Singapore International School - Ha Long

The school is located in the Hung Thang Urban & Service Area, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Situated on a 7.1-hectare campus within a modern serviced urban zone, it is conveniently accessible and sits just outside the main tourist/sea-front precinct of Ha Long, offering a quieter residential environment while remaining connected to the city’s amenities.

The school provides education across a continuous pathway from early years through to senior secondary: it begins with Pre-Nursery/Kindergarten, moves into Primary education, then Junior High and Senior High (up to Year 12). This enables students to stay within the same school community as they progress through all levels.

This is a co-educational day school, welcoming both boys and girls in the same classes. There is no indication that the school offers boarding facilities, so students return home at the end of each school day.

While the school website offers extensive information about its curriculum and facilities, it does not provide a detailed public description of specific provisions for additional learning needs (SEN). Families requiring such support are advised to contact the school directly for further information.

The school carries a connection to Singapore in its name and curriculum orientation (reflecting Singapore-based educational traditions), but it is located in Vietnam and operates under Vietnamese regulations. It does not appear to be formally administered by a Singapore government entity.

There is no stated religious affiliation for the school; it presents itself as a secular international school community.

The academic year is divided into four terms, starting around mid-August and running through to mid-July, with holiday breaks between each term and a longer summer break at the end of Term 4. While the exact daily start and finish times are not published publicly, standard school day structure (lessons, break, and lunch) applies.

The publicly available information does not provide full details of the school’s bus-coach service (such as routes, times or provider). External databases indicate a school bus service may be available. Parents relocating to the area should contact the school admissions office to confirm whether bus routes cover their area, how seats are allocated and any associated costs.

The curriculum at Singapore International School @ Ha Long is delivered through two main pathways: the International Programme and the Integrated Programme. In the International Programme, students follow English-medium instruction with Singapore-style Mathematics and Science, integrated with the Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–10 and progressing to the Cambridge International AS/A Levels in Years 11–12. In the Integrated Programme, Vietnamese students from Year 1 to Year 9 combine the Vietnamese MOET curriculum with English language instruction, Chinese language study, ICT skills and STEM (including robotics and coding). At preschool level (from around 18 months to Kindergarten age), the focus is on foundational English, Mathematics and Science skills delivered in English by qualified local teachers. Throughout all years, the school embeds extensive STEM opportunities, ICT / e-learning, applied learning approaches and an Outward Bound-style outdoor programme for Years 4–12.

The school runs a dedicated Virtues Programme, which introduces a set of 20 virtues (such as respect, cooperation, perseverance and self-reliance) through teacher-led lessons and school-wide activities. Teachers help students explore how each virtue applies to daily life, encouraging reflection and practical application across the year. However, the school does not publicly provide details about additional SEL-specific staff roles (such as dedicated SEL counsellors) or structured frameworks beyond the virtues curriculum.

The school does not publicly disclose detailed information about its provision for students with special educational needs, including what types of learning differences it can support, whether it has specialist facilities, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

There is no publicly specified programme on the school website that addresses support for students whose first language is not English (EAL). It is not clear if there are dedicated EAL staff or structured EAL interventions offered.

Publicly available documents and the school’s website do not provide detailed information on how the school supports student mental well-being in terms of counselling services, mental-health programmes or dedicated staff. Specific initiatives or frameworks for mental-health support are not clearly outlined.

While the school website lists governance and oversight structures, it does not publish a detailed safeguarding or child protection policy summary in a form easily accessible to the public. The specifics of how safeguarding is managed (e.g., staff training, reporting procedures, external oversight) are not described in the publicly available sections of the site.

1. Enquiry and Initial Contact
Families begin by completing an online enquiry form or contacting the school’s admissions office directly to express interest. This allows the admissions team to provide programme information (International or Integrated), clarify entry requirements, and discuss grade placement options for the child.

2. Application Submission
Parents then submit a full application, including the completed form, previous school reports, a copy of the child’s passport or birth certificate, and health documentation. Applications are reviewed to ensure the child meets the eligibility criteria for the chosen year group.

3. Assessment and Interview
Eligible applicants are invited to take a placement test or interview appropriate to their grade level. This assessment helps determine academic readiness and language proficiency, ensuring a suitable placement within the school’s curriculum pathway.

4. Offer of Place and Enrolment Confirmation
Successful applicants receive an official offer letter confirming placement availability. Parents must then complete the registration process by paying the registration fee and deposit within the stated time frame to secure the place.

5. Orientation and Start of School
Before the academic year begins, enrolled families are invited to attend an orientation session. This provides students and parents with an introduction to school routines, teachers, and expectations to ensure a smooth transition into the school community.

The school does not publicly specify a formal wait-list or pool system. If a grade level is full when you apply, the school may advise you of availability at another grade or term, but no dedicated wait-list structure is described.