The Dewey Schools - Ocean Park Campus

The Dewey Schools Ocean Park Campus is at Lot PT-01, Vinhomes Ocean Park Urban Area, Gia Lâm, Hanoi, Vietnam. It is situated in the Vinhomes Ocean Park residential and urban development in the eastern part of Hanoi, providing direct access for families living in that city area.

Ocean Park Campus serves students across a range of years, offering Primary, Secondary and High School levels within one inter-level school system.

The school is co-educational, enrolling both girls and boys.

The school does not publicly disclose specific information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) support or additional learning support.

The school does not have a formal affiliation with any particular country.

The school does not have any religious affiliations.

The school does not publicly disclose information on their day structure. Families are usually informed directly through school handbooks or admissions materials.

The Dewey Schools offers an optional school bus service for students, which is managed as part of the school’s transportation support. Parents typically register their children and select routes during admissions or at the start of the school year.

The Dewey Schools – Ocean Park Campus delivers an integrated bilingual curriculum from Primary through Secondary and High School. It offers two main tracks, Explore Integrated and Discover Integrated, both combining the Vietnamese Ministry of Education’s requirements with enhanced English learning. Explore has approximately 35 % English instruction, while Discover has about 45 % English instruction across Grades 1–12. The curriculum uses inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, differentiated instruction and design thinking to engage students actively in knowledge construction and real-world problem solving. Students work with concepts through hands-on projects and collaborative tasks rather than passive information delivery. Instructional approaches emphasize deeper understanding and student autonomy throughout all levels. At graduation, students complete the Vietnamese General Upper Secondary Education diploma. Teachers tailor lessons to students’ readiness and interests, and the programme is designed to support diverse learning needs within the bilingual framework.

The school integrates social-emotional learning experiences into regular activities by helping students build skills such as emotional awareness, self-management, positive thinking, listening, negotiation, decision-making, forgiveness and problem-solving.

The school does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution.

The school does not publicly disclose information on EAL support.

The Dewey Schools has a dedicated School Psychology Office where students can receive support from qualified specialists in clinical and school psychology. These specialists work closely with teachers to identify students at risk early and provide appropriate support. The school actively monitors students’ mental health through regular screening of psychological health for all students. Based on screening results, the school implements comprehensive psychological support programmes ranging from preventive social-emotional skill development for most students to group support and individual therapy for those who need it.

The Dewey Schools has a formal Child Protection Policy that commits to providing a safe and healthy environment to protect students’ physical, mental and overall welfare. This policy outlines obligations under relevant Vietnamese child protection law and international standards, including equal treatment, respect and protection of children’s rights.

The policy includes systems for reporting and responding to concerns. The school has designated reporting channels and documentation procedures to support confidential and timely action when a child protection issue arises.

1. Parents begin by registering for admission via the school’s admission form and providing basic family and student information. This includes campus and grade level of interest. After registration, families are asked to complete payment of the registration fee and entrance assessment fee.

2. Students then take part in an entrance assessment according to a schedule set by the school. For Grade 1 applicants, this includes experiences focusing on soft skills, logical thinking, and English language. For Grades 2–12, the assessment includes academic checks in Vietnamese Literature, English, and Mathematics which are delivered through interviews and written tests.

3. The school provides assessment results within a maximum of 10 working days after the student has completed the entrance evaluation. This allows families to understand the child’s learning profile and the school’s placement decision within a clear timeframe. Results form the basis for moving forward with the enrolment and class placement process.

4. If the student is accepted, parents proceed to complete the enrolment file as required by the school. At this stage, families also need to finalise financial procedures, which includes paying the required fees according to the school’s guidance. Only when both documents and financial obligations are completed is enrolment considered confirmed.

5. After all steps above are completed, the student officially begins school and starts attending classes according to the school calendar. The school then carries out its normal processes for class placement and ongoing academic and pastoral support.

The school states that it organises an annual talent scholarship competition to identify young talents. Through this competition, students can receive scholarships covering from 50% up to 100% of tuition fees. In addition, The Dewey Schools has reward policies for currently enrolled students who achieve strong results in academics, sports, arts and community activities. This acts as a way to encourage them to continue developing their abilities. .

The school does not publicly disclose information on any existing waitlist system.