Dwight School Hanoi: Empowering Students Through Service Learning

At Dwight School Hanoi, service learning is central to how students contribute to their community, address global challenges, and grow as individuals. In just the first six months of our new school, students have embraced opportunities to lead, engage, and make meaningful impact.

Responding to Challenges

When Vietnam faced its worst typhoon in decades, students organized timely initiatives like the Winter Wonderland Talent Show and Art Auction, raising funds for organizations such as the Free-Funding Corporation (FFC) to support disaster victims in rural areas. Early Childhood Division students also created artwork for reusable shopping bags, with proceeds going to the Dwight Disaster Fund, established to provide aid in any emergency situation. Chi ’28 said, “Change always starts with us kids; we are the future of tomorrow.”

Fostering Cultural Understanding

Our students partnered with THINK Global School to share insights into Vietnamese culture, focusing on Tét. They explored traditions, history, and the environmental impact of burning paper offerings to honor ancestors. Uyen ’28 shared, “I feel proud to wear my áo dài and discuss our culture, because we have so many traditions, but I also recognize the environmental impact of some practices, and it’s important to share this.”

Connecting with the Greater Community

The Student Ambassador Program enables students in grades 6-10 to lead campus tours, mentor peers, and support school events like basketball tournaments. As Tue Anh ’28 shared, “The ambassadors program helps us practice being role models to take into the wider community.”

Audio Advocacy

Grade 9 students tackled critical issues through a podcast unit on Advocacy, focusing on Vietnam’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as education inequities and air quality. Their projects raised awareness, sparked community conversations, and enhanced their advocacy and communication skills. These are just a few of the many ways students are already engaging with service learning at our budding School. We’re so excited to see where their learning takes them next.

Manchester City Football School

As Vietnam’s only Manchester City Football School, we are proud to offer a program that develops not only technical skills but also teamwork and sportsmanship. Grounded in Manchester City’s football philosophy, it combines quality coaching with a holistic approach to player development. This program benefits our students and extends beyond our school, as we open our doors wide to Hanoi residents several weekends each year, providing all members of the community with the opportunity to experience training in our state-of-the-art facilities.