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Vinschool — the Harmony
Vinschool Riverside campus at Vinhomes Riverside, Long Bien. Bilingual + Cambridge A-Level option.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Grades 1-5) Standard | 6 | ₫78,427,250 |
| Primary (Grades 1-5) Advanced | 6 | ₫146,024,500 |
| Secondary (Grades 6-8) Standard | 11 | ₫90,250,000 |
| Secondary (Grades 6-8) Advanced | 11 | ₫171,114,000 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) Standard | 14 | ₫102,163,000 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) Advanced | 14 | ₫225,805,500 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Registration Fee | ₫2,250,000 |
Reviews
- Staff signal is mixed to negative: teachers praise pay, some students, and colleagues, but repeatedly criticise management, fast deadlines, paperwork, and weak behaviour systems.
- Several staff comments describe parents as having outsized influence, with inconsistent behaviour consequences and an atmosphere that can feel chaotic.
- Student-run public writing presents a more positive view of opportunities, clubs, events, English exposure, and a friendly environment, while also discussing pressure and wellbeing topics.
- The overall signal points to a resource-rich, opportunity-heavy campus with serious staff concerns about leadership and day-to-day discipline.
Positives
- Resources and opportunities. Student-facing writing and some staff reviews point to strong facilities, clubs, events, English exposure, and generally good pay for teachers.
Considerations
- Management and workload. Staff reviews repeatedly mention chaotic management, fast deadlines, paperwork, and weak leadership.
- Behaviour and parent influence. Several teachers describe weak behaviour policy, inconsistent consequences, and parents having too much control.
Leadership
Dr. Timothy Fryer
Dr. Timothy Fryer is the Principal of Vinschool The Harmony Secondary and High School, bringing over 30 years of experience in international education leadership. He previously served as the Principal of ULink College Guangzhou, International Principal at Chiway Education Group, and Secondary Principal at The British School, New Delhi. Dr. Fryer is also a long-standing accreditation evaluator for the Council of International Schools (CIS), reflecting his commitment to global educational standards. He holds a PhD from the University of Leicester and specializes in school development, academic leadership, and curriculum innovation. His professional background spans multiple countries in Asia, where he has successfully led schools through accreditation processes and strategic growth initiatives.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- VN_MOET 02