Vietnam has been experiencing significant economic growth in recent years, with a GDP growth rate of 7.1% in 2022. This growth has led to an increase in employment opportunities and an overall improvement in living standards for many Vietnamese citizens. The education sector is one of the industries benefiting from this growth, particularly the international schools industry. In this article, we will explore the key statistics from 2022, factors contributing to its growth and success, industry growth and comparison to previous years, key trends, challenges, and future outlook.
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GEET | GLOBAL ELITE EDUCATION AND TRAINING CORPORATION
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+84 24 7300 9797 contact@geet.edu.vn
Global Elite Education and Training Corp (GEET) operates International & Bilingual Schools, Training to Corporations, Premium Office Leasing, and Ed-Tech. Projects and programs invested and developed by GEET includes: - International Schools (K-12 Education) - Business Training - Serviced Office
NGUYEN SIEU SCHOOL
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+84 24 3784 4889 info@nguyensieu.edu.vn
Nguyễn Siêu là trường tư thục nằm trong hệ thống các trường phổ thông của Thủ đô, chịu sự chỉ đạo, quản lý nhà nước và chuyên môn của Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo Hà Nội. Trường đào tạo liên thông ba cấp: Tiểu học, Trung học cơ sở và Trung học phổ thông. Trường PTDL cấp 2,3 Nguyễn Siêu được thành lập theo Quyết định số 1679/QĐ-UB ngày 11/9/1991 (nay là Trường THCS&THPT Nguyễn Siêu theo QĐ số 6608/QĐ/UBND ngày 02/12/2015 của UBND TP Hà Nội) và Trường Tiểu học DL Nguyễn Siêu được thành lập theo Quyết định số 2860/QĐ-UB ngày 31/07/1993 của UBND Thành phố Hà Nội (nay là Trường Tiểu học Nguyễn Siêu - theo Quyết định số 617/QĐ-UBND ngày 19-3-2010 của UBND Quận Cầu Giấy - Hà Nội).
GREEN SHOOTS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+84 235 3924 954 admissions@greenshoots.edu.vn
Green Shoots is a K-11 international school in beautiful central Vietnam currently located in Hoi An. In 2023, we will be moving to a new campus location closer to the metropolis of Da Nang. We follow the National Curriculum of England in our Primary Years and the Cambridge International secondary programmes, culminating in the IGCSEs. We are a values-driven school and place a strong emphasis on mindfulness and the wellbeing of the whole child. Ours is an inspirational learning community that fosters happy, mindful, and creative thinkers committed to the sustainable development of our world. Our students are passionate, independent life-long learners who strive for their personal best and are responsible global citizens. The Green Shoots Core Values of Adaptability, Tenacity, Independence, Sustainability, Thoughtfulness, Integrity, Cooperation, and Respect equip our students for the continually changing contexts of their lives. Green Shoots is a member of the Council of Intern…
SKY INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL VIETNAM
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+84 24 3823 8997 info@skypreschool.edu.vn
Sky International Preschool, formerly known as Systems Little House International Kindergarten, has been trusted by International & Vietnamese families in Hanoi since 1994. After partnering with Dragonfly Education 2022, Systems Little House rebranded to Sky International Preschool. Sky International Preschool provides a home-like, nurturing environment, for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Inspired by the children in our care, we allow children to explore, imagine, create and thrive in their own space. Our play-based, child-led program is diverse and by using open-ended play and art experiences we enable the children to make their own choices around learning centers in and outside of their classroom.
COGNITA SCHOOLS SYSTEM IN VIETNAM
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Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools spanning 16 countries. Our schools in Vietnam: o ISHCMC https://www.ishcmc.com/ o ISHCMC-AA https://www.aavn.edu.vn/ o ISSP https://www.issp.edu.vn/ WORKING FOR US At Cognita we want to help you achieve more. And as the worlds most diverse school group, we offer outstanding career opportunities. Cognita employs more than 7,500 teachers and professional staff between our 100+ schools, UK head office and regional offices in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Were committed to hiring and retaining outstanding talent: teachers and school leaders who are passionate about their craft as well as functional leaders and professionals in offices. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, not least professional development incentives that can see their talents and efforts being transformed into vibrant and rewarding careers. INVESTING IN YOU By continuously striving for excellence …
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, VIETNAM
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+84 28 3744 6960 info@aisvietnam.com
The Australian International School in Saigon provides international education from Kindergarten (2 years of age) to Senior School (16 years+). The School offers a combination of International Baccalaureate programmes and the Cambidge Secondary Programme. Well-resourced campuses are located in beautiful, secure and serene settings with excellent libraries, ICT suites and science labs, visual art and music studios, outdoor swimming pools, basketball courts, age appropriate playgrounds, sport fields and a full size gymnasium. AIS offers a broad range of co-curricular activities in sports, creative and performing arts, community service, experiential learning and academic, language and life skills. Our students represent more than 40 nationalities and are taught by experienced, dedicated and qualified expatriate teachers, from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and USA. AIS merged with ACG International School Vietnam in July 2013, creating a school with over 1,100 students and 10…
INSPIRE EDUCAMPS
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+84 528 171 042 info@inspireeducamps.org
INSPIRE EDUCAMPS is the leading provider of MINDSET summer camps for the leading international schools in Ho Chi Minh City. At Inspire Educamps we strongly believe in the Value & Power of MINDSET, which is reflected throughout all of our activity-based content in our summer camps. Visit our website for the latest information and programmes.
