Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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1. Enquiry
Families begin the process by contacting the school’s Admissions Team, who provide information about the programmes and answer initial questions. Parents are invited to schedule a visit to learn more about the school’s approach, facilities, and community.
2. Guided Campus Tour
A guided tour allows families to see the campus either in person or virtually. During the visit, staff highlight learning spaces and explain the school’s bilingual approach and daily routines. This step helps families decide whether the school environment fits their child’s needs.
3. Submit Application Form
Parents complete the online application form and pay the required application fee. BVIS HCMC accepts applications throughout the year, although early submission is encouraged to ensure placement availability.
4. Placement
All applicants participate in an interview and entrance assessment suited to their age group. For younger children, assessments may include informal play-based activities. The school reviews each applicant’s results and determines the most suitable year placement.
5. Securing Your Child’s Place
Once an offer of admission is made, parents confirm acceptance by paying the registration fee and security deposit. This step officially secures the student’s place in the school.
6. Enrolment and Orientation
Before starting classes, new students and families attend an orientation session. The programme helps students become familiar with their teachers, routines, and classmates, ensuring a comfortable transition into the BVIS community.
The school does not publicly detail a formal waitlist or pool system in its admissions information.
BVIS HCMC offers “The 1 Scholarship Programme” for Secondary School (ages 11–16, Years 7-12) for the 2025-2026 year. The scholarship includes a 100% waiver of the application fee, a 100% waiver of the registration fee, and up to 20 % tuition fee reduction for the year. It is applicable for one academic year only and does not cover the security deposit, uniform, bus, trips or extra-curricular fees. Applicants submit evidence of academic and extra-curricular achievement and attend an assessment and interview.
British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City (BVIS HCMC) is a bilingual, co-educational day school for ages 2–18 in Binh Hung, Binh Chanh District. Early Years and Primary combine the National Curriculum for England with Vietnamese, while Secondary progresses to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with A Level study in Years 12–13 (ages 16–18). The school highlights a bilingual pathway in the younger years and confirms English as the language of instruction from Year 7. Students benefit from notable global collaborations: The Juilliard School supports dance, drama, and music, and MIT enriches STEAM through challenges and special events. Families can review the annual fee schedule online and use school bus services with set routes. The campus address and a Google Maps link are provided on the site for visits and tours.