Forever Phoenix (Autumn Alumni E-News 2025-2026)

Message from the Head of School

Invitation to Experience Gaia

This October, UNIS Hanoi is hosting Gaia
by British artist Luke Jerram. This seven-metre illuminated sculpture of Earth offers an astronaut’s view of our planet, showcasing its preciousness, fragility, and interconnectedness.
Alongside Gaia, visitors can enjoy the SDG Experience, an interactive journey into the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our planet and our role as global changemakers.
Alumni are warmly invited to join us for two special events:
Alumni Tour – 14 October
Community Night – 21 October (featuring a special performance by the Secondary Orchestra)

Alumni Notes

Class of 2015 Reunion

The Class of 2015 is preparing to celebrate a 10-year reunion, with plans well underway thanks to the energy in the alumni group chat.

If you are part of this cohort, now is the time to get involved in shaping this milestone celebration.

Summer & Autumn Visits

Alumni returned home to Hanoi this season from all over the world, bringing families, stories, and Phoenix pride. Every visit reminds us that the connections made here make a difference and last a lifetime.

See who visited our campus

Alumni Spotlight: Khanh and Dat (Class of 2025)
This year, two UNIS Hanoi Graduate Scholars are making headlines through their extraordinary achievements:

• Khanh Nguyen earned a full scholarship worth nearly USD 400,000 to Washington and Lee University (USA), where she will pursue her passion for psychology.

• Dat Nguyen received a USD 360,000 scholarship to Franklin and Marshall College, supported by his outstanding IB score of 44 out of 45 and an SAT result of 1470 out of 1600.

• Khanh’s story
• Dat’s story

Be an Inspirational Role Model
Think back to your own time in high school—wouldn’t you have appreciated hearing real-world advice from someone who had been in your shoes?

On 25 November, alumni will have the opportunity to join our Career Fair and speak directly with students about your journeys, challenges, and lessons learned. Even a short conversation can open doors, spark ideas, and give students the confidence to explore new paths.

Sign up to join our Career Fair

Big Ideas 2025

Every year, our community comes together to turn bold ideas into reality through Annual Giving, through projects that reflect our mission, vision, values, and the UN SDGs.

In the past, Big Ideas have helped expand solar power on campus (now providing nearly 20% of our daily energy needs), create a Sustainability Centre and Botanical Garden, and make inclusive AI translation available to families from diverse language backgrounds.
This year, the next Big Idea could be yours!

Submit your Big Idea by October 26

Alumni Voices in Research
We are proud to highlight the meaningful work of Kelly Kyung Hee Kim, an alumni parent and PhD candidate at Gachon University in Korea. Her research explores the experiences of Korean adolescents living abroad, with a focus on identity, cultural adaptation, career preparation, bilingualism, and friendships.
Kelly is now inviting alumni to contribute to the final stage of her study. By completing a short survey, you can help validate her findings and ensure that globally mobile students are better supported in the future.
The survey closes on 20 October 2025, but early responses would be especially helpful for Kelly as she works on her analysis. Please note that the survey is completely anonymous.
Take the survey in English
설문조사 참여하기 – 한국어

Gene Lee’s Homecoming

Introducing Our Relaunched Alumni Website

We are delighted to share our updated Alumni Website, a dedicated hub for stories, events, and opportunities designed just for you!
Explore the updated Alumni Website
On the site, you can:

• Discover upcoming events
• Book a campus tour
• Explore the alumni directory
• Share your own story and inspire others