Ages 16 TO 18

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)

The IB Diploma is the world’s premier post-16 education. Both academically challenging and personally enriching, your child will specialise in their chosen subject groups, enjoy life-changing Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) opportunities, and become a skilled critical thinker who is motivated to succeed.
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the ibdp at bis hanoi

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) develops inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring young people who go on to create a better world.

Recognised by universities across the world, our IBDP inspires students to excel academically, personally, and creatively. This excellence is achieved through dynamic teaching, real-world experiences, and the opportunity to truly personalise how and what they learn.

The IBDP creates pathways to outstanding further education and careers, too. Armed with an IB Diploma, most students receive offers from their first-choice universities - half of which rank in the world’s top 100.  

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the ib diploma explained

Our IB learners study six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Creative Arts. Three of these groups are taken at higher level and three at standard level.  

Your child will also complete the core programme – Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service – to achieve their full Diploma.

  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK): a course that explores critical thinking, giving students an understanding of how we learn.
  • The Extended Essay: a 4,000-word independent research project focusing on a specific subject.
  • Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS): a range of activities that nurture creativity and wellbeing, and support our local community.
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a personalised approach

LEARNING THAT'S TAILOR-MADE FOR YOUR CHILD

Your child will design their own IBDP, choosing their subjects, Extended Essay topic, and CAS activities that reflect their strengths and talents. Supported by our outstanding teachers – who receive expert training from the International Baccalaureate Organisation – every student gets the broad and balanced education they need to forge a bright future.
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  • IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)

A TYPICAL DAY AT BIS HANOI

Every day, our IBDP students follow personalised pathways that enable them to specialise in their chosen subjects, and enjoy exceptional opportunities for research, service, and personal growth.
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Specialist subjects
It’s time for our students to immerse themselves in their specialist subject. Your child will become an expert in their field through the IBDP Extended Essay – whether it’s computer programming, engineering, marine biology, or climate change.
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Specialist subjects
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Role models
Our older students live and breathe our values, making a real difference in school and our community. Our Prefect Committee leads the way, mentoring their younger peers, planning assemblies, and organising fundraising initiatives. Our IBDP students regularly present to parents, too.
Role models
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Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
Exceptional CAS opportunities are part of every IBDP student’s day. Writing for the school magazine, playing badminton or volleyball, or working towards The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, the world is your child’s oyster. 
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Making big decisions
We make sure every child has the help they need to make life-changing decisions, like which university course to study. Our guidance counsellors support the journey to one of the world’s top higher education institutions.
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Celebrating success
Our graduation ceremony is a glitzy affair – and a chance to celebrate our students’ hard work and commitment. It’s a time to reflect on amazing achievements and look forward to exciting new challenges, too.
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OUR STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

98%
of our IBDP class of 2024 achieved their Diploma, considerably higher than the worldwide average of 80%.
34.7
Our 2024 IBDP score was almost five points higher than the global average.
1 out of 7
students in the 2024 graduating cohort scored 40 points or more in the IBDP exam.
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how we teach

specialists who inspire

Our IBDP teachers are truly exceptional. Inspiring, innovative, and committed to each student’s success, they bring a wealth of global experience and expertise to our classrooms.
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FULFILLING POTENTIAL

EMBRACING 'EFFECTIVE EFFORT'

Our results don’t fully reflect the commitment, resilience, and effort each student puts in to achieving academic excellence. Behind every achievement is a young person who has overcome mistakes, reflected on their approach to learning, and found their own recipe for success.  

We ask our students to demonstrate ‘effective effort’ in everything they do. This teaches them about metacognition - understanding how they think and learn to make better progress. We believe this is crucial to achieving high-quality outcomes and preparing our students for the future.

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our facilities

AN ENVIRONMENT THAT BRINGS LEARNING TO LIFE

Our serene yet stimulating campus is home to outstanding facilities, which inspire our IBDP students to excel.

Artistry flourishes in bright creative spaces, while technology-enriched classrooms, suites, and a STEAM Maker Space excite new ways of thinking. And in our state-of-the-art sports facilities, every student is inspired to get moving. 
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MEET OUR ALUMNI

Our closeknit network of alumni give our students an insight into life beyond our school, inspiring them with stories of universities and careers across the globe.
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Ha Quoc Huy
Class of 2017
“I learnt so much from my teachers. They challenged and motivated me to explore new interests and pursue the subjects I enjoyed. Learning in this community developed my personal and creative skills, too.”
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Hanh Tien Ngoc Nguyen
Class of 2018
“The IBDP was a truly life-changing experience that set me up for future success. It was a rigorous but rewarding journey, which helped me grow and become a better person.”
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Nguyen Duc Tuan
Class of 2021
“I want to thank my teachers, who supported me throughout my learning journey. Their enthusiasm ignited my curiosity and sparked new interests, which meant I absolutely loved coming to class every day.”
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Le Phuong Anh
Class of 2022
“My time at BIS Hanoi shaped me into an independent learner, a sportswoman, a lover of the creative arts, and a confident member of the community. I benefitted greatly from having access to so many different opportunities.”
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Park Chaeyeon
Class of 2022
“The IBDP gave me the tools to grow both as a person and in my way of thinking. It helped me become an independent, inquisitive learner, ready to take on the challenges and opportunities provided at university.”
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Pham Bui Gia Han
Class of 2023
"My time at BIS Hanoi has had a significant impact on my personal development, shaping me into a well-rounded person."
BIS Hanoi Alumni - Daniel Mubin Jung
Daniel Mubin Jung
Class of 2023
"The BIS Hanoi community is very diverse and from what I can tell, it's not just based on nationalities. Everyone has different opinions, and the school is an open place where everyone can be themselves."

A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

Every student experiences excellence at BIS Hanoi. In our nurturing environment – where everyone feels like they belong – your child will get outstanding exam results that take them to the world’s best universities. 

OUR academic excellence
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