British schools in Hanoi: curriculum, fees and how to choose

Quick answer: Which British schools are there in Hanoi and what do they cost? Three established schools teach the English National Curriculum to age 18: British International School Hanoi (IGCSE, then IB Diploma), British Vietnamese International School Hanoi (IGCSE and A Levels) and The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi (IGCSE and A Levels). Published 2026-27 fees run from about VND 212 million (nursery) to VND 970 million (Year 13) a year.

Last reviewed: November 2026 by Catherine from ISA. Fee ranges are indicative; always confirm with the school.

Key takeaways

British International School Hanoi charges VND 657.6 million for Year 1 and VND 970.2 million for Years 12 and 13 in 2026-27, with uniforms, lunches and secondary exam fees included, according to its fee schedule.
British Vietnamese International School Hanoi's 2026-27 fees run from VND 480.4 million in Year 1 to VND 661.5 million in Years 12 and 13.
The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi charges VND 691.5 million for Years 10 to 13 in 2026-27 if paid in one instalment, or VND 760.8 million in three termly payments.
Under Vietnam's Decree 86/2018, Vietnamese students must make up less than 50% of those on a foreign programme at a foreign-invested school; Decree 124/2024 amended the decree but left that article unchanged.

British schools in Hanoi share a curriculum but not much else. They sit in different corners of the city, they end in different qualifications (the IB Diploma at one, A Levels at the other two), and their 2026-27 fees for Years 12 and 13 differ by more than VND 300 million. For an expat family on a relocation package, those differences decide where you rent a flat.

This guide compares three schools in Hanoi that teach the English National Curriculum through to age 18, using their own 2026-27 fee schedules, and explains the Vietnamese rule that shapes who your child's classmates will be.

Which British schools are there in Hanoi?

These three schools follow the English curriculum from the early years to the final school exams, and all three publish fees for 2026-27.

British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi)

Part of the Nord Anglia group, BIS Hanoi is on Hoa Lan Road in Vinhomes Riverside, on the Long Bien side of the Red River. Secondary students follow the English National Curriculum to IGCSE at 16 and then take the IB Diploma. Its fees are the highest of the three, but they include school uniform, daily lunches, learning materials, day trips, mandatory international exams for secondary students and after-school activities run by staff. The school says admissions take no more than two weeks from first contact to offer, and that it deals directly with employers who pay fees.

British Vietnamese International School Hanoi (BVIS Hanoi)

BVIS Hanoi, also run by Nord Anglia, is at Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, in Thanh Xuan. It takes children from age 2 to 18 and teaches through Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A Levels. Unlike BIS, it is built around English and Vietnamese together, and its fees include English or Vietnamese as an additional language where needed. That makes it a strong fit for Vietnamese or mixed families, and worth a visit for expats who want their children to learn Vietnamese properly. Uniform and the school bus are charged separately.

The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi (ISPH)

ISPH is inside the ParkCity Hanoi development on Le Trong Tan Road, in the city's south-west. It takes students from 3 to 18 on a UK-based curriculum leading to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. Its schedule gives a lower price for payment in one instalment. For 2026-27 it also offered a 3% discount on tuition paid by 31 May 2026 for Years 2 to 13, and it gives referral credits to ParkCity residents.

IGCSE, A Levels or IB: what does each pathway lead to?

All three schools teach the English National Curriculum to IGCSE, so the real choice comes at 16.

A Levels (BVIS Hanoi, ISPH): three or four subjects studied in depth over two years. They suit students who already know what they want to study, and they map directly onto UK university offers.
IB Diploma (BIS Hanoi): six subjects plus the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS. Broader, and familiar to universities in Europe, North America and Asia; it can suit a family that may move again.
Moving between them: a student leaving Hanoi after Year 11 with IGCSEs can join either pathway elsewhere. Moving mid-way through A Levels or the IB is much harder, so plan the move around Year 11 if you can.

How much do British schools in Hanoi cost in 2026-27?

Expect roughly VND 330 million to VND 735 million a year for primary (Years 1 to 6) and VND 580 million to VND 970 million for secondary, depending on the school and year group. The table uses each school's published 2026-27 schedule.

