shown): Term 1 VND 157,500,000; Term 2 VND 157,500,000. - Note: the school states that tuition differs by program (International Track vs MOET Track) and that parents may choose annual or per‑term payment plans.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Parents may pay tuition either annually (full payment) or on a per‑term basis. - To accept an Offer Letter, parents must sign and complete the Registration Fee and Initial Payment within seven (7) working days after receiving the test result/offer.
Boarding fees - Boarding: no separate boarding fees are listed; a boarding program and boarding charges are not shown among the school's published fee items.
Other compulsory and optional fees / typical additional costs - Development fee (one‑time): VND 25,000,000 (listed across categories). - Learning material fee: VND 10,000,000 (Pre‑School); VND 30,000,000 (International Track); VND 20,000,000 (Bilingual Track). - Uniform fee: VND 2,500,000. - Insurance fee: VND 1,500,000. - Meal fee: - Preschool: VND 30,000,000. - International Track: VND 25,000,000 (breakfast included). - Bilingual Track: VND 25,000,000 (breakfast excluded). - Advanced Placement (AP) fee: AP tuition is listed as included in tuition for some programs; where charged, AP fee shown as VND 18,000,000 per AP subject. - Bus (transport) fees — distance bands and typical charges: - Under 5 km: One‑way VND 17,500,000; Round‑trip VND 26,500,000 (school‑time); After‑school one‑way VND 17,500,000; After‑school round‑trip VND 31,000,000. - From 5 km to 15 km: One‑way VND 18,500,000; Round‑trip VND 29,500,000 (school‑time); After‑school one‑way VND 18,500,000; After‑school round‑trip VND 33,000,000. - Over 15 km: One‑way VND 23,100,000; Round‑trip VND 35,000,000 (school‑time); After‑school one‑way VND 23,100,000; After‑school round‑trip VND 39,000,000.
Refunds and withdrawal / refund information - No explicit refund schedule or detailed refund policy for tuition, deposits or one‑time fees is published alongside the fee table. The school's admissions information does require the Registration Fee & Initial Payment to be completed within seven working days of an Offer Letter; no published refund provisions for those items are shown in the published fee data.
Fee payment options - The published fee information shows the available payment plans (annual or per‑term) and the required payment timing for acceptance (registration fee and initial payment within seven working days). Specific electronic payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, international payment partners) and detailed payment instructions are not specified on the published fee page. Contact the school's admissions office for payment method details.
Brief summary of coverage and missing published items - The school's published admissions/fees material provides detailed one‑time fees, the Foundation Year tuition (annual and termly amounts), and a list of other fees (development, learning materials, uniform, insurance, meals, AP and bus tiers). The published material does not show a full, line‑by‑line tuition schedule for every school year/grade group in the same table and does not publish a detailed refund policy or the specific payment method options alongside the fee table. For any specific grade‑by‑grade annual and per‑term tuition figures beyond Foundation Year, or for formal refund and accepted payment method terms, the admissions office should be consulted directly.
Fee details
Entrance Assessment Fee
* A fee of VND 2,000,000 per session per academic year applies to all new students. * This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable and must be paid before the assessment date.
Tuition Fees
American Bilingual Elementary School * Grades 1–4: VND 176,000,000 per year (VND 88,000,000 per semester) * Grade 5: VND 177,700,000 per year (VND 88,850,000 per semester)
American Bilingual Middle School * Grades 6–8: VND 203,800,000 per year (VND 101,900,000 per semester) * Grade 9: VND 214,000,000 per year (VND 107,000,000 per semester)
American Bilingual High School * Grades 10–11: VND 234,700,000 per year (VND 117,350,000 per semester) * Grade 12: VND 246,400,000 per year (VND 123,200,000 per semester)
Dual-Diploma High School * Grades 10AD–11AD: VND 283,800,000 per year (VND 141,900,000 per semester) * Grade 12AD: VND 297,900,000 per year (VND 148,950,000 per semester)
American International High School * Grades 9AI–12AI: VND 478,600,000 per year (VND 243,800,000 per semester)
What Tuition Includes
* Vietnamese MOET curriculum subjects * International Program subjects * Skills clubs, sports, arts, career counselling, psychological counselling, and project-based learning within the official schedule * Health insurance for Vietnamese students * Annual medical check-up
What Tuition Does Not Include * Remedial/enrichment classes * Fees for optional or voluntary international certifications * Re-examination fees * Extracurricular sports outside the official schedule * Textbooks, uniforms, stationery * After-school services
Other Mandatory Fees
School Development & Construction Fee * VND 15,000,000 per academic year * New students entering in semester 2 pay 50% * Non-refundable and non-transferable
* Tuition is paid once per year or per semester (2 payments). * Late payment incurs 0.05% per day after 5 working days past the deadline.
