Vietnam, Hanoi
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The Dewey Schools Tay Ho Tay is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and an authorized IB World School offering both the MYP and DP programmes. The school provides a learning environment that blends the strengths of international education with the richness of Vietnamese cultural values. Its mission is to nurture global citizens who are confident, creative, capable of self-directed learning, equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Lô H3-LC, P. Lưu Cơ, Starlake, Bắc Từ Liêm, Hà Nội 11900, Vietnam
The Dewey Schools - Tay Ho Tay Campus has 1,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in English, Vietnamese.
The Dewey Schools – Tay Ho Tay Campus is located in the Starlake Urban Area, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi. This is a newly developed neighbourhood with modern infrastructure and easy access to key parts of the city. The area is accessible by major roads connecting to central Hanoi and nearby residential districts.
The school provides education from Early Years through High School, following its system-wide structure of Primary, Middle School and High School programmes. Students progress through bilingual and international pathways, including the IB MYP and DP at the secondary level. Each stage is designed to support age-appropriate learning and development.
The Dewey Schools – Tay Ho Tay is a co-educational day school, welcoming both boys and girls.
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.
Annual tuition at The Dewey Schools - Tay Ho Tay Campus ranges from VND 180,000,000 to VND 647,900,000 for 2026/27.
The Dewey Schools - Tay Ho Tay Campus teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
The Dewey Schools - Tay Ho Tay Campus offers a combination of Vietnamese, bilingual, and international programmes across Primary, Middle and High School levels. In secondary school, the campus delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), both officially recognised as part of its status as an IB International School. The school also provides international pathways through partnerships such as the Mount Vernon School (USA), allowing students to pursue an American-style high school education. Learners follow a curriculum designed to integrate Vietnamese cultural foundations with global competencies, with increasing English-medium instruction at higher grade levels. By the end of high school, students may work toward the IB Diploma or an American dual-diploma pathway, depending on their programme choice.
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, however, the psychology team can provide targeted group therapy for students assessed at risk and individual 1-on-1 support for students with more significant psychological needs.
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.