Vietnam, Ha Long
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Languages taught include English (core language of instruction across all programmes), Vietnamese (MOET curriculum and language study where applicable), and Chinese (language study offered). The International Programme maintains a strong English focus with Nexgen's English Competency Programme (neo™). Vietnamese language content is integrated from primary through senior levels, and Vietnamese MOET content is included in the Integrated Programme. Vietnamese Language is available as Extended Learning in some pathways.
The Integrated Programme is conducted in English from Pre-School. Vietnamese MOET Curriculum is included from Primary to Senior High, and Chinese Language is offered across levels. Pre-School Integrated Classes are led by Vietnamese teachers and conducted in English. English language remains the primary focus across Primary to Senior High, complemented by Vietnamese MOET and Chinese language study.
There is an Immersion Programme in the United States for students from IGCSE 1 upwards. The programme lasts one month and is conducted at Elmhurst University in Illinois, providing an academic and cultural experience designed to strengthen English language proficiency.
Singapore International School @ Ha Long offers children aged from around 18 months up to Year 12 a bilingual international education in Ha Long City, Vietnam. Located in the modern Hung Thang Urban & Service Area of Quang Ninh Province, the school sits on a 7.1-hectare site and serves both Vietnamese and international students. Its curriculum blends Singapore’s strengths in mathematics, science and English with the globally-recognised Cambridge Assessment International Education pathways (IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels). Classes are kept to a maximum size of 25 pupils, ensuring personalised support, and the school integrates outdoor education through an embedded Outward Bound programme for Years 4–12. Language instruction is in English and students also study Chinese and Vietnamese. With certified teachers, small class sizes and a clear progression from early years to senior secondary, the school presents a concrete option for families seeking international schooling in northern Vietnam.