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Affordable International Schools in Hanoi, Vietnam

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About international schools in Hanoi, Vietnam

Affordable international schools in Hanoi are typically either bilingual Vietnamese - English programmes or smaller international campuses that aim to keep fees below the city’s premium tier while still offering an English-medium education and international qualifications. Families can expect to find British (Cambridge/English National), American-style, Singaporean and IB pathways alongside integrated Vietnamese national-curriculum options, with additional language classes commonly including Vietnamese, Mandarin, French, Korean or Japanese. Annual tuition for the more affordable, bilingual/value segment is commonly in the roughly USD 6,000 - 14,000 range (local-currency equivalents vary), though additional one-off capital fees, transport, meals and activities add to the outlay. Admissions follow the international-school calendar (main intake in August/September); many schools also run rolling admissions and waiting lists, so parents relocating to Hanoi are advised to start enquiries several months before their planned start date and check places in their child’s year group.

Compare 12 Affordable international schools in Hanoi, Vietnam. Filter by curriculum, fees (average VND 192,432,083), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 12 schools · avg fee VND 192,432,083
Schools listed
12
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
VND 192,432,083
Fee range
VND 6,600,000 – 400,000,000
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
1,614 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The Dewey Schools - Ocean Park Campus
Oldest
Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi (1982)
With boarding
1
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Morning Star International School logo

Morning Star International School

American Curriculum, IB (PYP) · From age 1

₫200,000,000 - 300,000,000
From age 1
American Curriculum, IB (PYP)
Instructs in English and Vietnamese
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Evening scene outside the Japanese International School Hanoi campus entrance.
Japanese International School Hanoi logo

Japanese International School Hanoi

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels · Ages 3 to 18

₫150,000,000 - 400,000,000
Ages 3 to 18 years
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Japanese Curriculum
Instructs in English and Japanese
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KGS International School (Hanoi) — international school in Hanoi, Vietnam
KGS International School (Hanoi) logo

KGS International School (Hanoi)

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 18

₫288,970,000 - 394,050,000
Ages 6 to 18 years
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Korean Curriculum
Instructs in English, Korean and Vietnamese
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The Dewey Schools Cau Giay campus with greenery at the gate.
The Dewey Schools - Cau Giay Campus logo

The Dewey Schools - Cau Giay Campus

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

₫88,000,000 - 110,000,000
Ages 3 to 18 years
American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Instructs in English and Vietnamese
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True North International School logo

True North International School

Advanced Placement (AP), Vietnamese Curriculum · Ages 5 to 18

₫300,000,000
Ages 5 to 18 years
Advanced Placement (AP), Vietnamese Curriculum
Instructs in English and Vietnamese
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Sakura Montessori International School Van Phuc — international school in Hanoi, Vietnam
Sakura Montessori International School Van Phuc logo

Sakura Montessori International School Van Phuc

Montessori Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum · Ages 1.25 to 6

₫6,600,000 - 13,000,000
Ages 1½ to 6 years
Montessori Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Young students playing a running game on the school field.
Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi logo

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi

French Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

₫139,600,000 - 259,500,000
Ages 3 to 18 years
French Curriculum
Instructs in French
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Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) — international school in Hanoi, Vietnam
Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH) logo

Korean International School in Hanoi (KISH)

Korean Curriculum · Ages 6 to 18

₫279,675,000 - 381,375,000
Ages 6 to 18 years
Korean Curriculum
Instructs in Korean and English
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Student practicing balance outdoors with teacher support on the playground.
Hanoi Academy International Bilingual School logo

Hanoi Academy International Bilingual School

British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

₫113,000,000 - 165,000,000
Ages 3 to 18 years
British Curriculum
Instructs in English and Vietnamese
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Brendon Primary School logo

Brendon Primary School

Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · From age 5

₫120,100,000 - 141,100,000
From age 5
Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Instructs in Vietnamese and English
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La Petite Ecole Hanoi — international school in Hanoi, Vietnam
La Petite Ecole Hanoi logo

La Petite Ecole Hanoi

French Curriculum · Ages 1 to 6

₫85,000,000 - 165,000,000
Ages 1 to 6 years
French Curriculum
Instructs in French and English
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The Dewey Schools Ocean Park campus with curved architectural design.
The Dewey Schools - Ocean Park Campus logo

The Dewey Schools - Ocean Park Campus

IB (MYP), IB (DP) · Ages 5 to 18

₫96,600,000 - 121,800,000
Ages 5 to 18 years
IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Instructs in English and Vietnamese
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FAQs for Vietnam

What does “affordable international” mean in Hanoi’s school market?
“Affordable international” usually refers to schools that deliver recognised international curricula or a genuine bilingual programme at substantially lower tuition than the city’s premium international campuses; these schools often balance the Vietnamese national curriculum with English-medium teaching to reduce costs and broaden local demand. Fee levels and what is included vary, so compare published tuition, compulsory capital or development fees, transport, meals and extras when you assess affordability.
Which curricula and languages will my child typically encounter?
Schools in this sector commonly offer the English National/Cambridge pathway, IB Primary/Middle/DP elements, American-style programmes or Singaporean-inspired maths and science curricula, with many operating an integrated Vietnamese - international timetable. English is the primary language of instruction in most international streams while bilingual schools deliver substantial Vietnamese language tuition, and larger schools also offer Mandarin, French, Korean or Japanese as additional language options.
How much should we budget beyond tuition?
Plan for more than headline tuition: most affordable international or bilingual schools publish separate one-off capital or registration fees, refundable deposits, bus fees, lunches, uniforms, trips and external exam charges, which can add a significant sum to the annual cost. Many Hanoi schools also increase fees annually (commonly a small percentage to cover inflation and investment), so ask the school for a full fee schedule and past increase history before you commit.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Apply as early as possible for an August/September start - a realistic timetable is to begin enquiries and school visits 6 - 12 months ahead - but many schools also accept mid-year entries through rolling admissions if places are available. The usual steps are enquiry, application and fee, submission of documents, an age-appropriate assessment or interview, and then an offer with a registration/acceptance fee; schools will list required documents such as passport or birth certificate, recent school reports, immunisation records and proof of address.
Are there restrictions for Vietnamese children at international programmes?
Yes: under Vietnam’s regulations for foreign-cooperation education, schools offering foreign programmes must ensure Vietnamese students studying those programmes take required national-curriculum content, and the share of Vietnamese students in a foreign programme is formally limited (for example, guidance sets a cap so Vietnamese pupils do not exceed half of foreign-programme enrolment). Families should confirm with any school how they meet national-curriculum obligations and how that affects timetabling and graduation pathways.
What should parents prioritise when choosing a more affordable international school?
Look for clear evidence of teacher qualifications and English-language support, transparent fee schedules (including capital and ancillary costs), accreditation or recognised examination pathways, a published safeguarding policy and practical factors such as transport routes and language support for return to a Vietnamese or other national system. Visiting classrooms, asking how bilingual balance is achieved, and checking recent inspection or accreditation reports will give you better insight than fees alone.