Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
485 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
65% (local) to 35% (international) |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, Spanish, Vietnamese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
An average of 16 students per class from Year 1 upwards, and 9 students per class in Nursery and Reception. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All pupils, in addition to using textbooks, also need to study using computers/ laptops or tablets. We are also fully equipped with projectors and interactive display screens for classroom learning |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
We offer online lessons when necessary on special occasions. However, we do not operate a permanent virtual classroom |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We have pupils of different religions at the school. We respect each individual, however, religious practices are not included in school activities |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
We currently have IGCSE results from last year’s Year 11 cohort only. The pupils achieved excellent outcomes and are continuing their academic journey with dedicated preparation for the IB examinations. Nearly half of all IGCSE grades were awarded at A or A, with 91% of pupils achieving at least one A-grade equivalent across 18 subjects |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
An hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our school has not had any graduating classes so far |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have specialised teaching assistants available for Prep School pupils upon parental request (subject to an additional fee). In addition, each Prep School class is supported by a teaching assistant to help pupils with their daily learning and classroom activities. Our school also has a dedicated Inclusive Learning team, comprising education specialists and teaching assistants, who provide free support for pupils with special learning needs across all year groups and at every level of the school. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer different scholarships for each age range, with discounts of up to 70% on tuition fees |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, each Prep School and Senior School has its own school psychologist. In addition, we have a whole-school pastoral care system with regular activities that promote mental health and wellbeing, such as Make a Difference Day and Odd Socks Day, to better support our pupils |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We conduct an academic assessment for pupils and an interview with both parents and pupils |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept pupils at the start of the new academic year in August and at the beginning of the Spring Term in January. Applications for entry at other times during the school year will be considered on a case-by-case basis and discussed further with the school to reach a decision |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
It would be considered on a case-by-case basis and discussed further with the school to reach a decision |
| School start time |
8:20 AM |
| School finish time |
The school day ends at 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday (with an additional one hour for CCA classes) and at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We only offer a vegan menu as an alternative, alongside Western and Asian menu options |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of co-curricular activities (CCAs) will be available to enable pupils to develop their interests and cultivate their passions beyond the classroom. These clubs and activities provide space for creativity, inspiration, challenge, growth and enjoyment ranging from Academic enrichment & Language; Creative Arts & Performance; Sports & Physical Development; STEM, Innovations & Competitions; Well-being Citizenship & Servicve |
| Sports activities included |
Pickleball, swimming, football, badminton, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, Quidditch... depending on each term |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we select pupils for our school sports teams to represent the school in competitions throughout the academic year. We regularly participate in sporting competitions against other international schools in the local area, as well as international competitions such as FOBISIA and the Brighton College International Schools (BCIS) Games - an annual sporting competition bringing together Brighton College schools from around the world. |
| Facilities at the school |
- 18 laboratories meeting international standards
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- 2 football fields
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located in Vinhomes Ocean Park, Hanoi, the first Brighton College Vietnam campus is a brand new, purpose-built international school for pupils aged 3-18. Spread across 3.4 hectares of open, green space with a lake-side view, its world-class modern campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities to equip our pupils with all they need in their pursuit of excellence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Brighton College Vietnam mirrors the successful curriculum of Brighton College UK which combines a progressive, British education based on the English National Curriculum with unique additional subjects essential to the Brighton College approach, with nearly 200 years of proven success. |