School Year Calendar Guide
The academic year for Hanoi’s international schools runs from mid-August to early June. At most institutions, students may be admitted at any time during the school year, though this is subject to availability. Six to seven week summer programs are offered at all international schools.
Here is the UNIS-Hanoi school calendar for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Specific dates may vary slightly for other international schools in Hanoi.
School Calendar 2011-2012
| 1st Quarter begins – First Day of School | Aug 17 |
| UN Day Celebration | Oct 7 |
| Autumn Break | Oct 8 – Oct 16 |
| 2nd Quarter begins | Oct 31 |
| Winter Break | Dec 17- Jan 8 |
| Tet (Lunar New Year) Holiday | Jan 21 – Jan 29 |
| 3rd Quarter begins | Jan 30 |
| SCO Spring Fair | Mar 17 |
| Spring Break | Mar 24 to Apr 2 |
| 4th Quarter begins | Apr 9 |
| Last Day of School | June 14 |
School Calendar 2012-2013
| 1st Quarter begins – First Day of School | Aug 15 |
| Autumn Break | Oct 8 – Oct 12 |
| 2nd Quarter begins | Oct 31 |
| Winter Break | Dec 17- Jan 4 |
| Tet (Lunar New Year) Holiday | Feb 11 – Feb 15 |
| 3rd Quarter begins | Jan 30 |
| Half Term Break | Mar 25- Mar 26 |
| Spring Break | Apr 29-May 3 |
| 4th Quarter begins | Apr 9 |
| Last Day of School | June 13 |