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL
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+84 90 904 62 23 admissions@tas.edu.vn
The American School (TAS) is an international school offering a strong, US-based curriculum from K-G12. TAS is a WASC accredited school. Located in Ho Chi Minh Citys District 2, The American School is an international school program designed by American educators experienced in the development and operation of American and international schools. An independent and private college preparatory school with a highly individualized and personalized program, The American School offers a strong, US-based curriculum for Early Childhood through Grade 12. The newly-built primary and secondary campuses have state-of-the-art technology in each classroom, two libraries, well-equipped science and computer labs, dance and drama studios, an intimate auditorium, swimming pool, soccer field, basketball court, and rock climbing wall. On a secure, safe and friendly campus, just minutes over the Saigon Bridge, in an undisturbed setting, free of city noise, led by a faculty of fully-credentialed, enthus…
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF NORTH AMERICA
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+84 96 446 60 14 info@sna.edu.vn
Established in 2005, the International Schools of North America (SNA) is the 6th IB Continuum School in Vietnam. Continuum schools are so-called due to the fact that they are authorized to deliver three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. We have been providing continuous, high-quality education for students from the Primary to Secondary school level for more than 17 years. In addition, we have been accredited by (WASC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 2021. By following the school mission: ‘School for Future Leaders, SNA aims to inspire and develop a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes the key indicators of effective communication, civic responsibility, critical thinking, and risk-taking. We offer a wide range of academic, artistic, and creative subjects; and teachers cater to each student individually. SNA students, as mature thinkers, and responsible global citizens are encouraged to res…
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, VIETNAM
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+84 837 800 909 info@ais.edu.vn
Innovative International Education; Vietnamese Values VISION AISVN guides students to become global citizens and sustain their cultural heritage. MISSION AISVN empowers students to think critically and prepares them to be resilient and compassionate leaders, making the world a better place. GENERAL INFORMATION Founded in 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, American International School Vietnam (AISVN) is a private, coeducational, university-preparatory school for students from Early Years to Grade 12. The language of instruction is English. The school offers the three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs of Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program (DP). This international and innovative curriculum is complemented by Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music and Sport programs. AISVN aims to prepare students for excellent universities in the US and around the world. ACCREDITATION & AUTHORIZATION AISVN is recognized by the Vietnamese Minis…
HOI AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+84 235 6518 518 admissions@hais.edu.vn
Hoi An International School meets and nurtures our students individual needs in a supportive, community-minded and responsible environment. Through the provision of well-rounded, high-quality education, HAIS is committed to cultivating creative opportunities and a range of age-appropriate activities so that our students develop as resilient, independent and life-long learners. At HAIS, we create a great future for our students.
SHERWOOD RESIDENCE
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+84 90 296 90 02 info@sherwoodresidence.com
Sherwood Residence offers full-serviced luxury accommodations with spacious 2 and 3-bedroom apartment and penthouse units. Located on scenic Pasteur Street, Sherwood Residence provides easy access to international schools, consulates, hospitals, and is just a stones throw away from the Central Business District.
