- Ardingly College Vietnam opens, offering a British boarding school experience on a 10-hectare campus in Lao Cai Province.
- Oxford International Curriculum with IGCSEs and A-Levels, maintaining British academic standards and boarding traditions.
- Holistic development focus, combining pastoral care, real-world projects, and global citizenship for students from Grades 6-12.
Ardingly College Vietnam has officially opened its doors, bringing an authentic British boarding school experience to Southeast Asia. Nestled on a 10-hectare campus in the former administrative center of Lao Cai Province, the school combines British educational excellence with the natural beauty of terraced rice fields and rolling tea hills. This launch comes amid a growing trend in Asia, where families increasingly prefer high-quality international education closer to home, offering students a global-standard curriculum without the challenges of studying abroad.
Building on a legacy that dates back to 1858 in the United Kingdom, Ardingly College has nurtured generations of global citizens, and now, this tradition continues in Vietnam. The school is a collaboration between Khoi Nguyen Investment Holdings Group (KNI) and Ardingly College International Limited (ACIL), ensuring the full transfer of Ardingly College UK’s academic framework, boarding model, and pastoral care standards. Students from Grade 6 to 12 follow the Oxford International Curriculum, progressing through IGCSEs and A-Levels, with the added convenience of taking official Oxford AQA examinations directly on campus.
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Beyond academics, Ardingly College Vietnam emphasizes holistic growth. Its boarding system and multi-layered pastoral care nurture independence, emotional wellbeing, and community spirit, reflecting the core strengths of British boarding traditions. The school’s World Ready philosophy encourages students to explore their interests, engage in real-world projects, and develop adaptability, critical thinking, and global citizenship while maintaining a strong connection to local culture.
With a first-phase investment of nearly £20 million, Ardingly College Vietnam aims to become a leading British-style international school in Southeast Asia, attracting students from Vietnam, China, and beyond. Its launch not only introduces a world-class educational model but also strengthens Vietnam’s presence on the global education map, offering families an exceptional opportunity for their children’s academic and personal development.
