IB Diploma Programme

Westlink International School, Hanoi is a Candidate School* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), with plans to offer the full programme from August 2027.

This is a two-year, university-preparatory course for students aged 16 to 17—designed for learners who want academic depth, global relevance and a serious pathway to competitive universities. At Westlink, the Diploma Programme will combine the rigour of the IB with the personalised support, leadership focus and international experiences that define International Schools Partnership - ISP schools worldwide.

Students will graduate with direction, confidence and a portfolio of real evidence - ready for top-tier universities, scholarships and global careers.

Comprehensive curriculum

Students finalise their school years with the IB Diploma Programme, developing independence, gaining life skills, becoming fluent in two world languages and growing into global citizens. 

University and career pathway

Learners benefit from personalised guidance from a dedicated school counsellor, Career Festivals, meeting with international universities and workplace placements with our Future Pathways Programme.

Multilingual learning

Students master English proficiency through a full English curriculum, while taking up classes in Vietnamese, Korean and Spanish.

Life skills

Students develop cognitive, digital fluency, communication and global skills through sports, performing arts, extra-curricular activities and ISP's ILOS programme and cultural exchanges.

International opportunities

Students engage in global opportunities like [ILOS], international events and school trips, fostering multicultural awareness, collaboration and personal growth, highlighting the benefits of the International Baccalaureate.

Dedicated learning areas

Learners grow, explore and progress in the Secondary Campus, a world-class modern building rich in specialised activity spaces, including creative and musical studios, science and tech labs, STEAM rooms and sports pavilions.

Student leadership

Students lead through House Captain, official school sports team and international programmes like ISP Model United Nations.

Friendly admissions process

Students can start their journey any time of the year. Our Admissions team stands ready to accompany families through the application process.

IB students obtain excellent results

IB Diploma Programme graduates are three times more likely to enrol at a top 20 higher education institution, showing higher levels of critical thinking and global citizenship.

40%

are more likely to achieve an upper second-class Honour's degree

are more likely to earn a first-class Honour's degree

38%

are more likely to be engaged in further study than A Level peers

Our curriculum 

The International Baccalaureate curriculum is built for students who want to go further - academically, personally and globally. It builds on the foundations of our PYP and MYP, offering full continuity in how students question, lead and apply their learning. Each student selects six subjects - three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level - and completes three core elements that encourage originality, resilience and big-picture thinking. Westlink’s DP offer will be tailored to suit ambitious learners with diverse strengths and clear goals.

Subject groups

Students choose one subject from each group:

Language and Literature: analytical writing, literary critique and cultural perspective - all rooted in advanced fluency in English A, Vietnamese A and French A
Language Acquisition: students gain real-world communication skills in an additional language, English, Vietnamese or Korean - offered at beginner or advanced levels
Individuals and Societies: from global politics to human psychology, students use research, data and theory to make sense of complex systems and societies
Sciences: through biology, chemistry, physics or environmental systems, students learn to hypothesise, test and apply evidence
Maths: students choose between mathematical approaches that suit their interests - pure or applied - with relevance to data, logic and problem-solving
The Arts: students create, perform and critique through visual arts, music or theatre—or choose an academic subject instead.

Core elements

All IB students complete three core components designed to stretch thinking, challenge assumptions and build independence:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Students question how we know what we know - across disciplines, cultures and belief systems.
Extended Essay (EE)
Students choose a topic and produce a 4,000-word research paper - an academic challenge that mirrors university expectations.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Students plan and lead their own initiatives - from launching student-led podcasts to organising community impact projects.

When to enrol?

Westlink’s IB Diploma Programme is planned to launch in August 2027. We will continue to share updates with interested families as we progress through authorisation. To join our interest list or speak to our team, please contact our admissions team.

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