International School of Vietnam
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$19K
Curriculum: IB · Cambridge
Age Range: 4-18
Students: ~300
Location: Hoang Mai, Hanoi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
ISV is the right call for families who want an accredited IB school at a genuinely affordable price - but go in with clear eyes about the limited digital footprint and ask the school directly about current enrolment and staffing before you commit.
ISV occupies the low-fee end of Hanoi's accredited international school market. As a not-for-profit school in Dinh Cong, Hoang Mai, it runs IB and Cambridge programmes for around 300 students from more than 22 nationalities - a genuinely diverse roll for a school this size. Families who have looked around Hanoi's options report that the fee structure is one of the few accessible to self-funding families who want a recognised international curriculum rather than a local school with English instruction. Grade 12 tuition runs below VND 475 million, which sits well below every other IB or Cambridge-accredited school in the city.
The school's stated strengths are small classes, attentive teaching, and a community where children are known individually. The Hoang Mai location puts it within reasonable reach of Gamuda Gardens, the Manor Central Park area, and the southern residential districts - arguably more convenient than the schools clustered in Tay Ho or Long Bien for families living south of the city centre.
The honest limitation is that ISV has a thin independent review record and its website has not been consistently accessible. Before committing, families should contact the school directly to verify current class sizes, teacher qualifications, and the full range of IB or Cambridge subjects available at senior level. A school this small will have narrower subject choice at Grade 11-12 than larger institutions. Confirm the current accreditation status and ask whether the IB Diploma Programme results for recent cohorts are available.
What parents value
- –Fee structure is among the most accessible for a fully accredited IB and Cambridge school in Hanoi - Grade 12 tuition is approximately VND 473 million, well below the city's IB-school average.
- –Not-for-profit status means fees are set to cover costs rather than generate returns. Around 300 students from 22+ nationalities gives a genuinely diverse cohort for a school at this price point.
- –Hoang Mai location is well-placed for families in the southern and eastern residential areas, including Gamuda Gardens, Dinh Cong, and the Manor Central Park district.
Points of consideration
- –Small school means a narrow subject range at senior level. Confirm which IB Diploma or Cambridge A-Level subjects are available in your child's graduation year before enrolling.
- –Limited independent parent review record compared to larger Hanoi schools. Ask admissions for contact details of current families so you can speak directly to people with recent experience.
- –The school website has been intermittently inaccessible. Contact by phone or email to confirm current enrolment, any changes to curriculum delivery, and the latest accreditation status.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K / Kindergarten | 4 | NaN |
| Kindergarten | 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 |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
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
Contact the school for details.