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At Fairmont International School Vietnam, students ages 6–11 learn and grow through a balanced Bilingual Primary Program that brings together international learning and the Vietnamese national curriculum.English supports learning across key academic areas, while Vietnamese language, literature, culture, and social studies strengthen students' connection to their identity and community. Across both languages, students in our bilingual primary school in Hanoi learn to communicate ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and apply their knowledge with growing independence that prepares students confidently for Middle School and beyond.
An integrated bilingual curriculum
Experience a connected learning journey that combines international learning with the Vietnamese national curriculum, building academic knowledge, language skills, and a strong foundation for future success.
Confident in English and Vietnamese
Develop communication skills across two languages. English supports learning across key academic areas, while Vietnamese language and cultural learning strengthen fluency, identity, and connection.
Skills in action
Turn learning into action through projects, presentations, and real-world experiences. Students develop collaboration, creativity, responsibility, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
STEAM integration
Explore, experiment, design, and improve through hands-on STEAM challenges. Students connect science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to solve problems creatively.
Rich extracurricular life
Discover new interests through sports, music, cooking, arts, technology, creative challenges, and team activities that build confidence and encourage students to try something new.
Growing leaders
Take initiative through Student Council, Library Leaders, the Eco Committee, classroom responsibilities, assemblies, and collaborative projects that develop leadership and responsibility.
Purposeful learning spaces
Learn in well-equipped STEAM labs, creative arts rooms, library areas, sports facilities, specialist classrooms, and outdoor spaces designed for active learning and exploration.
A supported admissions journey
Join our Bilingual Primary Program at different points during the school year, subject to availability and admissions assessment. Our Admissions Team will guide your family through every step.
The Bilingual Primary Program at Fairmont International School Vietnam provides a balanced academic journey for students in Grades 1–5, combining international learning with the Vietnamese national curriculum.  English is used across key learning areas to develop academic language and global readiness. Vietnamese language, literature, culture, and social studies deepen students' understanding of their identity, heritage, and local context.
Communicate clearly, express ideas confidently
Develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through stories, vocabulary development, discussions, and meaningful communication.
Students learn to express their ideas clearly and use English with growing confidence across different learning contexts in our MOET curriculum primary school Hanoi.
Read with confidence, understand with purpose
Strengthen literacy through systematic phonics, guided reading, vocabulary development, and comprehension.
Students develop accuracy, fluency, and understanding, building the reading skills they need to access learning across the curriculum.
Think, reason, solve
Build number sense, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving skills through structured learning and real-world applications.
Students explore number operations, measurement, geometry, data, and patterns while learning to explain their mathematical thinking with confidence.
Ask, investigate, discover
Explore the world through observation, questioning, experiments, and hands-on investigation.
Students learn to collect evidence, test ideas, and explain their discoveries, developing curiosity and the foundations of scientific thinking.
Imagine, design, improve
Use creativity and practical thinking to respond to real-world challenges. Students plan, make, test, and improve products or models through purposeful design experiences.
The design process develops independence, creativity, and practical problem-solving skills.
Explore people, places, and perspectives
Discover communities, cultures, geography, and global connections. Students explore how people live, interact, and contribute to the world around them.
Inquiry and discussion help students understand different perspectives and develop the foundations of global citizenship.
Create, test, improve
Connect science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to solve challenges, build models, and test ideas.
Through collaborative projects, students learn that creativity, evidence, and persistence can turn ideas into practical solutions.
Read, research, wonder
Develop a love of reading alongside early research and information literacy skills.
Students learn to explore books and resources, find information, ask meaningful questions, and use what they discover with growing independence.
Use technology with purpose
Build digital literacy through age-appropriate technology that supports learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
Students learn to use digital tools safely, responsibly, and effectively while developing confidence in an increasingly connected world.
Move well, live well
Develop coordination, fitness, teamwork, and confidence through movement, games, sports, and wellbeing activities.
Students learn about fair play, healthy habits, and the importance of active participation.
Create, express, reflect
Explore color, shape, texture, materials, and artistic techniques to communicate ideas creatively.
Students develop imagination, fine motor skills, and confidence while learning to appreciate their own work and different forms of artistic expression.
Perform, collaborate, shine
Use voice, movement, rhythm, music, and imagination to communicate ideas and emotions.
Drama, music, and dance experiences develop creativity, self-expression, collaboration, listening skills, and performance confidence.
