Dwight School Hanoi vs Westlink International School Hanoi

	D Dwight School Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam	W Westlink International School Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₫325,000,000 - 845,000,000	Fees / year ₫383,000,000 - 651,000,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 165	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Vietnamese
Opened	Opened 2024	Opened 2022
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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 Westlink International School is located on Gia Vinh Road in the Tay Ho Tay urban area of Xuan Dinh Ward, Hanoi. The neighbourhood is close to Ciputra and Starlake residential areas, as well as major offices and the Korean Embassy. Families can access central Hanoi and Noi Bai International Airport easily via main arterial roads. This makes the campus convenient for both local and expatriate families relocating to the city.
Stages	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 school is organised into Early Years (ages 4–5), Primary Years Programme (ages 6–10), and Middle Years (IB or Bilingual) for ages 11–15. An IB Diploma Programme for ages 16–17 is planned to open in August 2027. Each division follows its own curriculum structure.
School type	School type Dwight School Hanoi is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding.	School type Westlink is a co-educational day school that welcomes students of all genders. The school does not offer boarding facilities, and all programmes operate on a day-school model.
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Additional learning support	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 school provides support through an Inclusive Learning Policy and offers Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) when required. A dedicated Head of Inclusion, EAL specialists, and a school counsellor support students with additional needs. Families may be required to fund LSA or EAL services depending on their child’s needs.
Country affiliation	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 have a formal affiliation with any particular country. It offers the IB curriculum and a bilingual programme combining Vietnamese MOET and US core curriculum elements.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not identify with or promote any religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school has no stated religious affiliation and operates as a non-denominational institution.
School day structure	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 Students arrive between 7:30–8:00 a.m., with registration from 8:00–8:15 a.m. Lessons run across eight periods with scheduled snack and lunch breaks. The day ends around 3:55 p.m. on most days and 3:05 p.m. on Fridays, with optional ECAs afterwards.
Bus service details	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 Westlink provides a bus service with one-way and round-trip options. Fees vary by distance travelled, from under 5 km to over 20 km. Families register through the School Bus Service form, and bus charges can be paid yearly or termly.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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 Fees A Placement Test Fee of VND 2,500,000 is required for all applicants. Families enrolling in the IB Programme must pay an Enrollment Application Fee of VND 21,000,000. A refundable security deposit is required: VND 55,000,000 for IB students and VND 25,000,000 for Bilingual Programme students. This deposit is returned according to the school’s withdrawal and refund schedule. Tuition Fees (Per Year) IB Programme PYP Intro: VND 383,000,000 Grades 1–3: VND 498,000,000 Grades 4–5: VND 518,000,000 Grades 6–7: VND 549,000,000 Grade 8: VND 582,000,000 Grades 9–10: VND 603,000,000 Bilingual Programme (Grades 6–9) Grades 6–7: VND 260,000,000 Grade 8: VND 275,000,000 Grade 9: VND 281,000,000 Billing Schedule Families may pay annually or in three instalments. Each instalment amount is predetermined by grade level (e.g., PYP Intro instalments: 186,000,000; 166,000,000; 62,000,000). Instalments are paid at the start of each term. Additional Fees Meals Meal packages vary by division: Full meal plan (lunch + snacks): approx. VND 26,000,000/year Lunch-only plan (MYP): approx. VND 21,000,000/year Five-meal coupon books: VND 800,000. Transportation Fees School bus fees depend on distance and one-way/round-trip selection. Yearly fees range from approximately VND 17,600,000 to VND 41,600,000, with termly payment options also available. Learning Support If a student requires a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), families must pay an additional annual LSA fee. A separate English as an Additional Language (EAL) fee applies for students receiving targeted language support. Insurance Student insurance costs VND 10,000,000 per year. Refund Policy Tuition refunds follow the school’s official Table of Refund for Withdrawal, which varies based on the timing of written notice. A Notice of Withdrawal must be submitted at least 7 school weeks before the student’s final day to qualify for a refund. Refund percentages differ for new and continuing students depending on withdrawal date. Payment Options Westlink accepts bank transfer, cash, and credit/debit card payments. Families joining mid-year are billed pro rata according to the published enrolment schedule.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	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 The school has an on-campus uniform and stationery shop where students can try on uniform sets and buy official school merchandise.
