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United Nations International School of Hanoi

Vietnam, Hanoi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₫373,000,000 - 776,000,000
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1988
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
Typical class size 1100
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

UNIS Hanoi is a not-for-profit, co-educational IB World School in Tây Hồ’s Ciputra development, serving students from age 3 to Grade 12. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum—PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme—across one campus, with English as the language of instruction. Students study world languages, including Vietnamese, French, and Mandarin in Elementary, and French, Spanish or Mandarin in Secondary, with options for home-language and IB self-taught literature where appropriate. Co-curricular life features sports teams and arts ensembles, and students engage in a structured Service Learning Programme connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting the school’s United Nations roots. Families can review transparent, grade-by-grade fees on the admissions site. The campus is located at G9 Ciputra, with school transport available.

www.unishanoi.org

G9, Khu đô thị Ciputra, Hà Nội, Vietnam.

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The Essentials

United Nations International School of Hanoi has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 1100, instruction in English.

Location
UNIS Hanoi campus sits within the Ciputra International Township, a residential area in Hanoi’s northern district. It is easily accessible from the city centre and within a short drive of Nội Bài International Airport. The surrounding area is peaceful and well-connected by major roads linking central Hanoi with the airport corridor.

Stages
The school educates students from Early Years 3 (age 3) through Grade 12 (age 18). It is divided into Elementary (EY3 – Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Each section follows one of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes — PYP, MYP, and DP.

Type
UNIS Hanoi is a not-for-profit, co-educational, day school with no boarding facilities. The school welcomes both international and Vietnamese students who meet admissions criteria. It operates under a governance structure that includes representatives from the United Nations, the Vietnamese Government, and the parent community.

Additional learning support
UNIS Hanoi provides structured support through its Student Support Services, which include Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Counselling, Speech and Language Therapy, and an Educational Psychologist. These services operate under the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to meet individual student needs within available capacity.

Country affiliation
The school was founded through collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Vietnamese Government in 1988. It continues to maintain this United Nations affiliation.

Religious affiliation
UNIS Hanoi has no religious affiliation and describes itself as a non-denominational institution.

School day structure
The school does not publicly list one standard daily timetable, as schedules differ by division. Elementary handbooks indicate morning sessions, lunch and recess breaks, and afternoon classes ending mid-afternoon. Secondary schedules follow a similar structure with advisory and subject periods spread across the day.

Bus service
A dedicated School Bus Service is available for eligible students, operated under UNIS Hanoi’s transportation policies. The service includes defined pick-up and drop-off routes within Hanoi, safety guidelines, and student conduct rules. Families register through the school’s transport office and can review details in the Elementary Handbook and official policies.
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Fees

Annual tuition at United Nations International School of Hanoi ranges from VND 373,000,000 to VND 776,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee is payable upon submission of the online application form.
A tuition deposit is required to secure enrollment; this deposit is credited toward the first tuition payment but is non-refundable and non-transferable if the student does not attend.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Stream
Early Years 3: ₫ 373,000,000 (USD 14,200)
Early Years 4 – Kindergarten: ₫ 537,000,000 (USD 20,400)
Grades 1 – 5: ₫ 688,000,000 (USD 26,200)
Grades 6 – 8: ₫ 729,000,000 (USD 27,700)
Grades 9 – 10: ₫ 742,000,000 (USD 28,200)
Grades 11 – 12: ₫ 776,000,000 (USD 29,500)

Fees are invoiced annually or by installment according to the school’s published billing schedule.
A seat deposit is required each year to confirm continued enrollment for returning students.

Additional Fees
Other fees include a one-time enrolment fee, bus service fees, technology charges, and optional uniform purchases.
Learning materials, school trips, and certain extracurricular activities may also incur additional costs.

Transportation Fees
UNIS Hanoi operates an internal School Bus Service for eligible students living within Hanoi.
Routes, safety standards, and supervision procedures are specified in the school’s transport policies.
Fees are billed directly by the school and vary by route and distance.

Learning Support
Students requiring additional academic or language support are assisted through the school’s Student Support Services, which include Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Counselling, and Speech and Language Therapy.
Families whose children require support beyond what the school can provide may be asked to arrange external specialists.

Refund Policy
Refunds for tuition are governed by the school’s official Refund Procedures, which outline the percentage refundable based on the timing of withdrawal within the semester.
The tuition deposit is non-refundable once paid.

Payment Options
Payments can be made by bank transfer in USD or VND to UNIS Hanoi’s Techcombank accounts, or via cash deposit at Techcombank branches.
Late payments may be subject to additional charges as stated in the school’s financial policies.
Academics

United Nations International School of Hanoi teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
UNIS Hanoi offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum across all grade levels: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Early Years 3 to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 and 12. Each programme provides an inquiry-based framework designed to develop conceptual understanding and skills across subject areas. In the Elementary years, students study core subjects such as Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, and Physical Education, with additional instruction in Vietnamese, French, or Mandarin. The MYP builds on this with interdisciplinary units, Design, and Service as Action components. In the Diploma Programme, students complete six subjects chosen from the IB groups along with Theory of Knowledge (TOK), an Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) requirements. English is the language of instruction throughout the school.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application Submission
Families begin the admissions process by completing the online application form on the UNIS Hanoi website. Supporting documents such as school reports, passport copies, and health forms must be uploaded, and a non-refundable application fee must be paid at this stage. Applications are accepted year-round but depend on space availability.

2. Assessment and Interview
Applicants are assessed to determine their readiness for the IB curriculum. For Early Years and Elementary applicants, this may include a play-based session or parent interview. For Grades 1–12, students complete an academic assessment and English language evaluation (if applicable). The school may also request additional information from previous schools to better understand the student’s learning profile.

3. Review by the Admissions Committee
All applications are reviewed by a committee that includes principals, counsellors, and learning support specialists. Decisions are based on available space, the student’s academic background, English proficiency, and the school’s capacity to meet learning needs. The review ensures balanced classroom composition across language levels and learning support requirements.

4. Placement and Offer of Admission
If a space is available, families receive a formal offer of admission via email. To confirm the place, parents must submit the tuition deposit and complete the required medical and consent forms. If space is not available, the student is placed in the wait pool.

5. Orientation and Enrollment
Before the first day of school, new families attend a New Family Orientation to meet teachers, receive class schedules, and learn about school systems such as transport, uniforms, and technology use. Enrolled students are assigned a homeroom or advisory teacher who helps with the transition into school life.

Scholarships
UNIS Hanoi offers a Scholarship Programme for academically capable students from Vietnamese public schools who would otherwise be unable to attend an international school. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition and associated fees through graduation, provided the recipient maintains academic and behavioural expectations. Applicants are selected through a rigorous process that includes academic testing, English assessments, interviews, and a review of family finances. Scholarship students are part of the broader UNIS community and participate fully in academic and co-curricular programmes.

Waitlist
UNIS Hanoi operates a wait pool rather than a chronological waiting list. When space is not available in a specific grade, qualified applicants are placed in this pool. Admission priority is determined by the school’s Priority Lane system, which ranks applications as follows:

Lane 1: United Nations, embassy, and diplomatic staff; faculty dependents; scholarship students
Lane 2: Siblings of current students or graduates
Lane 3: Alumni children
Lane 4: Expatriate families
Lane 5: Vietnamese nationals

If a place becomes available, offers are made based on the student’s priority lane and suitability for the available space, not by the date of application. Applicants in the wait pool remain eligible for one academic year and must reapply for the following year if no space opens.
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