Ms. Hillary Hinchliff
Executive Principal
It is with great pleasure and immense pride that as Executive Principal, I extend to you a warm welcome to Westlink International School, Hanoi.
Situated in the heart of Hanoi, our institution, though relatively new, harbors boundless aspirations. Beyond mere education, we strive to foster a community where every child's potential is recognized and celebrated.
Our recent achievement of IB World School status for the Primary Years Programme stands as a testament to our dedication to academic excellence. This prestigious accreditation not only reaffirms our commitment to rigorous education standards but also assures parents of an enriching learning environment for their children.
At Westlink International School, we believe in the uniqueness of each child, nurturing their individual strengths, passions, and aspirations. Our dedicated staff serve not just as educators but as mentors and guides, aiding each child's journey to success and fulfillment.
As a proud member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), we are part of a global network committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Our motto, "Where everyone grows," reflects our dedication to diversity, collaboration, and celebrating each member's unique contributions.
Welcome to Westlink International School, where dreams take flight, aspirations are realized, talents are nurtured, and every child has the opportunity to shine brightly.
Hillary Hinchliff
Executive Principal
Students can choose the IB programme or the bilingual stream.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 36 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Nationalities
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Number of students
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250
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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15
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Most common nationality
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Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese
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Languages
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Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese
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Yes, English as an Additional Language (EAL) is a language program available to students who want to gain more confidence in their English language ability.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean
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Classroom
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Max. number of students per class
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25
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Average number of students per class
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10
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Yes
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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Depends on their religion. We are having Islam.
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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We setup a quite place for student.
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Academics
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External examinations or assessments available
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GL CAT4, MAP Test
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Students at WIS will have homework assigned regularly throughout the week to revise and consolidate the learning done in class. As students progress, the amount of time spent on homework will increase. Weekly homework time allocation will therefore range from less than 2 hours to more than 10 hours a week depending on the year level and material being covered.
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Student support
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes. Westlink offers a Specialized Support Program for students who require support for learning differences. The needs of eligible students will be assessed on an individual basis and parents may discuss their situation with the Admissions Office prior to making an application for enrollment.
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Admissions
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes. We have Placement Test, Trial Class and Parent Interview
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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GL Cat 4 and MAP Test
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Waiting list
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Yes
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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No deadline
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School day
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School start time
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8:00
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School finish time
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15:00
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Yes
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities
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Facilities at the school
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Theatre, library, sound and visual digital literacy studios, science and technology (STEM) classrooms, and state-of-the-art dance and drama studios, cafeteria
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Sports facilities at the school
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Football field, running track, multipurpose hall, outdoor playground, indoor swimming pool
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About the school
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Westlink International School Hanoi is a new international school owned and operated by International Schools Partnership (ISP), one of the world’s leading school education providers. It will offer an International Program which will be facilitated through authorization by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization. The rigorous program, focusing on high expectations, critical thinking, effort, and 21st-century skills, will prepare students to enter university successfully, no matter where in the world they wish to go.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Westlink focuses on developing amazing experiences for its students to present unique learning every day. Westlink's curriculum nurtures its students’ minds and hearts, emphasizing academic skills as well as professional and personal skills to develop responsible and caring individuals. Westlink also offers students a wide range of opportunities to find and follow their strengths, including an impressive range of co-curricular activities, sports, clubs, community service and student leadership roles.
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IB Program (International Baccalaureate)
Westlink offers the rigorous International Program from Grades 1-10, which aims to do more than other curricula. The IB gives students distinct advantages by building their critical thinking skills, nurturing their curiosity and their ability to solve complex problems. IB programme frameworks can operate effectively with national curricula across all school ages; more than half of IB World Schools are state-funded.
The IB’s programmes are different from other curricula because they:
– encourage students of all ages to think critically and challenge assumptions
– develop independently of government and national systems, incorporating quality practice from research and our global community of schools
– encourage students of all ages to consider both local and global contexts
– develop multilingual students.
MRC (Moet Replacement Curriculum)
Our Moet Replacement Curriculum blends the curriculum issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) with the US curriculum. Students will divide their time between specialist subjects taught in English and MOET subjects taught in Vietnamese. The curriculum complies with MOET’s guidelines but also utilizes US curriculum outcomes and standards, as well as a student-centered teaching approach that focuses on cultivating problem-solving, critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration skills.
Students from Year 6 to Year 9 in the MRC will study a range of subjects such as English, Applied Science, ICT, Arts, Music & Drama, Physical Education (PE).
At the end of Year 9, students can transfer to the International Program and undertake a specially devised preparation year for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Our Campus
Occupying an area of 2.5 hectares at the western West Lake urban area, our newly built campus has state-of-the-art facilities and classrooms. Both the Primary School and High School have their own discrete area in landscaped, natural and spacious grounds.
Using the latest research into school building design, the Westlink campus has been carefully planned with the needs of our students and their future in mind.
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