School and area	Year 1 (VND)	Year 7 (VND)	Years 12 to 13 (VND)
BIS Hanoi, Long Bien	657,600,000	846,800,000	970,200,000
BVIS Hanoi, Thanh Xuan	480,400,000	582,600,000	661,500,000
ISPH, ParkCity (annual payment)	327,987,000	652,379,000	691,541,000

Source: 2026-27 tuition fee pages and schedules of BIS Hanoi, BVIS Hanoi and ISPH. ISPH's Year 1 figure includes a 30% discount the school applies to that year group; termly payment raises its Year 12 and 13 fee to VND 760,770,000.

One-off costs come on top:

Application fee: VND 4.5 million at BIS Hanoi, VND 3.5 million at BVIS Hanoi and VND 3.7 million at ISPH, non-refundable.
Registration fee: VND 70.8 million for primary and secondary at both Nord Anglia schools (VND 23.6 million for the early years) and VND 37.3 million from Year 1 at ISPH.
Refundable deposit: VND 23.6 million at BIS Hanoi, VND 35.4 million at BVIS Hanoi and VND 35 million at ISPH, returned if you give the notice each school requires.
Not always included: bus, uniform at BVIS Hanoi, optional music lessons and residential trips.

If your employer pays the fees, check whether the package covers the registration fee and deposit as well as tuition, and whether it is capped in US dollars while the school invoices in dong.

Where are the schools, and where should you live?

Pick the school first and the home second. The three schools sit in different districts, and Hanoi traffic punishes a cross-city commute. BIS Hanoi families tend to look at Vinhomes Riverside and the rest of Long Bien; BVIS Hanoi sits in the Royal City complex in Thanh Xuan, closer to the centre; ISPH is designed around the ParkCity community in the south-west. Tay Ho, the traditional expat area around West Lake, is not next to any of the three, so families living there should time the school run at 7am before signing a lease. Our guide to living in Hanoi with kids compares the neighbourhoods and rents in more detail.

Why the nationality mix is regulated

Vietnam limits how many Vietnamese students a foreign-invested school can enrol on a foreign programme. Article 39 of Decree 86/2018/ND-CP says the number of Vietnamese students on a foreign education programme must be lower than 50% of all students on that programme at the school, and that those students must also study the compulsory content set under article 37.3. Decree 124/2024/ND-CP, in force since 20 November 2024, amended many articles of Decree 86/2018 but left article 39 untouched.

What it means for you: classes at schools covered by the rule have a guaranteed international share, and places for Vietnamese-passport children can fill up first. If your child holds Vietnamese nationality, even alongside another passport, ask the school early how it counts them.

How to choose: a checklist for your visit

Which qualification do most of your Year 13 students take, and where did last year's leavers go?
How many British-trained teachers are there in the year group my child would join?
What exactly do the fees include (lunch, uniform, exams, bus), and what was last year's fee increase?
How long is the bus journey from the area where we plan to live, at morning peak?
What English or Vietnamese language support is included, and is there a waiting list in my child's year?

See every international school in Hanoi

If none of the three fits your budget or location, the city also has IB, American, Singaporean and bilingual schools. Our ranking of the best international schools in Hanoi puts them side by side with fees and curricula.

Sources: British International School Hanoi, tuition fees 2026-27 and secondary curriculum pages; British Vietnamese International School Hanoi, tuition fees 2026-2027 and about-us page; The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi, fee schedule 2026-2027 and homepage; Decree 86/2018/ND-CP (official copy on the Government portal, chinhphu.vn), article 39; Decree 124/2024/ND-CP, Official Gazette (Cong Bao) nos. 1193 and 1194 of 31 October 2024.

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Frequently asked questions

How much are British international school fees in Hanoi?

For 2026-27, BIS Hanoi charges VND 657.6 million in Year 1 and VND 970.2 million in Years 12 and 13. BVIS Hanoi ranges from VND 480.4 million to VND 661.5 million, and ISPH charges VND 691.5 million for Years 10 to 13 if paid at once. Application, registration fees and refundable deposits come on top.

Do British schools in Hanoi offer A Levels?

Yes. British Vietnamese International School Hanoi and The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi both teach IGCSE and then A Levels. British International School Hanoi follows the English National Curriculum to IGCSE and then switches to the IB Diploma for the final two years, which is worth knowing if your child needs A Levels.

Can Vietnamese children attend British international schools in Hanoi?

Yes, but foreign-invested schools must keep Vietnamese students below 50% of those on a foreign programme, under article 39 of Decree 86/2018, which Decree 124/2024 did not change. Vietnamese students also study compulsory content set by the Ministry of Education and Training. Ask schools early about places for dual nationals.