Fairmont International School Vietnam was previously known as Hanoi Toronto School.
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 and Vietnamese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese |
Yes. FISV 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 during emergencies) |
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 |
High School Diploma, AP |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Learners at FISV 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 FISV will undergo an admissions process, which includes the academic report of the previous school years (if any) and International recognized Assessment CAT4 at FISV. 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 |
FISV 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 |
Fairmont International School Vietnam is a US standards based international school in Hanoi offering a clear learning journey from PreK to Grade 12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Choose the pathway that best supports your child’s goals. At FISV, the American International Program and Vietnamese National Curriculum offer two distinct pathways that build confidence and readiness for university and beyond. |
Contact the admissions team at Fairmont International School Vietnam
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