Rik Millington
Principal
A warm welcome to ISPH, and thank you for your interest in our school. In addition to the information listed below, I encourage you to visit our website and browse our social media to find out what makes ISPH the very best choice of international school for your family; including our superb campus, our balanced and engaging curriculum, and - most importantly - our world-class team of outstanding teachers.
ISPH opened in August 2019 with the mission and vision of becoming the country’s premier international school, following the same path as ISPKL, our sister school in Malaysia, which opened in 2011. After starting with around 100 children, today ISPKL has grown to become a vibrant and diverse school community, with over 1000 students representing more than 50 different nationalities.
A key feature of both ISPH and ISPKL is the strength of partnerships within our communities, where students, parents and staff work positively together to continuously develop and improve our schools. I invite you and your family to contact us to learn more about what makes ISPH such a special school; why our students are so happy and high-achieving; and why ISPH is fast-becoming Hanoi’s most vibrant, welcoming and successful international school, at tuition rates that provide parents with outstanding value for money.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet your family and for you to learn more about our school, where a very warm ISPH welcome is always guaranteed!
| Number of students |
The school opened in August 2019 and is currently host to approximately 300 students. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
As an international school, we offer education for children from a diverse range of nationalities. Even in our opening year we have eight different nationalities represented, and in time we expect that our student population will be truly international. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% of students are local/Vietnamese |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer free EAL support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
EAL, Spanish, Vietnamese & Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Digital technologies are used throughout the school to facilitate learning beyond boundaries. |
| 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, the full programme of study is offered to students online in times of enforced school closures. |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
ISPH has a strong Learning Support Department, with staff who provide specialist support for those students who may need assistance. A comprehensive EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme is provided to all students requiring additional help in improving their English. Up to four EAL lessons are provided each week, at no additional cost to parents.
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| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
EYC:
Primary:
Secondary:
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| Waiting list |
Yes, in some year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, rolling admissions |
| School start time |
8.00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, lunch and snacks are provided in our international standard canteen, catered by international catering company, Epicure. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
ISPH offers a choice of Asian, Western and vegetarian meals, freshly cooked on-site daily. The menus are updated every month and will be accessible on the website. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of after school activities are provided to cater for a variety of interests. Activities vary from term to term, according to student demand, and include a broad range of options in sports, arts, computing, science, craft and soft-skills. Each term parents will be sent details of the CCAs being offered. |
| Sports activities included |
PE lessons are provided 3-4 times per week, with all Primary students undertaking weekly swimming lessons. |
| Facilities at the school |
ISPH's spacious library is fully furnished with thousands of books covering many different subjects. The school also contains specialist suites for Science, Music and Drama, Technology, and Creative Arts, allowing students to pursue academic excellence and reach their full potential. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
ISPH has a great variety of sports facilities available, including an Olympic size indoor swimming pool, tennis, badminton and basketball courts, plus a fantastic astro turf sports field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ISPH is a place where internationally-minded and culturally aware students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence and personal development, enabling them to take a leading role in tomorrow’s ever-changing global community. Our carefully crafted curriculum, which is delivered by teachers of the highest calibre, is designed to stretch, challenge and inspire students of all abilities, encouraging them to develop deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher order thinking skills. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISPH programmes of study are based on the UK National Curriculum, providing internationally renowned standards for learning in English, Mathematics and Science, and the foundation subjects. Our curriculum is enhanced in numerous ways to best cater for our students and our international context. |
ISPH programmes of study are based on the UK National Curriculum, providing internationally renowned standards for learning in English, Mathematics and Science, and the foundation subjects. Our curriculum is enhanced in numerous ways to best cater for our students and our international context.
Students have regular lessons in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Vietnamese, Spanish, STEAM, Art & Design, Computing, Music, Drama & Dance, PE, Sports & Swimming.
Students at ISPH have access to state-of-the-art teaching and learning amenities located in and around the school campus to nurture their mental and physical well-being.
School facilities include: fully equipped classrooms, science laboratories, creative arts workshops, drama, dance and music studios, well-resourced library, international standard canteen, technology suites, multi-purpose hall, covered and heated swimming pool, astro turf sports field, astro turf playground, tennis courts, gymnasium.
Our campus is located next to the ParkCity Club with the school making use of these superb facilities. Safe pedestrian access connects ISPH to the Club and to the rest of the ParkCity township.
Thank you for your interest in joining The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi. We aim to make the process of enrolment as simple and straightforward as possible.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
