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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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At the Junior Campus, students’ social and emotional development is supported through the school’s Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education programme. Lessons focus on empathy, respect, self-awareness, and collaboration. Class teachers and pastoral staff play a key role in helping students build confidence and positive relationships. Activities such as assemblies, circle time, and themed wellbeing weeks reinforce these values across the school community. Support is provided by classroom teachers and senior leaders to ensure that students feel safe, heard, and supported in their learning environment.
The school provides learning support for students with mild to moderate Additional Educational Needs (AEN). Provision includes in-class assistance, small-group teaching, and targeted interventions delivered by specialist staff. The Learning Support team collaborates closely with class teachers to ensure individual needs are addressed through differentiated strategies. BIS HCMC is not a specialist SEN institution, but it accommodates a range of needs such as mild learning difficulties or challenges with literacy, numeracy, or attention. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are developed where necessary to support consistent progress.
The school offers a structured EAL programme for students whose first language is not English. Specialist EAL teachers provide targeted instruction in small groups or within mainstream classes to support language development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Progress is regularly reviewed to ensure that students can fully access the curriculum. The programme aims to build language proficiency and confidence in both academic and social contexts.
Student wellbeing is supported through pastoral care, PSHE lessons, and daily interaction with class teachers. Staff monitor students’ emotional health and liaise with senior leaders or counsellors if concerns arise. The school encourages open communication between teachers, students, and parents to address any wellbeing issues early. Activities promoting mindfulness, kindness, and resilience are built into classroom routines and school events.
BIS HCMC has a formal Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, aligned with international best practice and Nord Anglia Education standards. All staff receive regular training on child protection and reporting procedures. The school designates safeguarding leads responsible for ensuring that concerns are managed appropriately and confidentially. Parents are informed of safeguarding commitments through the parent handbook and communication channels. Policies are reviewed annually to maintain a safe, transparent, and supportive school environment.
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.
