Top 12 Best Primary Schools in Hanoi

Japanese International School was inaugurated on May 7, 2016, through a collaboration between Vietnamese investors (Thai Group) and Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan. The school aims to bring Japan's advanced education system to Vietnam.

The Japanese International School offers a comprehensive curriculum from kindergarten to high school, focusing on an education approach based on positive discipline and rewards to encourage students to develop honesty, confidence, self-respect, inner discipline, independent thinking, teamwork, and a strong community spirit.

Objectives of the Japanese International School:

• Fostering kindness, tolerance, deep emotional intelligence, and a sense of community.
• Training students to become honest, confident, self-respecting individuals with the ability to work independently and creatively.
• Equipping students with the necessary qualities and skills to become outstanding citizens and globally-ready students.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 84A Nguyễn Thanh Bình, Vạn Phúc, Hà Đông, Hanoi
Phone: 0979 860 088 & 0973 284 088
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://jis.edu.vn/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/JISVietnam

With the motto 'Every day at school is a happy day' and state-of-the-art facilities, Wellspring Bilingual Integrated School has quickly become a 'dream school' for many. As the first bilingual integrated school in Vietnam, Wellspring is known for its top-notch education and training. The school offers an integrated curriculum for all three levels: Primary, Secondary, and High School, and is recognized as a Cambridge-standard institution.

This modern, spacious school, with a campus as beautiful as those in Korea, offers a learning environment that combines education with fun activities. Many parents dream of having their children study at this school.

At Wellspring, students do not only study theoretical subjects but also engage in practical activities through extracurricular programs. This provides them with a broad perspective, helping them adapt to various environments.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 95 Ai Mo Street, Bo De, Long Bien, Hanoi
Phone: 0973 759 229 & 024 7305 8668
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://wellspring.edu.vn/tieu-hoc-song-ngu/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/wellspringvietnam

Doan Thi Diem Primary School excels in providing quality education, fostering independence, and focusing on foreign language development to prepare students for global integration. The school constantly updates its teaching methods to ensure that students are active, confident, and well-prepared for adulthood. The current teaching staff is experienced, passionate, and well-loved by both students and parents.

The educational goals of Doan Thi Diem Primary School are:

• To help students develop holistically: intellectually, physically, forming character, enhancing critical thinking, and promoting self-learning and research abilities.
• The school emphasizes teaching compassion and boosting foreign language proficiency to meet common developmental and international integration needs.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address:

• My Dinh 2 Ward, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi - 024 3787 0338
• North Co Nhue Urban Area - Chem, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi - 024 6261 3838

Phone: 1900 1545
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://doanthidiem.edu.vn/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/doanthidiem.edu.vn
Opening Hours: 07:30 - 17:15

Nguyen Sieu Primary - Secondary - High School offers a multifaceted curriculum that emphasizes bilingual education, modern teaching methods, and diverse learning opportunities such as differentiated instruction, integrated learning, outdoor education, laboratory experiments, and life skills training based on the school's 8 core values.

The school boasts a dedicated team of Vietnamese and foreign teachers, all of whom are highly qualified and passionate about their work. These educators receive continuous professional development both domestically and abroad. Additionally, the school benefits from renowned guest lecturers and advisors from both local and international backgrounds.

Nguyen Sieu Primary - Secondary - High School aims to become the leading bilingual school in Vietnam, offering a world-class education while preserving and promoting the rich cultural values of Vietnam.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 59 Trung Kinh Street, Yen Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 024 3784 4889
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nguyensieu.edu.vn/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/TruongNguyenSieu/

Hanoi Academy International Bilingual School is the first international bilingual school in Hanoi, established in 2009. It offers a continuous educational system from preschool to high school.

At Hanoi Academy, students immerse themselves in a bilingual learning environment. In addition to the Vietnamese curriculum, the school provides an international curriculum based on a licensed program from the UK, ensuring global knowledge, skills, and thinking standards.

