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British International School Ho Chi Minh City
IB and British curriculum, Ages 2 to 18
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| Number of students |
1110 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
41 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes in Elementary School |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, English Additional Language (EAL) classes are offered in Kindergarten through grade 10 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin & Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have a 1:1 Ipad program for grades 2-3 & 1:1 laptop programs for grades 4-12. There are Ipad carts for EC-grade 1. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade level. ES 20-30 minutes, MS & HS is 45 minutes or more a night |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
In some grades |
| Entry evaluation for students |
There is a group observation for EC-KG, a 1:1 assessment for grade 1 and a standardized assessment for grades 2-12 |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We look at math, English and writing abilities |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions so there is no deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99%. Some students take gap years or have compulsory military service. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IBDP, AP, SAT, PSAT, CTP |
| Results in these examinations |
Well above average. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have learning support departments in all divisions. |
| Learning support offered |
Short and long-term interventions. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have accelerated programs in math. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8 am |
| School finish time |
3 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have a robust sports and activities program including, soccer, swimming, basketball, volleyball, track & field, tennis, softball, golf, cross-country, MUN, GIN drama, chess, VEX robotics and cooking. |
| School provided lunches |
There is a cafeteria and lunches can be purchased. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We have Western, Asian and Vegetarian options every day. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education is a class taught in EC-12. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Three basketball courts, 1 25 meter pool, 1 kiddie pool, 3 Volleyball courts, 3 outdoor soccer fields. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We participate in Saigon International School Athletic Conference (SISAC), Mekong River International School Association (MRISA) and South East Asia Student Activities Conference (SEASAC) |
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