Commonly known as BIS Hanoi, the British International School Hanoi is a coeducational day and homestay school situated in Long Bien's Vinhomes Riverside that educates students from Early Years through Senior School. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, the school uniquely pairs UK-aligned educational standards with globally recognized pathways, progressing from the International Primary Curriculum and IGCSEs through to the IB Diploma Programme. This seamless academic continuum provides parents with a rigorous, internationally minded curriculum designed to prepare students effectively for leading universities worldwide.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong academic reputation, widely recognized on teacher forums as one of the best international school options in Hanoi alongside UNIS and Concordia.
- High-standard campus and facilities, featuring modern infrastructure in Vinhomes Riverside and global Nord Anglia educational collaborations.
- Competent staff and caring community, with parents and teachers frequently praising supportive colleagues and an engaging student environment.
Negatives
- Corporate, top-down administration, with teachers citing bureaucratic micromanagement, excess administrative tasks, and past leadership turnover.
- Less competitive packages and commute, with compensation lagging behind top tier-1 competitors and a daily commute required from popular expat districts like Tay Ho.
- Address
- Hoa Lan Road, Vinhomes Riverside Long BienHa NoiVietnam
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +84 24 3946 0435
- System
- British, IB, International Curriculum
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IGCSE, IPC
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students
- Coeducational
- Boarding
- Homestay
