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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Council of International Schools (CIS): BIS HCMC is accredited by CIS, a global organisation that evaluates international schools against rigorous standards of teaching, leadership, and student wellbeing. This confirms that the school meets recognised international benchmarks for quality education and governance.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): The school is jointly accredited by WASC, a US-based accrediting body that assesses institutional integrity, curriculum effectiveness, and student achievement. The joint CIS–WASC process ensures both global and regional recognition of quality assurance.
Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA): BIS HCMC is a member of FOBISIA, a network of British-style schools across Asia that collaborate on academic, sporting, and cultural standards, and share best practices in teaching and learning.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): The school is an approved Cambridge International Centre authorised to deliver the IGCSE programme. This accreditation enables BIS HCMC to offer Cambridge-certified qualifications for secondary students.
International Primary Curriculum (IPC): The school is an accredited IPC member school, implementing the internationally recognised primary curriculum that focuses on thematic, cross-subject learning for younger students.
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School: BIS HCMC is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to offer the IB Diploma Programme for students in Years 12–13. This confirms its adherence to IB teaching and assessment standards.
TES Awards for International Schools 2024 – Finalist, “International School of the Year”
BIS HCMC was shortlisted for this global education award recognising innovation and impact among international schools worldwide.
Green Flag Award (Eco-Schools Framework)
The school has achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award for sustainability initiatives, recognising its work in student-led environmental projects.
Nord Anglia Education Global Campus Recognition
As part of Nord Anglia Education, the school has been recognised within the group for outstanding student engagement in the Global Campus online learning platform and UNICEF partnership activities.
The Junior Campus at BIS HCMC serves primary students in Thao Dien, about 15 minutes from District 1. Teaching follows the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), delivered in English with French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese taught as languages. Primary classes typically have 20–24 students. Students choose from a wide CCA programme organised into Music/Productions, Arts/Activities/Language, STEAM/Technology, Community, Sports, and Food Technology, with examples ranging from Book Club and Junior String Orchestra to team sports. The campus connects by private bridge to the Secondary Campus, supporting smooth transition to later years.
