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The school’s counselling programme includes classroom and advisory sessions focusing on self-regulation, communication, problem-solving, peer relationships, transitions, and managing anxiety. Elementary students attend guidance classes twice a month, while Middle and High School students take part in advisory classes twice weekly. Individual and group counselling is available for students. The school also hosts “Coffee with Counselors” sessions to engage parents in student well-being topics.
St. Paul American School Hanoi provides academic support through Learning Support Specialists at both the elementary and secondary levels. The school aims to assist students in accessing the full curriculum through individualized support and collaboration with classroom teachers. It does not specify the types of special needs it supports and does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. Where additional one-to-one support is required, parents may be asked to arrange and fund a private assistant.
The school offers an English support programme called SPELL (St. Paul English Language Learning), which assists students whose first language is not English. The programme provides targeted English instruction alongside mainstream classes, with placement guided by assessment data such as WIDA and MAP results. English is the language of instruction across the school, and there is no additional charge for participation in SPELL.
The school employs counsellors across elementary, middle, and high school divisions who support students through individual, group, and advisory sessions. Counselling topics include stress management, self-esteem, grief and loss, and emotional regulation. The School Health Centre is open weekdays and staffed by qualified nurses who provide medical support, communicate with families about health issues, and monitor on-campus air quality.
The school maintains a comprehensive Child Protection Policy outlining responsibilities for staff to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect within 24 hours. A designated Child Protection Committee oversees compliance with the policy and provides clear reporting channels for concerns. The policy also covers safety planning, emergency procedures, lockdowns, and on-site security, with round-the-clock supervision to ensure student safety.
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.
