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Singapore International School Van Phuc

Vietnam, Hanoi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₫151,625,000 - 502,288,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2004
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Singapore International School
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Vietnamese
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Preschool, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Singapore International School Van Phuc is located in the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound in Hanoi, offering a full International Programme from Pre-School through Senior High (Years 9–12). The school combines the Singapore curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science with the Cambridge Curriculum in later years, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A-Level qualifications. Students receive their lessons in English, with Chinese and Vietnamese offered as additional languages. On campus, there are facilities such as ICT labs, swimming pool, a football field, and dedicated rooms for Music, STEM, and Art/Craft. A distinctive feature is the school’s partnership with Outward Bound Vietnam (OBV), which provides outdoor-education programmes from Year 4 onward to support teamwork, resilience, and life skills.

This campus is part of Singapore International School

46 P. Vạn Bảo, Khu Ngoại giao đoàn Vạn Phúc, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam

The Essentials

Singapore International School Van Phuc has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Singapore International School @ Van Phuc is situated at 2D Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 46 Van Bao, Ngoc Ha Ward, Hanoi. The address places the school in a diplomatic area of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District.

Stages
The school offers a full International Programme from Pre-School (18 months to below 6 years) through Primary (Years 1–6), Junior High (Years 7–8) and Senior High School (Years 9–12).

The Senior High School includes a two-year Cambridge IGCSE course in Years 9–10 and Cambridge International AS/A Levels in Years 11–12.

Type
Singapore International School, Van Phuc operates as an international day school offering both International Programme and Integrated Programme pathways.

Additional learning support
The school does not provide a specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Support department. There is a strong emphasis on a school-wide Virtues Programme and on building character and soft skills, and the International Programme description refers to a “student-centred focus” through WASC and Cambridge accreditation, but no dedicated SEN facilities or specialist support services are detailed.

Country affiliation
The curriculum draws on Singapore’s curriculum in Maths, Science and English and integrates Cambridge curricula in the Primary and Secondary years.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day begins at 8:25 with Form Class followed by Assembly and academic periods through the morning. Students have a Break/Snack from 10:35 to 10:55 and Lunch from 12:15 to 13:00 before continuing with afternoon lessons. A short Break runs from 14:20 to 14:35, and the school day finishes with dismissal at 16:00.

Bus service
Singapore International School Van Phuc provides and runs its own bus service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires wearing the prescribed uniform, including daily, sports, and winter outfits. The daily uniform for girls is a logo polo shirt with a grey skirt or grey trousers, grey socks, and white/grey/black closed-toe shoes; for boys, a logo polo shirt with grey trousers (long or short) and white/grey/black shoes. The sports uniform is a logo polo shirt with grey shorts, and the winter uniform includes a grey skirt or trousers, a logo hoodie, grey sweatpants, a jacket with the logo and school name, and white/grey/black shoes; windbreakers are available for both boys and girls. Uniform fees are available from the school office.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the KinderWorld Education Group and operates within the Singapore International School network. The KinderWorld governance model supports shared resources and a common direction for planning across SIS campuses. WASC accreditation applies to SIS campuses, and Cambridge International Examinations administers IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels; the iPSLE is administered by SEAB as an overseas examination center.
Fees

Annual tuition at Singapore International School Van Phuc ranges from VND 151,625,000 to VND 502,288,000 for 2026/27.

Fees Overview

Application and Registration Fees
For the Integrated Kindergarten Programme, a one-off registration fee of VND 3,225,000 is payable at enrolment.
For the International Kindergarten Programme, the registration fee is VND 6,450,000.
For the Integrated Programme (Years 1 to 5), parents pay a Placement Test Fee of VND 2,940,000, a Registration Fee of VND 8,600,000, and a Deposit of VND 8,000,000.
For the International Programme (Years 1 to 6), fees include a Placement Test Fee of VND 2,940,000, a Registration Fee of VND 21,500,000, and a Deposit of VND 15,000,000.


