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Korean International School Hanoi (KISH)
A Korean-curriculum school in My Dinh, Nam Tu Liem, founded 2006 and now around 600 pupils aged 5–18, serving Hanoi's Korean expat community.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary 1 | 6 | ₫87,432,000 |
| Elementary 2 | 7 | ₫87,432,000 |
| Elementary 3 | 8 | ₫87,432,000 |
| Elementary 4 | 9 | ₫87,432,000 |
| Elementary 5 | 10 | ₫87,432,000 |
| Elementary 6 | 11 | ₫87,432,000 |
| Middle 1 | 12 | ₫104,357,000 |
| Middle 2 | 13 | ₫104,357,000 |
| Middle 3 | 14 | ₫104,357,000 |
| High 1 | 15 | ₫121,278,000 |
| High 2 | 16 | ₫121,278,000 |
| High 3 | 17 | ₫121,278,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fee (non-refundable) | ₫33,846,000 |
Reviews
- Korean-medium school in Cau Giay District, Hanoi, opened 2006 and serving primary, junior and senior school students. Operates under the Korean education ministry, not as an English-medium international school despite the directory tag.
- Independent online signal in English is very thin. There is no meaningful parent or expat discussion in English, and most discussion of Hanoi international options revolves around UNIS Hanoi, BIS Hanoi, Concordia Hanoi, ISH and HIS rather than KISH.
- The most cited independent voice is a former teacher review surfaced in search snippets, where one reviewer described KISH as 'probably one of the most racist schools' they had taught at over four-plus years, while another credited the broader Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino and Western teachers as well-intentioned. The administration was described as learning by doing, with paperwork seen as a learning experience.
- Facilities are reported as new and well-equipped, with a swimming pool, football pitch, auditorium and a well-stocked library.
- Parent voice in English is essentially absent. Korean parents and the local Korean community in Hanoi appear to use Korean-language channels not surfaced through English-language search.
Positives
- Facilities. Newer campus with pool, pitches, auditorium and library.
Considerations
- Audience and language. Korean-medium school for Korean expat families; not an option for English-medium expats.
- Independent signal. English-language forum and parent commentary is essentially absent.
- Internal culture (teacher-side). Surfaced teacher review describes the school as racist and the administration as inexperienced.
Leadership
Lee In-suk
Lee In-suk was appointed as the 7th principal of the Korean International School in Hanoi in August 2024. Under her leadership, the school continues to fulfill its mission of cultivating global talent for the future society, focusing on creativity, autonomy, and cooperation. The school serves a large community of over 2,200 students and 250 faculty members. Principal Lee emphasizes the importance of Korean identity while equipping students with international competencies to bridge Korea and Vietnam. Her administration focuses on creating a happy learning environment where students can thrive as global citizens.
Accreditations
- Korean Ministry of Education — overseas Korean schools 01
- VN_MOET 02
Location