Vietnam, Hanoi
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Singapore International School @ Van Phuc is situated at 2D Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 46 Van Bao, Ngoc Ha Ward, Hanoi. The address places the school in a diplomatic area of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District.
The school offers a full International Programme from Pre-School (18 months to below 6 years) through Primary (Years 1–6), Junior High (Years 7–8) and Senior High School (Years 9–12).
The Senior High School includes a two-year Cambridge IGCSE course in Years 9–10 and Cambridge International AS/A Levels in Years 11–12.
Singapore International School, Van Phuc operates as an international day school offering both International Programme and Integrated Programme pathways.
The school does not provide a specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Support department. There is a strong emphasis on a school-wide Virtues Programme and on building character and soft skills, and the International Programme description refers to a “student-centred focus” through WASC and Cambridge accreditation, but no dedicated SEN facilities or specialist support services are detailed.
The curriculum draws on Singapore’s curriculum in Maths, Science and English and integrates Cambridge curricula in the Primary and Secondary years.
The school has no religious affiliation.
The school day begins at 8:25 with Form Class followed by Assembly and academic periods through the morning. Students have a Break/Snack from 10:35 to 10:55 and Lunch from 12:15 to 13:00 before continuing with afternoon lessons. A short Break runs from 14:20 to 14:35, and the school day finishes with dismissal at 16:00.
Singapore International School Van Phuc provides and runs its own bus service.
Fees Overview
Application and Registration Fees
For the Integrated Kindergarten Programme, a one-off registration fee of VND 3,225,000 is payable at enrolment.
For the International Kindergarten Programme, the registration fee is VND 6,450,000.
For the Integrated Programme (Years 1 to 5), parents pay a Placement Test Fee of VND 2,940,000, a Registration Fee of VND 8,600,000, and a Deposit of VND 8,000,000.
For the International Programme (Years 1 to 6), fees include a Placement Test Fee of VND 2,940,000, a Registration Fee of VND 21,500,000, and a Deposit of VND 15,000,000.
Tuition Fees
Integrated Kindergarten Programme (fees include meals)
• Pre-Nursery to Nursery Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year
• Kindergarten 1 to 2 Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year
• Preparatory Full Day: VND 219,023,000 per year
International Kindergarten Programme (fees include meals)
• Pre-Nursery to Nursery Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year
• Kindergarten 1 to 2 Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year
• Preparatory Full Day: VND 358,797,000 per year
Integrated Programme (Years 1 to 5)
• Year 1 to 3: VND 255,237,000 per year
• Year 4 to 5: VND 256,432,000 per year
International Programme (Years 1 to 6)
• Year 1 to 3: VND 498,380,000 per year
• Year 4 to 5: VND 500,688,000 per year
• Year 6: VND 502,288,000 per year
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Parents may pay yearly (30 days before the first day of school) or termly. Termly plans are divided into either four equal payments of 25 percent for kindergarten programmes or 35 percent, 25 percent, 25 percent and 15 percent for Years 1 to 6 programmes.
Other Costs
Short-term care fees apply for Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2, charged per day or per half day. Insurance, uniforms, stationery, book packs, e-learning materials and transportation are listed as additional costs to be obtained directly from the school office.
Refund Information
Deposits are refundable according to the school’s conditions. Registration fees are not stated as refundable. Tuition fees may not be refunded once the term begins.
Payment Methods
Parents are directed to follow the billing instructions provided by the school office.
Singapore International School Van Phuc is located in the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound in Hanoi, offering a full International Programme from Pre-School through Senior High (Years 9–12). The school combines the Singapore curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science with the Cambridge Curriculum in later years, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A-Level qualifications. Students receive their lessons in English, with Chinese and Vietnamese offered as additional languages. On campus, there are facilities such as ICT labs, swimming pool, a football field, and dedicated rooms for Music, STEM, and Art/Craft. A distinctive feature is the school’s partnership with Outward Bound Vietnam (OBV), which provides outdoor-education programmes from Year 4 onward to support teamwork, resilience, and life skills.