Compare International Schools in Hanoi, Vietnam

St. Paul American School Hanoi (SPASH) offers a U.S. curriculum from Grades 1–12, following the Common Core State Standards and NGSS, with a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program in subjects ranging from Calculus and Computer Science A to Chinese, Spanish, and Environmental Science. The campus is in Splendora, approximately 9 km west of downtown Hanoi, providing a calm setting with transport links via the school’s city-wide bus service. Student support includes the SPELL English language program (no additional cost), counseling across divisions, and Learning Support Specialists at primary and secondary levels. The published school day runs 8:15–15:15 (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri) and 8:15–14:15 (Wed), with an after-school “Beyond” activities block. Notable offerings include extensive student-led clubs and Performing Arts, with dedicated pages for drama, music, and arts.

TH School Hòa Lạc is a co-educational day and boarding campus for students in Grades 9–12, located in Hòa Lạc Hi-Tech Park on the western edge of Hanoi. The academic programme combines the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels, taught in English with Vietnamese language and culture integrated throughout. The campus offers science laboratories, a food technology lab, specialist music rooms and arts spaces, supporting programmes such as robotics, STEM projects, music and drama. Boarding facilities include supervised dormitories, common rooms and study spaces, with organised weekend trips and co-curricular activities. Signature community events such as TH School Happiness Day, hosted at Hòa Lạc, bring together families, arts, sports and cultural activities on the school’s large green campus.

Wellspring Hanoi International Bilingual School is a co-educational day school in Long Biên District, about 3 km from central Hanoi. The school combines the Vietnamese national curriculum with American and British pathways, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels, alongside US-aligned K–12 and Advanced Placement courses. The 4.3-hectare campus includes modern learning spaces. A distinctive feature is its “Happy School” model, aligned with UNESCO’s Happy Schools framework, which integrates community projects, regular field trips, sports, reading culture activities and on-site psychological counseling to support student well-being alongside academic progress.

Horizon International Bilingual School – Hanoi Campus offers two main pathways: a Bilingual Programme combining the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training curriculum with the Cambridge International Curriculum and an International Programme following the Cambridge curriculum from Grade 1 (Year 2) to Grade 12 (Year 13). The campus on To Ngoc Van Street in Tay Ho District serves learners from roughly age 2 to 18, with Kindergarten and Early Learning as entry points. Horizon places strong emphasis on enrichment through a structured Reading Programme, a Laptop 1–1 programme, extra support classes for IGCSE, A/AS and IELTS, and student-led conferences that involve families in reviewing progress and setting goals. Family Sports Days, arts and athletics activities, clubs such as Robotics, Service Learning and Student Council add further opportunities beyond the classroom.

Japanese International School (JIS) in Hanoi was founded in 2016 and offers education from kindergarten to grade 12 following a blend of the Japanese education model and the Cambridge International Programme. JIS provides pathways through Japanese Curriculum, IEYC, Cambridge IGCSE, and AS/A Level, with detailed tuition information published annually. A distinctive feature of the school is its 2,000 m² rooftop vegetable garden, used daily as a green learning space. Students can also use extensive physical education facilities, join after-school clubs such as basketball, football, dance, piano, karate and swimming, and, from age six, choose boarding on campus. In 2024, JIS ranked among the top two high schools in Hanoi for average foreign-language scores in the national graduation exam.

The Dewey Schools Tay Ho Tay is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and an authorized IB World School offering both the MYP and DP programmes. The school provides a learning environment that blends the strengths of international education with the richness of Vietnamese cultural values. Its mission is to nurture global citizens who are confident, creative, capable of self-directed learning, equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Dwight School Hanoi opened in August 2024 and is located inside The Manor Central Park on Nguyễn Xiển Road in southwest Hanoi. The school serves children ages 3 – 18 (Preschool through Grade 12) and uses the English-language International Baccalaureate curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP). The campus — designed by an international studio — includes spacious learning studios, Makerspaces (Spark Labs), arts studios, a music conservatory, outdoor sports field, and indoor athletics/wellness facilities. Students can also study Vietnamese or Korean in addition to English. As part of the global network of Dwight Schools, families may access cross-campus activities, cultural exchange opportunities, and a cosmopolitan community. The school day is supported with transport services, and class sizes are typically around 20. For parents relocating from abroad, Dwight School Hanoi combines an internationally recognised curriculum with a modern campus and structured support for a smooth transition.

