Introduction
The happy school The Dewey Schools Ocean Park - The educational hub of Eastern Hanoi
With outstanding facilities and a U.S.-standard curriculum, in partnership with Mount Vernon School (the Top 10 most innovative school in the United States in 2017), The Dewey Schools Ocean Park offers a diverse and international learning experience for students in Eastern Hanoi.
In 2025, The Dewey Schools Ocean Park was awarded the title of Happy School by the Hanoi Department of Education and Training.
Overview
Level
Elementary - Middle - High School
Academic program
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Partner school
Mount Vernon School (USA)
Total area
10.000m2
Number of classrooms
55
Documents
Up to 18 English-medium instructional periods
Pioneering school in deploying Design Thinking approach in Vietnam
07 innovative courses exclusively transferred from the U.S.
02 intra-curricular IELTS periods for reinforcement
Vietnamese-Literature curriculum tailored to foster language comprehension and emotional communication skills
Why The Dewey Schools Ocean Park?
Educational partnership with Mount Vernon School
Top 10 innovative schools in the U.S. in 2017
American-standard Makerspace to boost student creativity in technology and engineering science
Hone problem-solving skills through individual and community projects
Promote physical development in Aqua-Tots survival swimming and Yoga-Mindful meditation from the U.S
Modern facilities awarded EDGE Preliminary Certificate
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Educational methodology
Design Thinking
Design thinking is a human-centered approach to learning. It allows students to engage with the way designers think, have hands-on experiences with the designing process, and finally create a real prototype. Along the way, they apply their knowledge, construct new knowledge, and develop creativity, communication, and empathy – gaining insights into other people’s needs. This process also facilitates problem-solving ability.
Inquiry-based learning
This self-directed learning approach starts with constructing knowledge by making questions, building hypotheses, and testing them through experiments This approach fosters deeper understanding as it moves away from mere information delivery and supports students’ self-directed learning.
Project-based learning
Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively exploring and applying knowledge in real-world projects. PBL projects are complex tasks, challenging questions, or problems that require learners to design solutions and hone their skills through their products or presentations to a real audience.
Differentiated instruction
Differentiated instruction means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs based on the student’s readiness, interests, or profiles/learning styles.
A pioneer in teaching Design Thinking
Students are provided an ideal space to experiment with their ideas, asking “Why? How? What is a better way?” to find solutions for real-world problems.
Extracurricular Program
The program is thoughtfully designed to be diverse and age-appropriate, catering to students’ interests while balancing academic learning and recreation. It aims to foster the harmonious development of mind, intellect, physical well-being, and aesthetics for every student. Alongside academic knowledge, hands-on experiences help cultivate creativity, problem-solving skills, and a sense of social responsibility, laying a strong foundation for future scholarship opportunities and overseas study.
A diverse system of 20+ extracurricular clubs
Academic Clubs
Ignite curiosity and nurture a passion for exploration across diverse fields such as science, technology, coding, and more.
Sports Clubs
Enhance physical fitness while fostering teamwork and resilience through sports such as football, basketball, badminton, and others.
Arts Clubs
A creative space to cultivate emotions, aesthetic sensibility, and creative thinking, enabling students to express their artistic identity through music, dance, visual arts, and a wide range of other unique forms.
Language Clubs
A dynamic language-learning ecosystem that helps students develop communication skills, multicultural thinking, and the confidence to thrive in international environments.
Life Skills Clubs
Equip students with a comprehensive set of essential 21st-century global citizenship skills, enabling them to grow with confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility toward the community.
Student-led projects and clubs
Student-led Projects & Clubs form a dynamic “creative ecosystem” where Dewey students turn ideas into action from academic, artistic, and technological initiatives to meaningful community projects. This approach empowers students, encourages a bold, can-do mindset, and supports them in creating their own unique impact. Each project and club serves as a platform for nurturing leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Domestic and international summer camps
International exchanges with students from the U.S., Japan, and beyond
Professionally trained school sports teams
Meaningful community service activities
Nurtures empathy, a spirit of sharing, and a strong sense of social responsibility, while providing students with opportunities to create, lead, and make a positive impact on society.
100+ Events, competitions, and tournaments each year
Blending traditional and international values, these platforms create spaces where students shine through artistic talent, creative thinking, and team spirit, while conveying meaningful educational messages.
D-Show - A nationwide arts playground held biennially
A launchpad for the student community to explore their potential, shape their personal identity, and spread positive values for the community.
We Are The World - A television channel for hands-on training in hosting, editing, and broadcasting, aired on FPT Play and TV360
It provides structured training in television skills, from production and editing to hosting, while creating opportunities for students to express their perspectives and make their voices heard.
Active and self-governing Student Council (Dewey Student Council – DSC)
Serving as a bridge between the Dewey student community and the school, it empowers students to express their voices and work together to build a positive school environment.
