2026 East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania Regional Institute

Dwight School Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
Approximately 50 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport

Dwight School Hanoi is the newest member of the global network of International Dwight Schools and opened its doors on August 21, 2024. Located in The Manor Central Park, Dwight School Hanoi serves students from preschool through grade 12.

Their mission is to find and ignite the spark of genius in every child. By nurturing their unique interests, they aim to develop inquisitive, informed, self-aware, and ethical citizens who will contribute to building a better world.

Dwight Schools are IB world schools and part of a worldwide network of eight schools, with their first school dating back to 1872. While innovation drives them ever forward, their commitment to personalizing the educational journey for every student remains at the heart of everything they do.

Regional Institute fees will be $230 USD for Secondary School and Individual Members, $255 USD for Organizational Members, and $505 for Post-Secondary Members ($255 for the Institute, and $250 for the College Fair, which will be open to prospective students.)

The institute will offer scholarship opportunities for secondary school and independent counselors who could not otherwise afford to attend.

Grant Application

Registration is Closed.

If you have any questions, please email RegionalInstitutes@InternationalACAC.org

Separate registration will be required for EACH MEMBER who wants to attend the Regional Institute. 

Post-Secondary Members: registration for the College Fair is housed within the registration form. Only ONE MEMBER from each institution needs to register for the Fair. Please check with your colleagues before registering to ensure only one attendee pays the Fair registration fee.

We would like to take this opportunity to kindly remind you not to book travel to Vietnam for the purposes of this event until you have registered and paid for the Regional Institute. International ACAC is not responsible for non-refundable travel arrangements should you book your travel prior to completing your registration.

If you will need a visa to enter Vietnam, please complete a Visa Invitation Letter Request

Day 1, Thursday, April 9, 2026

5:00-6:00 PM: Registration

6:00-6:15 PM: Opening Session

6:15-8:00 PM: Dinner, and Networking

Day 2, Friday, April 10, 2026

8:30- 9:00 AM: Coffee and Registration (if you did not register on Thursday)
9:00-10:00 AM: Session 1: An Interactive Panel: Voices, Advocacy and Action

10:00-10:20 AM: Coffee and Networking

10:20-11:20 AM: Session 2:

• A Third Person in the Process: Understanding IECs and Agents
• Using AI Tools to Cut Admin Time and Increase Student Connection
• Affordable Options - Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Session 3:

• Advising Students in Health Sciences: Career Pathways Beyond Medicine
• Best Practices for Small Group Travel
• Future-Proofing Our Students: Navigating Career Fluidity and the Evolving Higher Education Landscape

12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch

1:30-2:30 PM: Secondary School Counselor Reverse Fair

2:30-2:50 PM: Coffee and Networking

2:50-3:50 PM: Session 4:

• Southern Horizons: Exploring Higher Education Opportunities in Australia and New Zealand
• The Analytical Ally: Bridging the Gap Between Data and Counseling
• Promote, Pivot, or Move On? Navigating Change in International Education Careers

4:00-5:00 PM: Session 5:

• Same Story, New Questions: Making Sense of the New UCAS Personal Statement; What we’ve learned from the first cycle and how to guide students efficiently and authentically.
• Empowering Students for Global Learning: Transitioning from High School to University
• Collaborating to recruit effectively in Vietnam and Southeast Asia

5 PM: Dinner and Networking

Day 3, Saturday, April 11, 2026

8:30- 9:00 AM: Coffee
9:00-10:00 AM: Session 6:

• AI tools for counsellors
• Beyond the Headlines: Why Canada Remains a Top Destination for Higher Education
• Reading the Region: A University Guide to Southeast Asian Transcripts

10:10-11:10 AM: Session 7:

• American-style options outside of the US
• Talking Numbers: Practicing Data Conversations That Matter
• Creative, Performing and Visual Arts in the UK - from applying to sustaining a career in the industry

11:10-11:30 AM: Break

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Maximizing Your Membership, the Regional Council, and Closing Remarks

12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch

1:30-2:00 PM: Set up for College & University Fair

2:00-2:30 PM: College and University Fair—Members Only

2:30-4:00 PM: College and University Fair—Open to the Public

2:45-3:45 PM: Session 8: (for Secondary School and IEC Members)

• PD for Parents: Engaging Families in High School and the College Search
• From Chaos to Clarity: Korea & Japan Applications - A Systematic Documentation Guide for Counsellors

Room blocks have been negotiated at nearby hotels. All reservations are first come, first served. Please book promptly. Hotels are listed in descending order of cost. Click on the hotel name for the hotel’s website, but booking must be done via email.

All of the properties listed below are lovely. And you will note there are no Bonvoy properties in this list. However, the Sheraton West already has a good rate (and a lounge). Given that the Regional Institutes Team loves a Bonvoy option, the Sheraton West will be included on our transportation pickup route.