ISPH is a day school in ParkCity Hanoi, offering the British Curriculum with IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18. The Primary School follows the English National Curriculum enhanced by IPC, with a focus on social and emotional development and personalised teaching, including EAL support. The Secondary School continues ENC as a natural progression, with Key Stages 3 and 4 and a Sixth Form, preparing students for IGCSE years in international and local contexts. Opened in 2019, ISPH grew from around 70 students to over 300, and its first A-Level cohort graduated in 2025. The campus includes a spacious library, a heated indoor pool, a gym, basketball and tennis courts, an astro turf stadium, specialist suites for Science, Music and Drama, IT & Technology, and Creative Arts, a medical centre and CCAs. The campus supports arts, sports and sciences broadly.

The Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) offers a welcoming educational environment for students from Elementary through High School, firmly rooted in the Korean National Curriculum. Located in Hanoi’s Cầu Giấy District, the school actively integrates modern technology into its classrooms through its initiative as a "Digital Leading School," which utilizes AI-based courseware to support individual study. The academic structure is complemented by a strong focus on trilingual development, with dedicated instruction in Korean, English, and Vietnamese to help students navigate their local and global contexts.

Hanoi Toronto School (HTS) in Hanoi’s Cầu Giấy district offers children ages 4–18 a bilingual Canadian–Vietnamese education combining the Ontario curriculum with Vietnamese MOET standards. Students follow either a fully Cambridge Ontario-based program or a dual-diploma pathway, earning the Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) — and in the dual track, also the Vietnamese High School Diploma. The campus features STEAM labs, makerspaces, indoor sports areas, rooftop gardens, and specialized arts and technology rooms, supporting hands-on learning in science, technology, art and more. Students can explore interests through clubs such as Coding & Robotics, Culinary Arts, Drama and Chess. Classes are delivered primarily in English, with Vietnamese bilingual support, enabling students to develop strong English fluency while staying connected to Vietnamese language and culture. A school-bus service is available to support commuting families. HTS aims to prepare students for global opportunities while grounding learning in a bilingual, multicultural context.

BIS Hanoi is a co-educational international day school for ages 2–18 in the Vinhomes Riverside area of Long Bien District. Children follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England, progressing to Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. Learning is led by native English-speaking teachers and supported by specialist facilities, including a STEAM Maker Space; students also benefit from Nord Anglia collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF. The school runs a private bus service, including a published fee schedule and late-bus options linked to co-curricular activities. Typical class sizes are capped at 24, with small IB classes (average 11). Admissionsoutlinese entry requirements anassessesss language support where needed.

Concordia International School Hanoi is a non-profit international day school located inside the Van Tri Golf Estate in Đông Anh, Hanoi, offering an American curriculum from Preschool (age 4) through Grade 12. Instruction is in English, and the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high-school students. The campus includes modern science laboratories and technology-equipped classrooms, alongside facilities for athletics, arts and performing arts. Students engage in a wide variety of extracurriculars, from sports teams competing in regional tournaments to music, drama, and clubs such as Science Club, Math Club and Model United Nations. Concordia is also Vietnam’s only “green-certified” international school, reflecting its commitment to environmental awareness. With small class sizes, a student-teacher ratio of about 8:1, and a culturally international community of over 45 nationalities represented, Concordia offers families a learning environment that supports both academic and personal growth.

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoï (LFAY) is a French-international school established in 1982, now located at 44 Gia Thượng, Long Biên in north-east Hanoi. The campus sits on about 2.8 hectares near the Long Biên Bridge and serves approximately 1,120 students from age 3 (petite section / maternelle) through to about age 18 (Terminale). Instruction is primarily in French, following the French national curriculum leading to the French “brevet” and “baccalauréat,” and the school also offers a 2023-onwards international American section. Students may study several languages, including English, German, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin — and Latin is available in secondary years. The campus includes extensive sports facilities (swimming pool, gymnasium, football/rugby pitch), an auditorium for arts and culture, and a variety of extracurricular and community-service programmes. A school-bus service is offered for commuting. Parents relocating internationally will find a comprehensive French-language education in a stable, multicultural setting.

