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The Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) offers a welcoming educational environment for students from Elementary through High School, firmly rooted in the Korean National Curriculum. Located in Hanoi’s Cầu Giấy District, the school actively integrates modern technology into its classrooms through its initiative as a "Digital Leading School," which utilizes AI-based courseware to support individual study. The academic structure is complemented by a strong focus on trilingual development, with dedicated instruction in Korean, English, and Vietnamese to help students navigate their local and global contexts.
Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) has 2,213 pupils, typical class sizes of 34, instruction in Korean, English.
Location
Located in Hanoi's Cau Giay District, along Le Đức Thọ Extended in Mai Dịch, Vietnam. The Mai Dịch area is an urban neighbourhood with major transport links nearby.
Stages
The school provides education across three levels: elementary, junior, and senior.
Type
Private, day-international-school.
Additional learning support
Publicly available information does not list dedicated SEN provisions or facilities.
Country affiliation
KISH is a Korean international school, indicating Korea affiliation.
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation listed.
School day structure
Details of daily start and end times and breaks are not publicly published.
Bus service
Public information about a school bus service is not listed.
Fees
Annual tuition at Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) ranges from VND 279,675,000 to VND 381,375,000 for 2026/27.
Application fees - One-time application fee: reported as VND 1,000,000 (application processing fee). - One-time entrance / registration fee (charged at first enrolment): VND 40,680,000.
Tuition fees (by year group) - Elementary (Grades 1–6): Annual tuition VND 279,675,000. - Middle school (Grades 7–9): Annual tuition VND 330,525,000. - High school (Grades 10–12): Annual tuition VND 381,375,000.
Per-term / instalment detail (how to read the annual figures) - The published figures above are given as the annual tuition for each year group. A per-term amount is not listed explicitly in the available public summaries; dividing the annual tuition by two produces an approximate per-semester figure (annual ÷ 2) and dividing by four produces an approximate per-quarter figure (annual ÷ 4). These per-term amounts are an arithmetic division of the annual fee and not an official billing schedule.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No official, school-published billing calendar or formal payment schedule (for example: exact invoice dates, due-dates, or specified semester/quarter billing cycles) was located in the available public summaries. Community and parent-published information indicates that international/Korean schools in Hanoi commonly operate on semester or quarterly billing options, and some local parent reports reference quarterly payments for Korean-school style programs, but a definitive, school-issued billing timetable for KISH was not found in the sources reviewed.
Boarding / dormitory fees - The school operates as a day school with school-bus service and on-site lunch/meal provision; no boarding/dormitory programme or boarding fee schedule was found. If a boarding programme were offered it would normally be listed separately; available material describes bus and lunch services rather than dormitory provision.
Other costs and recurring extras - School-bus / transport: school-run bus service is reported as available; a separate bus charge is typical and varies by route and distance. Precise route fees and zone pricing were not published in the sources reviewed. - Meals / school lunch: on-site Korean-style lunch service is provided; lunch fees are usually charged separately from tuition. Exact per-term or per-meal pricing was not located. - Uniforms, textbooks, activity and materials fees: uniform and textbook costs and additional activity/program fees (field trips, after-school activities, elective course or exam fees) are listed as typical additional parent expenses; specific unit prices were not published in the public summaries reviewed. - Admissions documentation costs and any statutory document translation/legalisation costs are commonly required at application but specific administrative charge amounts (beyond the small application fee noted above and the entrance fee) were not consistently listed.
Refund information - No school-published, itemised refund schedule (for early withdrawal, late entry, or bus/lunch refunds) was located in the sources reviewed. Community reporting and practices at comparable schools indicate that application processing fees and initial entrance/registration fees are typically non-refundable, and that refunds for tuition or extras (if offered) are normally subject to specific withdrawal-date schedules. KISH-specific early-withdrawal or refund rules were not located in the available public summaries.
Fee payment options - The sources reviewed do not list an explicit set of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, local deposit, international wire, or credit card). A contact email and phone numbers for the school are reported in community listings, which are typically used to arrange enrolment and finance matters, but an official published list of accepted payment channels was not found in the public material consulted.
Summary of evidence and limits of available public information - Public, community and parent-facing sources provide the school's one-time entrance fee (VND 40,680,000) and annual tuition figures for elementary, middle and high school as listed above. - A small application fee (reported in community sources as approximately VND 1,000,000) is reported separately from the larger entrance/registration fee. - The publicly accessible summaries and community pages consulted describe bus and lunch services and list typical extra costs, but they do not provide a definitive, school-issued billing calendar, an itemised refund schedule, boarding fees (no boarding programme was identified), or a detailed list of accepted payment methods. Where per-term amounts or billing-cycle wording appears in community posts, an official school-published billing schedule or official fee booklet corroborating those per-term cycles was not available in the material reviewed.
Note: the figures above are presented as found in public school summaries and community reporting. Where a formal school fee schedule (semester/quarter billing dates; explicit refund percentages by withdrawal date; confirmed payment channels) was not available in those public sources, per-term figures were not asserted as official and have been shown only as arithmetic divisions of the published annual tuition when explanation was necessary.
