academic excellence

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Key Facts
World-leading academic results
Our students achieve outstanding IGCSE and A-level results that are consistently above the global average.
World’s top 100 universities
Our students’ success takes them to the very best universities in the world, including Oxford, Yonsei, and the University of New York.
An immersive bilingual education
We’re one of the only schools in Vietnam to teach international qualifications in both English and Vietnamese.

PREPARING YOUR CHILD TO TAKE ON THE WORLD

Your child will love learning at BVIS Hanoi.

Unique in Vietnam, our truly bilingual education combines the highest standards of British and international academics with immersive English and Vietnamese teaching and language. Our world-class teachers will weave transformative experiences into your child’s personalised learning journey, too, building their strengths and fuelling their passions.

Excited by extraordinary opportunities in and beyond the classroom – and nurtured every step of the way by our award-winning wellbeing programme – your child will become a confident and successful global citizen. They’ll also earn world-leading IGCSE and A-level results that set them up for the brightest of futures.

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Early years
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  • Primary
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  • Sixth Form

Early years

At BVIS Hanoi, all our students follow world-renowned British and international curricula. We’re one of the only schools in Vietnam to teach the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in both English and Vietnamese, too. And at secondary, your child will study for their IGCSEs and A-levels, which set the standard for global education, and are highly respected by top universities and employers across the world.

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2 to 5 years old
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2 to 5 years old
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Our early years curriculum is packed with opportunities for purposeful play, that nurture our youngest learners’ curiosity and creativity, and spark their imaginations. Working towards the seven key EYFS learning milestones in both Vietnamese and English, our children become increasingly skilled bilingual communicators. Your child will also grow in confidence and independence, guided by our pre-school specialists.
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Primary

At BVIS Hanoi, all our students follow world-renowned British and international curricula. We’re one of the only schools in Vietnam to teach the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in both English and Vietnamese, too. And at secondary, your child will study for their IGCSEs and A-levels, which set the standard for global education, and are highly respected by top universities and employers across the world.

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5 to 11 years old
International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
Inspiring a sense of wonder, intellectual curiosity, and creative thinking – as well as empowering your child to see the world from a global perspective – our IPC provides an outstanding all-round education. The curriculum is delivered through engaging lessons, taught in both English and Vietnamese. This unique bilingual approach sees our students seamlessly switch between languages. It also lays the foundations for your child’s future success.
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SECONDARY

At BVIS Hanoi, all our students follow world-renowned British and international curricula. We’re one of the only schools in Vietnam to teach the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in both English and Vietnamese, too. And at secondary, your child will study for their IGCSEs and A-levels, which set the standard for global education, and are highly respected by top universities and employers across the world.

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11 to 16 years old
National Curriculum of England, including IGCSEs
Divided into Key Stage 3 and 4, our secondary curriculum is engaging, academically challenging, and filled with global learning experiences. World-class teachers unleash our students’ potential, helping to shape their futures as they delve deeper into their chosen subjects – and prepare for their IGCSE exams. Your child will also enjoy personalised leadership, creative, and competitive experiences that will enrich their learning.
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SIXTH FORM

At BVIS Hanoi, all our students follow world-renowned British and international curricula. We’re one of the only schools in Vietnam to teach the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in both English and Vietnamese, too. And at secondary, your child will study for their IGCSEs and A-levels, which set the standard for global education, and are highly respected by top universities and employers across the world.

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16 to 18 years old
A-Level
At A-level, our students choose from a breadth of subjects, receive high levels of personalised support, and learn from the very best teachers. We encourage our students to expand their knowledge by pursuing passions and taking the lead beyond the classroom, too. Designed to get them into their first-choice university, our A-level curriculum equips our students with the skills, confidence, and global mindset they need to take on the world after graduation.
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  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Sixth Form

Early Years

Age range
2-5
Language of instruction
2
English (50%) and Vietnamese (50%)
Average class size
20
Teacher-student ratio
1:8

Primary

Age range
5-11
Language of instruction
2
English (60%) and Vietnamese (40%)
Average class size
25
Teacher-student ratio
1:12

Secondary

Age range
11-16
Language of instruction
2
English (87%), Vietnamese (13%)
Average class size
25
Nationalities
12

Sixth Form

Age range
16-18
Language of instruction
1
English
Average class size
25
Nationalities
7
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A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HANOI

Every day at BVIS Hanoi is packed with an enriching mix of academic, creative, sporting, and service activities. This helps each student to discover their strengths and passions, and ensures they’re engaged, excited, and inspired to learn.

