Welcome to the British International School, Hanoi. As Principal it is indeed a pleasure to introduce to you the excellent opportunities that our unique international school offers our students.
Underpinning all that we do is the belief that all children can be successful and that they should be encouraged to make the most of their talents. Success can be achieved in a variety of ways. Academic success is valued highly, but it is also our belief that the all-round development of each child is just as important.
We ensure that to ‘Be Ambitious’ and live our mission to the full we are:
- A school where integrity, care and respect lie at its core
- A school where each person learns through enquiry, perseverance and reflection aiming high to make excellence a habit
- Global citizens who are enthralled by learning together to build a deeper understanding of the world
BIS Hanoi is a first-class international school. Our unrivalled campus and facilities, investment in teachers and training, as well as curriculum knowledge offer exceptional prospects in Hanoi. Whether you are reading this as a prospective parent, teacher or student, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school and look forward to, hopefully, meeting you personally in the near future.
Richard Vaughan
Principal
| Number of students |
1.100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese, Korean, English, Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Max. number of students per class |
On average, the number of students in each class is:
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| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we do offer support to those children for whom English is not their first language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Spanish, French, Korean, Vietnamese |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is well integrated in the classrooms through interactive screens, iPads and Chromebooks in Primary. In Secondary, all students must have their own device. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. During periods of school-term closures, we implement our Virtual School Experience (VSE). Our approach to virtual learning blends synchronous and asynchronous learning to ensure a balance for our students between learning on and off-screen. Our ability to transform seamlessly from in-person to virtual school ensures our students are always learning and always connected with their classmates and teachers, even in times of school closure. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 activity per week in Primary with daily reading, 1 hour per subject per week in Secondary. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Upon receipt of these documents, your child will be invited for an assessment and personal interview with our Head of Primary or Secondary School. These allows us to ensure we can meet your child’s learning needs and offer the appropriate level of support and challenge to their learning. The assessment your child will undertake depends upon the age of your child. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
- Early Years students (Foundation 1 – 3) will participate in a class observation.
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, rolling admissions |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Over the last five years, our graduates have received acceptances from more than 200 prestigious universities around the world, with the majority of them attending their first or second choice of university. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and IBDP |
| Results in these examinations |
BIS Hanoi’s students achieved incredible results in IGCSEs, with 93 percent of students receiving A*-C grades and 62% of students earning A*-A grades across all subjects.
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
The school provides bus services to and from many districts within Hanoi. The buses are fitted with seat belts and all staff and pupils are required to use them. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we encourages all children to develop to their full potential but recognises that some children progress at different rates to their peers. These children may require an Individual Education Plan to be written for them to break their learning down into small achievable goals. |
| Learning support offered |
In Primary, the school has a Learning Support Department to oversee this programme. Parents will be consulted if a child is experiencing particular difficulties and an Individual Education Plan will be written for the child specifically to address their needs.
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Extension activities inside and outside of the classroom. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not in-house but if needed, we can refer someone. |
| School start time |
8:30am |
| School finish time |
3pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities that cater to a range of ages, interests and ability levels. Whether your child is keen on sports and physical exercise or enjoys languages, reading, arts or crafts, there's sure to be an activity to capture their interest. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. Our school menu is varied, providing choices to suit everyone's taste. We teach all children about the importance of hygiene, eating healthy meals and taking exercise as part of a balanced lifestyle. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian options are provided. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education lessons including swimming, basketball, football, etc. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
25m indoor swimming pool, full size field, hard courts, sports hall |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, students can compete on a local, national and international level through opportunities with Hanoi Activities Conference, Nord Anglia Education and FOBISIA. |
| Other facilities at the school |
The campus boasts exceptional facilities including a large library, a theatre, an auditorium, an indoor 25m swimming pool, a sports hall and turf playing fields. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. The school also has specialist suites for Science, Music, ICT, Art and Drama. Primary classrooms also feature special ‘breakout’ rooms for more individual small groupwork whilst the Early Years Foundation Stage children have their own dedicated mini splash pool, sand pit, outside playground with climbing equipment and an indoor soft-play room. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A school with integrity, care and respect at its core, come and join us at the British International School Hanoi where we inspire innovative thinkers and successful global citizens. We believe there is no limit to what your child can achieve. So we encourage every student to reach for their dreams, try something new, and above all, to be ambitious. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Underpinning all that we do is the belief that all children can be successful and that they should be encouraged to make the most of their talents. AT BIS Hanoi, we create opportunities for every students to be great! |
The British International School, Hanoi is a state of the art, purpose built school in Vinhomes Riverside, Long Bien District, Hanoi – a green and quiet area. The campus boasts exceptional facilities including a large library and auditorium, and all classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. The whole building has wireless network access whilst outside playground equipment meet international standards of safety and flexibility.
At BIS Hanoi, we are passionate about STEAM subjects. We aim to excite students about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths through our collaboration with MIT. We have state of the art facilities providing flexibility for our 21st Century Learners.
At BIS Hanoi, we are proud to offer world-class training and sports facilities, which include a sports hall, 25m swimming pool and outdoor playing fields, to all our students. In addition to the traditional sports of football, basketball, rugby, swimming, athletics, rounders, softball and volleyball, we also offer karate, fencing, rock climbing, yoga, kick boxing, dance and golf – there's always something new and different for your child to try.
We are passionate about all three performing arts and work in close collaboration with The Juilliard School. Students in our school experience music, dance and drama as an important part of our curriculum. We strongly believe all three subjects play a crucial role in enabling our students to develop into intelligent, confident and well-rounded global citizens. At BIS Hanoi, your child can prepare for the world stage in our specialist suites for Music, Art and Drama, theatre and auditorium.
We are pleased that you are considering the British International School, Hanoi for your child(ren). Please feel free to make an appointment to visit us either on-site or virtually as there is no better way to find out about us than to see us in operation. You will then be better able to make an informed decision after meeting with our Admissions team, viewing our excellent facilities at first hand or via a guided virtual school tour, and seeing our staff and students in action.