Experts and Teaching Staff
The Education Research and Pedagogy Council (ERPC) brings together over 45 leading experts from Vietnam and around the world
ERPC comprises top specialists across all academic disciplines, with excellent educational backgrounds and extensive experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development both domestically and internationally. Beyond designing and developing curricula aligned with international standards, ERPC is responsible for teacher training and professional development, with a strong focus on deepening subject knowledge, enhancing pedagogical expertise, and fostering innovation and creativity. In addition, ERPC ensures consistent teaching quality across the entire system through classroom observations, monitoring, and ongoing academic guidance in curriculum implementation.
Highly qualified teachers selected to international standards
The Dewey Schools partners with leading teacher-training universities in Vietnam to ensure the recruitment of highly qualified educators. The recruitment process is comprehensive, transparent, and aligned with national requirements as well as the standards of the Council of International Schools (CIS). Guided by a commitment to lifelong learning, teachers continuously update their pedagogical approaches, participate in advanced professional development programs, and integrate new technologies into their teaching practice.
Structured and professional development program
- 100+ hours of professional training per year with American and international education experts
- 50+ workshops, training courses, and webinars conducted throughout the academic year
- A systematic evaluation, assessment, and personalized professional development support framework
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Financial policies, incentive programs and tuition at Dewey Ocean Park 2025 – 2026
FACILITIES
The school is designed to serve students with various learning needs
Dewey Ocean Park inter-level school is built on land with a site area of 10,000m2. The school is designed as a single structure which is suitable for the morphology of the construction land. Instead of the traditional educational model, Dewey’s classrooms provide different spaces for a student-centered teaching approach, greatly engaging students in lessons.
Meet TDSers
Phạm Thành Hưng - TDSer tài năng lọt Top 11 Vòng chung kết toàn cầu World Scholar's Cup
- Nam sinh Dewey tài năng bản lĩnh tham gia các cuộc thi quy mô quốc tế & giành nhiều giải thưởng đáng giá.
- Top 30 JA/FEDEX ITC Vòng chung kết Châu Á - Thái Bình Dương
- Top 11 Vòng chung kết toàn cầu World Scholar's Cup
Gặp gỡ nữ sinh Dewey Tây Hồ Tây xuất sắc đạt 8.5 IELTS
- Vượt qua nhiều thí sinh trong cuộc thi, Nguyễn Thanh Mai đã đạt giải thưởng Grand Award danh giá và khẳng định năng lực ngoại ngữ vượt trội của mình.
- 8.5 IELTS
- Giải thưởng Grand Award - Cuộc thi Global Leadership English Challenge Vietnam 2022
Phạm Thành Hưng - TDSer tài năng lọt Top 11 Vòng chung kết toàn cầu World Scholar's Cup
- Nam sinh Dewey tài năng bản lĩnh tham gia các cuộc thi quy mô quốc tế & giành nhiều giải thưởng đáng giá.
- Top 30 JA/FEDEX ITC Vòng chung kết Châu Á - Thái Bình Dương
- Top 11 Vòng chung kết toàn cầu World Scholar's Cup
Parents' sharing
“Từ khi con theo học tại trường tới nay, tôi thấy con tiến bộ từng ngày”
“Dewey đang có gần như tất cả những gì mà gia đình tôi mong muốn”
"Khoản đầu tư vào giáo dục cho các con tại Dewey là khoản đầu tư sinh lời nhất."
"Tại Dewey, tiếng Anh không chỉ là một môn học mà còn là công cụ giúp các con khám phá đa dạng lĩnh vực từ khoa học, nghệ thuật tới công nghệ."
"Các thầy cô tạo ra rất nhiều hoạt động, khiến giờ học rất vui và dễ hiểu"
“Các thầy cô ở trường rất thân thiện, tận tình”
"Từ khi theo học tại Dewey, mỗi ngày đến trường với con là một ngày vui."
"Thầy cô Dewey luôn mang tới những đề tài mở, tạo điều kiện để chúng con tự do thể hiện qua nhiều hình thức..."
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ADVISORY BOARD
The Advisory Board at The Dewey Schools includes: (1) International consultants – advising on the development of an international bilingual learning environment; (2) Educational Research & Pedagogy Council (ERPC) – researching and developing curricula, and training teachers; and (3) Campus leaders – organizing and managing educational activities and quality of the School.
Vice Principal/Deputy Head of Vietnamese Program for Elementary School
The Advisory Board at The Dewey Schools includes: (1) International consultants – advising on the development of an international bilingual learning environment; (2) Educational Research & Pedagogy Council (ERPC) – researching and developing curricula, and training teachers; and (3) Campus leaders – organizing and managing educational activities and quality of the School.
The Advisory Board at The Dewey Schools includes: (1) International consultants – advising on the development of an international bilingual learning environment; (2) Educational Research & Pedagogy Council (ERPC) – researching and developing curricula, and training teachers; and (3) Campus leaders – organizing and managing educational activities and quality of the School.
Advisor of Well-being & Learning Support
Head of Executive Committee, Head of MHS Social Science and Humanities Committee
Head of the Executive Committee – TDS Education Research and Pedagogy Council
Education Partnership