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Choose their own adventure

After settling in and greeting friends, it’s time to choose the day’s first adventure. Whether it’s soft play obstacle courses, building in our sandpit playground, or splashing around with water, our children love hands-on learning.

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Learning through play 

It’s time for some purposeful play! There’s lots of fun to be had sliding, climbing, and peddling around our garden play area, which develops vital motor and movement skills, or painting, sculpting, and crafting in our classrooms.

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Refuel, recharge, and rest

Our hungry little learners come together for a nutritious lunch, where they swap stories and learn healthy habits. There’s always time for a reinvigorating nap before the afternoon’s activities begin.

Refuel, recharge, and rest
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Story time

Telling stories, reading books, and singing nursery rhymes – story time will develop your child’s English and Vietnamese language skills, as well as make sure they hit key EYFS milestones. You’ll be invited to join us, too!

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Discovering passions

The fun never stops at BVIS Hanoi! Aerobics, dancing, cooking, Lego, and traditional Vietnamese games – there’s lots for our youngest learners to enjoy on our end-of-the-day enrichment programme.

Discovering passions

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HANOI

Every day at BVIS Hanoi is packed with an enriching mix of academic, creative, sporting, and service activities. This helps each student to discover their strengths and passions, and ensures they’re engaged, excited, and inspired to learn.

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Language-rich lessons

Engaging themed lessons instil a love of reading, writing, and languages. Phonics learning comes to life through cross-curricular topics like ‘Freeze’, activities for World Book Day, and storytelling events, which take place in both Vietnamese and English.

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Get active, get moving

Before lunch, students head to our play areas, Astroturf pitch, and sports hall. As well as working up an appetite, taking part in daily physical activities gets our students moving, develops their skills, and keeps them fit.

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Mastering maths

Our children learn to love maths through our hands-on approach to numeracy. From running their own mini-supermarket to learning about proportions by baking Banh Troi, we make maths fun, every day.

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Ready for the future

Stepping into our primary STEAM space is always an exciting experience. Here, real-world challenges – like finding practical solutions to climate change – get young minds ticking and cultivate a love of science, technology, and maths.

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Something extra

With more than 80 activities to choose from, there really is something for everyone at our after-school clubs. Our students build robots, cook, dance, play chess, and so much more.

Something extra

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HANOI

Every day at BVIS Hanoi is packed with an enriching mix of academic, creative, sporting, and service activities. This helps each student to discover their strengths and passions, and ensures they’re engaged, excited, and inspired to learn.

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Starting the day right

At BVIS Hanoi, a healthy start with their form tutor leads to a successful day. Teacher-student check-ins, wellbeing activities, and the chance to catch-up with friends ensure everyone is happy, supported, and ready to learn.

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Igniting imaginations

Innovative, immersive, and truly interactive lessons bring specialist subject learning to life. Every day, your child will learn in new and extraordinary ways, giving them the inspiration and knowledge to succeed in their IGCSE exams.

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Creative collaborations

Our exclusive collaboration with The Juilliard School adds a thrilling dimension to every student’s education. Your child will learn from specialist performers, instrumentalists, and dancers, who’ll inspire them to fulfil their creative potential.

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Science is cool

Exploring the universe, learning how trees reproduce, or splitting the atom – in our high-tech labs, your child will transform scientific theory into practice.

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Doing what they love

The exceptional learning experiences don’t stop when lessons end! Enrichment activities – ranging from basketball and swimming to debating and sustainability initiatives – will give your child the chance to do what they love and try something new.

