4 schools in Hanoi
| School | Ages | Fees a year | Family cost a year | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British International School Hanoi | 2-18 | US$9,773 to 37,389school's own table | Value US$57,620 | Stated by the school |
| Concordia International School Hanoi | Preschool 4 to Grade 12 | US$21,505 to 40,033school's own table | Mid US$66,930 | Stated by the school |
| Hanoi International School | PreK to Grade 12 | US$16,956 to 30,714school's own table | Value US$56,059 | Stated by the school |
| United Nations International School of Hanoi | Early Years 3 to Grade 12 | US$26,900 to 39,870school's own table | Mid US$66,417 | Stated by the school |
US dollars a year, from each school's own fee table. "Unavailable" means the school doesn't publish one I could read. Family cost adds rent and living costs for a family of four; each school's page shows the sums.
Cost of living in Hanoi
- 3-bedroom flat, city centre
- about US$866 a month. Numbeo
- 3-bedroom flat, outside the centre
- about US$536 a month. Numbeo
- Family of four, without rent
- about US$1,638 a month. Numbeo
Safety in Hanoi
- Safety index
- 66.4 out of 100 on Numbeo (higher is safer)
- US travel advice
- Level 1, "Exercise Normal Precautions", updated 23 Jun 2026. Source
- Canada travel advice
- "Exercise a high degree of caution". Source
Things to do with children
- Parks and nature: West Lake; Thong Nhat Park; Cau Giay Park; Ecopark (outdoor, cycling, picnics)
- Water and swimming: Ho Tay (West Lake) Water Park, with a children's 'Castle Tank' pool
- Museums and science: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology; Vietnam National Museum of Nature; Hanoi Museum
- Zoo theme rides: Lotte World Aquarium (Lotte Mall West Lake)
- Kids entertainment sport: KidZania Hanoi, tiNiWorld and indoor playgrounds (e.g. Saga Kids Playground); pottery and art workshops
Weather: the wet season (May to October) brings 'hot, humid and often oppressive conditions'. Numbeo pollution index 89.0 (high). Source
Areas families choose
- Tay Ho (West Lake) / Ciputra: source groups them for families: 'Families living in Tay Ho and Ciputra have several convenient options for both indoor and outdoor activities'. Source
- Cau Giay: 'a convenient area for families because of its residential neighbourhoods, schools, parks and local activities'. Source
From relocation guides, not my own visits.