Every day at Vietnamese National Curriculum primary school Hanoi brings together learning in English and Vietnamese across a rich bilingual curriculum. While timetables vary across grade levels, here’s an example of a day in our Bilingual Primary School.
8am - 8:20am
Kick off your day with a wholesome, energizing meal at our Breakfast & Social Club.
8:20am - 9:05am
Start the school day with interactive learning experiences that ignite curiosity in Period 1.
9:05am - 9:50am
Dive into Period 2 with dynamic lessons that inspire exploration and discovery.
9:50am - 10am
Recharge during break with fun and refreshing activities that boost energy and focus.
10am - 10:45am
Make the most of Period 3 with stimulating challenges that encourage creativity and critical thinking.
10:45am - 11:30am
Wrap up Period 4 with collaborative projects that promote teamwork and problem-solving skills.
11:30am - 12.30pm
Enjoy lunch break with nourishing food and relaxing moments to refresh your mind and body.
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Jump into Period 5 with engaging discussions and hands-on activities that deepen understanding.
1:15pm - 2pm
Use Period 6 to deepen your knowledge through thoughtful study and meaningful practice.
2pm - 2:15pm
Take a refreshing afternoon break to recharge and stay ready for the rest of the day.
2:15pm - 3pm
Engage in Period 7 with challenging lessons that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
3pm - 3:45pm
Finish strong in Period 8 with focused learning that consolidates knowledge and sets you up for success.
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Prepare for engaging afternoon ECAs and English as an Additional Language (EAL) sessions.
At Fairmont International School Vietnam, Bilingual Primary students build strong academic foundations while developing the language, competencies, and cultural understanding to connect confidently with the wider world.
Academic achievement
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Life competencies
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.
Multilingualism
Students fast-track English Language Arts while continuing to grow in home languages, including Spanish.
International opportunities
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
Life & career pathways
Benefit from personalized guidance for high school, university, and career choices, supporting your chosen pathway.
Students in our bilingual education Hanoi build knowledge across literacy, math, science, social studies, languages, and specialist subjects through structured learning and meaningful application.Ongoing assessment, personalized support, and clear feedback help teachers understand each student's progress and guide their next steps.
Students in our Vietnamese curriculum in English and Vietnamese develop collaboration, responsibility, creativity, resilience, empathy, and problem-solving through everyday learning, projects, and community experiences.
Leadership roles and team challenges encourage students to take initiative, communicate ideas, make thoughtful choices, and contribute positively to school life.
Students in our MOET curriculum primary school Hanoi develop the confidence to learn and communicate across English and Vietnamese.
English supports learning across key academic areas, while Vietnamese language and cultural learning strengthen communication, identity, and connection. Structured language development helps students participate with greater confidence from their individual starting points.
Students in our bilingual primary education connect with peers and ideas beyond Hanoi through global learning opportunities across the International Schools Partnership community.
Collaborative projects, competitions, creative experiences, and global initiatives help students develop communication, cultural awareness, and the confidence to participate in an interconnected world.
At Fairmont International School Vietnam, students are encouraged to think purposefully about their future and develop the skills they need to achieve their goals. Through academic guidance, leadership opportunities, real-world learning, and career exploration, students identify their strengths, build confidence, and make informed choices about their next steps.
Through personalized Future Pathways guidance supports, students explore university options and prepare for opportunities in the United States and around the world. With a strong focus on communication, independence, and life skills, students graduate ready to navigate university and life beyond school with confidence.
Students in our bilingual primary school in Hanoi deepen their understanding of Vietnamese language, literature, heritage, and community while exploring different cultures and global perspectives.
My school is bright and colourful, and it makes learning fun every single day
Kim, Year 6, Primary Student
Coming to school every day is exciting because I learn through fun lessons, sports, and creative activities. My teachers are kind and supportive, and I love playing football with my friends. The welcoming environment makes learning enjoyable and helps me grow with confidence.
Begin your child's Bilingual Primary journey at Fairmont International School Vietnam. Enrollment is available throughout the school year, subject to availability and admissions assessment.
Our Admissions Team will help you understand the program, discuss your child's learning needs, and identify the most suitable starting point.
Discover Bilingual Primary learning at Fairmont International School Vietnam in Hanoi. Complete our short inquiry form, and our Admissions Team will guide your family through the next steps.