1. Apricot Hotel

• One King Bed: USD $136/night (inclusive of taxes)
• Check-in: 2 p.m. Check-out: 12 Noon.
• To book, email sm2@apricothotels.com, cc: hoso@dwighthanoi.org. You MUST cc Dwight School in order to get the approved rate.
  • Please include:
    • Your name as it appears on your passport
    • Your arrival and departure dates
    • If you have flight info you’d like to share.
• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Room rate includes buffet breakfast.
• Wi-Fi is included.
• Cancellation: 72 hours prior to check-in, local time. Within 72 hours, no refunds are available.

2. Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Center

• One King Bed: USD $115/night + taxes
• Check-in: 2 p.m. Check-out: 12 Noon.
• To book, email Hien.Vu@movenpick.com, cc: tam.bui@movenpick.com and hoso@dwighthanoi.org. You MUST cc Dwight School in order to get the approved rate.
  • Please include:
    • Your name as it appears on your passport
    • Your arrival and departure dates
    • If you have flight info you’d like to share.
• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Room rate includes daily buffet breakfast for one person and Chocolate Hour from 5-6 PM.
• Wi-Fi is included.
• Cancellation: 24 hours prior to check-in, local time. Within 24 hours, no refunds are available. 

3. Grand Mercure

• One King Bed: USD $114/night + taxes
• Check-in: 2 p.m. Check-out: 12 Noon.
• To book, email Nga.NGOTHANH@accor.com, cc: Mien.DO@accor.com; Huyen.THU@accor.com; hoso@dwighthanoi.org
  You MUST cc Dwight School in order to get the approved rate.

• Please include:
  • Your name as it appears on your passport
  • Your arrival and departure dates
  • If you have flight info you’d like to share.

• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Room rate includes daily buffet breakfast for one person.
• Wi-Fi is included.
• Cancellation: 24 hours prior to check-in, local time. Within 24 hours, no refunds are available. 

4. Roygent Parks Hanoi

• One Double Bed: USD $88/night (inclusive of taxes)
• Check-in: 2 p.m. Check-out: 11 AM.
• To book, email: reservation@dtdevelopment.vn, cc: hoso@dwighthanoi.org. You MUST cc Dwight school in order to get the approved rate.
  • Please include:
    • Your name as it appears on your passport
    • Your arrival and departure dates
    • If you have flight info you’d like to share.
• If you need a guaranteed early check-in, we suggest that you pre-register by booking an additional day.
• Room rate includes breakfast for one person.
• Wi-Fi is included.
• Cancellation: 24 hours prior to check-in, local time. Within 24 hours, no refunds are available.

Post-Secondary Institutions

Secondary Schools and Independent Educational Consultants

Organizations

College Fair

As of April 3, 2026

*Though these events are not sponsored by International ACAC, we encourage you to make the most of your trip to Hanoi for the Regional Institute.*

Connecting for Impact 2026 in Hanoi

Grok Global Services is hosting a Networking Reception on April 8 from 6-8 PM. 

If you're interested, please sign up HERE.

Concordia International School Hanoi and Saigon South International School (SSIS) Ho Chi Minh City are excited to announce a collaborative effort to host two convenient university fairs for you during your spring visit to Vietnam.

We cordially invite you to join us for the Concordia Hanoi World University Fair (CWUF), immediately followed by the Saigon South International School University Fair in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a streamlined travel schedule prior to, and immediately following the International ACAC Regional Institute in Hanoi.

Concordia International School Hanoi invites you to our annual spring college fair, which will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, immediately preceding the International ACAC Regional Institute in Hanoi.

• Date & Time: Wednesday, April 8th, (3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

• Location: Concordia International School Hanoi

• Audience: Open to the public, open to students and counselors from the Hanoi area schools.

• Reception: A dinner and cocktail reception will immediately follow the fair for college representatives and Hanoi area high school counselors, which will include optional chair massages for visiting college representatives!

Saigon South International School University Fair

Following the International ACAC Regional Institute, which concludes on Saturday evening, we invite you to conveniently fly to Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, the day before the SSIS University Fair.

• Date & Time: Monday, April 13th (2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m)

• Location: Saigon South International School (SSIS), Ho Chi Minh City

• Audience: Open to area students and counselors in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Reception: A reception will follow the fair for college representatives and counselors from around Ho Chi Minh City!

Registration

Please register for both fairs HERE.

Additionally, to assist you in planning your visits to international schools in Hanoi, we have created the Vietnam International School Counselors Association  (VISCA) Website . This resource should make it easier for visiting college reps to plan and schedule their school visits, as it identifies the location of each international school on a map of Hanoi, lists each school's contact person for college visits, the preferred visit time slot, and offers access to each school's calendar and profile. We hope you find it helpful in planning your school visits to Hanoi!

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