British International School Hanoi

 

Physical address: Hoa Lan Road, Vinhomes Riverside, Long Bien District
Website: www.bishanoi.com
Email: bishanoi@bishanoi.com
Telephone: +84 24 3946 0435
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 2 to 18

Background

A member of the Nord Anglia Education family of 81 premium schools and located across 32 countries, the British International School (BIS) Hanoi, provides an outstanding British-style education to local and expatriate students in Hanoi aged 2 to 18. The school operates from a purpose-built modern campus staffed with dedicated, skilled and committed British-trained teachers.

The Global Campus programme connects 70,000 students within the Nord Anglia family of schools and allows them to collaborate and learning together every day. The school is a registered centre for the UK examination board, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

What the school says

"At BIS Hanoi, we’re committed to educational excellence. Your child will achieve their very best, inspired by one-of-a-kind learning experiences, technology-enriched facilities, and our world-class teachers. Our thriving school community – where everybody is treated with integrity, care, and respect – fosters a culture of success, ensuring our students consistently achieve outstanding results. This takes them wherever they want to go in life – including the world’s top universities."

Curriculum

• 2 to 5 years old: Early Years Foundation Stage
• 5 to 11 years old: English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum
• 11 to 16 years old: Enriched English National Curriculum and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
• 16 to 18 years old: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

What makes the school special

1. Our membership in the Nord Anglia group of schools 

"As members of the NAE Family, we leverage connections with Juilliard, UNICEF, Global Campus, and MIT, enhancing our educational offerings to provide a forward-thinking and globally impactful authentic learning experience."

2. Our commitment to excellence 

"Your child will enjoy a top-notch, personalised education that goes beyond academics. With our unique curriculum blend, we foster global excellence and instil values like integrity, care, and respect. Plus, our culture of continuous improvement ensures ongoing growth and development."

3. Our distinct curriculum igniting passions and ensuring success 

"At BIS Hanoi, your child is equipped for success in any path they choose. Our primary education nurtures gradual growth towards confidence and independence. In lower secondary, they explore passions with unparalleled opportunities across diverse subjects.

"At the highest secondary level, we meticulously prepare them for higher education with the globally acclaimed IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). We also expand perspectives and develop skills with diverse experiences, including excursions, community service, and competitions. We ensure they leave with everything they need for a bright and fulfilling future."

4. Our world-class teachers are committed to your child’s growth and happiness 

"We're proud to have an amazing team – not just skilled teachers, but caring and dedicated educators. Our teachers foster a challenging yet supportive environment, helping students grow and embrace our values. We invest in their ongoing development, offering exceptional training and global collaboration opportunities to ensure they stay at the forefront of educational excellence."

5. Our dedication to innovation 

"Our dedication to innovation is reflected in the cutting-edge learning spaces we provide for advanced education. In our dynamic school environment, our children stretch and grow as digital natives from a very young age. We embrace technology in a unique way that enhances learning, and develops every child's digital smarts and intuition so they feel empowered to make the best choices online and in life."

6. Our BIS Hanoi family

"When you become part of BIS Hanoi, you join our worldwide community of students, parents, teachers, and staff. We all share a common goal: ensuring the best possible experience for your child. Families appreciate our social and connect sessions calendar, where they can engage in their child's education and connect with other like-minded families."

Facilities

The outstanding facilities and creative spaces found throughout the BIS Hanoi learning campus inject a sense of excitement into every lesson and every school day:

• State-of-the-art STEAM facilities bring your child's learning to life as they explore new technologies in the Maker Space room (including laser cutter and 3D printer), science lab, and dedicated science classrooms.
• Indoor and outdoor sports areas support healthy bodies and minds – including two outdoor football turfs, a multi-level sports hall, a 25-metre swimming pool, and a shaded multipurpose sports area.
• Dedicated areas for performing arts such as the dance studio, music classrooms, auditorium, and soundproof music practice rooms.
• The school library fosters a genuine love for exploration and adventure through reading. Students at BIS Hanoi love this peaceful and pensive environment, which supports both independent learning and focused collaboration with friends.
• A vibrant Early Years campus brims with play areas that support sensory activities and learning through play for our youngest students, including a purpose-built learning swimming pool, indoor play area and gym, as well as a dedicated library and reading area.

Fees

Annual tuition fees for the 2023/2024 school year range from VND 305,200,000 to VND 863,200,000 depending on the year group.

Tuition fees are payable in advance, annually (to be discounted) or per termly.

A non-refundable application fee of VND 4,500,000 is payable upon submission of an application form to the school. This fee covers the administrative costs of each application.

From the principal 

“BIS Hanoi is a first-class international school. Our unrivalled campus and facilities, investment in teachers and training as well as curriculum knowledge offer exceptional prospects in Hanoi. Whether you are reading this as a prospective parent, teacher or student, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school and look forward to, hopefully, meeting you personally in the near future.”

– Richard Vaughan, Principal 

From the parents

“The school has an appropriate curriculum and various extracurricular trips. Children dare to express and discover themselves, and shape their awareness and social abilities.”

– BIS Parent