Expat families looking to relocate to Vietnam will find that there are a number of good international schools to choose from in Hanoi. These schools follow foreign curricula such as that of the UK, the US and the International Baccalaureate. Though fees are high, international schools generally offer a high standard of education and allow expat children to continue with a familiar curriculum.
Below is a list of some of the city's most respected international schools.
International schools in Hanoi
British International School of Hanoi (BIS)
Students at BIS Hanoi follow the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stage 3. The IGCSE qualification is available to students in Key Stage 4 and the school is a registered centre for Cambridge International Examinations. The IB Diploma Programme is offered in Sixth Form. Read more
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate, English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 2 to 18
Hanoi International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.hisvietnam.com
Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lfay.com.vn
United Nations International School of Hanoi
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.unishanoi.org
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