Westlink International School

The school's educational philosophy focuses on developing critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and internationally minded citizens. It integrates academic learning with a Life Skills framework developed in partnership with Camtree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, focusing on communication, digital fluency, and self-leadership. Additionally, the school emphasizes environmental responsibility, utilizing a LOTUS-certified green campus designed to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability.

The academic offering is divided into two main pathways: the International Baccalaureate (IB) stream and the Bilingual stream. The IB pathway includes Early Years (ages 4–5) focusing on purposeful play, the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 6–10), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11–15), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16–17). The Bilingual Middle Years Programme (ages 11–14) blends the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) framework with a US core curriculum. Students also engage in STEAM subjects—such as robotics, coding, and design—and have access to multilingual learning in English, Vietnamese, and optional Spanish.

The school's curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into both local and prestigious overseas universities. Through its partnership with the International Schools Partnership (ISP), students gain access to exclusive scholarships at over 100 global universities. The school highlights that IB Diploma Programme graduates globally are statistically three times more likely to enroll in top 20 higher education institutions and show higher rates of earning first-class or upper second-class honors degrees compared to peers in other programmes.

The school provides dedicated support services overseen by a Head of Inclusion and a Head of EAL & Multilingualism. Support options include English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes to fast-track English fluency while supporting students' home languages. Additionally, families can access the services of dedicated Learning Support Assistants to accommodate individual learning needs and ensure an inclusive classroom environment.

The admissions process requires families to submit a digital application form, school records, immunisation history, and identification documents, followed by a half-day trial session. Prospective students undergo a Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) to evaluate English, math, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills, which requires a placement test fee of 2,500,000 VND. Annual tuition fees for the 2026–2027 academic year range from 274,000,000 VND for the Bilingual Middle Years Programme to 636,000,000 VND for the IB Diploma Programme, with additional fees for enrolment and security deposits. Scholarships are available for academic achievements, leadership, sports (KINETIC), and visual or performing arts (PRISM).

The academic year is structured into three terms running from August to June. Term 1 typically begins in mid-August and ends in mid-December, Term 2 runs from early January to mid-April, and Term 3 spans from early May to late June. Observed holidays include Vietnam's Independence Day, a mid-term break in October, Christmas, Tet (Lunar New Year), Hung Kings Day, Reunification Day, and Labour Day.

The LOTUS-certified campus features specialized primary and secondary facilities equipped with air purifiers and anti-insect systems. Academic spaces include tech-enhanced classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a science lab for biology, chemistry, and physics, a food technology lab, an ICT room, a STEAM-focused Makerspace with 3D printers and robotics, and a media studio for audio and video recording. For the arts, the school provides a 600-seat auditorium, a black box performing arts room, a soundproof music room, a dance and drama studio, and a visual arts room. Sports facilities comprise an Olympic-standard indoor swimming pool, a smaller training pool, a multi-purpose indoor sports hall, an outdoor artificial grass football pitch with an athletics track, and dedicated playgrounds.

The school offers over 50 extra-curricular activities encompassing sports, arts, community service, and leadership. Students can participate in teacher-led clubs, professional training, or compete in elite sports as part of the school's athletic teams, known as the Wolverines, which include girls' volleyball, football, basketball, swimming, and athletics. Creative opportunities include large-scale events like the annual STEAM Fair, the "Dare to Dream" musical theatre productions, and cultural celebrations such as the Tet Night.