Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Early Years and Infant Campus serves children aged 2 to 5 and follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The seven areas of learning are: communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, maths, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. The programme uses a play-based approach with long periods of uninterrupted play and personalised, engaging experiences to support development. Progress is shared with families through an online learning journal.
Creative art, music, and language sessions are integrated into daily learning, with dedicated spaces such as music rooms. The campus also offers an end-of-day enrichment programme, including activities like a Disney craft club. The teaching environment supports creativity and expressive arts as part of holistic development.
Language development is supported through daily language sessions, storytelling, singing, and rhymes. English is the language of instruction, with early exposure to additional languages through stories and classroom routines.
An end-of-day enrichment programme provides additional activities and opportunities for exploration, including clubs such as Disney craft. Daily routines foster social interaction, collaboration, and curiosity through play-based learning.
Healthy habits are emphasised, including nutritious lunches and opportunities for physical activity within a safe, nurturing campus. The environment includes dedicated outdoor spaces and a splash pool to support wellbeing and active learning, with a focus on personal, social and emotional development.
The Early Years & Infant Campus of the British International School Ho Chi Minh City welcomes children aged 2 to 5 in the family-friendly Thao Dien area of Thu Duc City. The campus follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Fundinotots Programme for toddlers. Facilities include dedicated outdoor play areas, a splash pool, and sensory and garden spaces designed for exploration and creativity. Small classes allow teachers to give close attention to each learner. Lessons are taught in English, with early exposure to additional languages through stories, songs, and classroom routines. The school provides a bus service and sits just minutes from the Junior and Secondary campuses for smooth progression through the BIS pathway. This campus offers a warm, safe start to international education within a caring, child-centred environment.