Families comparing international schools in Hanoi that follow the United States system will find True North International School among the newer American options, teaching grades kindergarten through twelve on a purpose built campus in the Ha Dong district. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees, admissions and location.
GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays for a listing. True North is listed on the main international school directory with an American, college preparatory programme leading to Advanced Placement and the SAT, and a published fee band for the 2025/26 year that gives relocating parents a starting point for budgeting. Where a detail is not published we say so.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
True North delivers an American curriculum across the primary, middle and high school years, leading to Advanced Placement courses and the SAT in the senior grades. The school reports a range of Advanced Placement subjects and describes a student centred approach, so ask the admissions office which Advanced Placement courses run in the grades you need and how the English and Vietnamese sides of the timetable are balanced.
As a college preparatory school, True North suits families who want a United States pathway or a smooth transfer back to North America, with the option of keeping Vietnamese strong. For how the American schools sit against the British and IB options across the city, our guide to the best international schools in Hanoi lays out the full list by curriculum and stage.
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True North International School fees
True North sits towards the upper middle of the Hanoi market. The international school directory reports 2025/26 tuition from about 555,000,000 VND in the lower grades to around 705,000,000 VND in the senior grades. Treat the figures below as a planning band and confirm the current schedule with the school. Our Hanoi primary fees page sets this against the wider market.
- Tuition: reported around 555,000,000 VND to 705,000,000 VND per year for 2025/26, varying by grade
- Extras: budget separately for registration, transport, lunches, uniform and any optional activities
- Confirm: registration and deposit charges are not published in the listing, so request the current fee sheet from admissions
Admissions
True North teaches from the primary grades, so many enquiries concern lower and middle school entry. The school describes an entry evaluation for applicants and says students can join after the academic year has begun, so families should request the current admissions pack, which sets out assessment, documentation and payment terms.
Because places in specific grades can be limited, register your interest early once you have a relocation date. Ask the admissions office about assessment timing, any English or Vietnamese language support, and whether there is a waiting list for the grade you require.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the Mo Lao urban area of the Ha Dong district in Hanoi, a planned residential area in the southwest of the city with family housing and newer campuses. Confirm the exact campus address and any transport routes with the school when you enquire.
A Ha Dong setting suits families drawn to the newer, greener developments away from the older centre while staying connected to the wider city. For how the Hanoi neighbourhoods compare and where international families tend to settle, our international schools in Hanoi hub maps the options by curriculum and area.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for True North International School, so we are not showing a star rating. We would rather show an honest empty state than an unverified score. If your family attends or has attended the school, you can submit a first hand review through our school reviews hub and we will publish it once checked.
Frequently asked questions
How much are True North International School fees?
The international school directory reports 2025/26 tuition from about 555,000,000 VND in the lower grades to around 705,000,000 VND in the senior grades. Registration and deposit charges are not published in the listing, so treat the range as a planning band and request the current fee sheet.
What curriculum does True North follow?
True North follows an American curriculum on a college preparatory pathway, leading to Advanced Placement courses and the SAT. Confirm which Advanced Placement subjects run in the senior grades directly with the school.
What ages does True North teach?
Published listings show the school teaching from age six to eighteen, roughly grade one to grade twelve, across the primary, middle and high school phases.
Where is True North located?
The school is in the Mo Lao urban area of the Ha Dong district in the southwest of Hanoi. Confirm the exact campus address with the school.
Is True North a good school?
It is one of the newer American, college preparatory options in Hanoi with a purpose built campus. We do not publish our own rating without verified reviews, so we suggest visiting, asking about the Advanced Placement offering and speaking to current families.
