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International School of Vietnam
A not for profit PreK 12 school in Hoang Mai's Dai Kim area, founded by Mai Bich Thuy and opening for the 2013 14 year after a multi year build. Runs Cambridge through IGCSE and the IB Diploma in senior school.
In brief
A not-for-profit PreK-12 school in Hoang Mai's Dai Kim area, founded by Mai Bich Thuy and opening for the 2013-14 year after a multi-year build. Runs Cambridge through IGCSE and the IB Diploma in senior school.
Patrick Glennon leads. Around 300 students, 18 staff nationalities and families from over 22 countries, which is unusually diverse for a school of this size and explains some of the warm comments on culture. Since 2021 ISV has held a partnership with Reigate Grammar School in the UK, with a separate co-branded campus operating in Hanoi under that arrangement.
Pricing sits well below the British Vietnamese and UNIS tier. Families value the small, no-bullying feel and the Cambridge-into-IB route. The senior cohort is small, and academic results and university destinations are still being built up. Good fit for families wanting an English-medium IB pathway without the top-tier price tag.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K / Kindergarten | 4 | ₫173,128,000 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | ₫173,128,000 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | ₫337,144,000 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | ₫337,144,000 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | ₫337,144,000 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | ₫337,144,000 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | ₫337,144,000 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | ₫381,565,000 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | ₫381,565,000 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | ₫381,565,000 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | ₫435,098,000 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | ₫435,098,000 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | ₫473,824,000 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | ₫473,824,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | ₫3,000,000 | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | ₫15,000,000 |
Reviews
- forum threads about Hanoi schools mention ISV alongside the city's bigger names but rarely as a first choice; one teacher commented they had compared its Cambridge results unfavourably to peer schools.
- Listed by long-time Hanoi residents as a reputable option for international families, just outside the traditional top tier of UNIS, Concordia, BIS and HIS.
- Online discussion is thin and skews toward teachers; almost no parent voices surface in public forums.
Considerations
- Sits below the established Hanoi top tier in reputation. Recurring framing in Hanoi school discussions places ISV as reputable but not in the same bracket as UNIS, Concordia, BIS or HIS.
- Mixed teacher commentary on academic outcomes. One teacher said they had been shown Cambridge results and compared ISV unfavourably with peers. Single voice, not a pattern.
- Limited parent signal online. Most public mentions are listing-style, with little detail on day-to-day experience.
Leadership
Patrick Glennon
Patrick Glennon is the Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School Vietnam. He assumed this role in August 2022, bringing extensive experience in international education. Before joining RGS Vietnam, Mr. Glennon served as the Head of School at The British International School, Ukraine, from 2017 to 2022. His career in education includes significant leadership roles where he has focused on academic excellence and student wellbeing. He holds a B.A. (Hons) in Accounting & Management Control from Sheffield Hallam University. At RGS Vietnam, he leads the educational leadership team in delivering a curriculum that combines the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge frameworks within a nurturing and supportive environment.
Accreditations
- VN_MOET 01
Academic results
- Result IB DP avg 35 points 2025
- Result 95% pass rate
- Result IB DP avg 35 points 2024
- Result 95% pass rate.