The school focuses on holistic development, nurturing the confidence and leadership qualities needed for students to become global citizens of the future. Hanoi Academy students not only excel academically but also frequently participate in and achieve outstanding results in sports competitions, creative contests, and science and English challenges both domestically and internationally.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: D45 - D46, Ciputra International Urban Area, Phu Thuong, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Phone: 024 3743 0135 & 024 3643 0137 & 0986 940 909
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hanoiacademy.edu.vn/tieu-hoc-1/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/hanoiacademy

Lomonosov Primary School operates with the guiding principle: 'We aim to cultivate children who are healthy, knowledgeable, confident in communication, self-assured in learning, and actively creative in all endeavors.'

Currently, Lomonosov Primary School is rapidly establishing itself as one of the top educational institutions in Hanoi. This is best demonstrated by the school’s annual success in sending hundreds of excellent students to top schools like Amsterdam, Marie Curie, Nguyễn Tất Thành, and other specialized institutions in the city.

The teaching staff at Lomonosov Primary School is 100% professionally trained, with regular opportunities for professional development to improve their teaching expertise. They are passionate educators who are dedicated to the growth and success of each child. The school also features a team of highly experienced English teachers, with native speakers providing weekly lessons in the classroom.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Me Tri Ha Urban Area, Me Tri, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
Phone: 024 3785 2628 & 024 3200 8475 & 0962 607 227
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://lomonoxop.vn/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/thlomonoxop/
Opening Hours: 07:00 - 17:00

Le Quy Don Primary School is one of the most reputable primary schools, recognized for its outstanding achievements in education. It is also the first school in Hanoi to be certified as a National Standard School at Level II.

Educational Goals:

• To help students explore, discover, and maximize their individual potential, enabling them to solve challenges independently in both their academic and personal lives.
• To encourage students to address issues on their own, whether in academics or daily life.
• To develop students' teamwork abilities, cooperation skills, information-sharing capabilities, and independent thinking.
• To further enhance the students' capacity for collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication.

The school focuses on modernizing teaching methods, with an emphasis on English language education and teaching mathematics and science in English. This aims to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed globally. They will be introduced to advanced educational methods from other countries, fostering a love for learning while instilling respect for themselves and others.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Luu Huu Phuoc Street, My Dinh Urban Area, Cau Dien, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
Phone: 024 6287 2079 & 024 2241 0795 & 0985 623 990
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lequydonhanoi.edu.vn/vn/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/lequydonhanoiprimaryschool/
Opening Hours: 07:30 - 17:30

Ly Thai To Primary School was established with the mission of focusing on character development and comprehensive skills training, ensuring that every student has a solid knowledge base and practical abilities for future success in high-level creative work environments.

Ly Thai To Primary School is known as a happy school, featuring a campus filled with lush greenery and nutritious meals. The spacious, airy campus and fully equipped facilities meet the developmental needs of the students, providing an optimal environment for their study and activities.

One of the school's highlights is its dedicated and exceptional teaching staff. The faculty and staff work harmoniously, are eager to learn, and are deeply committed to their profession. They demonstrate high responsibility, good ethics, and a relatively consistent level of expertise. The school's management team is responsible, highly skilled, and leads by example in all activities and initiatives. Additionally, the teachers are highly innovative in their teaching methods and approaches, enabling students to fully realize their potential.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Nguyen Thi Dinh Street, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 024 6326 9966 & 024 6251 2232

• Office: 024 6281 1486
  
• Admissions: 024 2216 6688
• Finance: 024 6281 1487

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tieuhoclythaito.edu.vn/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/c1lythaito/
Opening Hours: 07:40 - 16:30

Chu Van An Primary School establishes an educational environment that focuses on the development of intellect (head), emotions (heart), and practical skills (hand) for both teachers and students.

The school aims to become a leading institution specializing in STEM education, aligned with international standards, and offering English instruction through the Cambridge curriculum. It provides a high-quality learning environment where essential character traits and life skills are naturally nurtured through a progressive teaching approach and open-minded knowledge delivery.