Food options	Food options Lunch is offered for some Dwight School Hanoi programs; lunch fees may apply and details are provided during enrollment.	Food options Canteen: A well-lit space where students share healthy and delicious meals together. Cafeteria: A relaxing area where the community meets to enjoy coffee, desserts and smoothies together.
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Governance and ownership	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 school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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 Westlink offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework alongside a Bilingual Programme that combines the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with elements of the US core curriculum. In Early Years, students follow an international early childhood programme focused on foundational literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning. From Grades 1–5, students learn through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), organised around six transdisciplinary themes and subject areas including language, mathematics, social studies, science, arts, and physical education. In Grades 6–10, students may enter the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), which includes eight subject groups, interdisciplinary projects, and service learning. Parallel to this, the Bilingual Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–9) integrates MOET subjects with English-medium instruction in selected areas. The school is also a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme (DP), planned for launch in August 2027, offering the DP core and subject groups for upper secondary students.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar View document	Academic calendar View document
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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 Westlink states that its learning approach incorporates a Social–Emotional Learning (SEL) framework through its Life Competencies model, which emphasises collaboration, confidence, communication, and self-leadership. The school describes learning as student-centred and inquiry-based, encouraging students to manage themselves as learners and develop interpersonal skills. It also notes that well-being and supportive relationships are part of the school culture promoted by staff. These elements show that SEL is embedded in both the curriculum structure and the wider learning environment at the school.
Special educational needs (SEN)	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) Westlink publishes an Inclusive Learning Policy outlining its commitment to valuing differences, removing barriers to learning, and supporting students’ strengths and sense of belonging. The policy references personalised support, multiple means of engagement, and responses to behavioural or emotional stressors. The safeguarding information identifies staff with expertise in special education as part of the leadership team. The school does not list specific types of SEN it supports and does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. Westlink, therefore, appears to operate as a mainstream school with inclusive provisions and access to Learning Support Assistants when needed.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.	English as an additional language The school states that it offers a structured EAL programme that provides personalised support to help students develop English proficiency and participate confidently in lessons. Westlink also describes using tailored instruction, visual supports, workshops, and differentiated strategies in classrooms to support new English learners. The multilingual school information notes that students come from many nationalities and that the school supports English, Vietnamese, and home languages. These elements confirm that Westlink provides specific and formal EAL support.
Mental wellbeing	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 Westlink’s safeguarding information describes a framework that includes health and safety audits, staff and student training, pastoral care, and access to a school nurse. The school’s learning philosophy also identifies wellbeing—balancing mental, emotional, and physical health—as one of its core life competencies. While the school does not list detailed mental-health programmes, it indicates that wellbeing is supported through pastoral structures and whole-school expectations. These references show that mental well-being is recognised and addressed through school policy and daily practice.
Safeguarding	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 school publishes a dedicated safeguarding section describing controlled campus access, CCTV monitoring, emergency protocols, first-aid support, and pastoral care structures. It identifies a Head of Safeguarding, a Designated Safeguarding Lea,d and a Deputy Safeguarding Lead as responsible for implementing safeguarding procedures. The school also refers to regular staff and student training and ongoing health and safety checks. These measures indicate that Westlink follows a structured system to protect students and ensure their safety on campus.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy View document
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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 campus covers 2.5 hectares in the Tay Ho Tay area of Hanoi. It is a newly built, state‑of‑the‑art campus with air-purified classrooms, anti-insect systems and landscaped grounds. The Primary and Secondary areas are housed on the same campus with distinct spaces designed for enquiry‑based learning. The school features a 600‑seat auditorium and dedicated spaces for arts and sports, plus climate-controlled facilities including an indoor swimming pool. Specialist facilities support science, technology, media, design and music within a modern, technology‑enabled learning environment.
