Vietnam, Hanoi
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IB World School (PYP): The school is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization to run the Primary Years Programme, which means it meets IB standards for PYP practice.
IB Candidate School (MYP & DP): The school has candidate status for the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, indicating it is working toward full authorisation.
LOTUS Green Building Certification: The campus is LOTUS-certified under the Vietnam Green Building Council system, recognising its sustainable design and operational standards.
LOTUS Certification Award (Vietnam Green Building Council): On 22 April 2024, the school announced receipt of the LOTUS certification, recognising the campus’s environmental stewardship and energy efficiency.
Westlink International School Hanoi is an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme and a Candidate School for the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, serving students aged 4–17. Located in Tay Ho Tay, the campus sits in a modern international neighbourhood with good access to Noi Bai International Airport and central Hanoi. Students can follow either the international IB pathway or a bilingual pathway that combines the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with a US core curriculum. Facilities include specialist science and STEAM labs, music and art rooms, a large auditorium and extensive sports areas on a LOTUS-certified green campus. The school offers over 50 extra-curricular activities, from sports teams and arts ensembles to science, chess and service-learning clubs linked to International Schools Partnership programmes. Dedicated staff lead EAL support, inclusion and counselling, supported by detailed safeguarding policies and a structured admissions and fee framework for families.