Among the wider field of international schools in Hanoi, Wellspring International Bilingual School occupies the bilingual middle ground: a school that teaches in both Vietnamese and English rather than English alone, while still carrying pupils through to recognised international qualifications. It runs as an inter-level school on a single campus on Ai Mo Street in Long Bien, the district on the eastern bank of the Red River, and it is one of the larger Vietnamese founded bilingual through schools in the capital.
Wellspring at a glance
| Curriculum and exam route | Bilingual Vietnamese national curriculum with a Cambridge pathway to International GCSE and A Level and an American pathway with Advanced Placement |
|---|---|
| Stages | Early years to Grade 12, roughly ages 2 to 18, day school |
| Language of instruction | Bilingual, Vietnamese and English |
| Recognition | Recognised by Cambridge across elementary, middle and high school; licensed for the University of Missouri High School programme |
| Fee band | Mid for the city; below full foreign curriculum schools (see Hanoi fees) |
| Campus area | Ai Mo Street, Long Bien, eastern Hanoi |
Curriculum and academics
Wellspring teaches a bilingual programme. Pupils study the Vietnamese national curriculum alongside an English medium academic track, so they leave with both the domestic qualification and an international one rather than choosing between them. The English side draws on United States standards, including the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, the Common Core and the Next Generation Science Standards, which gives the American pathway a recognisable academic spine. Core subjects are taught in English while Vietnamese language, literature and the national subjects are taught in Vietnamese, the balance shifting as pupils move up the school.
In the senior school the academic routes converge on two recognised qualifications. Wellspring is recognised by Cambridge International across its elementary, middle and high school levels, and pupils can sit Cambridge International GCSE and then AS and A Level. On the American side the school is licensed to deliver the University of Missouri High School programme and offers Advanced Placement courses. This dual British facing and American facing route is the clearest point of difference from the city's IB Diploma schools, and the breadth suits families who want a bilingual education that still opens the door to overseas universities. Our overview of the British curriculum schools in Hanoi shows where the Cambridge route sits among the English medium options, and the Hanoi hub maps the full landscape.
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Wellspring International Bilingual School fees
Wellspring sits in the middle of our guide to international school fees in Hanoi. As a bilingual school it typically charges less than the full foreign curriculum day schools that teach entirely in English, while charging more than a mainstream Vietnamese state or private school, which is the trade many families are weighing when they consider it. As with most through schools, tuition rises by year group and the senior Cambridge and Advanced Placement years are the most expensive stage.
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 year to year. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or application fee, any deposit, Cambridge and Advanced Placement examination entries in the senior years and transport to the Long Bien campus. Our fee calculator pulls these into a single annual figure, which is the fair way to compare the school with a full English medium alternative such as British International School Hanoi. For families prioritising cost, our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Hanoi sets the bilingual options in context.
Admissions
Admission is by application, and because the school runs from the early years to Grade 12 a family can join at most stages where a place is free. The school typically reviews prior records and assesses English so it can place a pupil correctly and arrange any language support, which matters for entry into the senior Cambridge and Advanced Placement years where the work builds on earlier study, and for a child whose Vietnamese or English is still developing. Applying outside the main August intake is possible where space allows, which suits relocating families.
Because the campus runs across all stages on one site, siblings at different ages can usually be placed together, a practical point for families moving to Hanoi. The intake is predominantly Vietnamese, including returning families who want their children to keep the national curriculum while gaining an international qualification, with a smaller number of mixed and expatriate households. The admissions team can explain the documents required, any assessment and the bilingual support available. Contact the school directly to confirm availability and the current entry requirements.
Location and who goes there
The campus is on Ai Mo Street in Long Bien, the large district on the eastern bank of the Red River, reached from the inner city across the Chuong Duong and Vinh Tuy bridges. The location suits households based in Long Bien and the eastern and southeastern parts of Hanoi, and the river crossing is the main thing for families further west to weigh on the daily commute. The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding.
For families, the appeal is a bilingual education on a settled, sizeable campus close to home on the eastern side of the city, with a route through to recognised international qualifications. For how Long Bien and the eastern districts compare with the rest of Hanoi on housing, commute and school choice, the Hanoi hub sets out the wider picture, and you can line the school up beside the IB focused Hanoi International School and the American Concordia International School Hanoi for a sense of the range.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Wellspring International Bilingual School fees?
As a bilingual school, Wellspring typically sits below the full foreign curriculum day schools in Hanoi while charging more than a mainstream Vietnamese school, with tuition rising by year group and the senior Cambridge and Advanced Placement years the most expensive. The school publishes a fee schedule, so confirm current figures with admissions and budget for registration, any deposit, examination entries and transport.
What curriculum does Wellspring International Bilingual School follow?
Wellspring teaches a bilingual programme that combines the Vietnamese national curriculum with a Cambridge pathway leading to International GCSE, AS and A Level and an American pathway aligned to United States standards with Advanced Placement. The school is recognised by Cambridge across its elementary, middle and high school levels.
What ages does the school take?
Wellspring is an inter-level school running from the early years through to Grade 12, covering roughly ages 2 to 18, as a day school. It does not offer boarding.
Where is Wellspring International Bilingual School?
The campus is on Ai Mo Street in the Long Bien district on the eastern side of the Red River in Hanoi, which suits families based in Long Bien and the eastern parts of the city.
Is Wellspring a bilingual or a full international school?
It is a bilingual school. Pupils study in both Vietnamese and English rather than English alone, which is the main difference from the city's full foreign curriculum schools, while still working towards the Cambridge International GCSE and A Level and American Advanced Placement qualifications.
