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British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi

Vietnam, Hanoi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Vietnamese
Fees ₫251,700,000 - 636,000,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Vietnamese
Typical class size 25
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi offers a bilingual education that combines the English National Curriculum with Vietnamese language and cultural learning. Children begin in the Early Years Foundation Stage and continue through IGCSE and A-Level pathways in Secondary School. The school is known for its collaborations with the MIT STEAM programme and The Juilliard School, giving students access to specialist learning in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and music. Located in Royal City, the campus includes dedicated science laboratories, a theatre, dance studios, a climbing wall, and extensive sports facilities . Students learn in both English and Vietnamese in primary years, with English as the main language of instruction in secondary. A distinctive feature of BVIS Hanoi is its bilingual model delivered within an international framework, allowing students to develop strong English proficiency while maintaining Vietnamese language and cultural understanding.

www.nordangliaeducation.com

Royal City, 72A Đ. Nguyễn Trãi, Street, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 11400, Vietnam

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The Essentials

British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Vietnamese.

Location
BVIS Hanoi is located in Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi. Royal City is a large residential and commercial complex with access to major roads and public transport links across the city.

Stages
The school is organized into Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form (A-Level). Students begin from age 2 in the Early Years Foundation Stage and continue through IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Each section has its own curriculum structure and specialist teaching teams.

Type
BVIS Hanoi is a co-educational day school. The school does not offer boarding, and all students attend on a day-school basis.

Additional learning support
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who need help developing English proficiency (Secondary Parent Handbook). Vietnamese language and cultural subjects are also offered for students maintaining Vietnamese literacy. No specialized Special Educational Needs (SEN) department or programs are listed on the official website.

Country affiliation
The school follows the English National Curriculum and is part of Nord Anglia Education, but it does not have a formal affiliation with a specific country beyond its British-style curriculum framework.

Religious affiliation
BVIS Hanoi has no religious affiliation and does not identify with or teach any religious tradition.

School day structure
According to the school’s parent handbook, the school day generally begins around 8:00 AM and ends in the mid-afternoon, with scheduled breaks and lunchtime varying by section (Early Years, Primary, and Secondary have slightly different timings). Each section follows its own timetable, including subject blocks and specialist lessons.

Bus service
BVIS Hanoi offers a school bus service for families who require transport. The service is operated by an external provider arranged by the school, with routes covering key residential areas in Hanoi. Bus fees are charged separately from tuition, and families register through the admissions or transportation office.
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Fees

Annual tuition at British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi ranges from VND 251,700,000 to VND 636,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

Application Fee: VND 3,500,000 (non-refundable).
Registration Fee: VND 25,000,000 (one-time, non-refundable, payable on acceptance).

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Fees are billed annually or by term (three terms per year).

F1- F2: VND 251,700,000 per year
F3: VND 340,800,000 per year
Year 1: VND 461,900,000 per year
Year 2–6: VND 477,000,000 per year
Year 7: VND 560,200,000 per year
Year 8–9: VND 570,500,000 per year
Year 10–11 (IGCSE): VND 583,500,000 per year
Year 12–13 (A-Level): VND 636,000,000 per year

The official fee schedule notes that tuition includes school lunches, day trips, and student insurance. Tuition is payable annually or termly, with three equal term payments if choosing the term-by-term option.

Additional Costs
Uniform: Charged separately at the school shop.

Refund Policy
Applicants withdrawing after acceptance may forfeit the registration fee; tuition refunds follow the withdrawal timelines published in the admissions policy.
Academics

British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) Hanoi delivers a bilingual programme that combines the English National Curriculum with Vietnamese language and cultural studies. Children in the Early Years follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), taught in both English and Vietnamese. In Primary School, students continue with a bilingual model that includes the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside core subjects in English and Vietnamese. In Secondary School (Years 7–9), students follow the English National Curriculum with specialist subjects taught mainly in English while continuing Vietnamese studies. Students in Years 10–11 take Cambridge IGCSE courses, and those in Years 12–13 can pursue Cambridge International A Levels or the school’s High School Diploma pathway. Throughout all stages, the school also integrates specialist programmes such as Juilliard Performing Arts and MIT STEAM, which extend the core curriculum.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Make an enquiry
First, you contact the school’s admissions team via their online enquiry form, phone or email. This begins the process and gives you a chance to ask about entry requirements, availability, and any specific needs.

2. Take a tour or virtual meeting
You and your child are invited to visit the campus for a guided tour; alternatively, if you are not in Hanoi, the school can arrange a personalized virtual meeting. This helps you get a feel for the school environment.

3. Submit an application with supporting documents
You complete the online application and submit required documents , such as birth certificate or passport, a recent school report, medical insurance card, and SEN documentation. Non-Vietnamese applicants or expatriates will also need passport/visa. Along with the application, you’ll need to pay the application fee.

4. Entrance assessment (and possibly interview)
After documents are accepted, your child will be invited to an age-appropriate entrance assessment. For younger ages this may involve play-based assessment; older children take tests appropriate to their level. An interview with a senior staff member helps the school understand academic level and personal needs.

5. Offer and acceptance
If the assessment is successful and there is a place available, the school will offer a place normally within five days of application and assessment. You then accept the offer and pay the non-refundable registration fee to secure the place.

6. Placement and integration
Once accepted, the school works with your family to integrate your child into the right class / year group. New students may start at any time; BVIS Hanoi accepts applications and admissions all year round.

Scholarships
BVIS Hanoi offers a Scholarship Programme for students entering Year 12 (Sixth Form / A-Levels).
Scholarships are awarded in three categories: Academic Excellence, Artistic Talent, and Extraordinary Achievement.\
The scholarships grant a fee reduction between 10% and 50% of school fees.
To keep the scholarship for the full two years (Years 12 and 13), the student must maintain good academic performance and conduct, according to the school’s Scholarship Committee and internal policies.
Scholarships are only awarded if candidates meet the school’s entry requirements for 16+ entry and satisfy the criteria for merit as judged by the Committee.

Waitlist
The school does not indicate that it operates a formal waitlist or pool system. It states that applications are accepted all year round and that children may join at any point during the academic year. No additional information about waitlist procedures or class-capacity management is publicly disclosed.
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