Within the wider field of international schools in Hanoi, Concordia International School Hanoi is the city's main not for profit American option, and one of the schools families look at when they want a United States style pathway rather than the British or IB Diploma route. It opened in 2011 with a small first intake in a converted office in the centre, then moved in 2016 to a purpose built campus in the Van Tri area of Dong Anh, north of the city. It belongs to a family of schools with Concordia International School Shanghai and Hong Kong International School.
Concordia Hanoi at a glance
| Curriculum and exam route | American curriculum in English, with Advanced Placement and the Advanced Placement International Diploma in the senior years |
|---|---|
| Stages | Preschool to Grade 12, roughly ages 4 to 18, day school |
| Founded | 2011, permanent Van Tri campus from 2016 |
| Status | Not for profit; sister schools in Shanghai and Hong Kong |
| Fee band | Premium for the city (see Hanoi fees) |
| Campus area | Van Tri, Kim No, Dong Anh, north of central Hanoi |
Curriculum and academics
Concordia follows an American curriculum taught in English from the early years through to Grade 12, which gives families relocating from or heading to the United States a familiar grade structure and a smooth transfer of credits. The senior school is built around Advanced Placement, the college level courses that American universities recognise, and students can work towards the Advanced Placement International Diploma, a qualification designed for internationally mobile families that is recognised by universities around the world.
That American pathway is the clearest point of difference from the city's IB and British schools, and it is the main reason a family chooses Concordia over a school running the IB Diploma. Where the IB asks every student to study six subject groups plus a core, the Advanced Placement route lets a student build a profile around chosen subjects, which suits children with a clear academic direction and applications focused on North America. Our overview of the American curriculum schools in Hanoi sets out how Concordia sits alongside the other English medium options, and the Hanoi hub maps the full landscape.
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Concordia International School Hanoi fees
Concordia sits in the premium tier of our guide to international school fees in Hanoi, among the more expensive day schools in the capital. As with most schools running a full preschool to Grade 12 pathway, tuition climbs by grade and the senior years are the most expensive part. The school publishes a fee schedule, so confirm the current figures directly with admissions rather than relying on a third party estimate, since published bands move from year to year.
As a day school, there is no boarding charge, but families should budget beyond the headline tuition. Expect a registration or application fee, a refundable deposit, Advanced Placement examination entries in the senior years and a daily commute to Dong Anh on the northern side of the city. Our fee calculator pulls these into a single annual figure, which is the only fair way to compare a premium American school with a British or IB alternative, and our look at the best international schools in Hanoi places Concordia in the wider field.
Admissions
The school year runs from August, and Concordia accepts applications year round where a place is free in the grade a child would join. That makes it workable for families relocating to Vietnam outside the usual cycle, since an in year place can often be arranged. The school reviews prior school records and may assess a child to confirm the right grade and the level of English support, particularly for entry into the senior school where Advanced Placement courses build on earlier study.
Because the campus runs from preschool to Grade 12 on one site, siblings at different stages can usually be placed together, which matters to relocating families. The admissions team can talk through the documents required, any assessment, and the support available for a child still building academic English. Contact the school directly to confirm availability in your child's grade and the current intake points.
Location and who goes there
Concordia is on a purpose built campus in the Van Tri area of Kim No, Dong Anh, north of central Hanoi and on the airport side of the city. The setting is greener and more spacious than the inner districts, which is part of the appeal for families who want a campus with room, and it suits households based in the northern and airport facing areas. Families living south of the river should weigh the commute, since Dong Anh is a journey from the central and Long Bien districts.
The intake is broadly international, mixing expatriate families on assignment in Hanoi, returning Vietnamese families and local families who want an American education and pathway to United States universities. For how the northern districts compare with the rest of the city on housing, commute and school choice, the Hanoi hub maps out the wider picture, and you can line Concordia up beside the British and IB British International School Hanoi and the bilingual Edison Schools for a sense of the range.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Concordia International School Hanoi fees?
Concordia sits in the premium tier of the Hanoi range, with tuition rising by grade and the senior years the most expensive. The school publishes a fee schedule, so confirm current figures with admissions and budget for registration, a deposit, examinations and transport on top.
What curriculum does Concordia International School Hanoi follow?
Concordia follows an American curriculum taught in English from Preschool to Grade 12. Senior students can take Advanced Placement courses and work towards the Advanced Placement International Diploma, a US backed qualification recognised by universities worldwide.
What ages does Concordia International School Hanoi take?
The school takes children from preschool through to Grade 12, covering roughly ages 4 to 18, as a day school. It does not offer boarding.
Where is Concordia International School Hanoi?
Concordia is on a purpose built campus in the Van Tri area of Kim No, Dong Anh, north of central Hanoi and on the airport side of the city, which suits families based in the northern districts.
When do Concordia International School Hanoi applications open?
The school year runs from August, and applications are accepted year round subject to places in the relevant grade. Families relocating mid year can apply for an in year place, so contact the admissions office to confirm availability and any assessment.