Doing what you love

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HANOI

Every day at BVIS Hanoi is packed with an enriching mix of academic, creative, sporting, and service activities. This helps each student to discover their strengths and passions, and ensures they’re engaged, excited, and inspired to learn.

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In-depth thinkers

At A-level, our students delve deeper into their specialist subjects. Supported and challenged by our talented teachers, your child will become a true expert in their field.

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A social hub

Our sixth form centre is a hive of activity, as our students read, research, and work on their latest assignments. When it’s time to relax, social spaces provide a comfortable environment to catch-up with friends.

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Creative changemakers
Our senior students lead the way, representing their peers with pride on our Student Council, organising cultural and charitable events, and becoming one of our subject ambassadors.
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Enriching extra-curricular activities

For our oldest students, every day is packed with energising extra-curricular activities. Whether it’s joining one of our clubs or running their own activity, we offer a range of opportunities to develop new and existing skills.

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The learning doesn’t stop

Life for our A-level students doesn’t stop when the bell rings. With reading, homework, and revision to do, it’s vital they balance work and home life. We provide the support, university guidance, and all-round care our sixth form students need to flourish.

The learning doesn’t stop
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MEET OUR ALUMNI

Our graduates leave BVIS Hanoi as confident, successful global citizens ready to take on the world. Their experiences at university and in careers around the world inspire our students to believe that anything possible.

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Pham Vu Hoang Minh
Pham Vu Hoang Minh
Class of 2018

"If I had to describe BVIS Hanoi in one word it would be ‘global’. It’s a school where everyone’s welcome, and everyone is encouraged to discover different cultures. As well as making friends with people from all over the world, I was encouraged to take great pride in Vietnamese heritage and traditions, too."

Hanol Lee
Hanol Lee
Class of 2020

"My teachers were both educators and mentors. I was encouraged to ask questions in and outside of the classroom. And when I said I wanted to become a psychologist, they put a plan in place to help me to achieve my goal."

Jiwon Bae
Jiwon Bae
Class of 2020

"Some of my best memories are from my time at BVIS Hanoi. I loved getting involved in various school activities, lessons were fun and engaging, and it was great to be part of a bilingual learning environment. Studying at BVIS has given me a firm foundation for the future."

Ho Bao Anh
Bao Anh Ho
Class of 2018

"I learnt many valuable skills while studying for my IGCSEs and A-levels. Things like time-management, note-taking, self-study, and how to effectively prepare for exams. My teachers were brilliant at not only sharing subject knowledge, but also making sure we had the attributes we needed to succeed at college – and beyond."

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LEARNING SUPPORT

UNLOCKING EVERY CHILD’S POTENTIAL

Learning is for everyone at BVIS Hanoi. Our specialist Learning Support Department creates personalised plans for students who need additional support, ensuring they learn in a way – and at a pace – that works for them.

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OUR STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

99%
of our outstanding 2023 A-level graduating cohort achieved a pass rate.
35%
of the A-level grades earned by our students were either A+ or A, significantly above the UK average.
40%
of our IGCSE students’ grades were either A+ or A, which is far higher than the global average.
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HOW WE TEACH

CELEBRATING THE GREATNESS IN EVERY CHILD

Your child will excel with the support of our brilliant teachers, who will help them develop their strengths, grow in confidence, and achieve outstanding personal and academic success.

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SHAPING YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE

Truly great teachers inspire children to achieve more than they imagined possible, helping them to shape their futures. And that’s why, at BVIS Hanoi, we only recruit the world's most talented and passionate educators.

Every member of our teaching team brings a wealth of British, international, and Vietnamese educational experience to our classrooms. They all have recognised UK (or equivalent) qualifications and go through a comprehensive training programme when they join us. Their learning never stops either, thanks to our award-winning Nord Anglia University platform.

Genuinely passionate about sharing knowledge in a way that works for each student, our teachers are experts in personalised education. This ensures every child is immersed in learning, supported and challenged in the right way, and achieves their academic goals.

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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

Whatever your child’s strengths, passions, or ambitions, there’s an extraordinary learning experience for them at BVIS Hanoi.

Outstanding Experiences
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