Cheapest International Schools in Hanoi 2026

Premium international schooling in Hanoi commands prices comparable to Singapore or Bangkok — but more affordable options exist for families who cannot access employer school fee allowances, or who want quality international education at a lower price point.

Affordable Hanoi International Schools: Fee Overview

School	Curriculum	Annual Fees (USD)
BVIS Hanoi (British Vietnamese International School)	British	~$10,000–$20,000
Hanoi Academy	IB	~$12,000–$18,000
Gateway International School	American	~$8,000–$14,000
Vietnam-Australia International School (VAS)	Australian/International	~$7,000–$12,000
Singapore International School (SIS Hanoi)	Singapore curriculum	~$6,000–$10,000

Fees are indicative for 2025/2026. Always confirm directly with each school.

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BVIS Hanoi

The British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) is one of the largest international schools in Hanoi, with multiple campuses across the city. It follows the British curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level and is affiliated with the Nord Anglia Education group — giving it access to the same enrichment programmes as the more expensive BIS Hanoi at a lower price point.

Annual fees range from approximately $10,000–$20,000 depending on year group and campus. BVIS is particularly popular with mixed expat-Vietnamese families and with families who want a British education without BIS’s premium price tag.

See our full BVIS Hanoi fees guide →

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Hanoi Academy

Hanoi Academy offers the IB continuum at fees somewhat lower than UNIS — making it the most accessible IB option in the city. At approximately $12,000–$18,000/year, it provides genuine IB education from Primary Years through to the Diploma Programme.

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Gateway International School

Gateway follows the American curriculum and is one of Hanoi’s more affordable English-medium international schools. Fees are approximately $8,000–$14,000/year, making it accessible to families on corporate relocation packages that don’t include a full school fee allowance.

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Vietnam-Australia International School (VAS)

VAS combines Vietnamese and Australian curriculum elements in a bilingual environment. It is popular with Vietnamese families who want their children to develop strong English skills alongside Vietnamese language and culture. Annual fees are approximately $7,000–$12,000.

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Tips for Reducing International School Costs in Hanoi

Negotiate your employer allowance. Most multinationals with Hanoi offices offer school fee allowances as part of expat packages. Negotiate before accepting a relocation offer — this can cover USD 15,000–25,000/year.

Consider Vietnamese-international bilingual schools. Several schools offer a blend of Vietnamese national curriculum with strong English instruction at significantly lower fees than fully English-medium international schools. These work well for families planning a longer stay in Vietnam.

Scholarship enquiry. Even affordable Hanoi international schools sometimes offer limited merit or need-based bursaries. Always enquire directly.

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