St Paul American School, Hanoi
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$25K - US$31K
Curriculum: American · AP
Age Range: 6-18
Students: ~300
Location: Other Hanoi, Hanoi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
St Paul is worth considering if you want a genuine AP curriculum with a strong university placement track record and can make the Splendora commute work - it is one of very few American schools in Hanoi, and the campus is exceptional for the fee level.
Opened in August 2011, St Paul American School Hanoi is one of the longest-running American-curriculum schools in the city and the only one in Hanoi offering a full AP programme on a large standalone campus. The 15-acre Splendora site in Hoai Duc includes three soccer fields, a baseball field (the only one in Hanoi), two swimming pools, a gymnasium, a black box theatre, and a library of over 50,000 books - the kind of facilities more commonly found at schools charging twice the tuition. University placements include Cornell, Yale (Book Award), Johns Hopkins, KAIST, Seoul National University, UC Berkeley, Brown, and NYU.
The AP curriculum is the school's distinguishing feature for families coming from North American school systems. The SPELL English language programme is included in tuition at no extra cost - a practical advantage for students whose first language is not English. Accreditation from Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and membership of EARCOS put St Paul on the same credentialling tier as most of Hanoi's established international schools. The parent PALs group is active, and the annual Spring Fair draws the wider community.
The location is the deciding factor for most families. Splendora at Km10+600 on the Thang Long Highway is around 10km west of the city centre and roughly 20-25 minutes from the Tay Ho expat cluster in normal traffic - manageable in one direction but a genuine daily commitment. Glassdoor staff reviews suggest pay is lower than at some competitor schools and management expectations around workload are high, which can affect staff retention. Ask about teacher tenure when you visit.
What parents value
- –One of only two American-curriculum AP schools in Hanoi. University placements to Cornell, Yale (Yale Book Award), Johns Hopkins, Brown, UC Berkeley, NYU, KAIST, and Seoul National University are on record.
- –Exceptional campus for the fee level: 15 acres in Splendora with three soccer fields, two pools, a gymnasium, black box theatre, and the only baseball field in Hanoi.
- –2026-27 fees confirmed from school website: VND 666,000,000 for Grades 1-5, with Grades 6-12 under VND 780,000,000. Cognia and EARCOS accredited.
Points of consideration
- –Splendora location is 10km from the city centre and 20-25 minutes from Tay Ho in normal traffic. Families living in the Ciputra or Long Bien areas will have a long daily commute. Trial the journey at school-run time before choosing accommodation.
- –Staff reviews indicate lower pay relative to larger Hanoi schools and some management concerns. Ask about average teacher tenure when you visit - high turnover affects curriculum continuity at secondary level.
- –Grades 1-12 only - no Early Years or Kindergarten. Families with children under six will need a separate nursery or kindergarten arrangement for the first few years.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Grades 1-5 | 6 | NaN |
| Middle School Grades 6-8 | 11 | NaN |
| High School Grades 9-12 | 14 | 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 / Assessment Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Enrollment Fee (paid with first tuition) | NaN |
Academic Results
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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.
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