Singapore International School @ Gamuda Gardens (SIS Gamuda Gardens) is an international day school in Hanoi’s Hoang Mai District, located within the Gamuda Gardens housing estate. The campus accommodates students from Pre-Nursery through Year 12, offering a blend of Singapore and Cambridge curricula. Instruction is primarily in English, with strong emphasis on mathematics, science and English language studies. Class sizes are kept small (around 20 students), allowing for a more focused learning environment. The campus spans 2.3 hectares, providing ample space for both academic and outdoor-education activities. One distinctive feature is the school’s Outdoor Education Programme for upper primary and secondary students, designed to foster personal growth beyond the classroom. With its international curriculum and structured progression from early years to high school, SIS Gamuda Gardens offers families — including those relocating from abroad — a consistent educational pathway in English, grounded in a familiar yet globally oriented academic framework.

Singapore International School Van Phuc is located in the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound in Hanoi, offering a full International Programme from Pre-School through Senior High (Years 9–12). The school combines the Singapore curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science with the Cambridge Curriculum in later years, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A-Level qualifications. Students receive their lessons in English, with Chinese and Vietnamese offered as additional languages. On campus, there are facilities such as ICT labs, swimming pool, a football field, and dedicated rooms for Music, STEM, and Art/Craft. A distinctive feature is the school’s partnership with Outward Bound Vietnam (OBV), which provides outdoor-education programmes from Year 4 onward to support teamwork, resilience, and life skills.

TH School Chua Boc campus is a co-educational day for students aged 2–18. The curriculum follows UK standards, combining the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), IGCSE and Cambridge A-Levels. Teaching is mainly in English, while Vietnamese language and culture are taught through dedicated subjects. Facilities include eight science labs, a STEM room, ICT room, sports hall, swimming pool and multipurpose courts, supporting strong STEM and sports programmes. A distinctive feature is TH School’s 80/20 programme, where around 80% of lessons follow international curricula in English and 20% focus on Vietnamese studies, cultures and history. Boarding at the nearby Hoa Lạc campus is available for older students.

The Dewey Schools Cau Giay Campus in Hanoi is an inter-level school serving elementary through high school students with an Explore Integrated Program that blends Vietnamese and American educational approaches through a partnership with Mount Vernon School (USA). The school is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and offers 20+ after-school clubs and 20+ experiential events. Instruction integrates methods such as design thinking, inquiry-based learning, project-based learning and differentiated instruction, encouraging students to apply knowledge and solve real-world problems. Facilities include a multi-purpose indoor arena, canteen, reading garden, and a four-seasons international swim school (Aqua-Tots) across its 10,000 m² campus. Distinctive offerings include intra-curricular IELTS reinforcement periods, business-career counseling courses and a strong emphasis on English ability and leadership through the Dewey Student Council.

The Olympia Schools, located in the Trung Văn New Urban Area of Nam Từ Liêm District, Hanoi, is a bilingual day school serving children from age 4 (kindergarten) up through Grade 12. Founded in 2003, it offers a strong Vietnamese national curriculum supplemented with international elements. Since 2022, The Olympia Schools has been authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme for its upper-secondary students. Teachers deliver instruction in both Vietnamese and English, supported by a large international staff. The school’s strengths include its commitment to STEM and scientific inquiry, an enriched academic environment via IB and bilingual learning, and a vibrant arts program under its Arts/Technology/Music (ATM) faculty. Students engage in research projects, creative arts, community and sustainability initiatives, and benefit from services such as school bus transport and school meals. With its mixture of rigorous academics, bilingual instruction, and varied extracurricular opportunities, Olympia provides a clear pathway for families seeking a globally minded education grounded in Vietnamese context.

Hanoi International School (HIS) is an English-medium, co-educational IB World School for students aged 4–18 in Ba Đình District, Hanoi. The full IB continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—frames learning across subjects and phases. Campus life features strong arts offerings (Music, Theatre, Visual Art) and sports with fixtures through the Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA). Daily Co-Curricular Programme (CCP) activities run after school, with an additional 4:00 pm bus on CCP days. Student support includes EAL delivered through co-planning and in-class small-group work, and a published Child Protection programme with age-appropriate assemblies. HIS lists 2025–26 tuition from VND 418.4m (PreK/K) to VND 767m (G11–12), with options to pay annually, by semester, or quarterly. The community numbers around 300 students, offering a small-school feel within central Hanoi.

Westlink International School Hanoi is an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme and a Candidate School for the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, serving students aged 4–17. Located in Tay Ho Tay, the campus sits in a modern international neighbourhood with good access to Noi Bai International Airport and central Hanoi. Students can follow either the international IB pathway or a bilingual pathway that combines the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with a US core curriculum. Facilities include specialist science and STEAM labs, music and art rooms, a large auditorium and extensive sports areas on a LOTUS-certified green campus. The school offers over 50 extra-curricular activities, from sports teams and arts ensembles to science, chess and service-learning clubs linked to International Schools Partnership programmes. Dedicated staff lead EAL support, inclusion and counselling, supported by detailed safeguarding policies and a structured admissions and fee framework for families.

