Vietnam, Hanoi
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St. Paul American School Hanoi follows a U.S. standards-based curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Science. Students study core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, alongside courses in the Arts, Physical Education, and Technology. The High School division (Grades 9–12) offers a broad selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as Calculus AB/BC, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Psychology, and World History, enabling students to earn college-level credits. World languages offered include Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Learning is supported by the SPELL program for English language development and is assessed through tools such as MAP and WIDA testing.
St. Paul American School Hanoi (SPASH) offers a U.S. curriculum from Grades 1–12, following the Common Core State Standards and NGSS, with a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program in subjects ranging from Calculus and Computer Science A to Chinese, Spanish, and Environmental Science. The campus is in Splendora, approximately 9 km west of downtown Hanoi, providing a calm setting with transport links via the school’s city-wide bus service. Student support includes the SPELL English language program (no additional cost), counseling across divisions, and Learning Support Specialists at primary and secondary levels. The published school day runs 8:15–15:15 (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri) and 8:15–14:15 (Wed), with an after-school “Beyond” activities block. Notable offerings include extensive student-led clubs and Performing Arts, with dedicated pages for drama, music, and arts.