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Vietnam, Hanoi
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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.
Application and Registration Fees
Application Fee: VND 3,500,000 (non-refundable).
Registration Fee: VND 25,000,000 (one-time, non-refundable, payable on acceptance).
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Fees are billed annually or by term (three terms per year).
F1- F2: VND 251,700,000 per year
F3: VND 340,800,000 per year
Year 1: VND 461,900,000 per year
Year 2–6: VND 477,000,000 per year
Year 7: VND 560,200,000 per year
Year 8–9: VND 570,500,000 per year
Year 10–11 (IGCSE): VND 583,500,000 per year
Year 12–13 (A-Level): VND 636,000,000 per year
The official fee schedule notes that tuition includes school lunches, day trips, and student insurance. Tuition is payable annually or termly, with three equal term payments if choosing the term-by-term option.
Additional Costs
Uniform: Charged separately at the school shop.
Refund Policy
Applicants withdrawing after acceptance may forfeit the registration fee; tuition refunds follow the withdrawal timelines published in the admissions policy.
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.
