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Choral singing with Tim Rhys-Evans MBE, renowned UK Vocal Teacher, Conductor and Musical Director

Last month it was an honour to welcome Mr Tim Rhys-Evans (MBE) to BIS HCMC for three days, to run a series of unique ‘Choral Singing Days’ for our students and wider community, as well as workshops on university and career opportunities in the fields of music and performing arts. Mr Rhys-Evans is a renowned vocal teacher specialising in choral conducting and is currently the Musical Director at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and leader of the National Youth Choir of Wales. He is also the founder and musical director of the famous choirs; 'Only Men Aloud', 'Only Boys Aloud', 'Only Kids Aloud' and 'Only Girls Aloud'.

BIS HCMC Graduates of 2024 are now joining top universities around the world - University Destinations 24

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BIS HCMC Graduates of 2024 joining top universities around the world

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2024 who are embarking on the next chapter of their educational journey, at some of the top universities across the globe. From Harvard University and UCLA in the USA, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London in the UK, Korea University and Seoul National University in South Korea to National University of Singapore, The University of Sydney, University of Toronto and University of Amsterdam, our students are off to the best of the best! Not to mention other top Universities in Australia and Korea as students are currently applying and receiving offers for a February 2025 start at universities including University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales and Yonsei University.

News | College and University Guidance | Academic Results | International Baccaulaurete (IB) | Secondary Campus

BIS HCMC graduates open doors to some of the best universities in the world

A whole world of possibilities awaits our graduating class of 2023. With 385 university offers so far, and many more still to come from Korea, Australia and Singapore, their remarkable IBDP achievements have opened pathways to some of the best universities and specialist institutions across the globe.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Secondary Campus | Health and Wellbeing

BIS HCMC alumni share their top 8 wellbeing tips for university

Our BIS HCMC alumni share 8 tips every first-year university student should know to succeed, including wellbeing and practical tips for completing and surviving the IBDP.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Featured on Home page | Secondary Campus

Opening Doors: the pathway to university, studying abroad and beyond

We are often asked when the ‘right time’ is for conversations at-home or in school to be had around making decisions for the future. Rather than recommend a specific time in which these decisions need to be made, we suggest instead that all of our parents keep in mind the key milestones in the secondary school calendar and how decisions at each of these stages help to open up potential future pathways and opportunities.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Educational Insights | Secondary Campus | Student Learning

Oxbridge Support Sessions: with BISHCMC Alumni and Cambridge Graduate Nam Tran

Read about our Oxbridge Support Session led by Mr Rispin with a special guest speaker, BISHCMC Alumni and Cambridge Graduate Nam Tran.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Featured on Home page | Secondary Campus

How to Become an Engineer: Step-by-Step Guide

Dream about studying Engineering with the world’s best? Learn how an education at the British International School HCMC will enable you to shape the career you’ve dreamed of.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Featured on Home page | Secondary Campus

Studying in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

The College and University Guidance team at British International School HCMC provide a step-by-step guide for international students applying to university in the United Kingdom.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Featured on Home page | Secondary Campus

How to Become a Doctor: Step-by-Step Guide

Dream about studying Medicine with the world’s best? Learn how an education at the British International School HCMC will enable you to shape the career you’ve dreamed of.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Secondary Campus

Monash University Visit: Don't just think outside the box...change the box

On Tuesday 10th September BIS HCMC hosted a stimulating workshop aimed at students hoping to major in Business.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Secondary Campus

College and University Guidance 2019

As the new school year starts, with an influx of Year 12s to the Sixth Form and the Year 13 realisation that it is more than halfway through the IB and they face some big decisions about where they want to move on to next, The College and University Guidance Team begins a familiar cycle.

Jeremie Luong commits to the University of Michigan | British International School, Ho Chi Minh City - student-athlete-jeremie-commits-to-the-university-of-michigan

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Student-athlete Jeremie commits to the University of Michigan

As we approach the end of the 2017/18 academic year here at BIS HCMC, we are looking ahead to what the future holds for our outgoing Year 13 IB Diploma students. In this post, we talk to student-swimmer Jeremie Luong.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Featured on Home page | Secondary Campus

Meet the Specialist: Ms Halliwell

For this week's 'Meet the Teacher' our Year 12 students, Jamie and Ji Min speak to College and University Guidance Counsellor, Ms Halliwell. Ms Halliwell joined BIS HCMC in 2017 after working in international admissions and recruitment at the University of Manchester.