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Early Years Foundation Stage 2: The beginning of a lifetime love for learning at BIS HCMC

Joining BIS HCMC in Foundation Stage 2 (F2) is a fantastic age to begin a lifetime love for learning, encouraged and nurtured by our experienced and committed class and specialist teachers, who personalise learning unique to every child. We look back at what our F2s have experienced in less than one term already at BIS HCMC.

Blog | College and University Guidance | Music and Drama

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.

Embracing the culture and traditions of our host country Vietnam: Moon Festival 2024

Last Tuesday 17th September our Early Years and Primary students and staff excitedly came together to celebrate Moon Festival. Also known as Mid- Autumn Festival and ‘Tết Trung Thu’ in Vietnamese, Moon Festival is a significant cultural event in Vietnam. It’s held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month of the year. This is also one of the highlights of international school life here at BIS HCMC as we value and respect the significance and embrace the culture and traditions of our beautiful host country, Vietnam.

News | Academic Results | IGCSE | Secondary Campus | Success Stories

Remarkable IGCSE results achieved by BIS HCMC students across all subjects

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 class of 2024, for their impressive IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) results. This incredible cohort of 155 students, our largest IGCSE class in the history of the school, have significantly surpassed UK and international averages and were awarded 97% of all grades at A*-C. An incredible 62% of all grades awarded were at A*-A.

News | Academic Results | International Baccaulaurete (IB)

BIS HCMC Graduates of 2024 achieve remarkable IBDP results outperforming all global averages

We are incredibly proud to announce that our class of 2024, with a cohort of just over 102 students, have achieved outstanding IBDP results, significantly outperforming all IBDP Global averages. Once again, the hard work, commitment, skills, and attitude of our students has been recognised with stunning academic results that place them among the very best worldwide. These results now provide our students with an astounding choice of some of the top universities worldwide.

BIS HCMC students compete internationally in multiple sports at the FOBISIA Games - BIS HCMC students compete internationally in multiple sports at the FOBISIA Games

Blog | Co-Curricular Activities | FOBISIA | Health and Wellbeing | Sports

BIS HCMC students compete internationally in multiple sports at the FOBISIA Games in Thailand

Every year BIS HCMC takes students from across several year groups, in Primary and Secondary to the FOBISIA Friendly Games, held near Pattaya in Thailand. This provides our young athletes with the opportunity to compete at a high level against other British International Schools across Asia in athletics, basketball, football, swimming and T-ball as well as form global friendships with their peers throughout the region.

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Blog | Nord Anglia Education | Student Leadership | Student Learning | UNICEF

BIS HCMC student ambassadors headed to Houston, Texas for the Nord Anglia Education-UNICEF Student Summit

Last month we were proud to have three student ambassadors attend this year’s NAE-UNICEF Student Summit, hosted for the first time ever in Houston, Texas from 12 to 19 June 2024. The event was hosted at Nord Anglia’s two schools in the city: The Village School and the British International School of Houston. Houston was chosen as the ideal location for the Summit thanks to being the first officially recognised “Child-Friendly City” in the United States of America.

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Primary staff professional development

At BIS HCMC we embrace and celebrate learning, not just for our children but for everyone within our community. We believe that investing time and commitment towards our own personal and team development helps to promote positive engagement which, in turn, further supports our passion and strengths within our learning environment. To share the great work that has taken place BIS HCMC Primary had our annual ‘Celebration of Learning’ event with all teachers joining together to celebrate the width and breadth of adult learning that has occurred within BIS HCMC this year.

Blog | Events (SC) | Music and Drama

Student-led rock concert "Live Aid" supports Laws for Paws and Heartbeat Vietnam

From Slipknot to Taylor Swift, our BIS bands put on a show to remember last week, and all for our community partners! The incredible “Live Aid” concert was 100% organised by our secondary student Co-Curricular club “Make a Move” and make a move they did - raising 18 million VND for Heartbeat Vietnam and Laws for Paws. Discover how our students led this event from idea to execution, covering graphic design, marketing, event management and communication and how they rocked the Founders Auditorium.

Blog | Events (SC) | International Baccaulaurete (IB)

Celebrating the journey to graduation 2024

On Saturday 18th May, 102 students, split into two groups for two ceremonies, made their way to the Park Hyatt in District 1. Over at least 14 years this venue has witnessed thousands of BIS students graduate. Following in the footsteps of their predecessors, our Year 13s prepared to join the outstanding alumni of BIS HCMC.

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BIS Barracudas finish the season as champions with passion, perseverance, and outstanding swimming

It’s been a phenomenal year for our BIS Barracudas swim team, and they ended it in style with first place champions in our own BIS Invitational 2024 in April and overall champions last weekend at the ISHCMC International Swim Invitational 2024. The last major swim meet of the year for our entire Barracudas squad.