Tuition Fees

Integrated Kindergarten Programme (fees include meals)
• Pre-Nursery to Nursery Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year
• Kindergarten 1 to 2 Full Day: VND 151,625,000 per year
• Preparatory Full Day: VND 219,023,000 per year

International Kindergarten Programme (fees include meals)
• Pre-Nursery to Nursery Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year
• Kindergarten 1 to 2 Full Day: VND 280,615,000 per year
• Preparatory Full Day: VND 358,797,000 per year

Integrated Programme (Years 1 to 5)
• Year 1 to 3: VND 255,237,000 per year
• Year 4 to 5: VND 256,432,000 per year

International Programme (Years 1 to 6)
• Year 1 to 3: VND 498,380,000 per year
• Year 4 to 5: VND 500,688,000 per year
• Year 6: VND 502,288,000 per year

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Parents may pay yearly (30 days before the first day of school) or termly. Termly plans are divided into either four equal payments of 25 percent for kindergarten programmes or 35 percent, 25 percent, 25 percent and 15 percent for Years 1 to 6 programmes.

Other Costs
Short-term care fees apply for Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2, charged per day or per half day. Insurance, uniforms, stationery, book packs, e-learning materials and transportation are listed as additional costs to be obtained directly from the school office.

Refund Information
Deposits are refundable according to the school’s conditions. Registration fees are not stated as refundable. Tuition fees may not be refunded once the term begins.

Payment Methods
Parents are directed to follow the billing instructions provided by the school office.
Academics

Singapore International School Van Phuc teaches British Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Singapore International School, Van Phuc's International Programme integrates “the foundational strengths of Singapore’s curriculum in Math, Science and English” with key elements of the Cambridge Curriculum in the Primary and Secondary years.

In Pre-School (18 months to below 6 years), the focus is on age-appropriate foundations in English, Mathematics and Science, with small classes led by a foreign teacher supported by a Vietnamese teacher.

Primary (Years 1–6) follows Singapore-based curricula in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, alongside ICT, Art and Craft, Health and Physical Education, Music and Chinese, with extended learning through STEM and online English resources plus Vietnamese where applicable.

Junior High (Years 7–8) offers an integrated Cambridge–Singapore curriculum across core academic subjects, plus Chinese, Global Perspectives and ICT, again with extended STEM and language programmes.

In Senior High School, students undertake Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–10 and can progress to Cambridge International AS / A Levels in Years 11–12, choosing from a broad range of subjects including Mathematics, Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and English Literature.

Across these stages, the curriculum is supported by a strong emphasis on STEM, ICT, Chinese and Vietnamese language learning, the Virtues Programme, and experiential components such as Outward Bound and overseas study opportunities.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Singapore International School Van Phuc offers what it calls a “Virtues Programme”. The Virtues Programme suggests that the school integrates character and virtue education into regular school life alongside academic learning.

Additionally, the school partners with Outward Bound Vietnam (OBV) for outdoor-education programmes starting from Year 4 upward. These OBV programmes are designed to help students build resilience, teamwork, leadership and life-skills through experiential learning, which supports social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
This school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL-specific support.

Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose specific programmes, staff roles, or initiatives dedicated to mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school states that the welfare and rights of children are especially important; it refers to protecting every child and respecting principles outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Parent Experience

History
Singapore International School Van Phuc was founded in 2004. It is a part of the broader network of schools under KinderWorld Education Group, which operates multiple international and bilingual schools across Vietnam.

Over the years, the school has expanded largely. For example, after renovation in 2019 it added new facilities including a gymnasium, ICT labs, a swimming pool, a football field, and specialist rooms for Music, STEM and Art/Craft.

The school introduced the KinderWorld International Kindergarten (KIK) programme, catering for children starting at about 18 months of age, broadening the age range and making the school a full early-childhood + primary offering.

Community
SIS Van Phuc maintains a fairly active school community with regular events and cultural celebrations. For instance, their 2025 February newsletter highlights a Tết (Lunar New Year) celebration, with musical performances by students and teachers, indicating the school supports Vietnamese cultural traditions alongside its international curriculum. The school also organises broader community events like an Easter Fair and Open Day, which help bring together current families and prospective ones.