INTERNATIONAL CHILD CARE CENTRES SMARTKIDS
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+84 28 3519 4236 yoko@smartkidsinfo.com
SmartKids is a specialist International Child Care Centre where the child is the focus rather than the curriculum. With 3 branches in HCMC and over 120 kids from ~43 nationalities actively involved and over 1500 children passed on towards international schools, SmartKids is highly recognized as a truly international kindergarten/preschool. The curriculum defined as PLAY TO LEARN is a smart mixture of Reggio Emilia, Steiner and Montessori. For children the childcare centre is a place to meet other children and to get to know each other, to play together, to eat, sleep, experience new things together and to learn to respect others. It is also a place to socialize and to enjoy experiences that are different from those that can be had at home. The environment in the SmartKids childcare centre is specially designed for and based on children and offers much wider opportunities to play and explore than at home. In the SmartKids childcare centre special attention is given to the development …
REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL VIETNAM
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+84 24 3540 9183 inquiry@reigategrammar.edu.vn
Reigate Grammar School Vietnam is a not-for-profit Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 institution, serving both the international and the local community. As an international school, we embrace what our host country has to offer whilst bringing the world to our students doorstep.
UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HANOI (UNIS HANOI)
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+84 24 7300 4500 info@unishanoi.org
UNIS Hanoi has been the leading international school in Vietnam for more than 30 years. We are unique in our diversity which brings 60+ nationalities together, our identity as a non-profit, International Baccalaureate (IB) United Nations school, and our commitment to service and the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals into teaching and learning. At UNIS Hanoi we recruit faculty and staff with a reputation for excellence. We look for those who are passionate about learning and who inspire others by their own commitment to personal and professional development. We are proud of our learning communitys capacity, energy, and dedication to work together in pursuit of our bold mission: “Guided by UN values, we inspire all learners to strive for academic and personal excellence and empower students to create positive, sustainable impact.” In the Spring of 2021, the School launched Strategy 2024 - a new approach to strategic planning designed to ensure UNIS Hanoi can combine bot…
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL @ PARKCITY HANOI (ISPH)
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+84 93 445 52 28 info@isph.edu.vn
The International School @ ParkCity Hanoi (ISPH), located in the award-winning township of ParkCity Hanoi, opened in August 2019 to offer an extensive programme of study for students aged from 3 to 18 years old. ISPH delivers a UK-style curriculum, where students work towards the globally recognised Cambridge International Examinations at IGCSE and A-Level. ISPHs vision is to become Vietnams premier international school by offering excellence in the academic sphere, on the sporting field, in the arts and beyond. The schools mission is to provide a high quality education, set high and achievable expectations, and create a safe school in which every student is happy and treated as an individual. ISPHs sister school, The International School @ ParkCity Kuala Lumpur (ISPKL), opened in 2011 and was recently judged to be an ‘Outstanding School through accreditation with the Educational Development Trust and was awarded The International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) at Gold Level.
BRITISH VIETNAMESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HO CHI MINH CITY
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+84 28 3758 0717 admissions@bvisvietnam.com
Welcome to the BVIS! BVIS has in its very short life already established itself as one of the leading international schools in Vietnam, and the only bilingual school in Vietnam that is fully accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools). The schools fifth set of examination results this year prove that the school is delivering an excellent educational platform for our young people. With our world class facilities and well qualified, experienced staff, we are well placed to ensure that students who join the school have the support and the expertise to help them reach their educational ambitions. We take great pride in the care and support we offer children at the school. This care extends right across the campus from Early Years Foundation Stage provision through to IGCSE and A Level studies. Our staff are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for your child and ensuring they are able to access the university and jobs of choice when graduating from BVIS. The internationally …
CONCORDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HANOI
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+84 24 3795 8878 helpdesk@concordiahanoi.org
Considered the top school in Hanoi in terms of academic achievement, Concordia International School Hanoi is a private, non-profit, co-educational, international day school with American curriculum instructed in English. Now in our 9th year of operation, we have 430 students from 20 countries in grades Pre-K 4 through 12. Academic rigor, teacher quality, and an emphasis on the whole child are why families choose Concordia. Our teachers average 17 years in the classroom, 80% have advanced degrees (Masters or Ph.D.) and 80% are from the US and Canada - and our small class sizes ensure children get close interaction with these top teachers. Our test scores put us within the top 10% of international schools worldwide. Our class of 2019, consisting of 21 graduates, gained acceptance to 11 of the Top 25 universities in the US, including Princeton, Stanford, Dartmouth, Duke, UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, and U-Penn. MISSION At Concordia, students, teachers, and parents are dedicated to academics, …
NGUYEN HOANG GROUP
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+84 28 3823 3533 contact@nhg.vn
Nguyen Hoang Group is a world-class international education service provider which has successfully established a range of state-of-the-art national and international schools, universities, and partner companies across Vietnam over 20 years of experience and expertise. Putting people at the center of all its practices, NHG has designed a comprehensive educational system for all levels from kindergarten to PhD available in both national and international settings. Currently, there are 50 campuses in 18 provinces and cities, with more than 65,000 students and a professional community with more than 4,000 members.
