Vietnam, Hanoi
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Hanoi International School (HIS) is located at 48 Liễu Giai Street, Giảng Võ Ward, Ba Đình District, Hanoi, Vietnam. The school sits in central Hanoi, close to major embassies, residential areas, and key transport routes. Its convenient location allows easy access from many neighbourhoods across the city, supported by the school’s own bus network. The surrounding area is urban and well-connected with amenities and public services nearby.
HIS serves students from ages 4 to 18. The school is structured into three main sections: the Primary Years (Early Years to Grade 5), the Middle Years (Grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). Each stage follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework.
HIS is a co-educational, English-medium day school. It does not provide boarding facilities, with all students attending on a day basis. The school accepts both local and international students.
The school provides inclusion and learning diversity support through its Student Support and Well-Being programme. It offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Basic English Support (BES) services, with in-class and small-group sessions delivered by specialist teachers. HIS is not a specialist SEN school but provides support for students with mild to moderate learning needs within its mainstream programmes.
The school has no specific country affiliation. It operates as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Vietnam.
Hanoi International School has no religious affiliation and welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
The school day begins at 7:45 am and finishes at 3:00 pm for all students. On days when the Co-Curricular Programme (CCP) runs, activities continue until 4:00 pm. Students have scheduled breaks and lunchtime during the day, and all buses depart at either 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm, depending on participation in after-school activities.
HIS operates an optional school bus service covering most areas of Hanoi. All buses are fitted with seat belts and include a bus monitor responsible for student safety. Regular routes depart at 3:00 pm, with a later 4:00 pm bus provided for students attending after-school clubs. Parents may register for the service on an annual, semester, or quarterly basis.
Application Fees
A non-refundable assessment fee of VND 5,000,000 is payable when booking an entrance assessment. Upon receiving an offer, families must pay a one-time enrollment fee of VND 26,000,000 (non-refundable) and a refundable security deposit of VND 50,000,000, returned upon withdrawal once all school property has been returned and financial obligations met.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
IB Programme (Full Payment Option)
PreK / Kindergarten: VND 418,400,000
Grades 1 – 3: VND 590,000,000
Grades 4 – 5: VND 600,000,000
Grades 6 – 8 (MYP): VND 649,000,000
Grades 9 – 10 (MYP): VND 705,000,000
Grades 11 – 12 (IB Diploma): VND 767,000,000
Tuition may also be paid by semester (+3%) or quarterly (+4%). Full quarter fees apply if a student attends any part of the quarter. Families paying the full annual amount before the published early payment deadline receive a 3% discount.
Additional Fees
Book Deposit: VND 8,000,000 (refundable for new students)
PE Uniform: VND 450,000
IB Diploma Exam Fees: VND 4,000,000 per subject (Grade 12 only)
Lunch: Optional, provided by Joma Bakery Café (billed separately)
Vietnamese Student Health Insurance: Required under local regulations
Transportation Fees
Annual: VND 28,800,000
Semester: VND 14,400,000
Quarter: VND 7,200,000
Families may also select one-way service at half the standard fee. All buses are fitted with seatbelts and monitored by an attendant. Bus services are invoiced based on the selected payment schedule.
Learning Support
The school provides in-class and small-group support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) or mild learning needs at no extra charge. When external specialists or individual learning coaches are required, these services must be arranged and funded privately by families.
Sibling Discount
HIS offers a 5% tuition discount for the second enrolled child and 10% for the third and subsequent children.
Refund Policy
Refunds are processed within 15 working days after withdrawal and the return of all school property. The refundable security deposit is returned once all outstanding accounts are settled. Tuition refunds follow the school’s published Withdrawal and Refund Policy.
Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer to the school’s designated account. Invoices are issued annually, per semester, or quarterly, depending on the chosen payment plan. Late payments incur a 10% surcharge after seven working days.
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.