Brighton College Vietnam and The Olympia Schools are both in Hanoi, about 15 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Brighton College Vietnam also offers British and Cambridge IGCSE, and The Olympia Schools also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are ₫600,000,000 - 800,000,000 at Brighton College Vietnam and ₫138,000,000 - 868,000,000 at The Olympia Schools, which puts Brighton College Vietnam roughly 39% higher. Brighton College Vietnam takes pupils from 3 to 18, and The Olympia Schools from 4 to 18. The Olympia Schools is the larger school, with around 1,200 pupils to Brighton College Vietnam's 552. Typical class sizes are 24 at Brighton College Vietnam and 20 at The Olympia Schools.
Brighton College Vietnam is located at Lot B2-TH01 and B2-CS01 in the Vinhomes Ocean Park urban area, Gia Lam, Hanoi. It sits within a modern residential-urban development surrounded by new housing, amenities, and family-oriented community spaces. The neighbourhood provides convenient access to facilities within Vinhomes Ocean Park, making it suitable for families relocating to suburban Hanoi.
Location
The Olympia Schools is located in the Trung Văn New Urban Area, Nam Từ Liêm (South Từ Liêm), Hanoi, Vietnam. The campus sits in a residential suburb of Hanoi, offering relatively easy access from the city via urban roads; it is a familiar address within Hanoi’s urban-suburban belt.
Stages
Stages
The school offers an all-through structure from Early Years (age 3) to Year 13 (age 18). This includes Early Years/Prep, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form levels.
Stages
The Olympia Schools includes Kindergarten (pre-primary), Primary School, Middle School, and High School. Thus, offering education for children from the early age of 4 through the grade 12.
School type
School type
Brighton College Vietnam is co-educational, enrolling both boys and girls. It operates as a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.
School type
The Olympia Schools is a co-educational day-school. The school does not provide boarding or residential facilities.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school states that its current facilities and systems are not able to accommodate pupils with special educational needs. As a result, it does not operate as a specialist SEN provider.
Additional learning support
The Olympia Schools does not disclose any information on additional learning support. The school allows psychological screening of students at entry and periodically thereafter. The school employs a school psychologist to monitor student mental health and can coordinate with specialists when needed. This indicates some provision for emotional, social or behavioral support. Though the school does not specify a full “SEN department” or specialized classes.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom through the Brighton College family of schools.
Country affiliation
The school does not claim an affiliation to a foreign (non-Vietnamese) government or national system. It describes itself as a bilingual Vietnamese school with international elements.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation and operates as a secular institution.
Religious affiliation
The Olympia Schools does not have a stated religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
The school does not publicly provide a detailed daily timetable, including start and end times or break schedules. This information is typically shared directly with enrolled families.
School day structure
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding their day structure.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Brighton College Vietnam offers a school bus service for students. Detailed arrangements such as routes, stops, and fees are not publicly listed and are normally communicated during the admissions or enrolment process.
Bus service details
The Olympia Schools offers a student transportation service. They use 16-seat Ford Transit vans, provided by a long-term transport partner with over 12 years’ cooperation. The service covers multiple routes across Hanoi (50 routes), and operates with safety protocols. Drivers and supervisors are professionally trained. Supervisors mark attendance using a face-recognition system that informs parents. Parents may drop off children as early as 6:30 a.m. and collect them until 5:30 p.m. under this service.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Brighton College Vietnam does not publish year-by-year tuition tables. The only publicly available information is an estimated annual tuition range of:
VND 600,000,000 – VND 800,000,000 per year
Individual fees for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, or Sixth Form are not disclosed. Term-by-term billing percentages are also not published.###
Fee details
Application fee A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of VND 3,150,000 is required when a new student applies.
Tuition fees (per year & per semester) *Bilingual Program:*
* Development fee: VND 18,000,000 * Food & beverage: VND 28,500,000 * Academic products, books, insurance: * VND 5,000,000 for International Diploma * VND 10,000,000 for American International Diploma
*Reduced tuition applies if a student has been enrolled in the International Program since Grade 9.* *Grade 12 tuition is higher for students studying in the USA in the final year.*
Additional fees * Placeholder fee: VND 15,000,000, required annually to reserve a place. * Optional fees: Bus services range from VND 21,000,000–VND 31,500,000 per year depending on distance. * Uniforms: VND 500,000 – VND 5,000,000 depending on school level. * Voluntary Health Insurance: VND 810,000 per year.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
Boarding is offered at Brighton College Vietnam with pupils assigned to one of six boarding Houses. Each pupil is nurtured by a dedicated team of boarding staff, and boarding life includes a range of social activities to support academic effort. The school provides a bus network with routes that facilitate travel on Friday nights and Monday mornings, and there is an emphasis on flexible options including weekly and full boarding with accompanying evening and weekend activities.
