British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi

BVIS Hanoi is located in Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi. Royal City is a large residential and commercial complex with access to major roads and public transport links across the city.

The school is organized into Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form (A-Level). Students begin from age 2 in the Early Years Foundation Stage and continue through IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Each section has its own curriculum structure and specialist teaching teams.

BVIS Hanoi is a co-educational day school. The school does not offer boarding, and all students attend on a day-school basis.

The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who need help developing English proficiency (Secondary Parent Handbook). Vietnamese language and cultural subjects are also offered for students maintaining Vietnamese literacy. No specialized Special Educational Needs (SEN) department or programs are listed on the official website.

The school follows the English National Curriculum and is part of Nord Anglia Education, but it does not have a formal affiliation with a specific country beyond its British-style curriculum framework.

BVIS Hanoi has no religious affiliation and does not identify with or teach any religious tradition.

According to the school’s parent handbook, the school day generally begins around 8:00 AM and ends in the mid-afternoon, with scheduled breaks and lunchtime varying by section (Early Years, Primary, and Secondary have slightly different timings). Each section follows its own timetable, including subject blocks and specialist lessons.

BVIS Hanoi offers a school bus service for families who require transport. The service is operated by an external provider arranged by the school, with routes covering key residential areas in Hanoi. Bus fees are charged separately from tuition, and families register through the admissions or transportation office.

The British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi delivers a bilingual programme that combines the English National Curriculum with Vietnamese language and cultural studies. Children in the Early Years follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), taught in both English and Vietnamese. In Primary School, students continue with a bilingual model that includes the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside core subjects in English and Vietnamese. In Secondary School (Years 7–9), students follow the English National Curriculum with specialist subjects taught mainly in English while continuing Vietnamese studies. Students in Years 10–11 take Cambridge IGCSE courses, and those in Years 12–13 can pursue Cambridge International A Levels or the school’s High School Diploma pathway. Throughout all stages, the school also integrates specialist programmes such as Juilliard Performing Arts and MIT STEAM, which extend the core curriculum.

BVIS Hanoi reports a “wellbeing support” programme and mentions that staff, parents and students work together to support emotional health and social development. However, the school’s website does not describe a formal SEL curriculum (e.g. structured lessons on emotional literacy or social-skills classes) in a way that can be clearly documented.

BVIS Hanoi has a dedicated Learning Support Department. For students who require extra support, the school may create an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Support may come as in-class differentiation, small-group help, or withdrawal for specialist lessons, depending on needs. This applies across Primary and Secondary. Parents are consulted and informed of progress when support is provided.

The school does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution; rather, it supports SEN students within its mainstream program.

The school offers personalized English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs for students who need support with speaking, reading, and writing. The provision is adapted to individual needs and may be delivered one-to-one, in small groups, or within lessons. The school states that further details can be obtained by contacting the admissions team.

BVIS Hanoi claims to prioritize student wellbeing through pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives.

BVIS Hanoi maintains a published Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy that applies to all students, includes safe-recruitment procedures for staff, and outlines reporting and investigation procedures if concerns arise. All staff are required to be familiar with the safeguarding policy and to follow safe-working practices. The school states that it prioritizes “the best interests of the students” and treats all children equally regardless of background or needs.

1. Make an enquiry
First, you contact the school’s admissions team via their online enquiry form, phone or email. This begins the process and gives you a chance to ask about entry requirements, availability, and any specific needs.

2. Take a tour or virtual meeting
You and your child are invited to visit the campus for a guided tour; alternatively, if you are not in Hanoi, the school can arrange a personalized virtual meeting. This helps you get a feel for the school environment.

3. Submit an application with supporting documents
You complete the online application and submit required documents , such as birth certificate or passport, a recent school report, medical insurance card, and SEN documentation. Non-Vietnamese applicants or expatriates will also need passport/visa. Along with the application, you’ll need to pay the application fee.

4. Entrance assessment (and possibly interview)
After documents are accepted, your child will be invited to an age-appropriate entrance assessment. For younger ages this may involve play-based assessment; older children take tests appropriate to their level. An interview with a senior staff member helps the school understand academic level and personal needs.

5. Offer and acceptance
If the assessment is successful and there is a place available, the school will offer a place normally within five days of application and assessment. You then accept the offer and pay the non-refundable registration fee to secure the place.

6. Placement and integration
Once accepted, the school works with your family to integrate your child into the right class / year group. New students may start at any time; BVIS Hanoi accepts applications and admissions all year round.

BVIS Hanoi offers a Scholarship Programme for students entering Year 12 (Sixth Form / A-Levels).
Scholarships are awarded in three categories: Academic Excellence, Artistic Talent, and Extraordinary Achievement.\
The scholarships grant a fee reduction between 10% and 50% of school fees.
To keep the scholarship for the full two years (Years 12 and 13), the student must maintain good academic performance and conduct, according to the school’s Scholarship Committee and internal policies.
Scholarships are only awarded if candidates meet the school’s entry requirements for 16+ entry and satisfy the criteria for merit as judged by the Committee.

The school does not indicate that it operates a formal waitlist or pool system. It states that applications are accepted all year round and that children may join at any point during the academic year. No additional information about waitlist procedures or class-capacity management is publicly disclosed.