Dwight School Hanoi and The Olympia Schools are both in Hanoi, about 4 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and The Olympia Schools also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are ₫325,000,000 - 845,000,000 at Dwight School Hanoi and ₫138,000,000 - 868,000,000 at The Olympia Schools, which puts Dwight School Hanoi roughly 16% higher. Dwight School Hanoi 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 Dwight School Hanoi's 165. Both keep typical class sizes around 20.
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Dwight School Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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Fees / year
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Fees / year ₫325,000,000 - 845,000,000 | Fees / year ₫138,000,000 - 868,000,000 |
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Age range
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Age range 3 - 18 years | Age range 4 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) | Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils 165 | Pupils 1,200 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 20 | Typical class size 20 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Opened
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Opened 2024 | Opened 2003 |
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Bus service
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Bus service Yes | Bus service Yes |
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Location
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Location Dwight School Hanoi is located in The Manor Central Park on Nguyễn Xiển Road in southwest Hanoi. The campus sits within a modern residential township with convenient road access to other parts of the city. It is positioned along major road links, making it reachable from key neighbourhoods in 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. |
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Stages
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Stages The school serves students from Preschool/Early Childhood (starting at age 3) through Grade 12. Its structure is divided into Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, and Upper School. | 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. |
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School type
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School type Dwight School Hanoi is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding. | School type The Olympia Schools is a co-educational day-school. The school does not provide boarding or residential facilities. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support The school provides additional learning support through a designated programme for students who require extra academic assistance. This includes a structured support pathway known as “Quest.” | 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. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation The school is part of the international Dwight network, originally founded in the United States. It does not carry a formal country-specific affiliation and follows an international curriculum. | 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. |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation The school does not identify with or promote any religious affiliation. | Religious affiliation The Olympia Schools does not have a stated religious affiliation. |
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School day structure
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School day structure The school operates on a standard academic calendar running from August to June. Specific daily start and end times, including breaks and lunch schedules, are not publicly detailed. | School day structure The school does not publicly disclose information regarding their day structure. |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details The school provides a bus service covering multiple areas across Hanoi. Routes are monitored through a tracking system to support safe travel. Parents can request bus services during the admissions process, and routes are arranged to accommodate enrolled families. | 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. |
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Fee details
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Fee details Application Fees A one-time non-refundable Application Fee of VND 4,500,000 is required for all new applicants. A Placement Fee of VND 55,000,000 is payable upon acceptance to secure the student’s place; this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. A Facility Fee of VND 55,000,000 is charged annually for all students. Tuition Fees (Per Year) Early Childhood (PreK – K2): VND 325,000,000 Lower School (G1 – G5): VND 485,000,000 Middle School (G6 – G8): VND 615,000,000 Upper School (G9 – G10): VND 755,000,000 Upper School (G11 – G12): VND 845,000,000 Tuition is invoiced annually or by semester. Semester payments are structured as: Semester 1: 60% Semester 2: 40% Parents may also choose a full-year payment. Additional Fees A Tech Fee of VND 14,000,000 per year applies for all students. Optional services including meals, after-school programmes, field trips, and examinations are charged separately. School uniforms are not included in tuition and must be purchased independently. Transportation Fees The school offers a bus service with fees billed per semester. Pricing varies by distance and route, and families may select one-way or round-trip service. All buses are monitored and include supervision for student safety. Learning Support Students requiring additional academic support may be enrolled in the school’s Quest Programme, which incurs supplementary fees depending on the level of support needed. Refund Policy Placement and application fees are non-refundable. Tuition refund terms are based on the withdrawal date and follow the school’s published refund schedule. Payment Options Payments can be made via bank transfer. Credit card options are not publicly specified. | 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:* * Kindergarten: Tuition fee VND 138,000,000 per year (VND 69,000,000 each semester) - Development Fee VND 9,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 18,500,000 - Academic Products VND 2,000,000. * Grades 1–5: Tuition fee VND 167,000,000 (VND 83,500,000 per semester) - Development Fee VND 18,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 23,000,000 - Academic Products/Books/Insurance VND 5,000,000. * Grades 6–9: Tuition fee VND 190,000,000 (VND 95,000,000 per semester) - Development Fee VND 18,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 28,500,000 - Academic Products/Books/Insurance VND 5,000,000. * Grades 10–12: Tuition fee VND 220,000,000 (VND 110,000,000 per semester) - Development Fee VND 18,000,000 - Food & Beverage VND 28,500,000 - Academic Products/Books/Insurance VND 5,000,000. International Program Fees The Olympia Schools offers two international pathways within the International Program: 1. International Diploma Program 2. American International Diploma Program Each program includes tuition, development fees, food & beverage charges, and academic product/insurance fees. 1. International Diploma Program Grade 9 * Tuition (annual): VND 307,500,000 Semester 1: VND 153,750,000 Semester 2: VND 153,750,000 * Development fee: VND 18,000,000 * Food & beverage: VND 28,500,000 * Academic products, books, compulsory health insurance: VND 5,000,000 Grades 10–12 * Tuition (annual): VND 337,500,000 Semester 1: VND 168,750,000 Semester 2: VND 168,750,000 * Development fee: VND 18,000,000 * Food & beverage: VND 28,500,000 * Academic products, books, compulsory health insurance: VND 5,000,000 *Note: Students who join the International Program starting in Grade 9 receive reduced tuition for Grades 10–12.* 2. American International Diploma Program Grade 9 * Tuition (annual): VND 541,000,000 Semester 1: VND 270,500,000 Semester 2: VND 270,500,000 Grade 10 * Tuition (annual): VND 585,700,000 Semester 1: VND 292,850,000 Semester 2: VND 292,850,000 Grade 11 * Tuition (annual): VND 585,700,000 Semester 1: VND 292,850,000 Semester 2: VND 292,850,000 Grade 12 (Study in USA track) * Tuition (annual): VND 868,000,000 Semester 1: VND 434,000,000 Semester 2: VND 434,000,000 Additional charges (all grade levels): * 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. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement Uniforms are included in the dress code; uniforms can be purchased from the Dwight School Store; details are provided upon enrollment. | 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. |
