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Uppingham Hung Yen

Vietnam, Hung Yen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2026
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Uppingham Hung Yen is opening in August 2026 on a purpose-built 4.7-hectare site in Ecopark, Hung Yen, Vietnam, as part of the Uppingham School network with sister schools in the United Kingdom and Cairo. The campus sits 25 minutes from Hanoi, in a growing community that blends urban convenience with natural surroundings. The school teaches a British curriculum from Early Years through IGCSE and offers a Sixth Form A-Level pathway. The Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework, delivered by qualified teachers through a play-based, holistic approach. Junior and Primary education follow the English National Curriculum, with strong emphases on English, Mathematics, and Science, plus extensive co-curriculars in sports, music and the arts. Distinctive features include a robust music program with world-class artist visits, a theatre program, and arts and design provision. The school places pastoral care, leadership development, and international-mindedness at its core worldwide.

Executive Office Area, Van Giang Commercial and Tourism Urban Area, Phung Cong Commune, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam

The Essentials

Uppingham Hung Yen has instruction in English.

Location
Executive Office Area, Van Giang Commercial and Tourism Urban Area, Phung Cong Commune, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam.

Stages
Junior School: Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) and Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11); Senior School (ages 11–16); Sixth Form (ages 16–18).

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support with specialist teachers; small-group or one-on-one sessions; full curriculum access.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
Foundation Stage days are structured to balance routine, exploration and joyful learning.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application or registration fee amount is available for Uppingham Hung Yen for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No published tuition schedule listing per-term or per-year fees by year group is available for Uppingham Hung Yen for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school has not provided fee figures by year group or term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule or formal payment terms (for example: annual, termly, instalments, payment deadlines, penalties or discounts) are available for Uppingham Hung Yen for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- There is no published statement of boarding provision or boarding fee amounts specifically for the Hung Yen campus. It is not possible to confirm whether boarding places (and corresponding fees) will be offered at the Hung Yen campus from the publicly available material.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, lunches, activities, deposits, enrolment fees, etc.)

- No published uniform price list or uniform cost information is available for Uppingham Hung Yen.
- The school states that it will run a daily minibus service and notes that bus routes and fees will be updated when confirmed; no specific bus-fee amounts are published.
- No published information is available about other ancillary charges (meals, activity fees, exam fees, ICT/device charges, deposit or enrolment fees) for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund, withdrawal or fee-cancellation policy (including terms for leaving mid-term, refunds of deposits, or arrangements when a place is not taken up) has been published for Uppingham Hung Yen for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Fee payment options

- No published details exist about accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, local currency vs. foreign currency, online payment portals or third-party processors) for Uppingham Hung Yen.

Additional operational note (staff benefit referenced publicly)

- A staff recruitment brief for Uppingham Hung Yen lists a benefit of a tuition fee waiver for up to two children per family for employees; this is presented as an employee benefit and does not provide general fee levels.

Summary of findings and next administrative action (concise)

- Uppingham Hung Yen is preparing to open in August 2026 and admissions for August 2026 are open, but the school has not published any fee schedule, application fee amounts, billing timetable, boarding fees, uniform costs, refund policy, or payment-method details for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in the publicly available material reviewed. For clarity or confirmation of fees, use the school's published contact channels: Admissions: admissions@uppingham.edu.vn; Phone: +84 76 866 8080.
Academics

Uppingham Hung Yen teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with seven areas of learning: communication and language; physical development; personal, social and emotional development; literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; expressive arts and design. Foundation learning is delivered by qualified teachers through a play-based, holistic approach. Junior School is guided by the English National Curriculum. Primary School (Year 1–Year 6) builds on the UK National Curriculum for England, with a strong emphasis on English, Mathematics and Science and extensive co-curricular and enrichment in sports, music and the arts.

Exam Results
IGCSE is offered as a globally recognised secondary curriculum. A Levels are internationally recognised and support study at top universities worldwide. Published results show a high level of achievement with a 100% overall pass rate in most years (2020–2022, 2024–2025) and 99.8% in 2023; top grades (A*/A and above) are achieved by a substantial portion of entries. GCSE results show high proportions of top grades (9–8/A*, 9–7/A*) across 2020–2025, indicating strong performance and progression to international universities.

Higher Education Progression
Pupils go on to study at Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge and other top-ranked global universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a Sense of Community and Belonging where staff, pupils and parents work in partnership to build proactive and responsive pastoral systems, ensuring every pupil is safe and well cared for. Pastoral Care enables pupils to manage their own physical and mental health, solve problems, and develop habits of resilience. Any pastoral difficulties are identified early and followed by prompt and effective individual support. Holistic Development is delivered through a varied co-curricular programme focusing on creativity, physical literacy, leadership, service, entrepreneurship and personal development. Pupils reach their full potential as global, self-aware citizens.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to our pastoral ethos. Pastoral care focuses on helping pupils build confidence and resilience to cope with life's ups and downs within a stable, nurturing community. The pastoral network provides clear structures for support through the House System, with dedicated House Parents and tutors offering daily guidance and advocacy. A proactive and compassionate approach addresses concerns early, ensuring students receive timely, individualized care. The aim is for pupils to thrive personally and academically and to become confident, compassionate and enthusiastic global citizens.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is embedded in the pastoral framework. A Sense of Community and Belonging ensures staff, pupils and parents work in partnership to keep every pupil safe and well cared for. The pastoral network identifies concerns early and provides prompt, compassionate and expert care when needed. Structures such as the House System and clear expectations support security, responsible behaviour and mutual respect.
Parent Experience

