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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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The ABC International School is accredited by the Cambridge International Examinations Board (CIE) to deliver the IGCSE and AS/A Level curricula and examinations. This accreditation enables students to pursue Cambridge IGCSEs and A/AS Levels and supports entry to universities worldwide. The school is a member of FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia), a network that provides regional opportunities and professional development for staff. The College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) programme is available at ABCIS, giving students access to university‑level courses and assessments. ABCIS is the only school in Vietnam to be granted permission to host admission tests for Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The school is acknowledged as a member of COBIS (Council of British International Schools). It is a Duke of Edinburgh Award (The International Award for Young People) member school, linking to the international award framework. The Vietnamese Government licenses ABCIS to operate as an International School teaching the British National Curriculum. ABCIS is registered with the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), which issues British National Curriculum documentation and SATs for Years 2–9. It is also registered with the UK Department for Education (DfE), which accredits British National Curriculum schools.
British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection 2024: Outstanding (Grade 1) across all standards; inspection took place 16–18 January 2024 and the report was published on 26 February 2024. The Principal's Welcome notes that the school has undergone four BSO inspections, the most recent in January 2024, and was graded “Outstanding” on both occasions. The school also holds a distinctive status as the only Vietnamese school permitted to host admission tests for Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
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.
