The Dewey Schools
International School in Hanoi
Quick answer
The Dewey Schools serves 3,200 students from 35 nationalities aged 3 to 18 across multiple Hanoi campuses. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma at upper school, accredited by IBO and CIS. Tuition $6,693-$9,252 per year — exceptional value for a 3,200-student multi-accredited American/IB international school. Strong fit for Vietnamese and international expat families on Hanoi assignments seeking American-track education at scale and accessible price points.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $6,693–$9,252/yr published annual range.
- 35 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
3,200
35
Rolling
IBO, CIS
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About The Dewey Schools
The Dewey Schools is a pioneering bilingual school system delivering world-class education. Currently, Dewey has 4 campuses in Hanoi & Hai Phong.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,693 – $9,252 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 170000000 ₫-235000000 ₫ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,473(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,973 |
| Cost position in Hanoi | 18th percentile(budget-friendly) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB Diploma (Dewey Tay Ho Tay Campus) American High School Diploma
Spanish
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Student Diversity
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