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Concordia International School Hanoi
Hanoi's only fully American-curriculum, AP-track international school, run as a Lutheran-affiliated non-profit on a purpose-built campus inside the Van Tri Golf compound in Dong Anh. Founded 2011, around 555 pupils, WASC-accredited.
In brief
Hanoi's only fully American-curriculum, AP-track international school, run as a Lutheran-affiliated non-profit on a purpose-built campus inside the Van Tri Golf compound in Dong Anh.
Concordia opened in 2011 with fifty students in a converted office in CMC Tower and moved to its permanent Van Tri campus in 2016. WASC-accredited, around 555 students, and now part of the Concordia family that includes Hong Kong International School and Concordia Shanghai. The AP pathway, with dual-credit options through Concordia University Wisconsin, is the natural fit for families targeting US college admissions.
Community warmth, leadership accessibility, and strong pastoral support for kids landing mid-year are consistent themes. Van Tri is a forty-plus-minute drive from Tay Ho on a good day, so the bus network and willingness to live further north matter more than the marketing brochures admit.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool 4 | 4 | ₫496,825,000 |
| Reception | 5 | ₫580,300,000 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | ₫737,750,000 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | ₫737,750,000 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | ₫737,750,000 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | ₫737,750,000 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | ₫737,750,000 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | ₫780,900,000 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | ₫780,900,000 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | ₫780,900,000 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | ₫857,750,000 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | ₫857,750,000 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | ₫872,525,000 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | ₫872,525,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | ₫10,000,000 | |
| Tuition Deposit (credited to first year fees) | ₫37,500,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) | ₫37,500,000 |
Reviews
- Teachers and prospective applicants consistently rank Concordia Hanoi alongside UNIS as one of the two top international schools in the city. One ex-student said "UNIS and Concordia are considered the top schools in Hanoi."
- One ex-student wrote that they "spent the entirety of my hs time at Concordia International School Hanoi" while applying to US universities, indicating the senior pathway is producing US-college applicants.
- Parents describe responsive teachers, strong early-grade academic progress and a family-oriented atmosphere; one parent called it "the best school in Hanoi, hands down". Treat these parent accounts as marketing-leaning.
- The Van Tri campus, opened in 2016, sits in Dong Anh district near the West Lake expat belt; commuting from central Hanoi is a recurring practical consideration.
- Lutheran-founded; teachers note it is "much less religious" than Concordia Shanghai.
- Smaller and newer than UNIS; senior-school cohort is still building, which limits the depth of parent commentary on Diploma outcomes.
Positives
- Top-tier reputation. Repeatedly ranked tier 1 alongside UNIS in Hanoi by teachers and applicants on Reddit
- Teacher pay and retention. Reddit teacher discussion places package among Hanoi's most generous, supporting staff stability
Considerations
- Religious tone. Lutheran heritage is acknowledged but described as lighter than the Shanghai sister campus
- Campus and location. Purpose-built Van Tri campus is well-regarded; Dong Anh location adds commute time from central Hanoi
- Senior-school depth. Newer and smaller than UNIS; high-school cohort and outcomes pool still developing
Leadership
Dr. Doug Grove
Dr. Doug Grove serves as the Head of School at Concordia International School Hanoi. He has worked in the education field for over 32 years as a teacher, administrator, and university professor. Currently in his fourth year as Head of School at Concordia Hanoi, he previously served as the Head of School at Concordia International School Shanghai. Earlier in his career, Dr. Grove was the Vice-President of Enrollment at Concordia University, Irvine in the United States. He possesses extensive experience in enrollment management, marketing, and business development across both the US and Asia. He has also served on the Board of Governors for AmCham Hanoi and remains active on the Concordia International School Shanghai Board of Trustees.
Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01
Academic results
- University Acceptances 100%
- Master's Degrees among teachers 89%
- Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1