Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

By Tung Dinh, Thanh Hang   December 22, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Distinguished by its unique spiral-shaped campus, Dwight School Hanoi pairs the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum with Manchester City’s football syllabus, a premium combination that commands the highest tuition rates in the capital.
Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

The Spark Lab is a heavy-duty workshop where students master manufacturing and assembly techniques. Stocked with industrial-grade equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, and welding machines, the space allows students to build complex physical prototypes. It also features a dedicated zone for robotics engineering and practice.

Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

Students select an art subject for every semester. The photo shows the pottery classroom, where students can mold and fire products using professional tools on site.

Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

The rooftop greenhouse serves as a practical laboratory for lessons on vegetable cultivation and care. By growing common Vietnamese crops, such as lettuce, lemongrass, kohlrabi, tomatoes, and ginger, the facility provides students with valuable hands-on agricultural experience.

Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

The cafeteria accommodates approximately 200 people, featuring sustainable bamboo furniture with height-adjusted seating to support elementary students. Weekly menus offer a diverse rotation of Vietnamese, Asian, and Western cuisine.

Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

The facility features an indoor swimming pool equipped with adjustable floor depth technology, designed to accommodate students of all ages. This climate-controlled environment ensures year-round utility regardless of external weather conditions.

Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

The gymnasium is equipped with smart lockers, showers, and dedicated changing rooms, ensuring students can transition efficiently into appropriate athletic attire.

Inside Hanoi school that charges $36,000 per year and teaches Manchester City syllabus

One year into operations, the school maintains a single class per grade level. The student body is predominantly local, with Vietnamese nationals comprising over 50% of enrollment, while the remaining cohort is drawn primarily from Asian and European communities.

Annual tuition fees currently range from VND786 million to VND955 million (US$30,000-36,300). This pricing structure establishes the school as the most expensive educational institution in Hanoi among those with publicly disclosed fee schedules.

 
 
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