British International School, Hanoi
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$14K - US$39K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~900
Location: Long Bien, Hanoi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If you want Hanoi's strongest IB track record with serious facilities and a global school network behind it, BIS is the default choice. Families on corporate packages rarely leave disappointed.
BIS Hanoi sits at the premium end of Hanoi's market, and it earns that position. Eight consecutive years of IB scores above the global average reflect consistent delivery rather than a good year. The 2025 average of 33.24 against a world mean of 30.58 is the kind of track record parents on corporate packages rely on, and the Nord Anglia network brings MIT and Juilliard collaborations that smaller Hanoi schools cannot match.
The Vinhomes Riverside campus in Long Bien is purpose-built and well-equipped: a 200-seat theatre, STEAM Maker Space, indoor pool, and grass sports pitches. Families coming from Western schools will find it comparable. The commute from central Hanoi or Tay Ho can run 30-40 minutes in peak traffic, which is worth weighing if you're not already in the east.
Fees are among the highest in the city. Year 13 tuition runs close to VND 970 million per year before EAL support, and the non-refundable registration fee for primary and secondary is VND 70,800,000 paid upfront at offer stage. The student body is around 47% Vietnamese and 38% Korean, so the international diversity is narrower than the school's marketing implies.
What parents value
- –Consistent IB results: 33.24 average in 2025, above global average for the eighth year running. Four students have scored the maximum 45 points in the past five years.
- –CIS and WASC dual accreditation since 2017, reaccredited 2024. Exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with MIT and Juilliard not available at other Hanoi schools.
- –All-inclusive fees cover uniforms, daily lunches, day trips, and mandatory IGCSE and IB exam fees - the real annual cost is more transparent than at many competitors.
Points of consideration
- –Registration fee of VND 70,800,000 for primary and secondary is non-refundable and payable upfront before a place is confirmed. Factor this into your comparison budget.
- –The campus is in Long Bien, east of the Red River. From Tay Ho or the city centre, the drive at school run time is worth trialling before you commit.
- –Student body is around 47% Vietnamese and 38% Korean, per the school's own profile. If broad international diversity matters to your family, ask the admissions team for current nationality data.
Annual Fees
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| Foundation 1 (Full Day) | 2 | NaN |
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Fees converted from VND. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
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| Application Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Registration Fee - Foundation Stage (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Registration Fee - Primary & Secondary (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
| IB Average 2025 | 33.24 |
| IB Pass Rate 2025 | 100% |
Key results: IB Average 2025 33.24, IB Pass Rate 2025 100%.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
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Student Body
Hanoi's international schools draw students from across Vietnam's resident expat community and a growing number of Vietnamese families seeking international qualifications.
Leadership
School leadership
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