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Food options
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Food options Lunch is offered for some Dwight School Hanoi programs; lunch fees may apply and details are provided during enrollment. | 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. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership Dwight School Hanoi is part of the Dwight Schools global network and is governed and operated by Dwight School; it is the eighth campus in the network. | 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. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details Dwight School Hanoi offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum across all school levels. In Early Childhood and Primary School, students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), which integrates inquiry-based learning across core subjects. Middle School students progress into the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), where learning includes subject groups such as language and literature, science, individuals and societies, design, arts, and physical education. In Grades 11 and 12, students undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP), completing subjects across six academic groups along with core components such as the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. English is the main language of instruction, with additional language study available. Specialist areas including design, arts, and physical education are embedded throughout the curriculum from early years to upper school. | 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. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The school does not publicly disclose specific programmes, staff roles, or initiatives related to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). | 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. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) Dwight School Hanoi provides additional learning support through its Quest Programme, which is the only publicly mentioned SEN-related service. The Quest Programme is described as additional academic support for students who require extra assistance, and it carries supplementary fees. The school does not specify which types of Special Educational Needs can be supported, nor does it outline specialist staffing, assessment procedures, or provision models. There is no indication that the school is a specialist SEN institution. Beyond Quest, the school does not publicly disclose detailed policies or frameworks regarding SEN provision. | Special educational needs (SEN) The Olympia Schools does not publicly indicate comprehensive SEN-specific support beyond the general psychological counselling services. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL. | 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. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provision. No counselling services, wellbeing teams, mental-health programmes, or student-support initiatives are described on the school’s official publications. | 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. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose specific safeguarding or child-protection policies. There is no publicly available information about designated safeguarding staff, reporting procedures, policy documents, or compliance frameworks. | 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. |
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview The main campus in The Manor Central Park covers about 40,000 square meters and features open architecture designed to encourage collaboration and innovation. It includes advanced learning studios, spacious learning commons for all grades, and three libraries to support the curriculum. Spark Labs, makerspaces, and dedicated design, technology, and engineering spaces support problem-solving and creativity. Specialty arts spaces include fashion design, photography, and ceramics studios, an 800-seat performing arts center, a black box theater, a music conservatory, a recording studio, and rehearsal spaces. Athletic facilities comprise two large indoor multi-court sports halls, an indoor aquatics center, a fitness center, spaces for martial arts, fencing, dance, and yoga, and outdoor spaces with a turf pitch, terraced learning gardens, a greenhouse, and discovery areas. | 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. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities Two large indoor multi‑court sports halls support basketball, volleyball, badminton, and other indoor sports. An indoor aquatics center supports swimming and water polo. A multi‑purpose studio hosts yoga, dance, martial arts, and fencing, and a fitness and weights studio supports strength training. A multi‑purpose outdoor artificial turf field serves outdoor sports, with learning gardens and other outdoor spaces complementing the athletic program. | 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. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities Advanced learning studios and learning commons are provided for all grades, with three libraries to support the curriculum. Design, technology, and engineering spaces and Spark Labs support innovation and hands-on problem‑solving. Specialty arts spaces include fashion design, photography, and ceramics studios, an 800‑seat performing arts center, a black box theater, a music conservatory, a recording studio, and rehearsal spaces. | 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. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities Athletics and After-School Activities are offered, including a range of sports clubs and opportunities to join competitive teams across Middle and Upper School. The school also hosts the Manchester City Football School in Vietnam. | 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. |
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History
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History Dwight School Hanoi opened in August 2024 as part of the international network of Dwight Schools originating from New York. The school operates under the Dwight Global School brand, which has campuses in New York, London, Shanghai, Dubai, Seoul, and online. Its establishment in Hanoi marked the expansion of the network into Vietnam, offering the organisation’s first campus in the country. The Hanoi school follows the same global model of ownership and governance used across the Dwight network. | 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. |
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Community
