Morning Star International School, Hanoi

The independent comment pool on Morning Star International School in Tay Ho is small but consistent. Expat parents writing on Hanoi forums describe a long-running school (operating since the mid-1990s) with a friendly, secure feel for early-years children.
One parent said they chose Morning Star Tay Ho and never regretted it, citing a happy and secure experience for their son. A second parent, with a child enrolled from 18 months across both the Van Phuc and Tay Ho campuses, said they were happy with both teachers and programme.
Staff retention is a recurring positive. Long-tenured specialist teachers (one art teacher reaching fifteen years) come up in expat-parent posts, alongside the on-site kitchen and covered outdoor play space.
Language flexibility for mixed-nationality families is mentioned. One Vietnamese-British couple said they were initially uncomfortable with the all-English approach for their toddler, and the school agreed to let Vietnamese assistants speak Vietnamese with him after a conversation with the principal.