Expat families looking to relocate to Vietnam will find that there are several excellent international schools to choose from in Hanoi. These schools follow foreign curricula such as that of the UK, the US and the International Baccalaureate. Though fees are exorbitant, international schools generally offer a high standard of education and allow expat children to continue with a familiar curriculum.

Below is a list of some of the city's most respected international schools.

International schools in Hanoi

British International School of Hanoi (BIS)

Students at BIS Hanoi follow the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stage 3. The IGCSE qualification is available to students in Key Stage 4 and the school is a registered centre for Cambridge International Examinations. The IB Diploma Programme is offered in Sixth Form. Read more

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate, English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 2 to 18

Hanoi International School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.hisvietnam.com

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lfay.com.vn

United Nations International School of Hanoi

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.unishanoi.org

Further reading

►See Schools and Education in Hanoi for an overview of the city's education options

Expat Interviews

"There are plenty of local and international schools. As there are a lot of Asian migrants you can find Singaporean, Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese schools in Vietnam. And, because of the history of Vietnam being a French colony, there is still some French influence in the country, such as French schools and cultural events." 

Learn more about moving to Vietnam in our interview with French expat Guillaume. 

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