Sports facilities	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 The campus provides an Olympic‑standard indoor pool and a smaller pool for swimming sessions. A multi‑purpose indoor sports hall has professional‑standard basketball courts. An outdoor football pitch with artificial grass supports training and matches, with a running track around it. The sports zones include outdoor playgrounds and spaces for physical activity.
Academic facilities	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 school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme and is a candidate for the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Academic facilities include science classrooms, STEM labs, and dedicated food science and technology rooms. Arts spaces include a theatre, black boxes, a dance and drama studio, sound studios, visual and digital literacy studios, and music and visual arts rooms. An ICT lab with desktop computers and headphones supports coding and digital learning. A library provides a quiet space for study and research.
Extra curricular facilities	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 Over 50 extracurricular activities are offered, spanning sports, arts, clubs and community service. ECAs are delivered through three programmes: ISP's International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS), teacher‑led ECAs and professional ECAs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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 Westlink International School Hanoi opened its doors in 2022. It is operated by the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group, which provides global network support and governance. The school began as an IB PYP candidate and within a few years secured full IB PYP authorisation. It continues to expand its campus and programmes under ISP’s management.
Community	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 school community is multicultural, bringing together students and families from many nationalities, languages and cultural backgrounds. Regular events such as Book Week, Market Day, Family Fun Friday, and national-day celebrations build unity and engagement among students, parents and staff. The school life pages show extra-curricular fairs, club sign-ups and cultural showcases that help foster connection and belonging.
Parent teacher association	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 Westlink International School emphasises family engagement through parent events, but the website does not provide detailed information of a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) structure, committees or roles. There are references to parent-information sessions, campus tours for families, open days and registration events, where parents meet school leadership and teachers. News items show examples of parent-volunteer involvement at club fairs and community events. However, because there is no publicly described PTA board or meeting schedule, the parent-school partnership appears informal rather than a structured PTA organisation.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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 Westlink offers over 50 after-class activities and clubs spanning sports, arts, academic clubs, and community service. ECAs are delivered through three programmes: teacher-led ECAs, professional ECAs, and International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS) from ISP. ISP-supported options include ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists, ISP Filmmakers, ISP Virtual Exchange, and ISP Model United Nations.
Arts & creative	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 Arts and performing arts are a core part of ECAs, including music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Dedicated facilities support creative work, including a music room, a dance and drama studio, a performing arts room, a studio for recording and media production, and a visual arts room. ISP initiatives such as ISP Artists and ISP Filmmakers provide international opportunities in the arts.
Cultural & language	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 English is the language of instruction; Vietnamese, Korean and Spanish are offered as additional languages through dedicated classes and extra-curricular clubs. Be immersed in a multilingual community where home languages are celebrated and language learning is supported through clubs and activities. Dedicated language programs and a range of language clubs enable students to develop multilingual proficiency.
Social & hobbies	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 ECAs include Chess Club, FIRST LEGO League, Football Developmental Team, Gymkids, Gymnastics, Robotics Fun, Spanish, Taekwondo, Vietnamese Art Club, and field trips. Westlink operates a House system with Lotus, Bamboo, Dragon and Buffalo, fostering inter-house competitions and teamwork. The school also runs Westlink Wolverines teams and other clubs that extend social and recreational interests.
Community & service	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 Community service programs and volunteering opportunities are included in the ECA mix. These activities provide students with opportunities to contribute to local and international communities. Participation supports the development of social responsibility and empathy.