Hanoi Academy International Bilingual School, founded in 2009, is located inside the Ciputra urban community on the northwest edge of Hanoi. The school educates children from age 3 through 18, combining the Vietnamese national curriculum with the British curriculum leading to internationally recognised iGCSE and A-Level qualifications. Classes remain small — around 20 students — and lessons are delivered bilingually in English and Vietnamese. The campus includes sports facilities, a swimming pool, a gym, and rooms for arts and music, enabling students to engage in sports, dance, and creative activities alongside their academic work. With a bilingual programme and dual diplomas, Hanoi Academy supports both local and international pathways for further studies. A school bus service is available to help families commuting from nearby neighbourhoods. Its approach aims to prepare students for both Vietnamese and international university admissions.

The Dewey Schools Ocean Park Campus in Hanoi serves students from elementary through high school and opened with enrolment beginning for the 2023–2024 academic year. It is located in the Vinhomes Ocean Park Urban Area, Gia Lâm, Hanoi. The school offers integrated programs, including Explore Integrated and Discover Integrated, with instruction blending English and Vietnamese and students progressing toward the Vietnamese high school diploma. A significant feature is the educational partnership with Mount Vernon School (USA), recognised in the U.S. for innovative approaches, which enriches learning experiences. The campus promotes Design Thinking, emphasising hands-on, student-centred projects and practical problem-solving. Facilities include approximately 55 classrooms and spaces such as an American-standard Makerspace, supporting creativity in technology and engineering science. Additional offerings include extra English periods, reinforced IELTS preparation and dedicated Vietnamese Literature curriculum elements. The school has also been recognised under the “Happy School” model for environment, teaching and community connections.

Sakura Montessori Van Phuc is a campus of Sakura Montessori Schools in Hanoi. It operates a Montessori-based program for young children with English-language, bilingual, and international offerings; the campus emphasizes modern facilities and a green, family-friendly environment.

Reigate Grammar School Vietnam (RGSV) is a not-for-profit international school in Hanoi that blends a traditional British independent school education with Vietnamese values. It serves pupils aged 3 to 18 and operates from a purpose-built four-storey campus on a 20,000-square-metre site with a total floor area of 39,800 square metres, located in the Dai Kim urban area. The campus includes two indoor swimming pools, a gym and stage, fully equipped science laboratories, a library and media centre, ICT facilities with 3D printing, a football pitch, outdoor play areas, and dedicated language, arts and music rooms. RGSV delivers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels alongside the IB Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme. A dual programme with Vietnamese curricula operates for selected cohorts. The school uses ManageBac for planning and reporting and provides English-language instruction with EAL support. The RGSV community is diverse, with around 30 nationalities, and the school emphasises international-mindedness.

KGS International School (Korea Global School) in Hanoi offers trilingual education in English, Korean, and Vietnamese with Cambridge, IB, and AP curricula. The school integrates British, Korean, and Vietnamese educational frameworks, with 100% of graduates gaining admission to prestigious Korean and international universities.

The British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi offers a bilingual education that combines the English National Curriculum with Vietnamese language and cultural learning. Children begin in the Early Years Foundation Stage and continue through IGCSE and A-Level pathways in Secondary School. The school is known for its collaborations with the MIT STEAM programme and The Juilliard School, giving students access to specialist learning in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and music. Located in Royal City, the campus includes dedicated science laboratories, a theatre, dance studios, a climbing wall, and extensive sports facilities . Students learn in both English and Vietnamese in primary years, with English as the main language of instruction in secondary. A distinctive feature of BVIS Hanoi is its bilingual model delivered within an international framework, allowing students to develop strong English proficiency while maintaining Vietnamese language and cultural understanding.

Brighton College Vietnam is an all-through international school in Hanoi, opened in August 2023 and located within the lakeside Vinhomes Ocean Park residential-urban complex in Gia Lam. It offers education for children from age 3 up to age 18, structured across Early Years/Prep, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form levels. Instruction is primarily in English, with Vietnamese language and culture embedded, and students may also study Mandarin or French. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, leads to IGCSE at Key Stage 4, and from 2025 onwards offers the IB Diploma at Sixth Form. Class sizes are capped at 24, and the student body is around 550–600. The campus spans 3.4 ha with green space, outdoor fields, indoor sports halls, a four-season pool, 18 science labs, a 500-seat theatre and professional music/drama studios — supporting strong STEM, arts, and sports programmes. A school bus service is available for commuting.

