Vietnam, Hanoi
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Japanese International School (JIS) in Hanoi was established in 2016 and operates as a through-school from early years (mầm non) through to upper secondary. The school follows Japanese education model combined with international curriculum elements. It serves as part of broader educational offerings including multiple campuses (Hanoi and Hai Duong).
The school is structured to support long-term educational progression, linking cultural and academic exchange between Vietnam and the Japanese education context.
The school community engages students and families in cultural exchange activities, such as regular cultural and learning exchanges with students from Japan, which help learners practice language and broaden cultural understanding.
Community events include parent participation days, such as “Parent Visit Day,” where families attend classes and participate in activities with their children.
The school does not publicly disclose information related to PTA.
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.