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When: Tuesday, 13 October | 09:00—11:00 | Where: B8b | Register here

What could the future of learning at UNIS Hanoi look like—and how can we help shape it together Join Dr Liz Gale and our leadership team for the parent launch of our Strategic Directions 2030+. Together, we will explore our Strategic Directions 2030+ and what they mean for our students through interactive workshops, conversation and shared ideas.

Our parent community brings valuable perspectives, experiences, and hopes for the future. Your partnership will help us turn these ambitions into meaningful action, and we warmly invite you to be part of the conversation. Read more

In 2019, student Arahat Chikkatur (Class of 2025) looked up at our rooftops and asked a simple question: what if we used solar power on campus? That Big Idea proposal sparked a major campus transformation. Rooftop solar panels across our school buildings now generate roughly 20% of our daily electricity needs.

Now we want to hear from you. 

• Submit Proposal: Complete the Big Ideas Form.
• Deadline: Friday, 9 October.
• Questions? Reach out to Aisling O’Brien or Ha Dinh at impact@unishanoi.org.

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Join our expert Librarians for a hands-on morning exploring books, ebooks and resources to support your family’s reading journey at UNIS Hanoi.

When: Friday, 16 October 2026 | 08.30–10.00

Where: UNIS Hanoi Library

What: Bring a laptop or iPad.

The first parents who 30 register can attend this session, with confirmation emailed as soon as the session is full. If the event is oversubscribed, our Library team is happy to arrange extra sessions to welcome everyone interested at a later date.

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The UNIS library is looking for volunteers from the community to be our Saturday Library Guest Readers! If you would like to sign up, click here!

CheonSub Sim ('00) dreamed of his kids attending UNIS Hanoi, but long waitlists posed a hurdle. In 2012, he proposed a priority enrollment policy for alumni children, leading to his son Jake becoming UNIS Hanoi’s very first "Double Phoenix" in 2019. During a recent campus visit, CheonSub reconnected with legendary staff members Phi, Huong, and Pho, who shaped his student years, and caught up with Head of School Dr Elizabeth Gale. Watch the video and hear his reflections on legacy, belonging, and what it means to come home to UNIS Hanoi.

At the start of the school year, we launched our new UNIS Hanoi Campus Card payment system, replacing the previous payment platform. Designed to provide a seamless cashless experience, the new system integrates directly with your existing UNIS Hanoi ID cards and allows you to manage funds, track activity, and set family controls via the UNIS Hanoi Campus Card Portal.

Following the launch, we received valuable feedback and questions from parents regarding top-up options, transaction fees, shared family balances, and spending limits. To help clarify how the system works and address common concerns, we have compiled the detailed FAQ guide here.

We’d love to hear how we can make our class and grade-level WhatsApp groups more useful for your family. This two-minute survey asks how often you’d like to receive messages and whether you prefer updates together or separately. Not part of a class or grade-level WhatsApp group yet? Click here to join.

When: Thursday, 12 November | 13:05–15:30 | Sign up now

Share your career journey with Grade 9 and 10 students at the UNIS Hanoi Career Fair on Thursday, 12 November (13:05–15:30)! Whether you lead small-group chats or a short theatre talk, your real-world insights will help spark their passions. Sign up by 22 October to guide the next generation.

In the event you were unable to attend the info session for your child’s upcoming school camp please see the slides linked below:

Grade 4 slide deck | Grade 4 video | Grade 4 transcripts

Grade 5 slide deck | Grade 5 video | Grade 5 transcripts

We are thrilled to announce this year’s Upper Elementary Musical Production: Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition), open to Grades 4 and 5! 

Sign-Up Period: 29 September - 2 October (Closes at 16:00 on 2 October). Students must sign up in person on the sheet outside Room B10-106. No email sign-ups accepted.

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Thank you for partnering with us to help our students thrive. We are excited to invite all elementary school parents to join us for a series of interactive sessions throughout the school year! For every session, our principals and our PYP coordinator will be present during the first 15 minutes to welcome you, grab a cup of coffee, and chat. Read more

Next Session: Grade 1 Reading Session

Facilitators: Angela Brienza (ES Literacy Coach) and the Grade 1 Homeroom Teachers

Time: 28 October | 08:10 – 09:30

Location:

• 08.10 - Go directly to your child’s Grade 1 classroom.
• 08.30 - Library 
• (no coffee with ESLT on this day)

We have a number of university visits coming up at UNIS Hanoi! Students and families are encouraged to check this link each week for the latest schedule and updates.

Get ready for an action-packed holiday! UNIS Hanoi is thrilled to host our Winter Camp (14–18 December), featuring top-tier programs for Elementary, Middle, and High School students.

Whether your child wants to level up their game, shine on stage, or hit the dance floor, we’ve got elite international and local coaches ready to deliver an unforgettable week! Read more

We would like to wish our APAC Volleyball teams the best this weekend as they travel to Bangkok to play in an 8 team tournament. Go Phoenix!

Another productive week for UNISMUN as we continue our preparations for N2026! Our UNISMUNers have been busy getting ready and making sure everything is on track from finalising roles in departments to getting committee and country allocations. Enjoy your October break, UNISMUNers, and we'll see you all after the break, ready to continue the journey towards N2026! Read more

Join the SCO Neurodiversity Committee for an information session with members of the UNIS student success teams to learn about the learning support available, including education psychology (edpsyc) assessments, individualised learning plans (ILPs), and speech and language screening, and how to access it here.

Date & Time: 9:00 - 10:30 on Wednesday, 14 October, 2026

Location: B07-1-104 (community room)

Welcome to the SCO Community General Meeting!

The School Community Organisation (SCO) warmly invites all UNIS Hanoi parents, faculty, and staff to join us for our upcoming SCO Community General Meeting. This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members, receive key updates on SCO events and initiatives, and actively share your ideas and feedback.

Date: Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

Time: 8:00 – 11:00

Location: Building B8b, Rooms 115–118

Sign up here

We’re excited to support our school community with nine more major home events at UNIS this school year, plus team send-offs throughout each season!! Here’s the line-up for events where we “boost” our kids’ and community spirit plus offer snack & shirt sales to raise funds.

Thank you to those who joined the SCO Bus Tour! We hope you enjoyed the experience. Whether or not you attended, we would love to hear your feedback to help us make the next one even better.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Sparkly Social 2026! It was an unforgettable night filled with great music, dancing, and wonderful new connections across our school community. We value your feedback! Whether you attended or not, please take 2 minutes to share your thoughts with us: Sparkly Social Feedback Form.

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