IB Diploma Programme

Westlink International School Hanoi is a Candidate School* for the International Baccalaureate Organization Diploma Programme (DP) and is pursuing authorization to offer the programme from August 2027.

The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year, university-preparatory programme for students aged 16–19, designed for learners seeking academic depth, global relevance and a strong pathway to competitive universities worldwide. At Westlink, the Diploma Programme will combine the rigour of the IB with the personalised support, leadership opportunities and international experiences that define International Schools Partnership schools worldwide.

Students will graduate with direction, confidence and a portfolio of authentic experiences and achievements — prepared for leading universities, scholarships and future global careers.

*Westlink International School Hanoi is a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) can offer any of its four academic programmes. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

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 Organization Diploma Programme is designed for students who want to grow academically, personally and globally. Building on the foundations of our PYP and MYP, it provides continuity in how students inquire, think critically, lead and apply their learning in meaningful ways. Students engage in a broad and balanced programme of study, selecting courses across six subject groups, with opportunities to pursue areas of strength and interest at different levels of challenge. Alongside their academic studies, students complete the DP Core — Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) — experiences that encourage originality, resilience, reflection and big-picture thinking. Westlink’s Diploma Programme will support ambitious learners with diverse strengths, personalised pathways and clear future goals.

Subject groups

Students study a broad and balanced programme by selecting courses across six subject groups:

Group 1 Language A: students develop advanced communication, analytical writing and literary critique skills while exploring cultural perspectives through courses such as English A, Vietnamese A and Korean A.
Group 2 Language B: students build real-world communication skills in an additional language, with opportunities to study English or Spanish at varying levels of proficiency.
Group 3 Individuals and Societies: through subjects such as business management, economics, psychology or history, students use research, data and theory to understand people, systems and societies.
Group 4 Sciences: through biology, chemistry, physics or environmental systems and societies, students learn to hypothesise, investigate and apply evidence-based thinking.
Group 5 Mathematics: students choose pathways that align with their strengths, interests and future goals, developing skills in reasoning, data analysis, modelling and problem-solving.
Group 6 The Arts: students create, and critique through visual arts, or may choose an additional subject from another academic area.

Core elements

All Diploma Programme students complete three core components designed to deepen thinking, build independence and connect learning beyond the classroom:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Students explore how knowledge is constructed across disciplines, cultures and perspectives, developing the ability to think critically and question assumptions.
Extended Essay (EE)
Students undertake an independent research project on a topic of personal interest, culminating in a 4,000-word academic paper that reflects university-style inquiry and scholarship.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Students engage in experiences beyond academics through creativity, physical activity and service, planning initiatives, collaborating with others and reflecting on their personal growth and impact.

When to enrol?

Westlink International School Hanoi is planning to launch the International Baccalaureate Organization Diploma Programme in August 2027, pending authorization. We will continue to share updates with interested families as we progress through the authorization process.

To join our interest list or learn more about the programme, please contact our admissions team.

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