Welcome to the British International School, Hanoi. As Principal it is a pleasure to introduce to you our unique international 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. 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 an exceptional school in Hanoi.
- Sue Hill
Principal
| Number of students |
1.000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 in the Early Years; 24 in Primary and Secondary |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
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. |
| 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 |
In some year groups, yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In the Early Years - classroom observation; in Primary - NGRT + NVR and personal interview; in Secondary - written assessment, CAT4 and personal interview. |
| 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 |
All graduates to date have gone on to university, so 100%. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and IBDP |
| Results in these examinations |
Above the world average |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Small group sessions for students who may require additional support. |
| 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 |
A very wide range of ECAs are provided including sports, art, performing arts and STEAM activities |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian options are provided |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education lessons |
| 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. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Integrity, Respect, Care, Enquiry, Reflection and Perseverance |
| 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. |
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 at any time 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 and seeing our staff and students in action.
