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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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The school incorporates wellbeing and emotional development through its structured wellbeing curriculum based on the PERMAH model: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. This model is applied through lessons and daily routines that help children build confidence, empathy, and social awareness. In the Infant and Primary years, Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is taught as a subject, allowing students to explore topics such as friendships, safety, and emotional regulation. Teachers and pastoral staff support students’ social and emotional development through class discussions, group activities, and individual guidance.
BIS HCMC provides support for students with Additional Educational Needs (AEN) through its Learning Support department. This includes assistance for children with mild to moderate learning difficulties, speech and language delays, or other developmental needs that can be supported within a mainstream environment. The school is not a specialist SEN institution. Support may include in-class adjustments, targeted small-group interventions, and collaboration with external professionals where required.
The school operates an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for students whose first language is not English. Provision is available from Foundation Stage 3 and continues throughout the Primary years. The level of support is determined following assessment by the EAL department, and students may receive tiered assistance ranging from full integration with language scaffolding to small-group sessions. The school employs qualified EAL specialists who work closely with classroom teachers to ensure language support is embedded in daily learning.
Mental wellbeing is promoted through the school’s wider wellbeing framework and its focus on emotional literacy, healthy relationships, and personal growth. Teachers use age-appropriate approaches to help children recognise and talk about their feelings. The curriculum integrates wellbeing activities designed to strengthen resilience and self-awareness. The school also engages parents through information sessions and communication about student welfare, ensuring consistent support between home and school.
The school has a published Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy that outlines procedures for identifying and responding to child welfare concerns. All staff and volunteers are trained in safeguarding responsibilities and required to follow established reporting guidelines. Designated Safeguarding Leads are appointed on each campus to coordinate protective measures and maintain liaison with parents and relevant authorities. Safeguarding and child welfare form a core part of the school’s operational and pastoral framework.
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.