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Community The school does not publicly disclose specific details about community events or cultural celebrations. There is no published information on school-wide festivals, parent engagement events, or annual traditions. As a result, a detailed description of community activities cannot be confirmed from publicly available sources. | 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. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association The school does not publicly provide information about a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or similar parent-led groups. There are no published details regarding parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or PTA-organised events. No meeting schedules, roles, or parent-participation structures are listed. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed whether the school currently operates an official PTA. | 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. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school offers the International Baccalaureate framework with IB PYP, MYP, and DP for Preschool through Grade 12. Learning emphasizes inquiry-based, cross-disciplinary thinking and global citizenship. The main campus features Spark Labs, a Tech and Design Center, libraries, and performing arts spaces to support research, creativity, and collaboration. Dwight School Hanoi participates in cross-campus collaborations and global learning opportunities within the Dwight network, including international exchanges and competitions such as the Camerer Essay Competition and the Global Music Festival. | 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). |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative The campus provides world-class performing and visual arts facilities, including a professional-grade music conservatory and an 800-seat performing arts center, along with dedicated arts studios and a ceramics space. Facilities support music, theater, and visual arts as core elements of student life across all grade levels. | 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. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language Language learning is multi-faceted at Dwight Hanoi. The school prioritizes maintaining students' home languages and provides English Language Learning (ELL) support to help students develop proficiency. The global Dwight network offers cross-campus exchanges and travel programs that broaden cultural perspectives and language opportunities across campuses worldwide. | 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. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies Athletic facilities include indoor multi-sport halls and wellness spaces, with outdoor fields and courts to support physical activity. A calendar of cultural events and intellectual challenges enriches student life, alongside project-based clubs such as Spark Tank that foster creativity and collaboration. | 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. |
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Community & service
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Community & service Service Learning is embedded in the IB program to develop social responsibility and empathy. Students participate in community projects that aim to create positive impact locally and globally. | 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. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional Pathways to Dwight provides early admissions experiences for prospective families, with opportunities to explore academics, arts, languages, athletics, innovation, and leadership. The Dwight network offers travel and exchange programs, cross-campus collaborations, online learning, international athletics, and global leadership conferences to develop student leadership and global perspectives. | 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. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus design centers on wellness and physical health, with extensive athletics facilities and an aquatics center. A dining hall serves a global community, and the school calendar features cultural events and opportunities for social connection and personal growth. The school library supports inquiry with age-appropriate spaces across the Early Childhood Division, Lower School, and Middle/Upper School, and a multilingual collection. | 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. |
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Language provision
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Language provision Dwight School Hanoi supports multi-language learning and values linguistic diversity. The school prioritizes maintaining students' home languages to support identity and understanding, while strengthening English development. An English Language Learning (ELL) program provides targeted English instruction with individualized plans that respond to a student's strengths, needs, and pace. Language support is integrated across the curriculum to help non-native speakers access content and progress. | 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. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching — | 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. |
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Immersion programs
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Awards
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Awards — | Awards There are no publicly documented awards specifically presented to the school. |
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Accreditations
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Accreditations — | 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. |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Online Application Submission Families begin by completing the school’s online application form and submitting all required documents. This typically includes school reports, identification documents, and the application fee of VND 4,500,000. Parents are encouraged to provide accurate academic records so the school can review readiness for placement. Applications are reviewed once all components are received. 2. Academic Review and Placement Consideration The admissions team evaluates the submitted documents and determines whether further steps such as interviews or assessments are needed. The school reviews each application based on age, prior school experience, and programme suitability. At this stage, applicants may be asked to provide additional documentation if needed. 3. Offer of Placement and Payment of Fees If a space is available and the student meets entry requirements, the school issues an official offer. To secure the place, families must pay the Placement Fee (VND 55,000,000) and the annual Facility Fee (VND 55,000,000). These fees must be paid within the specified timeframe for enrolment to be confirmed. 4. Confirmation and Enrolment Once fees are received, the school confirms the student's enrolment. Families then receive information about bus services, meals, uniforms, and the start-of-school procedures. Additional learning support, if required, is reviewed through the Quest Programme before the student begins classes. | Admissions The Olympia Schools does not provide a detailed step by step admissions guide. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships The school does not publicly disclose any scholarship programmes. There is no information available regarding academic, talent-based, or financial-aid scholarships, nor any eligibility criteria or application procedures. | Scholarships The Olympia Schools does not publicly disclose any scholarship offerings. |
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Waitlist
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Waitlist Dwight School Hanoi does not publicly disclose whether it uses a waitlist or pool-based admissions system. There is no published information about how waiting lists are structured, prioritised, or managed. As a result, it cannot be confirmed if the school operates a formal waitlist process. | Waitlist The Olympia Schools does not provide information regarding waitlist. |
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