Hanoi International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$17K - US$31K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 4-18
Students: ~300
Location: Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
HIS is the best choice for families who want a close-knit IB school inside the city - the community is the strongest in Hanoi, and the inner-city location suits families without a car.
Established in 1996, HIS is Hanoi's longest-running independent international school and holds dual WASC and CIS accreditation. The full IB continuum - PYP, MYP, and DP - runs from age four through to 18 in a six-storey building near the Ba Dinh embassy district. With around 300 students, it is the smallest school on this list, and that scale is its defining characteristic: parents report that teachers know every child individually, and the PTA is among the most active of any school in the city.
The physical campus is deliberately compact. There is no sprawling grounds - a volleyball and basketball court on site, with shared access to a football pitch nearby. Families comparing Hanoi schools on facilities alone will rank HIS below BIS, UNIS, or Dwight. Families comparing on community cohesion tend to rank it first. Around 90% of teachers receive strong approval from parents in independent community feedback, which is a notably consistent result for a school of any size.
The inner-city Ba Dinh location is a genuine advantage for families based in the city centre, Ba Dinh, or Hoan Kiem - the commute that costs other Hanoi schools 40-60 minutes becomes a short taxi or cycle ride. Waitlists exist in some year groups, so contact admissions early and ask specifically about availability in your child's grade.
What parents value
- –Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with WASC and CIS dual accreditation since the school's founding year. One of very few schools in Hanoi with this combination of history and credentials.
- –Strongest parent community of any Hanoi international school. Around 300 students means genuine relationships between families, an active PTA, and teachers who know every child by name.
- –Ba Dinh location is the most central of any Hanoi international school - no long commute for families living in the city's diplomatic and residential districts.
Points of consideration
- –Facilities are limited by the urban footprint. A six-storey building with shared sports access is functional but cannot match the campus infrastructure of BIS, UNIS, or Dwight. Manage expectations if coming from a campus-style school.
- –Around 300 students means small senior cohorts and a narrower range of DP subject combinations than at larger schools. Confirm the DP subject list for your child's intended graduation year before enrolling.
- –Waitlists apply in some year groups. Register early and ask admissions directly about current availability - do not assume a place is available at the grade you need.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 2 | 4 | NaN |
| Kindergarten 3 | 5 | NaN |
| Grade 1 | 6 | NaN |
| Grade 2 | 7 | NaN |
| Grade 3 | 8 | NaN |
| Grade 4 | 9 | NaN |
| Grade 5 | 10 | NaN |
| Grade 6 | 11 | NaN |
| Grade 7 | 12 | NaN |
| Grade 8 | 13 | NaN |
| Grade 9 | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 10 | 15 | NaN |
| Grade 11 | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from VND. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
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| Enrolment Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | NaN |
| Entrance Test Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
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Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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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
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