The mission of Chu Van An Primary School is to build and maintain an academic environment that fosters progressive thinking. It seeks to equip students with a solid knowledge foundation while developing good character and essential life skills, helping them integrate confidently and unlock their potential in the modern world.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: TH Lot, Van Khe New Urban Area, Ha Dong, Hanoi
Phone: 024 2246 2889 & 0985 899 964
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tieuhocchuvananhanoi.edu.vn/
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/chuvananahanoi/

The Dewey Schools is an international school system offering education from primary to high school. It is named after John Dewey, the American philosopher who pioneered experiential education. The Dewey Schools are ranked among the top primary schools in Hanoi and are an official member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a leading global accreditation body. The school also partners with Mount Vernon School, ranked among the Top 10 most innovative schools in the USA in 2017.

For primary education, The Dewey Schools offer three bilingual international programs designed to meet diverse learning needs: Explore (14 English lessons/week), Discover (18 English lessons/week), and the International Journey program (which provides an American high school diploma upon graduation). Experiential Learning methods foster curiosity, creativity, and self-directed learning from an early age.

Key features exclusive to The Dewey Schools' bilingual international primary program include:

• Maximum English exposure (up to 90% of weekly lessons, ranging from 14-36 lessons) with native-speaking teachers, helping students confidently use English as both a language for communication and learning.
• A well-rounded curriculum blending the Vietnamese national education program with seven American subjects, including Humanities, MDE, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts, to promote global thinking, creativity, and essential social skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership.
• Pioneering the use of Design Thinking to encourage students to ask questions and design solutions to real-world problems.
• A Vietnamese language program that nurtures students' emotional intelligence, enhances their ability to appreciate language, and fosters empathy and expression through creative activities such as drama, presentations, essays, animation production, and short films.
• A wide range of Art and Sports activities, including musical theater performances, poster design, yoga, and Aqua-Tots swimming lessons, promoting physical, emotional, and mental development.
• Outdoor learning projects that offer students the chance to explore nature and learn about Vietnamese and world culture and history through exciting field trips.
• Small class sizes (12-24 students per class), allowing teachers to interact with and care for each child, with a focus on life skills development such as independence, emotional management, self-care, and communication.
• Nutritious meals prepared with 100% safe, clean food, sourced from trusted suppliers, to ensure students' well-being and healthy growth.

In addition, students at The Dewey Schools confidently explore their strengths and pursue their interests through a variety of extracurricular clubs, summer camps, field trips, and national & international competitions. Every day at The Dewey Schools, students have the opportunity to explore and experience a world-class learning environment with modern facilities such as a Makerspace, Library, Aqua-Tots Swim School, Theater, Sports Field, and Music Studio.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Hotline: 024 7302 2288 & 1900 3293

Website: https://thedeweyschools.edu.vn

• DEWEY CAU GIAY Campus: 89 Khuc Thua Du Street, Dich Vong, Cau Giay, Hanoi - 024 7302 7999
• DEWEY WEST LAKE: Lot H3-LC, Starlake Urban Area, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi - 024 7302 2288
• DEWEY OCEAN PARK: PT-01, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam, Hanoi - 024 7108 9292
• DEWEY HAI PHONG: Street No. 11, Sao Do Urban Area, Duong Kinh, Hai Phong - 035 5888 111
• DEWEY SMART CITY: F4-TH01, Tay Mo - Dai Mo Urban Area, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi

See more:

• List of 33 best primary schools in Hanoi
• Top 22 primary schools in Cau Giay with excellent educational quality

Vinschool is a non-profit educational system that spans from preschool to high school, developed by the Vingroup Corporation. Its mission is to create a world-class Vietnamese school that identifies and nurtures talented students at the high school level.

Vinschool is not only well-equipped in terms of infrastructure but also receives significant investment from Vingroup in selecting and training high-quality teachers. It focuses on developing and enhancing academic programs, soft skills, and moral education to shape a generation of Vietnamese citizens who are dynamic, civilized, globally integrated, and grounded in strong traditional values.