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM
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+84 28 5412 3456 enquiry@cis.edu.vn
Canadian International School System (CISS) is an educational system whose objective is to develop future generations of passionate, enthusiastic, creative, proactive students who persevere to successfully realize their goals. At CIS, we have the CIS campus which offer the pathway to Ontario Secondary School Diploma or The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) and another campus offering the bilingual pathway under Vietnamese National curriculum with remapped Ontario ELL program. Our students are educated with the necessary knowledge and important skills to succeed and be happy in this growing, moving and challenging world. Now, CISS in Vietnam includes: - Canadian International School (CIS) works on 100% international Ontario curriculum program, verified by Toronto District School Board (TDSB) - Bilingual Canadian International School (BCIS) helps students following the official Vietnamese Education certificates while being ready with Ontario Secondary School Di…
Top International Schools Companies in Vietnam
Key Statistics from 2022
In 2022, Vietnam's GDP was estimated to be $347.9 billion, an increase of 7.1% from the previous year. The country's population is estimated to be around 98 million, with an estimated 65% of the population aged 15-64. The literacy rate in Vietnam is relatively high at 96%, and the country has been investing heavily in education in recent years. This investment has led to an increase in the number of international schools in the country. In 2022, the industry employed approximately 10,000 professionals, representing an increase of 12% from the previous year.
Factors Contributing to Growth and Success
One of the key factors contributing to the growth and success of the international schools industry in Vietnam is the government's support and investment in education. The government has been actively promoting the development of international schools in the country to attract foreign investment and improve the quality of education for Vietnamese students. The Ministry of Education and Training has issued guidelines and regulations to ensure that international schools meet specific standards and provide quality education to their students.
Another factor contributing to the growth and success of the international schools industry is the increasing demand for international education in Vietnam. Many Vietnamese parents are willing to pay high fees to provide their children with a quality international education, which they believe will give their children an advantage in the global job market. Additionally, the increasing number of expatriates living in Vietnam has led to a growing demand for international schools.
Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years
The international schools industry in Vietnam has been growing rapidly in recent years. According to a report by ISC Research, there were 95 international schools in Vietnam in 2022, with a total enrollment of approximately 40,000 students. This represents an increase of 8 schools and 2,000 students from the previous year.
The growth of the international schools industry in Vietnam has been impressive when compared to previous years. In 2018, there were 74 international schools in Vietnam, with a total enrollment of approximately 31,000 students. This represents a growth of 28% in the number of schools and a 29% increase in the number of students over a four-year period.
Key Trends
The international schools industry in Vietnam is experiencing several key trends, including technological disruptions. Many international schools in Vietnam are incorporating technology into their classrooms to enhance the learning experience for their students. For example, some schools are using online learning platforms, interactive whiteboards, and virtual reality technology to supplement their traditional classroom teaching.
Another trend in the international schools industry in Vietnam is the increasing focus on sustainability and environmental education. Many international schools are incorporating sustainability education into their curriculum and teaching students about climate change and environmental issues.
Challenges
Despite the growth and success of the international schools industry in Vietnam, there are several challenges facing the industry. One of the main challenges is the shortage of qualified teachers. Many international schools in Vietnam struggle to find and retain qualified teachers, which can impact the quality of education provided to students.
Another challenge facing the industry is the increasing competition from local schools. As the quality of education in local schools continues to improve, some Vietnamese parents may opt to enroll their children in local schools rather than paying the high fees associated with international schools.
Future Outlook
Looking to the future, the outlook for the international schools industry in Vietnam remains positive. The government's continued support and investment in education, as well as the increasing demand for international education, suggest that the industry will continue to grow in the coming years.
One of the key areas of focus for the industry in the future will be the development of online learning platforms and digital education resources. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online learning, and many international schools in Vietnam have had to adapt to this new reality. The development of online learning platforms and digital education resources will be crucial for the industry to continue to provide quality education to students, even in times of crisis.
Another area of focus for the industry in the future will be the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly schools. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important issue globally, there is a growing demand for schools that prioritize environmental education and sustainability practices.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the international schools industry in Vietnam is a growing and successful market. The government's support and investment in education, as well as the increasing demand for international education, have contributed to the industry's growth and success. However, there are also challenges facing the industry, such as the shortage of qualified teachers and competition from local schools. Looking to the future, the industry will need to focus on developing online learning platforms and digital education resources, as well as prioritizing sustainability and environmental education to continue to provide quality education to students.