International Schools in Hanoi

International schools in Hanoi offer expat families relocating to Vietnam several outstanding educational options that follow British, American and International Baccalaureate curricula. These prestigious institutions provide a world-class education that enables your children to seamlessly continue their academic journey whilst adapting to life in Southeast Asia.

Here’s your guide to Hanoi’s most respected international schools for expat families.

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

Dwight School Hanoi

Dwight School Hanoi is the newest member of the Dwight Schools global network of premier International Baccalaureate World Schools. This preschool through grade 12 IB World School opened in August 2024 and is located in The Manor Central Park. The inspiring 41,000-square-metre campus blends advanced technology with open architecture to encourage collaboration and innovation. It includes advanced learning studios, learning commons for all grades, three libraries to support the school’s curriculum, design, technology, and engineering spaces, Spark Labs (Makerspaces) for all grades, supporting the school’s commitment to problem-solving and innovation.

There are also speciality arts spaces dedicated to design, photography, and ceramics; a large performing arts centre and a black box theatre; as well as a music conservatory, recording studio, and rehearsal spaces, two large indoor multipurpose sports halls, an aquatics centre, a fitness centre, and speciality areas for activities, including martial arts, fencing, dance, and yoga. Outdoor spaces on the campus include a multipurpose, artificial turf sports field, terraced learning gardens and a greenhouse.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18

Hanoi International School

Hanoi International School delivers world-class IB education as a fully accredited World School, creating an inclusive learning environment where students aged 4 to 18 thrive academically and personally. Your children will benefit from the complete International Baccalaureate programme designed to nurture confident, globally-minded individuals with strong critical thinking skills and a genuine passion for lifelong learning.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 4 to 18 
Website: www.hisvietnam.com

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin stands as Vietnam’s premier French international school, established in 1982 and serving over 1,100 students from preschool through secondary education under the direct stewardship of AEFE (Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger). Your family will find a school that maintains authentic French educational standards whilst achieving impressive success rates in the Brevet and Baccalauréat examinations, all within a rich cultural programme that celebrates multilingual learning through Spanish, Chinese and German language offerings.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: French 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.lfay.com.vn

United Nations International School of Hanoi

United Nations International School of Hanoi is one of only two UN schools worldwide and was the first institution in Asia to achieve IB World School status in 1997, offering all three International Baccalaureate programmes across its sprawling 23-acre (9.3-hectare) campus. Founded in 1988, the school represents over 60 nationalities. It is Vietnam’s most internationally diverse educational institution, with graduates consistently securing places at world-renowned universities, including Harvard, Cornell and Imperial College London.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.unishanoi.org