Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
540 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
Most common nationality |
Korean |
Ratio of local students to international students |
14:31 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Teachers use smart TVs for instruction, all secondary students bring their own laptop to class, upper-primary students are provided a laptop during specific technology times in class. Students are prohibited from accessing their mobile phones during school hours, a secure pouch is provided to each student to keep their phone in their own possession without access to it. |
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, our school incorporates Google Classroom, Seesaw, and other relevant technologies for virtual learning. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, PSAT, TEFL, IELT, ACT, AP Tests |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
We hire Learning Support Specialists. Co-Teaching: Collaborating with classroom teachers to deliver instruction and support within the general education classroom. Support for Classroom Teachers: Assisting in planning and developing adaptive programs to meet diverse learning needs. Communication: Engaging with parents, other team members, and outside agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student support. Push-In or Pull-Out Support: Working with students either within their regular classroom (push-in) or outside of it (pull-out) to address their individual learning needs. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Opportunities are provided to for students to create their own additional learning programs, research topics they are interested in, and self-study for additional AP Exams. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments are used to place students in their appropriate grade/class levels, as well as provide a baseline for future measures of growth. We will evaluate each applicant based on: English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
3 weeks prior to start |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:15 AM |
School finish time |
4:15 PM |
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 provide individual lunches for students with special diets. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Primary activities include physical activities, sports, and arts. Secondary clubs involve science, business, arts, politics, law, medical, environment, and philanthropy. |
Sports activities included |
Primary activities include baseball, soccer, tennis, dance, and gymnastics. Secondary activities include basketball, baseball, badminton, soccer/football, tennis, and volleyball. We offer P.E. classes and Elite Athletic Training also. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Performing arts theater, library, music rooms, 3 large multi-purpose rooms, and 2 canteens. |
Sports facilities at the school |
2 soccer fields, basketball court, tennis court, swimming pool, baseball field, pickleball court, and weight lifting room. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Paul American School Hanoi offers a world-class educational experience for children in 1st through 12th grade. Our spacious campus is just on the outskirts of the city with a well-equipped facility. Since 2011, St. Paul American School Hanoi has offered children of Hanoi the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, college preparatory educational program while also allowing our children to pursue their passions with a wide range of extra-curricular activities and learning opportunities. At St. Paul American School Hanoi, there are no limits to what children can learn and achieve. We partner closely with our families to foster a diverse international school community that is aligned to our mission of Educating, Engaging, and Empowering our children. By following the Common Core Standards from the United States and by preparing our children for a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, we ensure that all of our student's needs are met as they prepare for their post-secondary education in the 21st century. Their world-wide options are limitless! With a world-class program including visual and performing arts, a variety of STEM options, and a diversity of athletic opportunities, our students emerge from St. Paul American School Hanoi as well rounded, well prepared, well educated global citizens. |
Teaching approach of the school |
St. Paul's curriculum offers comprehensive American standards in an international school setting. We believe in the importance of choice and allowing students to pursue their passions, which is why we offer a wide-range of co-curricular courses and activities outside of the class for students. We teach students how to think, not what to think. We believe in preparing students for a life of learning, exploration and to be global citizens in the community! |