Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Council of International Schools (CIS): BVIS HCMC is fully accredited by CIS, which recognises international schools that meet rigorous global standards in leadership, teaching, and student wellbeing.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): The school is accredited by WASC, a U.S. accrediting body ensuring that BVIS HCMC meets recognised international benchmarks for curriculum quality and governance.
Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA): BVIS HCMC is a member of FOBISIA, a network of British-style international schools that collaborate through shared activities, competitions, and professional development.
Cambridge Assessment International Education: The school is recognised as a Cambridge International Centre, authorised to deliver IGCSE and A Level qualifications aligned with international standards.
International Primary Curriculum (IPC): The school implements the IPC framework in Primary, supporting an inquiry-based approach consistent with the English National Curriculum.
BritCham Vietnam “Great Innovation in Education” Award (2022) – Recognised BVIS HCMC’s bilingual phonics programme for enabling students to develop English and Vietnamese literacy concurrently.
World’s Best School Prizes – Innovation Category (Top 10 Shortlist, 2023) – Acknowledged the school’s “Learn One Know Two” bilingual learning model as one of the world’s most innovative educational initiatives.
Microsoft Showcase School Recognition (2025–2026) – Granted to schools demonstrating exemplary use of Microsoft technology in teaching and digital learning.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Licensed Centre – BVIS HCMC is an accredited centre for the global youth development programme, offering Bronze and Silver levels to Secondary students aged 14–18, promoting leadership, service, and outdoor learning.
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.