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
All uniform and sports kit must be clearly labelled with the pupil's first and surname inside. Ties should be smartly tied, top buttons done up, shirts tucked in, and jackets worn in corridors and on formal occasions. Hair must be tidy and in a natural colour, with long hair tied back; jewellery is limited to a single stud in each earlobe; there is no makeup or nail varnish for Years 1–9, with discreet makeup permitted for Years 10–13; skirts or dresses should be knee length; shoes should be black and conventional; the school shop is the supplier for most items with exceptions for swimming gear.
Uniform requirement
Uniforms are purchased at Olympia. The uniform set includes a white shirt (long or short sleeve), a black blazer, a purple polo, a year‑round P.E. kit, and grey bottoms (grey shorts for boys, grey skirts for girls) plus a knitted gilet, black sweater or hoodie. Items provided by outside retailers are black shoes, boots or trainers, black socks, black or skin‑coloured leggings, and a black belt. The dress code requires neat, clean uniforms, clothing appropriate to Olympia and Vietnamese culture, hats only for outdoor activities, hair neat with natural color, no bright or extreme styling, minimal jewelry, and rules on earrings and winter adjustments.
Food options
Food options
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Food options
All meals are prepared onsite. Seafood is sourced from Phu Quoc; pork dishes come from GHT farms; vegetables come from Dai Ngan, with ingredients traceable to their sources. The kitchen conducts unannounced farm inspections to ensure quality. The menu rotates with about 200 dishes for two months and includes Vietnamese, European, Asian, and vegan options, plus a Salad Bar and bakery items. Nutritionists plan portions and a physical health check is conducted at the start of each semester to tailor nutrition plans with families.
House system
House system
The boarding provision uses six boarding Houses, creating a house-based structure for boarders with dedicated care and strong pastoral support.
House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Brighton College Vietnam is a member of the Brighton College family, delivering a British education for pupils aged 3–18 in Hanoi and forming part of a global network of Brighton College schools.
Governance and ownership
The Olympia Schools is owned by D.R.E.A.M H.O.U.S.E Education and Training Joint Stock Company. The Dream House Kindergarten preceded Olympia, and the Olympia Schools were established as part of that evolution.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Brighton College Vietnam follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Secondary School. In Early Years and Primary, pupils study a broad programme that includes English, mathematics, science, humanities, arts, and physical education. At Secondary level, students continue with the English National Curriculum and progress toward the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications in Years 10 and 11. In Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13), the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which students follow across six subject groups along with the Core components. Language learning includes English as the main instructional language, with Vietnamese, Mandarin, and French offered as additional languages. The overall structure provides a continuous academic pathway from age 3 to 18.
Curriculum details
The school delivers a full Vietnamese national curriculum from Kindergarten through High School, but enhances it with international content and bilingual instruction (Vietnamese + English).
From the 2022-2023 academic year, Olympia is licensed as an “IB World School” and offers the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) for upper-secondary students (typically Grades 11–12).
In Primary and Middle School, students follow the bilingual/vietnamese-based programme rooted in national requirements, supplemented with international-method teaching, project-based learning, and integration of English in subjects such as Math, Science and Drama.
In addition, students have opportunities for electives, clubs, and specialized lessons, across all school stages, which support development of skills beyond the standard curriculum.
BCVN provides pastoral care through a dedicated team that oversees student welfare across school life. Their “Pastoral Care” programme emphasises respect, mutual support, and recognition of each child, aiming to help pupils feel safe and valued. The school also organises parent-workshops on topics such as social media and revision, fostering a shared understanding between home and school of students’ emotional needs.
Social & emotional learning
The Olympia Schools operates a dedicated School Psychology Department that delivers emotional-social learning and support across all school levels. They offer group-level and individual-level SEL interventions: prevention programs, in-school lessons about emotional-social skills, and integration of SEL into learning and extracurricular activities. When needed, individual students may receive weekly personal counselling. The counsellor works with teachers and parents, and maintains confidentiality of student information.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
Although BCVN’s policies list “education and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language” among possible policy documents available on request, the publicly accessible “Admissions Regulations” note that the school is currently unable to accommodate pupils with special educational needs. Thus, while there is a framework for SEN policy, the school does not present itself as a specialist-SEN institution, and there is no publicly detailed provision for individual learning support.
