Residential, expeditions, and day trips
At BIS Hanoi, we offer a range of age-appropriate trips which develop our students' personal leadership qualities, nurture their independence, increase their self-esteem, and enable them to experience different cultures.
There are a number of compulsory day and residential trips in primary and secondary which all students are required to take part in. These are normally linked to an area of the curriculum and provide the opportunity to develop a deeper range of skills and experiences.
The cost of day trips in both primary and secondary are fully covered within our tuition fees. Residential trip costs incur an additional charge.
The chart below details planned residential trip destinations, as well as additional information about the themes and what students can expect to achieve.
Compulsory residential trips 2023-24 SY
Age group |
Destination |
Focus |
Trip length |
Approximate cost (per student) |
Primary |
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Year 3 |
Sleepover at school |
Fun activities together on campus by night |
1 night |
N/A |
Year 4 |
Ba Vi |
Group challenges to develop collaboration and team building skills |
2 days / 1 night |
VND 4,700,000 |
Year 5 |
Cuc Phuong |
Ecological research in Cuc Phuong National Park |
3 days / 2 nights |
VND 6,300,000 |
Year 6 |
Hoi An |
Exploring the cultural heritage and importance of the UNESCO town of Hoi An |
4 days / 3 nights |
VND 17,300,000 |
Secondary |
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Year 7 |
Mai Chau |
Mai Chau Cultural Discovery |
4 days / 3 nights |
VND 9,000,000 |
Year 8 |
Cat Ba |
Cat Ba Ocean Awareness |
4 days / 3 nights |
VND 12,200,000 |
Year 9 |
Sapa |
Valley Skills and Culture |
4 days / 3 nights |
VND 13,000,000 |
Year 10 |
Dalat |
Spirit of exploration, team building and personal challenge |
4 days / 3 nights |
VND 20,500,000 |
Year 11 |
Bai Tu Long Bay |
Conservation study, scientific exploration, team building, and challenge |
3 days / 2 nights |
VND 11,200,000 |
Year 12 |
Mai Chau |
Community project investment, experiencing cultural immersion. |
4 days / 3 nights |
VND 7,800,000 |
Optional residential trips 2023-24 SY
Age group |
Destination |
Focus |
Trip length |
Schedule |
Primary |
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Year 5, 6 |
Pattana Thailand |
U11 FOBISIA |
5 days / 4 nights |
May 23 to 27 |
Secondary |
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Year 7, 8 |
Pattana Thailand |
U13 FOBISIA |
5 days / 4 nights |
Mar 8 to Mar 12 |
Year 8, 9, 10 |
Tanzania |
Tanzania Seaway |
8 days / 7 nights |
Mar 31 to April 7 |
Year 9, 10 |
Pattana Thailand |
U15 FOBISIA |
5 days / 4 nights |
Nov 10 to Nov 14 |
Year 10 |
Mai Chau |
DofE Bronze Practice |
2 days / 1 night |
Mar 23 to Mar 24 |
Year 10 |
Mai Chau |
DofE Bronze Qualifier |
3 days / 2 nights |
May 10 to 12 |
Year 11, 12, 13 |
Mai Chau |
DofE Silver Practice |
3 days / 2 nights |
Dec 1 to Dec 3 |
Year 11, 12, 13 |
Dalat |
DofE Silver Qualifier |
4 days / 3 night |
Feb 23 to 26 |
Year 13 |
Minh Chau Island |
Celebration Trip |
3 days / 2 nights |
May 21 to 23 |