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Vietnam, Hanoi
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St. Paul American School Hanoi offers grades 1 through 12 with an American curriculum. The curriculum is aligned to the United States Common Core Standards for English, Mathematics, and Social Studies, and follows the Next Generation Science Standards for science and the National Core Standards for art, music, and physical education, with ISTE standards for information technology. MAP testing and WIDA assessments support English learners, and reading progress is tracked with the Fountas & Pinnell system.
Band, choir, guitar, and visual arts are integrated into the middle and high school programs. An award-winning music program is highlighted, and performing arts are emphasized across the school. Fine Art, Digital Art, and Performing Art are among the arts offerings.
Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese are offered as language options. English Language Arts and English language acquisition support are provided for multilingual learners. Vietnamese culture is nurtured through history and language classes and cultural events.
The school offers clubs and sports programs, with an introduction to clubs and sports programs. High School features many clubs and sports programs. After-school activities support student interests and engagement.
High School emphasizes leadership as a core focus. The school provides college counseling to help students prepare for university. A Learning Support Specialist and an Instructional Coach support students and teachers in pursuing academic and professional growth. Students have opportunities to develop leadership through clubs, service projects, and school initiatives.
Sports programs and athletics are offered, with physical education as part of the curriculum. Social-emotional counseling is available across divisions, and English language support is provided to accommodate diverse learners. The program emphasizes student well-being and character development within its mission of educating, engaging, and empowering.
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.