Special educational needs (SEN)
The Olympia Schools does not publicly indicate comprehensive SEN-specific support beyond the general psychological counselling services.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
On its policy page, BCVN indicates that “policy and welfare provision for pupils for whom English is an additional language” exists and is available on request. However — the school does not publicly describe any specific EAL programme, support classes, or language-support staff. Therefore, it is not possible to confirm formal EAL support in practice.
English as an additional language
The Olympia Schools does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL programme or extra English-as-an-additional-language support services.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
BCVN’s safeguarding and pastoral-care framework includes measures to ensure pupil welfare throughout school life, which implicitly supports mental well-being by promoting respect, inclusivity, and student-care. Beyond this, there is no publicly available information detailing dedicated counselling services, mental-health programmes, or structured mental-wellbeing initiatives for students.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is explicitly addressed through the School Psychology Department. The school describes this support as spanning prevention, group-based wellbeing programs, and individual counselling for emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Brighton College Vietnam has a publicly available Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (updated August 2025), which applies to both Preparatory and Senior School. It identifies a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and a team of Deputy DSLs covering all school levels, under whose oversight safeguarding issues — including bullying, online safety, child-on-child abuse, complaints, and secure premises — are managed. The policy applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, and is reviewed annually. It establishes procedures for reporting concerns, handling allegations, and ensuring pupil welfare at all times.
Safeguarding
The Olympia Schools publishes a detailed Child Protection Policy describing procedures, responsibilities, and reporting mechanisms. The policy outlines forms of abuse, reporting steps, confidentiality rules, and the roles of the Head of Schools, Board of Principals, teachers, parents, and students. It includes a four-step process for handling concerns: reporting, investigation, action, and case closure. It also contains safety guidelines for students, staff, and parents.
Brighton College Vietnam is located on a 3.4-hectare lakeside campus at Vinhomes Ocean Park, Hanoi. The campus blends British design with Vietnamese elements and provides world-class facilities for both the Prep and Senior Schools. Facilities include green landscapes, science laboratories, a Design Technology Workshop, a library, dining halls, sports facilities, performing arts venues, and a cinema. Open corridors and a premium fresh air ventilation system are in every classroom.
Facilities overview
The Olympia Schools provide bus transportation with drivers and supervisors trained in safety. Entry uses a FaceID identification system as part of a technology-forward approach to security. Breakfast is available with two options, ordered weekly. The dining hall serves European, Asian, and vegan meals with multiple portion sizes and ingredients from reliable providers. The school day is organized into six 55-minute blocks for middle and high school, and 45-minute blocks for primary students. There are approximately 60 clubs available for Olympians, and unstructured time allows for reading, projects, and counseling, supporting a student-centered learning approach.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The Senior School has an indoor sports hall with FIBA-certified wooden flooring, a large gym, and an aerobics studio. The Prep site offers an indoor sports hall, a large gym, and an aerobics studio, with two football pitches and outdoor learning spaces nearby. There is also a four-season swimming pool for aquatic activities at the campus.
Sports facilities
Two physical education blocks per week cover sports including football, basketball, and volleyball. The physical education program is part of the standard curriculum. Students have opportunities to participate in a range of athletic activities during school hours. The program emphasizes fitness and teamwork within the school day.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
There are 18 state-of-the-art science laboratories for advanced inquiry. A Design and Technology Workshop is described as the most advanced in Vietnam, equipped with machinery imported from the United Kingdom and Europe. The Senior School Library provides a Keble Library–inspired scholarly environment. Each site includes dedicated spaces for science, technology, and practical subjects, supporting a broad curriculum.
Academic facilities
The Olympia Schools operate a competency-based curriculum. Entry uses a FaceID identification system for entry security. The school holds ACS-WASC (USA) accreditation and is an IB World School, reflecting international accreditation. The advisory system ensures guidance: primary students have advisory time at the start and end of the day, middle school advisory is at the end, and high school advisory occurs in small groups. Art and music are included in the curriculum with semester-based elective classes. There is access to university and career counseling during unstructured time.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
The Performing Arts facilities include a 500-seat theatre, a Black Stage drama studio, professional music spaces, and a professional dance studio with sprung wooden floors and mirrors. A 50-seat cinema hosts screenings and seminars for pupils and parents. There are lakeside and green-space opportunities for outdoor learning and a range of clubs and activities that complement classroom work.