Blog | Community (SC) | Expeditions

CAS in the community: Student-led community service projects that spark positive change

What is CAS? CAS stands for Creativity, Activity and Service and is one of the core elements of the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) that our students follow in Sixth Form. Find out how our sixth-form students have been making the most of their service projects, impacting communities and making real change in Vietnam.

Blog | Success Stories | Learning (SC) | Student Leadership

The journey from BIS HCMC to Harvard University: Michelle's story

Meet Michelle - a BIS HCMC Year 13 student who transformed an unexpected pandemic move into a journey of leadership and academic success. We sat down with her to unlock the secrets to her success and how she secured a spot at Harvard, alongside 8 other US universities.

Blog | Educational Insights | Health and Wellbeing | Learning (SC)

6 tips for parents to support their children through their exams

As our Year 13s and Year 11s begin their study leave and start to prepare for their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams, we are sure some of our parents might wonder what they can do to help their child through this challenging time, to support their wellbeing and overall success. Luckily our Advice, Support and Counselling (ASC) team has shared 6 top tips for parents to help their child persevere during exam season.

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What's the best curriculum for your child? Exploring the outstanding strengths of the IBDP and A levels

Highly regarded and offering many advantages with globally recognised diplomas and qualifications, both IBDP and A-Level programmes are top choices for families interested in international education and studying abroad.

Blog | Events (SC) | Learning (SC)

Being aware and being human: sharing stories

BIS-Aware season on the Secondary campus was an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of who ‘We Are’ as individuals and communities, it provided a platform to explore the Protected Characteristics, the hidden and lesser known stories that celebrate our strength and diversity. The purpose of this inaugural event was to promote Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) to nurture a supportive community that encourages a sense of social responsibility and inclusion. This brings together both worldwide movements such as Black History Month and Women's History Month but also our own ‘in-house’ awareness event from the Identity Alliance group. This year our theme was ‘Sharing Stories’.

6 schools from across Asia join BIS for the Nord Anglia Education STEAM Festival 2024 - 6 schools from across Asia join BIS for the Nord Anglia Education STEAM Festival 2024

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6 schools from across South East Asia embark on a journey to BIS and beyond for the Nord Anglia Education STEAM Festival 2024

In March, we welcomed student STEAM teams from St. Andrews Bangkok, Nord Anglia International School Manila, and Regents International School Pattaya, alongside our sister schools in Vietnam; BVIS HCMC, BIS Hanoi and BVIS Hanoi to join the NAE SEA STEAM Festival 2024. The theme for this year was “Otherworldly” where each expeditionary team prepared for populating an exoplanet, planning everything from delivering their supplies, to building transportation and shelter.

Blog | Events (SC) | Learning (SC) | Student Leadership

BIS HCMC empowerment club lead women’s history month activities for BISaware week

Our Empowerment Club, with students from Year 7 to Year 12, carefully planned a series of activities for their peers for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March. We visited the club to chat with their leaders Anvvita, Axelle and Tu Anh.

News | Events Whole School | Educational Insights

BIS HCMC teachers and leaders to explore the future of education at Nord Anglia Education Conference

In March, more than 200 international educators from 15 countries around the globe will descend on Hanoi, Vietnam to innovate, problem solve and brainstorm at one of the world’s largest academic conferences.

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Early Years Foundation Stage 2: The beginning of a lifetime love for learning at BIS HCMC

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

BIS HCMC Graduates of 2024 joining top universities around the world

Embracing the culture and traditions of our host country Vietnam: Moon Festival 2024

Remarkable IGCSE results achieved by BIS HCMC students across all subjects

BIS HCMC Graduates of 2024 achieve remarkable IBDP results outperforming all global averages

BIS HCMC students compete internationally in multiple sports at the FOBISIA Games in Thailand

BIS HCMC student ambassadors headed to Houston, Texas for the Nord Anglia Education-UNICEF Student Summit

Primary staff professional development

Student-led rock concert "Live Aid" supports Laws for Paws and Heartbeat Vietnam

Celebrating the journey to graduation 2024

BIS Barracudas finish the season as champions with passion, perseverance, and outstanding swimming

CAS in the community: Student-led community service projects that spark positive change

The journey from BIS HCMC to Harvard University: Michelle's story

6 tips for parents to support their children through their exams

What's the best curriculum for your child? Exploring the outstanding strengths of the IBDP and A levels

Being aware and being human: sharing stories

6 schools from across South East Asia embark on a journey to BIS and beyond for the Nord Anglia Education STEAM Festival 2024

BIS HCMC empowerment club lead women’s history month activities for BISaware week

BIS HCMC teachers and leaders to explore the future of education at Nord Anglia Education Conference