Concordia International School Hanoi

Concordia International School Hanoi is located within the Van Tri Golf Compound (Kim Nỗ, Đông Anh), Hanoi, Vietnam. The school lies a short drive from Nhat Tan Bridge and is reachable from central Hanoi via roadways connecting through Đông Anh, providing a quieter, suburban-golf-estate setting rather than a busy urban environment.

Concordia serves students from Preschool (age 4) through Grade 12, covering the full span from early childhood up to pre-university secondary education.

Concordia is a private, non-profit, co-educational international day school. It does not offer boarding facilities.

The school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for non-native English-speaking students. For students with mild learning needs, Concordia provides limited support such as small-group or co-teaching arrangements, and may coordinate external therapies (e.g. occupational therapy or speech & language) as needed. However, the school does not provide formal services for students with significant special learning disabilities, severe physical handicaps, or serious social/behavioural needs.

The school follows a United States (American) curriculum, and its ownership/governance is linked to the U.S.

Concordia International School Hanoi is affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) from the United States.

Preschool 4 through high school students study from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Concordia International School Hanoi offers a bus service to help families commute. The school’s admissions and logistical information list availability of bus transport. Families usually pay a separate bus fee (in addition to tuition), and routes are organized to pick up and drop off students.

Concordia follows a U.S. (American) standards-based curriculum from Preschool through Grade 12. All instruction is in English.

At Elementary level, students study core subjects such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, with an emphasis on meeting clear grade-level standards.

Middle School similarly follows the American standards-based framework, offering core courses and electives; students may choose a world language (e.g. Mandarin or Spanish or EAL support) and take classes in Visual Art, Music, Coding & Robotics, Physical Education, and exploratory modules to broaden their learning.

In High School, Concordia offers Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-credit courses: these provide college-level academic options and allow students to tailor their studies to their interests.

For students needing extra help with English, there is an EAL (English as Additional Language) support program to help them reach grade-level proficiency before entering mainstream classes.

1. Families start by completing the online application via the school’s “Apply” link and creating a student profile. The school operates rolling admissions for Preschool 4–Grade 12, and advises applying as early as possible because places depend on qualification and seat availability.

2. After starting the application, families must upload all required documents so the profile is complete. These include proof of application fee payment, letters of recommendation (1 for Elementary/Middle; 2 for High School), and student grade reports or transcripts from the past 2–3 years (translated to English for Grades 2–12, with official transcripts for High School). The school also requires a student ID photo, passport photo page(s), visa or resident card for foreign students, and a birth certificate for Vietnamese students.

3. Once all documents are received, the school schedules a formal interview and assessment. All candidates are assessed in four areas: mathematics, reading, writing, and a formal interview. Preschool 4, Reception, and Grade 1 applicants have individual language and ability assessments plus an interview, while applicants for Grades 2–12 take the math and reading portions of the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), provide a writing sample, and complete the interview. Non-native English speakers also complete a language assessment; these procedures help determine placement and whether additional services (such as EAL or learning support) are needed.

4. After the interview and assessments, the student’s file is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. For Elementary and Middle School applicants, the typical response time is at least one week after all materials are submitted; for High School applicants, the review usually takes two weeks because of the additional credit evaluation needed for graduation planning. Concordia runs rolling admissions, so decisions depend on both the student’s profile and seat availability, and fully qualified applicants may receive “wait pool” status if a grade level is full. Families can contact the Admissions Office by email or phone if they have questions during this stage.

Concordia International School Hanoi does not publicly disclose that it offers school-wide scholarships or financial aid.

Concordia International School Hanoi operates a wait pool system. According to the school admissions, a student who meets all qualifications for admission but for whom no seat is currently available in the desired grade is placed in wait pool status. When a seat becomes available, students in the wait pool are immediately notified. Thus, admission is not strictly first-come/first-served. Meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee placement unless a seat is open. Wait-pool status is the mechanism used to track qualified but waiting applicants.