Since 2021, 240 St. Paul students have received 546 acceptance letters from renowned universities worldwide. 68% of these offers came from US institutions, 15% from the UK and Europe, 17% from Asia and Australia, and 5% from Canada and other countries. Seven students secured places at Ivy League universities, including Yale, Dartmouth, and Cornell, with one student receiving a remarkable 96.5% scholarship.

Furthermore, 100% of St. Paul Hanoi students have been accepted into universities, with many gaining entry to prestigious institutions such as KAIST (South Korea), NUS (Singapore), Stanford, UC Berkeley, Berklee College of Music, and King's College London.

St. Paul Hanoi students engage in global thinking and academic discussions with teachers. Photo: St. Paul American School Hanoi

Established in 2011, St. Paul Hanoi offers an American-standard education from 1st to 12th grade, with English as the primary language of instruction. The school boasts a team of experienced international educators who prioritize student-centered learning.

High school students can choose from a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, recognized by prestigious universities worldwide. These courses not only provide academic knowledge but also develop critical thinking, creativity, communication skills, and character.

"The school's rigorous curriculum honed my analytical and writing skills—crucial for expressing my personal vision in college application essays," shared Phan Hoang Linh Dan, a 2024 graduate now studying at Cornell University.

One of St. Paul's greatest strengths is its personalized college counseling program. Guided by experienced college counselor Gus Marantos, students receive support in academic planning, course selection (especially AP courses), university application strategies, essay writing, interview practice, and choosing the right university.

Nguyen Doan Duc Vinh, a 2025 graduate who gained admission to Yale University, shared how AP courses helped improve his grades and academic record, vital for his application process. "Mr. Gus was a close companion, helping me shape a successful application strategy," he added.

St. Paul Hanoi students during a science lab. Photo: St. Paul American School Hanoi

According to the school's counseling expert, many parents only start thinking about college when their children reach 10th or 11th grade. However, for top universities, applications are a long-term process, evaluated based on academic performance, personal activities, skills, and growth over many years. At St. Paul, this journey begins in 1st grade, where students develop academic English, thinking skills, and character in a modern international environment.

"One of the main reasons I chose St. Paul was its inclusive, diverse environment that fully supports both students and teachers," said Irene, a parent.

Simultaneously, the school, located in western Hanoi, regularly organizes Vietnamese language and history classes, along with traditional activities, to help Vietnamese students preserve their cultural heritage. Thanks to the free English as a Second Language (ESL) program, international students can also quickly integrate into the multicultural community.

The multinational student community at St. Paul American School Hanoi. Photo: St. Paul American School Hanoi

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes social and emotional development, fostering skills, empathy, cooperation, and respect for differences—essential life skills for the 21st century.

Nhat Le