Extra curricular facilities
There are approximately 60 clubs for Olympians, and students are encouraged to lead and run their clubs. Unstructured time allows reading, walking, university and career counseling, or pursuing projects. All Olympia students have art and music included in the curriculum, with students able to choose classes each semester. Club time is available across all school levels.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Brighton College Vietnam opened in August 2023 as part of the international expansion of Brighton College, a UK-based independent school group. It was established through a partnership between Brighton College UK and Vietnamese investors to bring the Brighton College educational model to Hanoi. The school is part of a wider family of Brighton College campuses located in the UK, UAE, Singapore, and Thailand. Its founding marked the first time the Brighton College network opened a school in Vietnam, with the Hanoi campus designed to serve students aged 3 to 18.
History
The Olympia Schools traces its roots to the Dream House Educational System, founded in 2003. In 2007, Olympia expanded to add Primary and Middle school levels, and a new high school (formerly “Tri Viet”). In 2010 the name “The Olympia Schools” became the unified name for all general-education levels, and the campus moved to its current location in Nam Từ Liêm, Hanoi. Over the years, the school developed “experiential zones” outside Hanoi (such as a folk-culture space and survival-trial area) to support immersive learning.
Community
Community
The school community includes students, parents, and staff who participate in regular school activities and cultural events. Brighton College Vietnam hosts events such as student showcases, performances, and parent information sessions that help families stay engaged with school life. Community activities provide opportunities for students to connect across year levels and for parents to be involved in the broader school environment.
Community
The Olympia Schools hosts a variety of community and cultural events spanning academic, arts, and cultural exchange themes. Students participate in projects such as drama-based performances, including activities where primary students rehearse and perform with professional actors as part of literature and arts programmes.
The school also organises cross-cultural exchange events, for example exchanging with overseas or international schools, to broaden students’ cultural awareness.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
Brighton College Vietnam has an active PTA that serves as a link between families and the school. The PTA participates in organising school events, supporting community gatherings, and helping families connect with one another, particularly those newly arrived in Hanoi. Activities may include parent-workshops, cultural celebrations, or support for school performances and festivals. The PTA also provides opportunities for parents to volunteer in various roles throughout the school year. Although the school does not publish detailed lists of PTA sub-groups, it presents the association as a key part of strengthening community engagement.
Parent teacher association
The Olympia Schools does not publicly release information regarding any PTA. That said, the school regularly publishes news items aimed at families, such as including parent-oriented webinars related to scholarships and admissions, and events inviting parental involvement in school life.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
The Olympia Schools provide four levels of education: Preschool, Primary, Middle, and High School. The curriculum blends the Vietnamese national program with international content and uses a competency-based approach. The school is the first bilingual school in Hanoi to achieve ACS-WASC comprehensive accreditation and the first bilingual school in Vietnam to become IB World School. The International Diploma Program offers a Vietnam–USA pathway with Marianapolis Preparatory School, providing three years in Vietnam and one year in the United States and awarding both a Vietnamese high school diploma and an American high school diploma, with electives such as Startup, Business, Marketing Communications, Psychology, and Scientific Research and international certificates (IELTS, SAT, AP, IB).
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
The Olympia Schools incorporate arts and creative expression within the curriculum. The program integrates English into Mathematics, Science, and Theater plays, and offers regular Music and Graphic Arts lessons. Electives include Fine Arts and Music within the International Diploma Program, and specialized clubs promote artistic development. These activities support student creativity across performances, visuals, and design.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
The Olympia Schools operate a bilingual program that preserves Vietnamese cultural identity while incorporating international education content. English is taught as a language of instruction in core subjects; preschool includes 10 English lessons per week. The school is the first bilingual school in Hanoi to achieve ACS-WASC accreditation and IB World School status. The International Diploma Program provides global certificates (IELTS, SAT, AP, American, IB) and features experiential learning and cultural exchanges with partners such as Marianapolis Preparatory School.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
The Olympia Schools offer clubs for developing talents and social activities, including sports, fine arts, music, radio, and volunteer work. The integrated program emphasizes experiential learning and cultural exchange, including internships and partnerships with organizations for college orientation. Leadership and career development are supported through events like LEAP WEEK and student leadership initiatives such as the Elementary Lion's Council.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
Clubs include volunteer work, supporting community service. The International Diploma Program includes experiential learning, internships, and cultural exchanges with external partners to connect students with local and international communities. These experiences promote social responsibility and community engagement through real-world opportunities.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
Student leadership is fostered through initiatives such as the Elementary Lion's Council (2025-2026). The program offers career-oriented electives including Startup, Business, Marketing Communications, Psychology, and Scientific Research. Career orientation and preparation are supported by events like LEAP WEEK, and the staff includes a Professional Board and Advisory Board with Master's and PhD-qualified members guiding program development and international partnerships.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
The Olympia Schools provide mental health support and student health services. The Sanford Harmony program supports emotional understanding and social interaction among students. Preschool programs include physical activities with regular swimming and activity-based learning, and English development is integrated into early childhood education to support overall well-being.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The school teaches primarily in English. Vietnamese language and culture are embedded in the curriculum. Mandarin and French are offered as additional languages. In the Sixth Form, English A: Language and Literature is offered, with English and Vietnamese language options in Language and Literature A.
