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The Olympia Schools provide four levels of education: Preschool, Primary, Middle, and High School. The curriculum blends the Vietnamese national program with international content and uses a competency-based approach. The school is the first bilingual school in Hanoi to achieve ACS-WASC comprehensive accreditation and the first bilingual school in Vietnam to become IB World School. The International Diploma Program offers a Vietnam–USA pathway with Marianapolis Preparatory School, providing three years in Vietnam and one year in the United States and awarding both a Vietnamese high school diploma and an American high school diploma, with electives such as Startup, Business, Marketing Communications, Psychology, and Scientific Research and international certificates (IELTS, SAT, AP, IB).
The Olympia Schools incorporate arts and creative expression within the curriculum. The program integrates English into Mathematics, Science, and Theater plays, and offers regular Music and Graphic Arts lessons. Electives include Fine Arts and Music within the International Diploma Program, and specialized clubs promote artistic development. These activities support student creativity across performances, visuals, and design.
The Olympia Schools operate a bilingual program that preserves Vietnamese cultural identity while incorporating international education content. English is taught as a language of instruction in core subjects; preschool includes 10 English lessons per week. The school is the first bilingual school in Hanoi to achieve ACS-WASC accreditation and IB World School status. The International Diploma Program provides global certificates (IELTS, SAT, AP, American, IB) and features experiential learning and cultural exchanges with partners such as Marianapolis Preparatory School.
The Olympia Schools offer clubs for developing talents and social activities, including sports, fine arts, music, radio, and volunteer work. The integrated program emphasizes experiential learning and cultural exchange, including internships and partnerships with organizations for college orientation. Leadership and career development are supported through events like LEAP WEEK and student leadership initiatives such as the Elementary Lion's Council.
Clubs include volunteer work, supporting community service. The International Diploma Program includes experiential learning, internships, and cultural exchanges with external partners to connect students with local and international communities. These experiences promote social responsibility and community engagement through real-world opportunities.
Student leadership is fostered through initiatives such as the Elementary Lion's Council (2025-2026). The program offers career-oriented electives including Startup, Business, Marketing Communications, Psychology, and Scientific Research. Career orientation and preparation are supported by events like LEAP WEEK, and the staff includes a Professional Board and Advisory Board with Master's and PhD-qualified members guiding program development and international partnerships.
The Olympia Schools provide mental health support and student health services. The Sanford Harmony program supports emotional understanding and social interaction among students. Preschool programs include physical activities with regular swimming and activity-based learning, and English development is integrated into early childhood education to support overall well-being.
The Olympia Schools, located in the Trung Văn New Urban Area of Nam Từ Liêm District, Hanoi, is a bilingual day school serving children from age 4 (kindergarten) up through Grade 12. Founded in 2003, it offers a strong Vietnamese national curriculum supplemented with international elements. Since 2022, The Olympia Schools has been authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme for its upper-secondary students. Teachers deliver instruction in both Vietnamese and English, supported by a large international staff. The school’s strengths include its commitment to STEM and scientific inquiry, an enriched academic environment via IB and bilingual learning, and a vibrant arts program under its Arts/Technology/Music (ATM) faculty. Students engage in research projects, creative arts, community and sustainability initiatives, and benefit from services such as school bus transport and school meals. With its mixture of rigorous academics, bilingual instruction, and varied extracurricular opportunities, Olympia provides a clear pathway for families seeking a globally minded education grounded in Vietnamese context.
