Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Vietnamese is introduced in Year 1 and taught through Year 6 as weekly lessons. In secondary, French and Chinese are offered as language options. In Key Stage 3, additional languages are introduced or continued to support global awareness and communication.
From Year 1, students are introduced to Vietnamese to promote bilingual skills. Vietnamese is taught as weekly lessons for Years 1–6. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, with Vietnamese taught as a language subject rather than a full bilingual track. No formal bilingual program across multiple languages is described.
ABC International School (ABCIS) operates two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City: Trung Son and Nha Be. It delivers the British Curriculum in English for ages 2–18, starting with EYFS, then the English National Curriculum in Primary with Vietnamese from Year 1, and secondary study with French and Chinese. The Secondary programme leads to International GCSEs in Years 10–11 and International AS/A‑Levels in Years 12–13, with AP available. The school is recognised by the UK government. Facilities at Trung Son include air‑conditioned classrooms, a library, a music room, a sleep room, and a dining hall, plus interactive screens and iPads. Nha Be features a 25‑metre pool, a 4G football pitch, an indoor gym and fitness centre, and specialist spaces for Food Tech, Design Tech, ICT, Art and Music, plus a Recording Studio, a 400‑seat theatre, and a 100‑seat auditorium. The ECA programme offers over 80 weekly activities, including Model United Nations, the International Award, and a house system.