Within the wider field of international schools in Hanoi, Newton Grammar School sits in the bilingual and Cambridge band rather than the fully international one. It is a Vietnamese school group recognised as a Cambridge International School, and it runs Vietnamese English bilingual programmes alongside the Cambridge pathway across several campuses in the city. Families comparing Newton are usually weighing a value bilingual route that keeps the Vietnamese curriculum against the more expensive English medium IB schools in Hanoi, and the two models suit different priorities and budgets.
Newton Grammar School at a glance
| Curriculum | Vietnamese English bilingual and Cambridge programmes, with an American influenced bilingual strand |
|---|---|
| Status | Recognised as a Cambridge International School |
| Campuses | Several locations in Hanoi, including a campus in the Goldmark City development in Bac Tu Liem |
| Stages | Primary and secondary, on a bilingual model |
| Fee band | Toward the value end (see cheapest schools) |
| Area | North and west Hanoi, including Bac Tu Liem |
Curriculum and academics
Newton Grammar School offers more than one programme. There is a Vietnamese English bilingual stream that keeps the national curriculum while teaching a meaningful part of the timetable in English, a Cambridge stream that draws on the internationally recognised Cambridge framework, and an American influenced bilingual strand. The school's recognition as a Cambridge International School means it is registered to deliver Cambridge programmes and examinations, which is the credential that lets a bilingual school offer an internationally portable qualification alongside the Vietnamese curriculum.
This multi programme, bilingual model is a different proposition from a full international school such as Hanoi International School, where the whole timetable is in English on an international curriculum. At Newton a family chooses how international they want the pathway to be, from a mostly Vietnamese bilingual route to a more Cambridge focused one. For families who instead want a fully English medium British or IB sixth form, our overview of the British curriculum schools in Hanoi sets out where each option sits.
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Newton Grammar School fees
As a Vietnamese bilingual and Cambridge school, Newton generally sits toward the value end of the Hanoi market rather than the premium tier, which is part of its appeal. Our guide to the cheapest international schools in Hanoi covers where bilingual and Cambridge schools sit against the full international campuses, and Newton belongs to that more affordable band. We do not publish a specific figure here because fees vary by campus, programme and year group and the school sets its own schedule, so confirm the current numbers directly with admissions.
Whichever programme you choose, budget beyond the headline tuition for enrolment, materials, meals, uniform and any transport, and ask admissions to set out the cost for the specific campus and stream. Because the bilingual, Cambridge and American influenced programmes differ, they can differ in price, so it is worth comparing them side by side. Our fee calculator brings these strands into a single annual figure, the fairest way to compare a value bilingual school against the rest of the field.
Admissions
Newton admits into primary and secondary across its campuses, and because it runs several programmes the school will want to understand a child's Vietnamese and English starting points and prior schooling when placing them. For younger children entry is straightforward, while for an older child the school will look at records and may assess language to decide between the bilingual and Cambridge routes. Families relocating into Hanoi during the year should ask early about availability at the campus and in the programme they want.
Because the choice of programme and campus shapes the whole experience, it is worth visiting the specific site and talking through how much of the week sits in English before you apply, particularly if your plan is to move a child toward a more international or Cambridge focused pathway later. The admissions team can explain the documents required, any assessment for older entrants and the support available for a child still building English. Contact the school directly to confirm intake points and availability.
Location and who goes there
Newton Grammar School operates from several campuses in the north and west of Hanoi, including a campus in the Goldmark City development in the Bac Tu Liem district, a large residential complex that has drawn a number of schools and families. Running across more than one site means the right campus for a family depends on where they live and which programme they want, so it is worth confirming the specific location alongside the programme.
The intake is mainly Vietnamese families who want a strong English component and an internationally recognised Cambridge option without the cost of a fully international school, which is a different community from the expatriate heavy rolls at schools such as Hanoi International School or the larger Vinschool International. For how Bac Tu Liem and the other districts compare on housing and school choice, the Hanoi hub maps the wider picture for relocating families.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Newton Grammar School fees?
Newton is a Vietnamese bilingual and Cambridge school, so it generally sits toward the value end of the Hanoi market rather than the premium tier. Fees vary by campus, programme and year group, and the school sets its own schedule, so confirm current figures with admissions and budget for enrolment, meals, uniform and any transport.
What curriculum does Newton Grammar School follow?
Newton offers a Vietnamese English bilingual programme, a Cambridge programme and an American influenced bilingual strand. It is recognised as a Cambridge International School, which lets it deliver Cambridge programmes and examinations alongside the Vietnamese curriculum.
Is Newton Grammar School a Cambridge school?
Yes. Newton Grammar School is recognised as a Cambridge International School and offers the Cambridge pathway alongside its bilingual programmes.
Does Newton Grammar School have more than one campus?
Yes. Newton operates from several campuses in Hanoi, including one in the Goldmark City development in the Bac Tu Liem district, so the right campus depends on where a family lives and which programme they want.
Is Newton Grammar School an international or a bilingual school?
Newton is primarily a bilingual and Cambridge school rather than a fully international one. It keeps the Vietnamese curriculum and adds English medium and Cambridge options, which is a different and more affordable model from the all English international schools in the city.