History
Uppingham Hung Yen inherits Uppingham School's near-450-year legacy. Uppingham School in the United Kingdom was founded in 1584 and chartered by Queen Elizabeth I in 1587. The Hung Yen campus opens in August 2026 on a 4.7-hectare site in Ecopark, Hung Yen, Vietnam, as part of Uppingham's global network with sister schools in the United Kingdom and Cairo. Kirsty J Lowery serves as the founding Headmistress of Uppingham Hung Yen.

Community
Uppingham Hung Yen aims to build a warm, inclusive and aspirational community led by the founding Headmistress. The school emphasizes wellbeing and pastoral care, noting that healthy, happy, and safe pupils perform at their best and that families are essential partners with regular, meaningful communication. The pastoral framework rests on a House System—the heart of the pastoral community—with dedicated House Parents and tutors providing daily guidance and advocacy. Pastoral care is a responsibility shared by the entire community, creating a network of care that supports pupils and fosters a family-oriented environment of mutual care, respect, and trust.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a purpose-built 4.7-hectare site in Ecopark, Hung Yen. It is the second premium international school in the Uppingham School global network, following Uppingham Cairo. The Ecopark location is described as a 500-hectare haven and is about 25 minutes from Hanoi, offering a setting where urban life meets nature. Opening is scheduled for August 2026.

Academic Facilities
The curriculum is a premier British curriculum from the Early Years through to IGCSE, with a Sixth Form A-Level pathway. The curriculum is challenging and flexible, personalizing learning to each pupil's interests and aptitudes, and aims to develop lifelong curiosity and readiness for university study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities is a core priority. The school offers extensive co-curricular and enrichment programmes including sports, music and the arts.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a well-rounded education by integrating academic study with music, sports, artistic creativity, performing arts and wider co-curricular experiences. Learning is guided by the English National Curriculum and enriched by an international outlook, blending intellectual challenge with hands-on, skills-based learning. Pupils grow into confident, articulate and accomplished individuals who engage with learning across subjects with curiosity and resilience.

Arts & Creative
The school fosters artistic creativity across music, theatre, arts and design. The music program offers inspiration, ensemble work, and performance opportunities, with visits from world-class performers to support education. The theatre program enables pupils to explore culture and production, encouraging participation and collaboration. Art, Design & Technology provides spaces and clubs in textiles, photography and design technology to develop practical creative skills.

Cultural & Language
The Hung Yen campus blends British educational heritage with Vietnamese culture. The Primary School follows the UK National Curriculum for England, with emphasis on English, Mathematics and Science, and a broad program of language and expressive arts. Arts and Languages are explicit strands within the curriculum, alongside humanities and sport. The curriculum honours both British and Vietnamese cultures in daily learning.

Social & Hobbies
A broad enrichment and co-curricular framework includes sports, music, theatre and the arts. Enrichment options range from debating, drone racing, linguistics, games club, philosophy, science reading, memory skills, songwriting, beekeeping, electronics club, classical film society, and many musical clubs. The sports program offers swimming, tennis, athletics, volleyball, basketball and badminton, with skilled coaches. These activities foster enjoyment, teamwork and personal growth.

Community & Service
Pastoral care is the heart of school life, supported by a network of staff including house parents, nurses and counsellors. The House System provides daily guidance and a sense of belonging within a family-like community. Pastoral care focuses on building confidence and resilience to cope with life's ups and downs, creating a stable, nurturing environment. Enrichment experiences encourage pupils to bring life-enhancing opportunities to communities beyond the school and to act with selflessness for the greater good.

Leadership & Professional
Enrichment experiences inspire leadership among pupils. The school positions pupils as forward thinkers, makers, debaters and creators. These experiences emphasize initiative, collaboration and responsibility within the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care centers the wellbeing of each pupil through a network of care across staff, nurses and counsellors. The House System creates daily guidance and a family-like community, fostering mutual support. The life program emphasizes wellbeing, resilience and balance to help pupils thrive personally and academically. Sport and physical activity promote health and happiness as part of everyday life.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction, guided by the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Primary. Lessons in English, Mathematics and Science are delivered in English under the UK National Curriculum. An Arts and Languages strand signals language study is integrated with other subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
Applications for August 2026 are open. The Admissions journey has three steps: Visit our campus (Visiting Days and Personal Visits bookable via a form), Make an enquiry (complete the Application Form and the school responds with any questions and required documentation), and Assessment interviews (an on-campus interview with preparation guidance). Admissions policy emphasizes enthusiasm, appropriate academic ability and independence to engage with the school's wide range of activities. The 2025 calendar shows Start of Term on 24 August 2025, End of Term on 8 December 2025, Vietnam Public Holiday from 31 August 2025 to 2 September 2025, Mid-Term Break from 10 to 19 October 2025, and End of Term Holiday from 19 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. An expression of interest is submitted via the Application Form.
School Events
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