“What makes this school so special?” I’m often asked about the British Vietnamese International School in Ho Chi Minh City. Well let me tell you. The British Vietnamese International School or BVIS HCMC is a unique place. It stands as the only bilingual school in Vietnam fully accredited by the Council of International Schools.
Established in August 2011 BVIS built upon the success of its sister school the British International School. The British International School had been around since 1997. BVIS is also part of the Nord Anglia Education Group. This is the world’s largest premium school group.
BVIS HCMC embraces Vietnamese language and culture. While fostering a global mindset. The school holds a special license in Vietnam. This allows them to offer an international curriculum in a bilingual setting.
The British Vietnamese International School uses the English National Curriculum. It also incorporates strong modules from the Vietnamese curriculum. These modules include Vietnamese Literature History and Geography. The curriculum is divided into five key stages. It starts from Early Years Foundation Stage to Secondary.
For the youngest learners aged two to four BVIS uses the British Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Primary students aged five to ten follow the National Curriculum of England. They also study the International Primary Curriculum within a Vietnamese context. Key Stage 3 for ages 11 to 13 sticks to the National Curriculum of England. Students aged 14 to 16 prepare for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE. Finally 17 and 18-year-olds undertake the International A Level programme.
The school boasts impressive facilities. There is an early years soft play area and two swimming pools. The library holds 56400 books. A modern lecture theatre and several dance music and drama studios are available. There is also an auditorium a sports hall and a grass playing field. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and data projectors.
In 2021 BVIS students achieved a 100% A Level pass rate. That same year 89% of students achieved A*-C grades in IGCSE including English and Math. BVIS prepares students to be global citizens. It nurtures their talents. The school inspires lifelong learning. Through Nord Anglia Education students connect with peers in 32 countries. They collaborate and problem-solve through the Global Campus program. BVIS HCMC provides transformative experiences. It encourages students to go further than they thought possible.