True North International School
International School in Hanoi
Quick answer
True North International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 10 students. At $21,850–$27,756/year, it sits above the Hanoi average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $21,850–$27,756/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 20) Hanoi international school · 300 students total.
- 10 nationalities top: Vietnamese, Korean.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 school day starts at 8am.
300
10 (Vietnamese, Korean)
10 avg / 20 max
Rolling
AP
About True North International School
True North School is an educational institution for grades K-12 dedicated to providing mentorship for students to discover their True North through four pillars of excellence: Character Development, Academic Rigor, Global Citizenry & Wellness.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability 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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $21,850 – $27,756 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 555000000 ₫-705000000 ₫ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $26,453(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $27,953 |
| Cost position in Hanoi | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
American
AP
AP, SAT, IELTS, and a wide range of examinations and assessments
15+ AP subjects, 4.4/5 AP average score AY23-24, 98% Score 3 and higher
Chinese, Spanish
unknown
No
Yes
8am – 3.40pm
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Hanoi
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Vietnamese, Korean
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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