Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400+ students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20+ nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. HTS offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) classes after school for students who seek to boost their English confidence. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Vietnamese |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 students |
| Average number of students per class |
15 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We harness technology to enhance learning, assessment, safety, and communication.
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| 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. We are prepared and have enough facilities needed in case of emergency. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Learners at HTS will have homework assigned regularly throughout the week based on the objectives, content, and material being covered. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Special Educational Needs Coordinator at school, who is responsible for overseeing students’ psychological and behavioral conditions. In cases of students with autism or ADHD, we provide a dedicated teacher to support each child in all school activities. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Exceptional Learners Support team |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. We have certified staff taking charge of this. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test (Cat4) |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students when applying to HTS will undergo an admissions process, which includes the academic report of the previous school years (if any) and International recognized Assessment CAT4 at Hanoi Toronto School. The Assessment results are for learning only and are meant to show a rounded view of your child's potential and how they learn. From that, we can decide the right pace of learning for your child with additional support or challenge if needed based on their cognitive abilities and motivation. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Please contact Admissions Team for details |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
14:20 (On ECA days, school ends at 4pm) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. We have vegan, asian and western food provided in each meal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
HTS offers 50+ extracurricular activities each school year and 30+ clubs. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Badminton, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, … |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Igh-tech STEM Lab, Makerspace, Science lab, Creative art center, Art Exhibition Hall, Food technology lab, Blackbox, Musical & Drama Theater, Dance center, Library, Experimental garden, Canteen |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Indoor pool, Football field, Basketball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Hanoi Toronto School (HTS) is the first and only school in Hanoi to provide a fully Optimized and Integrated Ontario Curriculum from Canada. HTS is proudly owned and operated by the International Schools Partnership (ISP), one of the world’s leading education providers. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
To ensure that every student at HTS receives a world-class education, HTS is dedicated to offering a personalized educational plan to each student, in a school environment that maximizes the eagerness of the student to develop both academically and socially. The school’s academic excellence and equity of treatment towards all students and teachers cultivate a set of exemplary attributes in the students and leads them to be responsible and successful global citizens. |