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Secondary fee range at a glance
Bands are 2026 estimates tied to our Hanoi fees research. Secondary and sixth form tuition sits at the top of each band; the IB Diploma years are the most expensive. UNIS Hanoi and BIS Hanoi both run the IB Diploma, and Concordia follows a US programme, so the leaving qualification rather than location drives the senior fee. Hanoi delivers genuinely strong international schooling at fees well below the comparable Singapore, Hong Kong or Tokyo schools.
Secondary fee table by tier
| Tier | Annual secondary tuition | Approx conversion | Illustrative schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | USD 22,000 - 38,000 | VND 550M - 950M | UNIS Hanoi, BIS Hanoi, Concordia |
| Upper mid | USD 16,000 - 22,000 | VND 400M - 550M | HIS, St Paul American, Singapore International |
| Mid | USD 11,000 - 16,000 | VND 275M - 400M | Established English medium and dual programmes |
| Bilingual and value | USD 8,000 - 12,000 | VND 200M - 300M | Wellspring, Olympia, Vinschool International |
School names indicate the fee tier and are illustrative, not a ranking. Bands are 2026 planning estimates; the IB Diploma and equivalent senior years sit at the top of each band. Confirm exact figures with each school.
Added and one-off costs
| Cost item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application / registration | USD 100 - 1,200 | Non refundable; UNIS Hanoi charges a USD 1,200 enrolment fee on offer |
| Capital / building fee | USD 3,000 - 6,000 where charged | One off at the premium tier, usually non refundable |
| Refundable deposit | About one term of fees | Held against the place, returned on departure subject to notice |
| Exam entries (IGCSE, IB) | USD 600 - 1,200 in exam years | Concentrated in the senior years |
| School bus | USD 1,500 - 2,500 a year | Distance based; widely used across the city |
What drives the cost
The biggest driver at senior level in Hanoi is the leaving qualification and the campus that delivers it. Schools running the IB Diploma carry small sixth form classes, specialist subject teaching, university counselling for Vietnamese and overseas applications, and examination administration that concentrate into the final two years. UNIS Hanoi, BIS Hanoi and Concordia price these in, which is why the premium band sits clear of the bilingual schools. Fee inflation also runs faster at senior level, around 5 to 8 percent a year at the premium tier, driven by facility investment and expatriate faculty packages, so a family starting an upper secondary posting should build steady increases into the budget rather than assuming the headline figure holds for three years.
Compare secondary fees across cities
Put Hanoi secondary fees next to other host cities side by side before you commit.
Hidden costs beyond tuition
Headline tuition is only part of the Hanoi bill, and the line families most often overlook is the combined bus and capital fee. Plan for a one off enrolment or building fee of USD 3,000 to 6,000 at the premium tier, an enrolment fee of about USD 1,200 at UNIS Hanoi, a refundable deposit of roughly one term, examination entries of USD 600 to 1,200 in the IGCSE and IB years, and school bus of USD 1,500 to 2,500 a year. Several premium schools also invoice in dong at the spot rate even when fees are quoted in dollars, which adds real variability across the year. Treat the all in figure as headline tuition plus 18 to 25 percent and you will get close to the truth.
For a full family budget that places these alongside housing and living costs, use our relocation cost calculator.
Compare secondary fees
Hanoi secondary fees sit well below the comparable Singapore, Hong Kong or Tokyo schools, which is one of the strongest reasons relocating families choose the city. The premium band still reaches the high thirties of thousands of dollars at the senior IB years, but the value relative to other Asian hubs is clear. Use our compare fees tool to put Hanoi next to other host cities and curricula, then revisit the Hanoi nursery and preschool fees for the earlier stages and the all in cost of a place.
FAQ
How much is secondary international school in Hanoi?
Secondary international school fees in Hanoi run from about USD 8,000 a year at bilingual schools to roughly USD 38,000 at the premium English medium senior schools. The IB Diploma years sit at the top of each band, with UNIS Hanoi publishing upper school tuition of about USD 36,920 in the senior grades.
Which Hanoi schools offer the IB Diploma?
UNIS Hanoi and British International School Hanoi both run the full IB Diploma Programme in the senior years, while Concordia follows a US college preparatory programme. Several upper mid and bilingual schools offer dual or national plus international pathways rather than a full English medium IB route.
Are bilingual schools cheaper than English medium ones for secondary in Hanoi?
Yes. Bilingual and value secondaries sit in the USD 8,000 to 12,000 band, well below the USD 22,000 to 38,000 charged by the premium English medium schools. The trade off is a model that blends the Vietnamese curriculum with an international stream rather than a full English medium international programme.
What are the hidden costs of secondary school in Hanoi?
Beyond tuition, families add a registration or enrolment fee of USD 100 to 1,200, a one off capital fee of USD 3,000 to 6,000 at some schools, a refundable deposit of about one term, examination entries of USD 600 to 1,200 in exam years, and transport of USD 1,500 to 2,500 a year.
Is the IB Diploma the most expensive stage in Hanoi?
Yes. The IB Diploma years are the most expensive part of secondary because of small classes, specialist teaching, university counselling and examination costs. Expect the top of each tier band to apply in the final two years, with separate exam entry fees falling in those years.