Extra-curricular activities such as choir, art clubs, cooking classes, sports clubs, robotics, and chess are offered; these serve as social and hobby-based venues where students, parents and teachers likely build a sense of community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not disclose any PTA structure or formal parent-governance group. Parent involvement appears to be via regular parent-teacher meetings, participation in school events (Open Day, fairs), and collaboration on student welfare and community activities, but no formal PTA is documented.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Singapore International School @ Van Phuc occupies a purpose-built campus designed for 21st-century learning. It has specialist rooms for the arts and music, fully equipped science labs, computer rooms, and ICT-enabled technology throughout the campus. The site includes multiple outdoor sports facilities and a covered swimming pool, along with a gymnasium and a library. A new International Programme wing provides additional classrooms, and KinderWorld International Kindergarten (KIK) serves younger children.

Sports Facilities
The campus has multiple outdoor sports facilities and a covered swimming pool. It includes a gymnasium for physical education and related activities. A small football field is on-site. These facilities support both competitive and recreational sport.

Academic Facilities
The campus houses fully equipped science laboratories, computer rooms, and ICT laboratories. Technology is integrated throughout the campus to support digital learning. Specialist facilities support STEM, Music, and Art/Craft. Classrooms are arranged to support a modern, 21st-century learning environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Spaces for Creative Arts and Music support extracurricular activities in the arts. STEM-related workshops and activities are available in dedicated specialist facilities. Outdoor spaces and the swimming pool support sport and recreation outside class hours. Facilities enable participation in arts, music and related activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
Chinese language study is offered in the International Programme; Chinese and Vietnamese languages are offered in the Integrated Programme; The school serves foreign and Vietnamese students and places strong emphasis on English language skills across the study pathways.

Social & Hobbies
The campus houses specialist rooms for music and arts and provides fully equipped science labs and computer rooms; Outdoor sports facilities and a covered swimming pool support recreational and physical activities; ICT skills and e-learning are integrated from early years.

Community & Service
The Virtues Programme teaches twenty virtues to develop character and global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
The Singapore International School Vietnam Alumni Association (SISVAA) promotes interaction between alumni and current students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities include a gymnasium, a swimming pool, a small football field and a library; The campus also features ICT labs and specialist rooms for Music, STEM and Art/Craft, supporting student wellbeing and holistic development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction. Chinese language study is offered in both International and Integrated Programmes; Vietnamese language study is offered in the Integrated Programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the primary language of instruction with additional language study in Chinese and Vietnamese depending on the programme.
Reputation

Awards
There are no publicly disclosed awards for Singapore International School Van Phuc.

Accreditations
* Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): This is a US-based accrediting body; on the school newsletter the school states it has received a six-year WASC accreditation.

Membership / affiliation with KinderWorld Group of Schools: Singapore International School Van Phuc is part of this group, which provides a larger network context. On the school’s Alumni page the site describes Singapore International School Van Phuc as “a campus of the largest accredited international school network in Vietnam.”
Admissions

Admissions
1. Parents begin by completing the online enquiry form on the school’s website, providing their child’s details (name, date of birth, current grade, nationality, etc.).

2. For admission into the International Programme there is a Placement Test Fee listed. The school likely administers a placement or entrance test as part of the admissions screening process.

3. Upon acceptance, parents pay a Registration Fee and a Deposit.

4. The school offers a Yearly Payment Plan or a Termly Payment Plan for tuition fees. The termly plan is broken down into four terms with defined payment percentages for each term. Payment is due 30 days before the first day of school (for yearly plan) or 30 days before start of term + 14 days before end of current term (for termly plan).

5. In addition to tuition, parents may have to pay for student insurance, uniform, stationery/book pack/e-learning materials, meal fees, optional transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses such as field trips and camps. These “other fees” are handled separately and the exact amounts are provided upon enquiry.

6. Once all required fees (registration fee, deposit, and first tuition payment under selected payment plan) are submitted, the school confirms enrolment.

Scholarships
Singapore International School Van Phuc does offer scholarships (discount scholarships up to 25%) occasionally, but the public information suggests these are promotional scholarships tied to annual enrolment periods, not a permanent or broadly detailed scholarship programme.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly describe a formal wait-list or pool system for unsuccessful applicants beyond the offer stage.
School Events
The school has not added events
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