Ardingly College Vietnam has opened admissions offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as it prepares for its next phase of development. The move gives families in Vietnam’s two largest cities easier access to information about the British boarding school.
The offices opened on 10 October. The school is based in Lào Cai, a northern mountain province near the Chinese border, and is developing its presence among families considering residential education.
The school is also accepting applications for the 2027-28 academic year through its new admissions locations.
Ardingly College Vietnam Brings Admissions Closer To Families
The new admissions offices are located in Hanoi’s Tây Hồ Tây district and Ho Chi Minh City’s Phú Mỹ Hưng area. They will serve as information centres rather than additional school campuses.
Families can view photographs, displays and 360-degree virtual tours of the Lào Cai campus. They can also speak with admissions staff about academic programmes and boarding life.
This arrangement allows parents to explore the school before travelling to its residential campus. Furthermore, it gives prospective families a chance to ask questions about daily life, learning and the boarding experience.
For parents considering a school away from home, understanding these practical details is an important part of choosing the right environment for their children.
Ardingly College Vietnam Develops Its Boarding School Offering
Ardingly College Vietnam carries the name of Ardingly College, an independent boarding school in West Sussex, England, with a history spanning nearly 170 years.
Its Vietnam campus aims to bring the British residential schooling model to Vietnamese and international families. The school is now entering a second development phase, with an estimated investment of VNĐ200 billion to VNĐ250 billion, equivalent to approximately US$8 million to US$9 million.
However, the school has not announced a timeline for completing this next phase. Further details about the planned development will help families understand how the campus and its facilities are expected to evolve.
British Boarding Schools Expand Their Presence In Vietnam
Ardingly College Vietnam is not the only British school brand establishing a presence in the country. Rugby School’s Hanoi campus opened in September, while Uppingham’s site in Hung Yen launched in August, according to the supplied report.
These developments point to growing activity among British school brands seeking to reach families in Vietnam. Meanwhile, admissions offices in major cities provide a direct way to connect with parents who may be interested in boarding education but are unable to visit a campus immediately.
For Ardingly College Vietnam, the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City locations also provide access to families in both northern and southern Vietnam. The southern office, in particular, extends the school’s admissions reach beyond its northern base.
What Parents Should Know About Admissions
Families interested in Ardingly College Vietnam can visit either admissions office to learn more about the school and its boarding provision. The school is accepting applications for the 2027-28 academic year.
Before applying, parents should seek details about tuition and boarding fees, entry requirements, year groups, curriculum, student wellbeing and transport arrangements. They should also ask about the support available to children who are preparing to live away from home.
As the school progresses with its second development phase, further information about the campus and its facilities will be useful to families weighing up their options.
The new offices offer a starting point for those conversations, allowing parents to explore the school’s approach before deciding whether to proceed with an application.