Advantages for students studying at Vinschool:

• Education System: Vinschool offers a comprehensive 5-in-1 education system, which includes academics, English, physical development, arts, and life skills integrated into regular lessons. Students also engage in extracurricular activities such as the Vinser Book Club, MBTI psychological workshops, career orientation seminars, and discussions on teenage issues, which help build life skills, confidence, and initiative.
• Teachers: Vinschool employs a team of highly skilled educators who are innovative and creative in their teaching methods, ensuring a dynamic approach to student engagement.
• Facilities: The school's classrooms are designed to meet international standards and are fully equipped with modern teaching aids. The campus also includes playrooms and other functional spaces that support holistic development. Spacious corridors with lighting, air-conditioning, and access to hot and cold water systems provide students with the most comfortable learning environment. Each classroom is equipped with individual lockers for students' personal belongings.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address:

• Lot F4 – THCS 1, New Urban Area Tay Mo - Dai Mo, Tay Mo, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
• Lot B3 – TH01, Gia Lam New Urban Area, Da Ton, Gia Lam, Hanoi
• ...
• https://vinschool.edu.vn/contact/?school_level=tieu-hoc&location=ha-noi

Phone: 1800 6511
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.vinschool.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/vinschool.vn

The FPT Primary and Secondary Schools in Hanoi currently operate across two campuses. Campus 1 is located at 15 Dong Quan, Cau Giay, and Campus 2 is situated in Phuc Dien, Bac Tu Liem. Known as the leading technology-focused school in the city, it is part of the educational system of the FPT Education Organization. The school offers two educational levels: Primary and Secondary, and provides a modern learning environment with a diverse range of practical experiences to ensure the holistic development of students.

Leveraging the strengths of technology and scientific research from the FPT Corporation, the learning programs at FPT Schools are designed to be open and student-centered. Students are introduced to technology applications early, enabling them to learn proactively and adapt to the demands of digital transformation and globalization. This approach helps students develop comprehensive thinking, creativity, and imagination, while empowering them to create their first personal projects, solidifying a strong foundation for their future.

At FPT Primary and Secondary Schools, in addition to the standard curriculum set by the Ministry of Education and Training, students also engage in subjects unique to the digital age such as STEM, 4.0 Technology, Programming, and Personal Development. The English curriculum is specially designed to maximize students' language skills, ensuring they meet the Cambridge certification standards in all four language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

The educational process at FPT Schools is conducted using active, multifaceted methods (e.g., flipped classrooms) and incorporates technology platforms and teaching software to organize thematic and project-based learning. This approach also focuses on developing teamwork and independent work skills.

In addition, FPT Schools organizes over 50 extracurricular events each year to help students develop soft skills and provide career orientation experiences for both students and parents.

To become global citizens, students need to be prepared in terms of physical strength, life skills, and progressive thinking. At FPT, students refine skills such as self-learning, teamwork, and critical thinking every day through all subjects.

Additionally, students are encouraged to cultivate positive thinking, emotional intelligence, and resilience, helping them to embrace challenges and take responsibility for their actions.

Students applying for Grade 1 will participate in an interview (online or in-person) with teachers, to assess their interaction skills, language abilities, and emotional intelligence (EQ).

For Grade 6 applicants, they can choose one of two admission methods: Direct Admission or Participation in an Entrance Evaluation.

Direct Admission applies to students in the following categories:

• Category 1 – Awards and Certifications:
  • Students who have won first, second, or third prizes at the district level or higher in academic, talent, or arts competitions.
  • Students who have achieved results in the city-level English Olympic competitions, the Toefl Primary Challenge (with a score of 107 per skill from round two), or Cambridge Flyers level English certificates with at least 12 shields.
• Category 2 – Report Cards:
  • Students who have an average score of at least 81 points in Math, Vietnamese, and English from the last three terms (with no subject below 8 points); and a “Good” rating for personal qualities.

Entrance Evaluation Method: Students will undergo interviews in three subjects: Scientific Thinking, Language Thinking in Vietnamese, and English. Evaluation sessions are held one or two times per month, depending on the number of registered applicants. This is an important process to ensure the fairness and quality of the intake, and to ensure that students are aligned with the teaching methods at FPT Schools.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

FPT Primary and Secondary Schools Admissions Office
Address:

• Campus 1 (Primary and Secondary): 15 Dong Quan, Quan Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi
• Campus 2 (Secondary only): Phuc Dien, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi

Phone:

• 0837 069 333 (Primary)
• 024 3906 9333 (Secondary)

Website: https://hanoi-school.fpt.edu.vn/

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/fptschools