British, International, and Vietnamese
Bilingual
Ages 2 to 18

British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City

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CityHo Chi Minh City
CurriculumsBritish, International, and Vietnamese
Languages of instructionEnglish and Vietnamese
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English and Vietnamese
Native English and Vietnamese teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Vietnamese)
Class sizes Average 21 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 244,200,000 ₫
to: 627,700,000 ₫
Address: 44 - 46, Street 1, Binh Hung, Binh Chanh, HCMC, Vietnam
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Nationalities

Number of students

1100+

Number of nationalities represented in the school

20

Most common nationality

Vietnamese

Ratio of local students to international students

93 % local : 7% international

Languages

Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese

English as an additional language and Vietnamese as an additional language

Classroom

Max. number of students per class

Early Years: 22
Primary: 25
Secondary: 25

Average number of students per class

Early Years: 20
Primary: 21
Secondary: 21

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Our classrooms and learning spaces will help bring your child’s learning to life. Packed with cutting-edge equipment and technology, our facilities are designed to provide a stimulating setting to help your child succeed in every lesson. Presenting technology, like iPad screen mirroring, flat-panel displays, and interactive projectors in every classroom.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

The Nord Anglia Virtual School Experience means your child always has access to personalised learning taught by their school’s world-class teachers. Bringing creative and inspiring lessons to your child through our virtual school, our blended learning approach is designed to ensure that your child receives the full curriculum of education, whilst staying healthy and safe at home.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, International A Levels

Results in these examinations

Year on year, our Year 11 and Year 13 students are producing an excellent set of examination results at BVIS, both in IGCSE and A Level. This is due to the continuous hard work of our students, teachers and whole school community within our well-established, caring environment that does not have any limits to learning. In the academic year 2022-2023, we are proud to announce our A Level students achieved a pass rate of 98% with 58% A*-A grades. In IGCSE, 88% of our students achieved A*-C grades!

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes, they do.

Approximate hours of homework given

Depending on the year group, the homework amount might be different but around 75% of our parents have been quite happy about the amount of homework according to 2023 Parents Satisfaction Survey.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

The school offers learning support for children with minor learning difficulties.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

All applicants are required to sit an entrance test and/or attend an interview to establish academic potential.

- For Foundation 1 – Year 3 (Preschool – Grade 2) children, there’s a play session and an interview
- Year 4 – Year 13 (Grade 3 – Grade 12) students must take an entrance test before being invited to an interview

Waiting list

Yes, there are a few year groups that we have a waitlist to attend

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School day

School start time

8:10 for secondary students and 8:30 for primary students

School finish time

15:05

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes, our school canteen offer food options for students with special diets

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Our students have access to a broad range of extracurricular activities designed to educate and nurture their talents. Throughout the year, children are encouraged independently to choose activities from the different categories to broaden their interests and skills.

Sports activities included

Gymnastics, Dance
Athletics,
Invasion games e.g.Football, Basketball, Handball,
Striking and Fielding e.g. teeball, rounders, danish long ball
Swimming, Water polo, survival skills
Outdoor Adventourus Activities e.g. climbing, orienteering
Net Games e.g. volleyball, badminton

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities

Facilities at the school

Two 25-square meter swimming pools
Bilingual library, bursting with 70,000+ English and Vietnamese books
STEAM room complete with laser cutter, robotics, and 3D printing
Open spaces and large all-weather playing field
Presenting technology, like iPad screen mirroring, flat-panel displays, and interactive projectors in every classroom
Large multipurpose double-size sports hall
Fully equipped, 200-seat theatre and black box performing space
Double-size dance studio
Spacious art and design studios

Sports facilities at the school

Two 25-square meter swimming pools, large multipurpose double-size sports hall, climbing wall and a sport field

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

At BVIS HCMC, we welcome students from ages 2 to 18 years old. We provide a truly unique bilingual international curriculum in EYFS and Primary which leads to a more international approach in Secondary preparing students to excel in their IGCSE and A level examinations. As a part of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, our students have unique access to global collaborations with world-renowned institutions such as The Juilliard School, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF.

Teaching approach of the school

We will develop your child into a truly global citizen, while ensuring they maintain a grounding in their Vietnamese culture. Our unique personalised approach to learning means your child will achieve more than they ever thought possible.

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