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British Vietnamese International School Hanoi
Nord Anglia bilingual school at Royal City in Thanh Xuan, offering a British-Vietnamese curriculum from toddler through A-Levels to 1,000+ students from 15 nationalities. Fees for 2025-26 run from VND 251,700,000 (F1) to VND 636,000,000 (Year 12/13) per year.
In brief
Nord Anglia's bilingual sister school to BIS Hanoi, on a purpose-built campus next to Royal City in Thanh Xuan, blending the English National Curriculum with Vietnamese MOET content.
BVIS Hanoi opened in August 2013 on the Royal City site, joined Nord Anglia in 2015, and now sits at over 1,000 students from early years through Sixth Form. The bilingual model is the differentiator: most subjects in English, plus the Vietnamese national curriculum delivered in Vietnamese, leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma. CIS and WASC accredited.
Parent feedback is warm on pastoral care, the strong music and arts programme, and the way teachers handle the language-switching for younger children. The pull is strongest for Vietnamese and mixed-heritage families who want their children fully literate in both languages. Pure expat families with no Vietnamese at home find the bilingual load can be heavy in the early years.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 (Foundation 1) | 2 | Annual | ₫261,800,000 |
| F2 (Foundation 2) | 3 | Annual | ₫261,800,000 |
| F3 (Foundation 3) | 4 | Annual | ₫354,400,000 |
| Year 1 | 5 | Annual | ₫480,400,000 |
| Year 2 | 6 | Annual | ₫496,100,000 |
| Year 3 | 7 | Annual | ₫496,100,000 |
| Year 4 | 8 | Annual | ₫496,100,000 |
| Year 5 | 9 | Annual | ₫496,100,000 |
| Year 6 | 10 | Annual | ₫496,100,000 |
| Year 7 | 11 | Annual | ₫582,600,000 |
| Year 8 | 12 | Annual | ₫593,300,000 |
| Year 9 | 13 | Annual | ₫593,300,000 |
| Year 10 | 14 | Annual | ₫606,800,000 |
| Year 11 | 15 | Annual | ₫606,800,000 |
| Year 12 | 16 | Annual | ₫661,500,000 |
| Year 13 | 17 | Annual | ₫661,500,000 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | ₫3,500,000 | |
| Registration Fee - Early Years (non-refundable) | One-time | ₫23,600,000 | |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | One-time | ₫35,400,000 | |
| Registration Fee - Primary & Secondary (non-refundable) | One-time | ₫70,800,000 |
Reviews
- Treated as a credible second-tier Hanoi option behind UNIS and Concordia, ahead of most bilingual peers. Royal City campus is praised for being purpose-built. Nord Anglia operation, established 2013.
- One Vietnam-based teacher said "BVIS Hanoi, that's definitely not the best international school even in HN" while listing BIS, UNIS and Concordia higher. Another grouped BVIS with the strongest bilinguals as the standout.
- Recent thread (2024) flagged "toxicity over the last couple of years" at BVIS Hanoi and BIS Hanoi after several leadership changes, with hopes that this would settle.
- Royal City complex is part of the appeal: families value living, schooling and amenities in one place. Compared in expat threads with Vinhomes Riverside (BIS) and Ciputra (UNIS).
- Curriculum is split British and Vietnamese, with Cambridge-route exams. Suits bicultural families and Vietnamese families seeking a UK pathway; less suited to expats wanting a fully English-medium experience.
- Reported recent A Level outcomes: 47% A-A, 71% A-B, 100% pass rate.
Head of school
Paul Holyome
Paul Holyome has over 25 years of educational experience and has served as the Principal of BVIS Hanoi since August 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Executive Principal of Compass International School Doha in Qatar for three years. His earlier career in the UK included positions as Vice Principal of an Academy and Headteacher of a large secondary school. Mr. Holyome is committed to the Nord Anglia philosophy of providing high-quality, personalized learning that encourages students to achieve more than they may ever have thought possible, while celebrating their unique heritage and culture.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 02
Academic results
- A-Level A*-A 2025 47%
- A-Level Pass Rate 2025 100%