Leadership & professional	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 Westlink provides leadership opportunities through a range of ECAs, student leadership roles, and team-based activities. International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS) from ISP offer global project work that develops self-leadership and interpersonal skills. A Life Skills framework, backed by Cambridge University and Camtree, supports development of communication, digital fluency and self-leadership.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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 Facilities support wellbeing and sport, including an indoor Olympic-standard pool, a smaller training pool, a multi-purpose indoor hall, and dedicated spaces for music, dance, and arts. A LOTUS-certified green campus and climate-controlled spaces promote wellbeing and sustainable learning. Pastoral care, counselling services and social-emotional learning programmes are available to students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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 The school teaches in English as the main language of instruction, with Vietnamese and Korean offered as additional languages and Spanish available as an optional study. Multilingual learning is integrated through language clubs, a library with books in students' home languages, and multilingual signage (English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic). EAL support and ILPs are provided to support language development and academic success.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The Bilingual Middle Years Programme is offered for Grade 6 to Grade 9, with instruction split approximately 50% English and 50% Vietnamese. After Grade 9, students transfer to the International Program.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs English is the primary language of instruction; Vietnamese and Korean are offered as additional languages, and Spanish is available as an optional learning activity. Language clubs provide practice opportunities in Korean and Spanish. Multilingual resources include a library with books in students' home languages and signage in multiple languages. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and Individual Language Plans (ILPs) assist English learners.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards LOTUS Certification Award (Vietnam Green Building Council): On 22 April 2024, the school announced receipt of the LOTUS certification, recognising the campus’s environmental stewardship and energy efficiency.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB World School (PYP): The school is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization to run the Primary Years Programme, which means it meets IB standards for PYP practice. IB Candidate School (MYP & DP): The school has candidate status for the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, indicating it is working toward full authorisation. LOTUS Green Building Certification: The campus is LOTUS-certified under the Vietnam Green Building Council system, recognising its sustainable design and operational standards.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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 1. Initial Enquiry Parents begin the process by submitting an online enquiry form or contacting the Admissions Office directly. The school then provides information on programmes, age placement, and availability. Families may also request an individual consultation with the Admissions team to understand curriculum pathways (IB or Bilingual). This stage helps determine the appropriate grade level and any support needs. 2. School Tour and Consultation Parents are encouraged to visit the campus for a guided tour. During the tour, families meet academic leaders who explain the learning environment, curriculum structures, and student support systems. The team also reviews previous school records or background information provided by the family. This stage helps parents understand whether the programme aligns with their child’s needs. 3. Submission of Application Documents Families complete the digital Enrolment Application Form and submit required documents, including previous school reports (if applicable), identification documents, and photographs. Medical records, including immunisation history for Primary students, are also required. All documents may be submitted online or directly to the Admissions Office. The school reviews the documentation to confirm eligibility for the selected programme. 4. Placement Test Students complete an age-appropriate placement test assessing English skills and academic readiness. The test fee must be paid before testing, and results are valid for six months. Placement testing helps determine whether the IB or Bilingual pathway is suitable for the student. Some students may require follow-up interviews or additional assessments based on their results. 5. Offer Letter and Acceptance If the student meets entry requirements and a place is available, the school issues an Offer Letter. Parents then confirm acceptance by returning the signed Offer Letter and completing any outstanding documentation. Required fees—such as the enrolment fee, security deposit, and first instalment of tuition—must be paid to secure the place. If a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or EAL support is required, the financial arrangements for those provisions are also finalised at this stage.
Scholarships	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 school includes a Scholarships section in its admissions menu, but it does not publicly publish details regarding scholarship criteria, application procedures, or eligibility on its website or in its admissions or fee handbooks. No specific academic, merit-based, or financial-aid scholarship structure is described. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about scholarships at this time.
Waitlist	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 Westlink International School Hanoi operates a waitlist system when a grade level or programme is full. Families may choose to join the waitlist if no immediate place is available. Students on the waitlist are contacted in order when a place opens, based on availability and completion of admissions requirements. The school does not describe a broader pool or lottery system beyond this standard waitlist process.
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