Concordia International School Hanoi continues its proud tradition of academic excellence, with the graduating Class of 2025 achieving outstanding university matriculation results. The school’s unwavering commitment to helping students identify best-fit universities and navigate the college admissions process has once again led to an impressive array of admissions results, including numerous admissions to some of the world’s most prestigious institutions.

Historic Firsts, Notable Traditions 

The Class of 2025 boasts several historic firsts and high-profile university acceptances:

• First-time matriculations include Harvard University, Brown University, University of Chicago, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Rhode Island School of Design, and UC Irvine.
   
• While this is the first year a Concordia graduate will matriculate to Penn Engineering, 2025 marks the sixth consecutive year that Concordia has had at least one student matriculate to the University of Pennsylvania. This year’s class of three total Penn matriculations includes Penn Nursing and the Wharton School of Business, in addition to Penn Engineering. 
   
• Concordia’s continued tradition of annual matriculations at several prestigious universities includes three students from the Class of 2025 who will attend Boston University, two students who will attend Stanford University, two students who will attend Davidson College, and individual matriculations to Cornell University, Emory University, and the University of Southern California. 

Strong Representation Across Disciplines

This year’s graduates are excelling across a broad spectrum of disciplines:

• STEM: Concordia Hanoi continues to produce a strong cohort of top STEM students, gaining admission to highly competitive STEM programs at outstanding universities. Concordia’s Class of 2025 has students who will study at prestigious STEM programs, such as Penn Engineering, University of Chicago, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Cornell, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 
   
• Arts: Graduates pursuing the arts have also secured places in leading programs known for fostering creativity and innovation, including NYU, Parsons School of Design, Pratt, Rhode Island School of Design, and UCLA. 
   
• Business: This year is particularly notable for several student placements at elite programs for the study of business and economics, including the Wharton School of Business, Brown, Stanford, Northeastern, BU, USC, and Waseda University in Japan.
   
• Humanities: This year’s class also has strong representation in a variety of areas within the humanities. To name a few, students from the Class of 2025 will be pursuing History at Harvard, English & Political Science at Davidson, and Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 
   
• Medicine: The Class of 2025 also has one graduate headed to the University of Queensland in Australia to study Physical Therapy, and one graduate heading to the University of Pennsylvania to study Nursing and Public Health.

The Class of 2025 will also see students studying at outstanding global universities in a variety of countries, including the University of Toronto (Canada), University of Queensland (Australia), and Waseda (Japan), as well as the likelihood of matriculations to Korea and Singapore, which have an admissions timeline that releases results later in the year. 

Personalized College Counseling Drives Success

A hallmark of Concordia’s success is its proactive and personalized college counseling program. Counselors begin working with students early in their High School journey, helping them chart a path tailored to their unique talents, aspirations, and academic interests. This dedicated approach ensures that each student is equipped to navigate the complex college admissions process with confidence and clarity.

“Having joined the Concordia High School Counseling team this year, I've had the pleasure of working with a Senior Class that has consistently demonstrated a strong sense of community, character, and care for one another--and their dedication to their studies is evident. Their university acceptances reflect not only their academic efforts but also their thoughtfulness in finding institutions that truly align with who they are and who they hope to become,” shared High School Counselor, Ms. Barini.

“What I appreciate most about this group is how they've navigated the college process with both determination and humanity. They've secured fantastic opportunities while supporting each other through the inevitable ups and downs. Their acceptances are undoubtedly impressive, but it's their kindness, resilience, and genuineness that have most impressed me during our time together,” Ms. Barini added.


Seniors shared what they’re most looking forward to about their university journeys.

“I plan to do research about (the cause of) autism in children. UIUC has a strong research institution for psycho-linguistics, so I'm so excited for that opportunity,” said Yui (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign). 

“One thing that I'm looking forward to at Cornell is its diverse extracurricular activities, particularly clubs. One club that I'm looking forward to is the Salamander Watch Club, which is a bunch of students who try to look at the biodiversity of salamanders. I found this particularly interesting because it is different from my interdisciplinary major I intend to pursue, which is Cognitive Science,” said Wynn (Cornell). 

“I’m extremely excited to study AI and Data Science at Penn and delve deeper into this field. I will have the chance to work with some of the world’s top professors and to collaborate with Penn Nursing and the Wharton Business School to design AI applications for the real world,” said Preston (Penn Engineering). 

“I’m looking forward to a multicultural experience,” said Erin, adding, “and to try Vegemite,”  (University of Queensland).

“I’m looking forward to all the opportunities the school will give me, and the chance to study with impressive intellectual peers,” said Jen (Harvard).

“I really like New York, and I’m looking forward to pursuing my major in that environment,” said Kara (NYU).

“I'm excited about overcoming new challenges at Stanford,” said Mai Anh (Stanford). 

A Culture of Excellence

These results underscore Concordia Hanoi’s mission of fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ individual passions and career goals. The school’s robust academic programs, combined with a nurturing environment and dedicated faculty, empower students to reach their highest potential.

As Concordia International School Hanoi celebrates the achievements of its graduates, the entire school community looks forward to watching these talented young leaders thrive at their chosen universities and beyond.

Learn more about Concordia's High School program.