Vietnam, Hanoi
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Daily Uniform is SPASH Polo Shirt (red or blue) with khaki or black bottoms; footwear should be lace-up sneakers or Velcro. Casual Uniform (Friday) is SPASH attire with logo and khaki/blue/black bottoms. Formal Uniform is a red polo with black bottoms on special days. A PE Uniform is the SPASH PE Shirt and SPASH PE Shorts. Outerwear includes SPASH Letter Jacket or Sweatshirt, or open-front jackets with the uniform visible. If a student is out of uniform, loaner clothing is provided, and the school reserves the right to determine acceptable dress.
Food is served in two on-campus cafeterias. Lunch is available daily with Asian or Western options, and a monthly lunch menu is sent to parents for online selection. Breakfast, snacks, and drinks are available throughout the day.
The school is led by an Executive Director with a leadership team that includes Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals and a Dean of Students. It offers Grade 1-12 American curriculum. The school has Cognia accreditation and MOET certification.
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.