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Hanoi Academy

Bilingual school in Tay Ho (Ciputra). Annual tuition VND 135M-148M.


Curriculum
British, Bilingual
Fees, annual
VND 113000–165000k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~1,800
Founded
2009

Fee Age Type Amount
Kindergarten (Young & Middle) 3 Annual ₫116,400,000
Pre-Primary 5 Annual ₫129,000,000
Grade 1 6 Annual ₫113,000,000
Grade 2 7 Annual ₫113,000,000
Grade 3 8 Annual ₫113,000,000
Grade 4 9 Annual ₫113,000,000
Grade 5 10 Annual ₫113,000,000
Grade 6 11 Annual ₫129,000,000
Grade 7 12 Annual ₫129,000,000
Grade 8 13 Annual ₫129,000,000
Grade 9 (iGCSE) 14 Annual ₫150,000,000
Grade 10 (iGCSE) 15 Annual ₫150,000,000
Grade 11 (IA-Level) 16 Annual ₫150,000,000
Grade 12 (IA-Level) 17 Annual ₫165,000,000

  • Hanoi Academy is repeatedly placed in tier two of Hanoi's bilingual options and in expat threads, alongside Vinschool, Wellspring and Olympia. The cohort is overwhelmingly Vietnamese, with international qualifications running through an Edexcel-aligned upper school.
  • Parent reviews on directory sites lean positive but the pool is small. Reviewers describe a bright, energetic campus and value for fees relative to full international schools.
  • Teacher-side Reddit signal is more critical. Recurring comments describe the bilingual divisions across Hanoi, Hanoi Academy included, as a mix of qualified and early-career teachers, with cheating in Vietnamese-track classes flagged as a wider sector issue.
  • One ex-staff post, the strongest negative signal, told prospective teachers to "stay far away," citing low pay, no paid holidays, and management.
  • Older alumni and former teachers, by contrast, describe the school as "a great place to work" and a worthwhile entry point.
  • A historical bus-related fatality was referenced in 2024 by a Hanoi expat thread comparing the school's response to other recent incidents; the post used it as an example of a school that continued operating after a tragedy. Treat this as one comment, not a verified pattern.

Head of school

Ông Lê Thanh Tùng

TS. Le Thanh Tung is the General Principal and CEO of Hanoi Academy International Bilingual School, having led the institution for over 15 years since its inception. He is a prominent advocate for educational innovation in Vietnam, focusing on transitioning from traditional knowledge-heavy teaching to a model that prioritizes self-study, research skills, and the development of global citizens. Dr. Tung holds the philosophy that "Knowledge is power" and has been a key figure in integrating the Vietnamese national curriculum with the British international program (Pearson Edexcel). His leadership emphasizes creating a happy learning environment where students are equipped with personal abilities and social awareness to succeed in the era of Globalization and Industry 4.0.

Accreditations

  • VN_MOET 01

  • 100% graduation rate from National High School 100%
  • Students achieving IGCSE certificates 100+
  • Students achieving A-level/IFD certificates 70+

172 Đ. Nguyễn Hoàng Tôn, Khu đô thị Ciputra, Phú Thượng, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

School website