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Japanese International School Hanoi

Vietnam, Hanoi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees ₫150,000,000 - 400,000,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 446
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2016
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese, Vietnamese
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Japanese International School (JIS) in Hanoi was founded in 2016 and offers education from kindergarten to grade 12 following a blend of the Japanese education model and the Cambridge International Programme. JIS provides pathways through Japanese Curriculum, IEYC, Cambridge IGCSE, and AS/A Level, with detailed tuition information published annually. A distinctive feature of the school is its 2,000 m² rooftop vegetable garden, used daily as a green learning space. Students can also use extensive physical education facilities, join after-school clubs such as basketball, football, dance, piano, karate and swimming, and, from age six, choose boarding on campus. In 2024, JIS ranked among the top two high schools in Hanoi for average foreign-language scores in the national graduation exam.

JIS is located at 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, phường Vạn Phúc, quận Hà Đông, Hà Nội. The school’s Hanoi campus covers 1.6 hectares and is organised into three modern subdivisions: Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Physical Education.

The Essentials

Japanese International School Hanoi has 446 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
JIS is located at 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, phường Vạn Phúc, quận Hà Đông, Hà Nội, Vietnam. The campus sits within the Hà Đông district of Hanoi and is accessible via road.

Stages
JIS provides a full through-school experience from Early Years / Kindergarten, through Primary, through Lower Secondary (Middle School), to Upper Secondary (High School / Grade 12). For preschool (mầm non), there are different streams including Japanese Programme, Cambridge International Programme and a Bilingual Programme.

Type
JIS is co-educational (boys and girls attend together). The school also offers boarding (residential) facilities for students from primary level upwards.

Additional learning support
The school does not publicly disclose information on additional learning support.

Country affiliation
Japanese International School Hanoi is affiliated with Japan, it follows the Japanese education model as part of its offer, alongside international curricula.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
The school does not publicly disclose information on day structure.

Bus service
Japanese International School provides bus service for families.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has on-site boarding facilities for students.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy requiring students to wear school uniforms.

Food Options
Meals are provided on campus for all students and staff, with fresh produce grown in an on-site garden used in meals.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Japanese International School network operated by ECS Group (ecsgroup.com.vn).
Fees

Annual tuition at Japanese International School Hanoi ranges from VND 150,000,000 to VND 400,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Entrance Fees
• Application / Entrance Test Fee: 5,000,000 VND
• Admission Fee (for Primary, Lower & Upper Secondary): 25,000,000 VND
• Admission Fee (Kindergarten): 25,000,000 VND
• Place Reservation / Deposit: 20,000,000 VND

Tuition Fees
• Kindergarten: 150,000,000 VND/year (75,000,000 VND per semester)
• Primary (Grades 1–5): 240,000,000 VND/year (120,000,000 VND per semester).
• Lower Secondary (Grades 6–9): 260,000,000 VND/year (130,000,000 VND per semester).
• Upper Secondary (Grades 10–12): 280,000,000 VND/year (140,000,000 VND per semester).
• Cambridge IGCSE Pathway: 338,000,000 VND/year (169,000,000 VND per semester).
• Cambridge AS & A Level: 400,000,000 VND/year (200,000,000 VND per semester).

Boarding Fees
• Boarding (for students aged 6 and up): 8,000,000 VND/month. This includes room, utilities, meals (breakfast & dinner weekdays; three meals on weekends) and evening study support.

Other Costs & Fees
• Meals: Charged daily by age group
• Uniforms & Learning Materials:
– Kindergarten: ~1,860,000 VND to cover uniforms and class materials.
– Grades 1–12: ~3,920,000 VND for uniforms and ~2,500,000 VND for basic learning materials; Health insurance ~800,000 VND for students aged 6+.
• School Bus Services: Fees vary by distance and are paid monthly; sibling discounts apply.

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
• Payment Deadlines: Tuition must be paid before each semester’s start. Early full-year payment qualifies for a 5% or 2% discount depending on timing.
• Sibling Discounts: 5% off tuition for two children; 10–15% for three or more siblings.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
• If withdrawing within Semester 1, parents may receive a refund for Semester 2 tuition paid, after discounts are applied. This is provided that the school receives written withdrawal notice at least 60 days before the semester end.
• Refunds for bus and boarding fees are prorated by unused months after a 7-day written notice.

Payment Options
• Fees can be paid annually or by semester, with discounts for early full-year payment. Payments are typically made by bank transfer to the school’s account.
Academics

Japanese International School Hanoi teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Japanese Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Japanese International School offers a blend of Japanese education and international programmes from early years through secondary school. At the early years and primary level, students can follow the Japan International Program (JIP), where Japanese teachers deliver core subjects based on Japanese curriculum approaches, with added Vietnamese literacy and English learning integrated as appropriate.

Secondary students continue in the Japanese International Program with deeper study in science and other core areas, or they may pursue pathways that prepare for both Vietnamese high school graduation and potential study in Japan.

Alongside the Japanese curriculum, JIS also offers the Cambridge International Programme for students progressing toward IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level qualifications, providing internationally recognised assessments in secondary years.

Together these pathways cover fundamental subjects across all ages and culminate in recognized secondary qualifications suited to further education in Vietnam, Japan or globally.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
JIS offers a subject called Wellbeing as part of the Cambridge International Programme, where students explore how emotions change in response to events and learn skills for understanding and managing feelings. In school news, it’s described that students work on emotional self-management and social skills such as conflict resolution and teamwork through these lessons. This subject is positioned within the curriculum to support students’ emotional and social skill development. However, information about additional SEL staff roles or broader policy support is not publicly available.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information on SEN.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information on EAL availability.

Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose detail specific in-school mental health programmes, counselling services or designated wellbeing staff.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information on their children safeguarding policy.
Parent Experience

History
Japanese International School (JIS) in Hanoi was established in 2016 and operates as a through-school from early years (mầm non) through to upper secondary. The school follows Japanese education model combined with international curriculum elements. It serves as part of broader educational offerings including multiple campuses (Hanoi and Hai Duong).

The school is structured to support long-term educational progression, linking cultural and academic exchange between Vietnam and the Japanese education context.

Community
The school community engages students and families in cultural exchange activities, such as regular cultural and learning exchanges with students from Japan, which help learners practice language and broaden cultural understanding.

Community events include parent participation days, such as “Parent Visit Day,” where families attend classes and participate in activities with their children.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not publicly disclose information related to PTA.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school sits on 1.6 hectares at 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, Hà Đông, Hanoi, and is divided into three modern zones: Kindergarten–Primary, Secondary, and Physical Education. It features a modern range of spaces including a library, science laboratories, an art room, sewing room, cooking facilities, a gym, a four-season saltwater swimming pool, a large multipurpose hall, several mini football fields, tennis courts, a large basketball court, a table-tennis room, and a piano classroom with a Hoffmann piano. The four-season saltwater pool uses salt electrolysis and an advanced water treatment system. The rooftop garden spans over 2,000 square meters on the Kindergarten–Primary building, and a 2-hectare organic farm provides fresh produce for meals and supports experiential learning. A 12-story dormitory houses foreign teachers and staff on campus. The library contains more than 10,000 books for reading and research.

Sports Facilities
For physical education, the school offers a four-season saltwater swimming pool, a gym, mini football fields, tennis courts, a large basketball court, and a table tennis room. A large hall supports sports activities and events. The swimming pool uses salt electrolysis and modern water treatment. The campus provides a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces to support PE and sport-related activities.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a library with over 10,000 books, science laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology, and specialty rooms for art, sewing, and cooking. There is a modern piano classroom, and piano lessons are available for students from Grade 1. The facilities support hands-on and project-based learning across disciplines.

Extra Curricular Facilities
From Grade 1, students receive piano lessons in a dedicated piano classroom. The rooftop garden and the on-site organic farm provide practical, hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture, nutrition, and sustainability. The library supports reading programs and research for projects and extended learning beyond core classes. Swimming is part of the school's physical education offerings and uses the year-round saltwater pool.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge International Programme is taught in English from Early Years through Cambridge Primary to IGCSE and A Level. Learning and assessment follow Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) guidelines. The program includes core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, Global Perspectives, Computer Science, ICT, Economics, and Art.

Arts & Creative
Arts (Mỹ thuật) is included as a Cambridge subject within the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Japanese is taught by native Japanese teachers, and students are immersed in a multicultural environment.

Social & Hobbies
Students in the Cambridge pathway have opportunities to participate in academic competitions, enrichment activities, and international events.

Leadership & Professional
The Find Your Ikigai program connects career orientation with character education, supporting students as they explore talents, interests, and future study paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The education framework centers on three pillars—physical, spiritual, and learning—and emphasizes ethics, discipline, and a respectful, Japanese-influenced school culture.
Languages

Language Provision
Japanese language is taught by Japanese teachers as part of the school's programs. Teaching and assessment in the Cambridge program are conducted under Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) guidelines. The school emphasizes a multicultural environment to support language development and international-mindedness.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publish a list of formal awards received by the institution.

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
JIS is authorised to deliver the Cambridge International Programme, including IGCSE and AS & A Level qualifications. This allows the school to register students for Cambridge examinations and follow Cambridge curriculum frameworks.


Japanese-model Education Programme
JIS states that it is *“the only school in Vietnam following the Japanese education model”*, indicating educational alignment with Japanese curricular structures and teaching approaches. While this is a curricular affiliation rather than a formal accreditation body, it is a defined institutional framework that shapes teaching and learning at the school.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1: Gather Information
Parents begin by learning about JIS through the school’s published materials, online information, consultations with the admissions office, or direct visits. This includes understanding the learning environment, curriculum options (e.g., Japanese, Cambridge and linked programmes), teaching methods, staff, facilities, and financial policies before applying.

2. Step 2: Submit a Registration Form
Parents must complete the online registration form on the school’s website. This form asks for details such as the student’s name, birthdate, current class, and parent contact information.

3. Step 3: Pay the Registration Fee
After registering, parents are required to pay a registration fee of 5,000,000 VND per student. The fee is transferred to the school’s designated bank account.

4. Step 4: Schedule the Admissions Interview/Test
Once the registration fee is confirmed, the admissions office schedules a selection interview or test session. These are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with different time slots for Kindergarten versus Primary/Secondary levels.

5. Step 5: Attend the Assessment Day
On the day of admission, parents and students participate in the selection process. For Kindergarten, parents and children attend the interview together; for Primary, the child participates with a parent present for a psychological skills check. For Secondary (THCS/THPT), the student completes their assessment independently.

6. Step 6: Receive Results
After the assessment, the school notifies families of the outcome. Parents are contacted with information about acceptance or further steps, and the admissions office remains available for follow-up support as needed.

Scholarships
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about scholarships.

Waitlist
Japanese International School Hanoi does not provide any information about any existing waitlist.
School Events
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