Language provision
Vietnamese is the base language of instruction and the national compulsory program is fully covered. English is taught as a language development component and is integrated across core subjects (e.g., English is incorporated into mathematics, science and theatre). Preschool includes English instruction (10 lessons per week) delivered by native teachers, with broader English language development across levels. The school emphasizes language development within a constructivist, interdisciplinary, and blended-learning framework.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
The Olympia Schools offers a Bilingual Program from preschool through high school, combining the Vietnamese national curriculum with selective international education elements. The program preserves Vietnamese cultural identity while integrating modern international education features. English language development is integrated across the curriculum; preschool includes 10 English lessons per week taught by native teachers. The program emphasizes developing 21st-century skills through project-based and experiential learning.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
BCVN refers to the legacy of its parent school Brighton College UK, which has been awarded “United Kingdom School of the Decade.” BCVN cites this in its materials to highlight its heritage. The school’s public materials mention that the network has received various accolades such as “Britain’s Most Forward-Thinking School” and “Top School in Britain for STEM,” referencing achievements of the UK institution. BCVN presents these as part of its foundational identity
Awards
There are no publicly documented awards specifically presented to the school.
Accreditations
Accreditations
International Baccalaureate (IB) — Brighton College Vietnam is authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme (as of 13 March 2025), enabling students in Years 12–13 to graduate with a globally recognised qualification.
Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) — As of October 2025, BCVN is a member of FOBISIA, a network that connects British-style international schools across Asia and encourages shared standards and collaboration.
Accreditations
* International Baccalaureate (IB World School): As of 2022-2023, Olympia was authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
* ACS WASC (Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges): The school claims to be the first bilingual school in Hanoi to have “full international accreditation” for all four levels (K–12) via ACS-WASC.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit registration Families begin by completing the school’s online registration form and paying the required non-refundable application fee. The admissions team reviews the submission once both the form and payment are received. Parents may be asked to provide basic personal and academic information at this stage.
2. Entrance assessments After registration, the school schedules an assessment day. Students complete age-appropriate assessments, which typically include English, mathematics, and reasoning tasks for older applicants, or early-years readiness assessments for younger children. These assessments help the school determine suitability for placement.
3. Offer and documentation If the student meets the entry criteria, the school issues a Letter of Acceptance along with a list of documents required to confirm the place. Families are usually asked to submit items such as identification documents, previous school records, and transfer letters where applicable. Enrolment is only confirmed once these documents are submitted and verified.
4. Final enrolment confirmation After documentation is approved, the school finalises the child’s enrolment and provides details about start dates and class placement. In some cases—particularly for older year groups—additional procedures may apply, and the admissions team guides families through these if needed.
Admissions
The Olympia Schools does not provide a detailed step by step admissions guide.
Scholarships
Scholarships
The school offers scholarships for applicants who demonstrate strong academic potential or notable talent. Some scholarships provide a multi-year tuition incentive for successful students entering specific year levels. The school also offers an Excellence Scholarship for high-performing applicants, which may award a 50% reduction in tuition fees and is reviewed annually based on academic progress. For students entering Year 10, a scholarship offering up to 100% tuition reduction may be available under specific conditions. Scholarship recipients join a structured scholar programme that includes weekly enrichment sessions, competitions, leadership activities, and opportunities to participate in academic or creative events.
Scholarships
The Olympia Schools does not publicly disclose any scholarship offerings.
Waitlist
Waitlist
Brighton College Vietnam does not publicly describe having a formal waitlist or pool system. If a year group reaches capacity, the school does not publish how places are prioritised or whether a queueing system is used. Families typically receive this information directly from the admissions office if relevant.
Waitlist
The Olympia Schools does not provide information regarding waitlist.