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
The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses; the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT); Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as part of its Education Program. It is described as an American International & Bilingual School in Ha Dong, Hanoi.
Curriculum details
Wellspring Hanoi offers several academic pathways across its grade levels, including the American Bilingual Elementary, Middle, and High School programs, which run from Grades 1 through 12. In high school, students may also enroll in the Dual-Diploma program, which provides an enhanced academic track beginning from Grade 10AD. The school additionally operates an American International High School program spanning Grades 9AI to 12AI, offering a distinct international pathway.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
TNIS students have offers of admission from more than 30 universities worldwide, including Cornell University, University College London, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Pratt Institute, and Berklee College of Music. Scholarship and financial aid reported include US$3,000,000 in the United States, AUD 80,000 in Australia, and VinUniversity scholarships of up to 70% and Fulbright University Vietnam scholarships of up to 40%.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Application Process: 1) Enquiry Form: Complete the online registration form. Admissions will get back within 3 business days with details about the enrollment process. 2) Competency Assessment: The school will arrange a campus tour and an entrance exam to assess students' abilities. Interviews will also be conducted to learn about students' personalities, skills, and academic aspirations, as well as parents' expectations and goals. 3) Application: Parents should submit the enrollment form as instructed by the Admissions Office: online via email to admissions@truenorth.edu.vn or at the Reception Desk of True North International School. 4) Acceptance and Registration: TNIS will send the test results along with an Offer Letter. To accept and complete enrollment, parents must sign and return the Offer Letter to TNIS and finish the Registration Fee & Deposit payment within 7 working days after receiving the test result.
Admissions
1. Submit Enrollment Information Parents begin by completing the registration form either online or on-site at the school. Once submitted, an Admissions Officer contacts families within one to three business days to provide consultation and explain the next steps. This includes guidance on required documents and the overall admissions timeline.
2. Consultation and Initial Application Submission Families meet with an Admissions Officer to discuss the school’s curriculum, educational approach, and student support options. During this meeting, the officer collects the necessary application materials, including official student records, and ensures the family understands the relevant academic pathways offered at Wellspring.
3. Entrance Assessment All applicants take an entrance assessment as part of the school’s admissions plan. The content is adjusted according to the student’s age, grade level, and chosen academic track. This ensures fair evaluation aligned with the student’s background and readiness for the bilingual program.
4. Admission Results Notification Results are typically released three to five business days after the entrance test. In periods of high application volume or when additional assessments are needed, notification times may vary. The Admissions Office communicates updates directly with parents.
5. Enrollment Finalization Upon acceptance, families must complete enrollment paperwork and settle the applicable fees within seven to ten business days of receiving the admission notice. The student’s place is confirmed only once all documentation and payments are completed.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
1. Wellspring Talent Scholarship The *Wellspring Talent Scholarship* program recognizes outstanding students—both new and current—across academics, sports, arts, and community engagement. The total scholarship fund is valued at up to VND 20 billion annually. Awards may cover up to 100% of net tuition. Applications are open to students in Grades 1–11, with a submission deadline of 15 June 2025. Forty scholarships are available each year, and details are announced every October.
2. Student Reward Policy The *Student Reward Policy* recognizes current students for consistent achievement throughout the year. Rewards are given monthly, per semester, and annually for excellence in academics, sports, cultural, and fine arts competitions. The policy is reviewed and issued each October and applies to all grades within the school.
Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
Wellspring Saigon does not disclose or confirm the use of a waitlist or pool system.
