Anthony Rowlands
Principal
I would like to extend a warm welcome to the British International School Ho Chi Minh City. As the largest international school in Vietnam, we are very proud of our vibrant community and reputation for providing an outstanding quality of education and results. We value academic success highly, but we also believe in the all-round development of your child. Our students are ambitious, our teachers are innovative, and our school environment is dynamic, ensuring that the education on offer is among the very best available in the world.
We offer a British-style education leading to qualifications that are recognised and respected by the leading universities in the world. We are proud to be rated by the British government as an 'outstanding school in all categories.
Our three campuses have first-class facilities, and our internationally qualified and highly experienced teachers deliver an educational experience that sees our students grow academically, emotionally, and socially. We balance academic rigour with a very strong pastoral element that nourishes the emotional development of our students. This environment allows students to thrive and try new ideas as their learning progresses.
If you are considering BIS for your child, our website will give you a snapshot of what we have to offer. However, the best way to learn more is to get in touch, we welcome your enquiries.
We look forward to meeting you and talking to you about our educational programmes.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 34 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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Over 2300
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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55+
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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All lessons are taught in English and we expect all children to have a reasonable standard of English when they join the school. However, we do offer support from a specialist team to those children for whom English is not their first language.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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French, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese
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Max. number of students per class
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24
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Average number of students per class
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18
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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We operate under a “Bring Your Own Devise” system for year groups above Year 4.
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External examinations or assessments available
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International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Results in these examinations
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BISHCMC Examinations Results 2002
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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This is determined by the age of the student.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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Our 2022 graduates destinations
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes
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Learning support offered
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We have specialist Learning Support teams based at all 3 campuses.
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Student access to education psychologist
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All of our students have access to a dedicated, on-site, Counsellor.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Where English is a second language, pupils will need to sit an EAL assessment administered by a member of the EAL team.
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Waiting list
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Yes
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School start time
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Staggered starts across the three campuses.
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School finish time
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Staggered finishes across the three campuses.
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes.
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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The school provides a set lunch for all students in our Primary campuses from F1 to Year 6 as part of the fee structure. Our Secondary campus offers a choice of two dining outlets. Payment for snacks and lunches is made using a card system which can be topped up online, or by the students on site. Secondary students have the choice of eating at The BIStro; an open-air cafe serving daily specials, and regular items such as snacks, salads, fresh baguettes, sandwiches etc. Or The Cafeteria, an indoor canteen serving a selection of hot Asian and Western meals, with vegetarian options for both.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Sports facilities at the school
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Two of our campuses have 25m Swimming pools, whilst our Early Years and Infant Campus has a splash pool and a salt water swimming pool. Each campus also has an indoor gymnasiam. We also have outdoor basketball courts, MUGA, and multi-weather astro pitch.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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UNLOCKING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
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Teaching approach of the school
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Your child will flourish at BIS HCMC, where our all-encompassing approach to learning inspires every student to be their best. Here, we guide our students to astonishing academic success and embrace the small things that make them unique. Our world-class teachers will spark your child’s curiosity and creativity beyond the classroom, too, nurturing their strengths and passions to help them find their purpose.
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Our School Facilities
Located in the multicultural Thao Dien area of Ho Chi Minh City, our three modern campuses - Early Years and Infant, Junior, and Secondary - are energising and dynamic places to learn. Split by age group, each purpose-built campus has first-class facilities that unlock a world of extraordinary opportunities. Combining state-of-the-art sports, science, and artistic spaces with classrooms and labs packed with interactive technology, our facilities will inspire your child to pursue their passions, try new things, and succeed in everything they do.
Each individual campus has excellent additional specialist facilities designed to support and enhance your child's learning. Take a virtual tour on our website below.
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