UNIS Hanoi is a not-for-profit, co-educational IB World School in Tây Hồ’s Ciputra development, serving students from age 3 to Grade 12. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum—PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme—across one campus, with English as the language of instruction. Students study world languages, including Vietnamese, French, and Mandarin in Elementary, and French, Spanish or Mandarin in Secondary, with options for home-language and IB self-taught literature where appropriate. Co-curricular life features sports teams and arts ensembles, and students engage in a structured Service Learning Programme connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting the school’s United Nations roots. Families can review transparent, grade-by-grade fees on the admissions site. The campus is located at G9 Ciputra, with school transport available.

Brendon Primary School in Hanoi offers a bilingual program with Vietnamese-language and English-language instruction, delivering Cambridge Primary Maths and Science alongside a MOET-based Vietnamese curriculum that uses Kết nối tri thức với cuộc sống as the main learning material. The English program includes ESL aligned to CEFR levels A2–B1, with literacy and language development that emphasize speaking, thinking, social-emotional skills, and global citizenship. The curriculum incorporates project-based learning through Creative Experience and field trips, and integrates Arts, Music, and Physical Education across age-appropriate activities, including piano and Kalimba instruction. The school provides 25 Primary classrooms, plus a library, music room, art room, computer lab, and practice room, plus a modern dining hall and health room. Outdoor facilities include a basketball court, football pitch, playground, and garden. The Leader in Me life-skills program for Grades 1–5, with FCE Vietnam, develops leadership and character. Brendon runs B-Club and cultural activities for students.

True North International School (TNIS) in Ha Dong, Hanoi, combines American international and bilingual education with Vietnamese curricula to serve students from ages five to eighteen. The school offers Advanced Placement courses and SAT readiness alongside NGSS and CCSS as part of its Education Program, supporting university preparation and global competencies. The faculty delivers instruction in English and Vietnamese, with MOET Track preserving Vietnamese heritage while providing an American education, and an International Track that fosters intercultural fluency and global citizenship. The campus blends indoor and outdoor spaces to nurture creativity and well-being, including field trips and outdoor learning opportunities. Beyond academics, TNIS runs over 20 clubs and activities, such as VEX Robotics and debate, and a Broadway Stars program, enriching STEAM, arts, and leadership. The program emphasizes leadership, service, and university admissions planning, helping students access top universities through AP coursework and IELTS readiness, along with personalized learning pathways.

Morning Star International School is an international school in Hanoi offering an American curriculum aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme. The campus in Tay Ho on West Lake features kindergarten and elementary programs, with options for bilingual study that blends the Vietnamese state curriculum with international standards. English-language instruction in the morning and Vietnamese in the afternoon supports multilingual learners. The core subjects use Savvas myView for English Language Arts, enVision Math for mathematics, and Next Generation Science Standards for science, with Social Studies fostering globally minded citizens. With a 30-year history, the school provides a welcoming, multicultural community and a mission to inspire confident, imaginative thinkers who enjoy learning in a diverse environment. Facilities include interactive classrooms, dance studios, a swimming pool, a library, and green play areas, all aimed at a calm, conducive study setting by West Lake. Values emphasized are Curiosity, Respect, Creativity, Collaboration and Responsibility.

La Petite Ecole Hanoi is a bilingual international school delivering a French national curriculum in a warm, family-friendly environment. Serving children from 12 months to 6 years, it operates on two campuses: Colibri for nursery and Lotus for kindergarten, with renovated, bright classrooms and dedicated reading spaces. The program combines French and English instruction in every class, provided by two native-speaking teachers, creating true plurilingual immersion. Early years follow Crèche Eveil through Grande Section, introducing autonomous learning and curiosity from the start. The school is AEFE-accredited and part of the Odyssey Education network, ensuring alignment with international standards. Daily life includes on-site meals with Western and Vietnamese options, vegetarian choices on Green Monday, a school bus, and a school day from 8:00 to 15:00, with after-school activities until 16:30. After-school options feature Robodone, Vietnamese language, and Art & drawing, plus camps and programs that foster exploration, wellbeing, and cultural awareness.