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Introduction Dwight School Hanoi, located in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a private school offering a world-class education to students from Grade 1 through 10. It is part of the Dwight Schools network, a family-owned organization led by the Spahn family, who oversee seven Dwight Schools globally. The network is known for its commitment to excellence in nurturing intellectual curiosity and creative thinking. This legacy of educational leadership is rooted in the Spahn family, with Dr. M.C. Spahn, Dr. Blake Spahn’s father, serving as Headmaster of the Franklin School from 1950 to 1975, where he significantly influenced the school’s growth and development. Dwight School Hanoi follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and strives to "ignite the spark of genius in every child."

The school’s state-of-the-art facilities include a swimming pool, football pitch, basketball court, two sports halls, a recording studio, a ceramics studio, makerspaces, and three libraries. Dwight School Hanoi is also proud to be the only Manchester City Football School in Vietnam, providing students with unique opportunities to develop their football skills in partnership with a world-renowned football club. These facilities and programs support both academic excellence and personal growth, allowing students to explore their passions and reach their full potential.

History Dwight School Hanoi was established in 2024 as part of the global Dwight Schools network. The school opened its main campus in August 2024, welcoming its first cohort of students, followed by the opening of its Early Childhood Development (ECD) campus in September 2024. The school was founded with the mission of offering an innovative and rigorous education that nurtures students' creativity and intellectual growth. Dwight School Hanoi is an IB school, and the campus is designed to support modern learning methods, emphasizing personalized education and holistic development.

Academics Dwight School Hanoi offers a rigorous academic program based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, catering to students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The school’s educational philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and personalized learning. The curriculum focuses on global awareness, intercultural understanding, and holistic development, with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning. Dwight School Hanoi offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for younger students and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for older students.

Notable academic achievements include high university acceptance rates, with students gaining admission to prestigious institutions worldwide.

Facilities The Dwight School Hanoi campus is equipped with modern facilities designed to foster both academic excellence and personal growth. The main campus includes two large multi-court sports halls, an indoor aquatics center, a multi-purpose studio, a fitness and weight studio, and dedicated spaces for visual arts, fashion design, photography, and ceramics. The campus also boasts a black box theater, music conservatory, recording studios, and several makerspaces, encouraging creativity and collaboration.

In addition to its academic and creative spaces, Dwight School Hanoi is home to three well-stocked libraries, providing students with access to a wide range of resources for research and leisure reading.

Extracurriculars Dwight School Hanoi offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities designed to support the development of students outside the classroom. These include sports, arts, music, drama, and community service. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering leadership, teamwork, and resilience through activities such as competitive sports teams, art exhibitions, and performance-based opportunities in theater and music. Students also have the chance to participate in student leadership roles, clubs, and global initiatives such as Model United Nations (MUN).

Accreditation Dwight School Hanoi is an IB candidate school and is pursuing accreditation to offer the full spectrum of the International Baccalaureate curriculum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school is committed to meeting the rigorous standards set by the International Baccalaureate and other recognized accrediting bodies.

Notable Alumni As the school is in its early stages, there are no notable alumni yet. However, as Dwight School Hanoi continues to grow, it is expected that the school will produce graduates who will go on to make significant contributions in various fields.

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