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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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The school teaches the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through IGCSEs and A Levels. The curriculum is structured around Nord Anglia's six core pillars of education, including academic excellence and an advanced learning environment. The school is enriched by global collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF, extending learning beyond the classroom. Language development happens in English and Vietnamese, and learners connect with a global community through the Global Campus, linking with peers in 32 countries on joint projects and events.
Performing arts education is enriched through collaboration with The Juilliard School. Creative learning takes place in technology-enabled spaces that support music, drama, and the arts, enabling students to develop expressive talents. Arts and creativity are integral to the Nord Anglia framework, with experiences that complement core academics.
The school fosters appreciation for Vietnam's language, culture, and traditions and blends this with international education. Language development occurs in English and Vietnamese, supporting bilingual proficiency and cross-cultural communication. The curriculum integrates Vietnamese language and heritage into learning, fostering a strong cultural identity.
Beyond-classroom experiences are central to the BVIS HCMC learning journey. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, students connect with peers in 32 countries via Global Campus, engaging in exclusive global projects, STEAM festivals and sports tournaments. Local adventures in Vietnam and global expeditions develop teamwork, resilience and a sense of global citizenship.
The school's social purpose includes UNICEF partnerships embedded in learning and local outreach activities to fundraise for and support issues students care about. Students are encouraged to become global change-makers through community service learning and civic projects. The Nord Anglia Student Advisory Board provides a platform for student voices in delivering community initiatives.
Students have leadership opportunities through the Student Advisory Board, a global student-elected team that discusses and decides how to deliver community projects. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development through Nord Anglia University, supporting innovative teaching and practice. This culture of leadership and professional growth benefits students and staff alike.
The school emphasises wellbeing and personal development, with students encouraged to flourish socially and emotionally in addition to academic success. The Nord Anglia approach includes collaborative projects and global experiences that promote resilience and a sense of belonging.
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.
