International schools in Hanoi
44 international schools in Hanoi. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Cost of living
Prices about 70% lower than in the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 30 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2024
Schools and fees
44 international schools · British (IGCSE/A Level) 50% · American (AP) 27%
VND 63.7M – VND 1.04B (≈ USD 2,470 – ≈ USD 40.3K)
Housing costs
Rent: serviced apartments US$15.9-31.9 per m² a month (Q3 2024)Real Estate Asia · checked 2026-10-30
Living
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Housing and rent
Rent: serviced apartments US$15.9-31.9 per m² a month (Q3 2024)
Avison Young figures reported by Real Estate Asia put Hanoi's average serviced-apartment rents in Q3 2024 at US$31.9 per m² a month for Grade A and US$15.9 for Grade B. Multiply by floor area for a rough monthly figure. This is 2024 data, so check current listings.
- Grade A US$31.9/m²/month
- Grade B US$15.9/m²/month
- Q3 2024 data
Source:Real Estate AsiaDataChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
Hanoi is under level 1 (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry page for Vietnam (checked 2026-10-30) shows the whole country at level 1. Violent crime is relatively rare, but phone snatching and pickpocketing are reported regularly.
- Whole country level 1
- Keep belongings close
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: Vietnamese students under 50% in foreign-invested schools
A guide to Decree 86/2018 says foreign-invested schools in Vietnam may teach approved foreign programmes and Vietnamese students must be under 50% of enrolment. It dates from 2018, so confirm current rules with schools. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 44 schools in this city (still growing).
- Foreign programmes need approval
- Vietnamese students under 50%
Source:Vietnam Briefing (Dezan Shira & Associates)GuideChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 33.8°C, coolest-month low 14.6°C
Normals from Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1991-2020): the warmest month (Jun) averages a high of 33.8°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 14.6°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,628 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- Jun average high 33.8°C
- Jan average low 14.6°C
- About 1,628 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: bus 86 links Noi Bai with Hanoi Station
Vietnam News Agency reported that Transerco opened bus route 86 between Hanoi Station (Le Duan street) and Noi Bai International Airport on 2016-04-30: 33 km, eight stops, up to 55 minutes each way, VND 30,000 at launch. This is an old report, so check today's fare and timetable.
- Route 86: Hanoi Station to Noi Bai
- Up to 55 min each way
- VND 30,000 at launch (2016)
Source:Vietnam Pictorial (VNA)DataChecked 2026-10-30
Private tutoring
Tutoring: Circular 29/2024 rules on extra classes from 2025
A Vietnamese law firm summarises Circular 29/2024 (in force 2025-02-14): extra classes must be voluntary with parental consent; in-school extra classes are free and limited to set groups; paid out-of-school providers must register a business and publish subjects, hours, teachers and fees; school teachers who teach outside must report to their principal.
- In force 2025-02-14
- In-school extra classes are free
- Paid outside classes must register and disclose
Source:Viet An LawGuideChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Vietnam
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 98%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 182
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
VND 63.7M – VND 1.04B
≈ USD 2,470 – ≈ USD 40.3K
Based on 32 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
Reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)22 · 50%
- American (AP)12 · 27%
- IB11 · 25%
- French3 · 7%
- Korean2 · 5%
- Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese2 · 5%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 22 | 40% |
| American (AP) | 12 | 22% |
| IB | 11 | 20% |
| French | 3 | 5% |
| Korean | 2 | 4% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 2 | 4% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 4% |
| German | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 22 | 40% |
| American (AP) | 12 | 22% |
| IB | 11 | 20% |
| French | 3 | 5% |
| Korean | 2 | 4% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 2 | 4% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 4% |
| German | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| VND 0 – VND 133M | 12 |
| VND 133M – VND 267M | 8 |
| VND 267M – VND 400M | 4 |
| VND 400M – VND 533M | 5 |
| VND 533M – VND 667M | 3 |
| VND 667M – VND 800M | 0 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-11 | 1 |
| 2026-11-13 | 1 |
| 2026-11-21 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
The Olympia SchoolsIB · American (AP) · Ages 3–18From VND 238M a year- Brighton College VietnamBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From VND 600M a year
British International School HanoiIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From VND 254M a year
British Vietnamese International School HanoiBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From VND 262M a year
Hanoi Academy International Bilingual SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From VND 113M a year- Reigate Grammar School VietnamIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From VND 402M a year
The Dewey SchoolsIB · American (AP) · Ages 6–18From VND 92M a year
The International School @ ParkCity HanoiBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From VND 212M a year
Map
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov11WedOpen dayOn campus09:00 GMT+7 (local time)
Open Day 2026
Morning Star International SchoolHanoi98C To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho, HanoiChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov13FriApplication deadlineAll day
College Board 주문 마감 (2027년 5월 AP 시험)
True North International SchoolHanoiChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov21SatOpen day09:30 GMT+7 (local time)
Horizon Open Day
Horizon International Bilingual School - Hanoi CampusHanoiChecked 2026-11-01
Check on the school's page
Guides and sources for Vietnam
- International Schools in Vietnam at a Glance: Rules, Accreditation and the Dependant Visa PageFor parents considering international schools in Vietnam: the basic rules for foreign-invested schools, what international accreditation means, and what the official TT dependant visa page covers. Rules can change, so confirm with the school and local authorities.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
Vietnam's foreign-invested schools: the basics of Decree 86 (2018)
Official sourceAustralian Government (International Education network, Vietnam)Checked 2026-10-30
Vietnam assignment families: the TT dependant visa
Official sourceConsular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet NamChecked 2026-10-29
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