Academics
Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) teaches Korean Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
The Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) follows the South Korean national curriculum for overseas Korean schools, aligned with Korean Ministry of Education standards and organized into elementary, middle, and high school phases. The academic program is structured as elementary grades 1–6, middle grades 7–9, and high school grades 10–12. Instruction is centered on Korean curriculum content, with English taught as a foreign language in leveled classes and Vietnamese language education introduced to support local integration. In elementary, core subjects include Korean language, mathematics, science, and social studies, while middle school deepens Korean literature, history, and sciences; high school emphasizes Korean university entrance examination preparation (Suneung) with coursework in advanced Korean, English, mathematics, and elective sciences or humanities. The school also engages in cross-cultural activities and language exchanges with local institutions as part of its broader program.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Korean International School in Hanoi does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provisions. Public materials accessible for the school primarily cover general announcements, contact details, and administrative information rather than explicit SEL policies or programmes. The available pages are largely in Korean and do not publish a designated SEL staff or pastoral care framework. A publicly accessible Google Sites mirror describes the school as operating a bilingual environment with Korean as the primary language and English as a secondary language, which relates to language use rather than a formal SEL structure. Consequently, there is no verifiable information about SEL staff, initiatives, or measurement of SEL outcomes in public sources.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions. Public materials for the school do not publish a SEN policy, a dedicated SEN team, or details of supported needs, nor whether the institution is a specialist SEN centre. The accessible content emphasizes language environment and general education rather than specialized SEN services.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
KISH publicly describes itself as offering a bilingual environment with Korean as the primary language and English as the secondary language. This indicates English is used to support global learning within the curriculum, i.e., EAL considerations are embedded in the language mix.
Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information about mental wellbeing support or counselling services.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information about safeguarding or child protection policies.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Inquiry and information gathering. Families express interest in the Korean International School in Hanoi and request program details, including the structure of K-12 study under the Korean national curriculum. The admissions team provides an overview of the school's approach and clarifies language use and placement expectations. The school's curriculum is aligned with overseas Korean education standards.
2. Eligibility check and document submission. Families submit basic identity information and prior schooling records for eligibility review, with the school confirming grade placement according to Korean Ministry of Education guidance for overseas schools. Documentation is reviewed to determine the appropriate grade level and any required supporting materials.
3. Assessments and interview. Applicants may be invited to participate in assessments and an interview as part of the screening process; the exact format and subjects assessed depend on the student's grade level. The school uses these evaluations to gauge academic readiness and fit with the Korean curriculum in an international setting.
4. Admission decision. The admissions team communicates the decision and any next steps for enrollment; decisions consider space availability and alignment with program capacity. Accepted applicants receive instructions on how to proceed with enrollment and any required deposits or fees.
5. Enrollment and onboarding. Families complete the enrollment process by submitting acceptance forms and paying enrollment and tuition-related fees as applicable. The school provides guidance on start dates, uniform requirements, and any orientation activities to help new students integrate into the Korean curriculum and the Hanoi campus.
FAQs
What curriculum does Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) follow?
The Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) follows the South Korean national curriculum for overseas Korean schools, aligned with Korean Ministry of Education standards and organized into elementary, middle, and high school phases. The academic program is structured as elementary grades 1–6, mi.
What are the tuition fees at Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH)?
Annual tuition fees range from VND 279,675,000 to VND 381,375,000 depending on the year group. **Application fees** - One-time application fee: reported as VND 1,000,000 (application processing fee). - One-time entrance / registration fee (char
What age range does Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) serve?
The school serves students aged 6 to 18. The school provides education across three levels: elementary, junior, and senior.
Where is Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) located?
Located in Hanoi's Cau Giay District, along Le Đức Thọ Extended in Mai Dịch, Vietnam. The Mai Dịch area is an urban neighbourhood with major transport links nearby.
Does Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) provide SEN support?
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions. Public materials for the school do not publish a SEN policy, a dedicated SEN team, or details of supported needs, nor whether the institution is a specialist SEN centre. The accessible content emp
What wellbeing support does Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) offer?
The Korean International School in Hanoi does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provisions. Public materials accessible for the school primarily cover general announcements, contact details, and administrative information rather than explicit SEL policie
What sports facilities does Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) have?
The outdoor field measures about 2,800 square meters and supports soccer and track activities. The campus has a gymnasium for indoor activities and two additional indoor gymnasiums for year-round use. Basketball courts are available for practice and games.
How do I apply to Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH)?
1. Inquiry and information gathering. Families express interest in the Korean International School in Hanoi and request program details, including the structure of K-12 study under the Korean national curriculum. The admissions team provides an overview of the school's approach and clarifies languag
What type of school is Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH)?
Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) is a Co-educational school with 2213 students. Private, day-international-school.
Is there a bus service at Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH)?
Public information about a school bus service is not listed.
What is the history of Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH)?
The Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) opened in 2006 in Hanoi's Cau Giay District. It began with 52 students, all in the elementary level. It operates as a private international school serving elementary, junior, and senior levels. By 2016 enrollment was about 1,000 students, reflecting gr
What extracurricular activities are available?
KISH supports performing arts through an active orchestra program, with the school recruiting members for the KISH Orchestra. The Hanullim Samulnori club offers traditional Korean percussion and public performances as part of after-school activities. Elementary students participate in music-related
What are the school hours at Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH)?
Details of daily start and end times and breaks are not publicly published.
