Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Sedbergh Vietnam offers more than 60 after-school clubs across academics, arts, sports, and community themes. Primary/Junior clubs include Vietnamese Tutoring, Math Tutoring, Reading Club, and Chess & Puzzles. Secondary clubs include English Support, IELTS Speaking, Model United Nations (MUN), Debate, Marketing & Business Club, and the iDEA Club, with the Student Council also available. Clubs are organized to develop social responsibility and leadership through the House system and student-led events.
Arts and culture are integrated into school life, with a choir and a comprehensive music program that includes the Sedbergh Vietnam Choir, Music Club, and Digital Music Production. Drama and performing arts are supported through the Drama Club, and there are Fine Arts, Creative Arts, Digital Painting, and Creative Writing clubs. The arts program includes student-led performances and cultural celebrations, such as Mid-autumn Festival showcases. The Arts are highlighted as an everyday part of life, encouraging appreciation, collaboration, and community engagement.
Language and cultural activities include English language support and IELTS Speaking clubs, plus Vietnamese language tutoring. There are language and cultural clubs such as Spanish Club and Chinese Chess Club, along with traditional games and cultural activities. Model United Nations provides a platform for international discussions and cross-cultural understanding. Cultural events and celebrations are part of the program, such as Mid-autumn Festival activities.
Social and hobby clubs include Chess & Puzzles, Board Games & Lego, Traditional Games, and Rubik's Cube. Students can pursue sports and physical activities such as Running Club, Badminton, Pickleball, Tennis, Jiujitsu, Golf, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and the Football Team. Clubs operate twice weekly after school to encourage exploration of interests and development of teamwork. Yearbook and photography clubs provide additional outlets for student creativity.
Community service is embedded in Sedbergh Vietnam through clubs like Habitat for Humanity and Anti-Bullying, and through the school's broader civic activities. The school runs Saturday charity events with Binh An charity school and outreach projects in Can Gio. Projects include English lessons for orphans, donations of food and clothing, and participation in the Terry Fox Run to support pediatric cancer care. These activities foster social responsibility and global citizenship.
Leadership development is provided through the Student Council, Global Issues Network, and House Councils. Participation in these bodies develops critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills. Students have organized events such as Halloween activities, the Spring Concert, and Teacher Appreciation Day. The iDEA Club and Marketing & Business Club offer formal paths into entrepreneurship and business skills.
Sedbergh Vietnam operates 41 athletic teams across a range of sports including badminton, basketball, soccer, swimming, and volleyball. The Athletics Program emphasizes teamwork and healthy competition, supported by field trips and life-skills development. Mindfulness and wellbeing are supported through activities such as Yoga, along with other fitness offerings. Annual trips and after-school activities contribute to physical health and overall wellbeing.
Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS is a Cambridge-influenced international bilingual school located at No 86 Road 23, Phu My Hung, in Ho Chi Minh City. Its roots trace back to the Bilingual Canadian International School, established in 2012, which later joined with Sedbergh School in a partnership announced in December 2022 to form Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS. The school offers two study pathways: a bilingual program that combines MOET curriculum with IPC/IMYC and Cambridge English, and a Cambridge international pathway offering IGCSE and A Levels. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for local MOET graduation or international university entry, with a strong emphasis on a wide range of extracurricular activities. The campus supports more than 60 clubs, a six-house system, and a broad co-curricular program, alongside a school bus service for commuting families. The primary program covers Grades 1–5 and the secondary program covers Grades 6–12. The Head of School leads a leadership team that includes a Chief Academic Officer and vice principals for both primary and secondary divisions.