AGES 5 TO 11

INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY CURRICULUM

Our bespoke approach to Primary education fosters our students' early personal and academic development. It enables our students to thrive as individuals, express their creativity, explore more about the world, and enhance their language abilities.

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OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

ONE INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM, ONE APPROACH, TWO LANGUAGES

 

NATIONAL CURRICULUM OF ENGLAND

 

ONE INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM
Our bespoke Primary programme merges academic excellence with essential soft skills, nurturing confident and adaptable learners, ready to thrive and seamlessly transition into our international Secondary programme.
Our distinctive education is guided by the National Curriculum for England, promoting both academic achievement and cultural understanding within a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

 

ONE APPROACH
Students study Literacy, Maths, Science, Art, History, and Geography in both English and Vietnamese, gaining a robust academic foundation whilst achieving fluency in both languages. Our personalised care and attention given to every BVIS student ensures that children feel safe and happy in our school environment, developing independent, confident, and reflective learners.

 

TWO LANGUAGES
With our unique approach to learning, our innovative methods help students develop the agility to switch between languages effortlessly, supporting their growth as confident and fluent communicators.

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PREPARING FOR TRANSITION INTO THE INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY PROGRAMME

Progressing to Secondary is a significant milestone in a student’s educational journey. At BVIS, we support students from Year 4 to Year 6 in acclimatising to the new environment through bespoke Transition Days, while also guiding parents through informative transition workshops. This ensures that our students feel confident and well-prepared as they move into the International Secondary Curriculum after completing their Primary years. With dedicated support from form tutors, subject teachers, the pastoral team, and academic advisors, we aim to provide a strong foundation for our students' success in Secondary and beyond!

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AN INNOVATIVE PHONICS SYSTEM

Based on a highly respected English programme, our pioneering phonics approach is taught in both Vietnamese and English. Our globally acclaimed, innovative phonics programme develops strong linguistic skills, enabling students to switch seamlessly between languages with confidence.

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A PERSONALISED LEARNING APPROACH

BVIS's personalised approach to education captivates and motivates our students. Lessons are designed around each child's needs, preferences, and interests, ensuring they learn in a manner that suits them best.

We track progress through assessments with clear Age-Related Expectations (AREs). These assessments monitor each student's advancement in maths, English, and Vietnamese. The results are then used to shape future learning.

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Education beyond the classroom

One of the many reasons our children and parents love BVIS is our diverse extracurricular programme. This instils a lifelong love of learning that extends far beyond the curriculum.

Our students enjoy sports, performing arts, community service, and a range of other activities. We also offer trips in Vietnam, across Asia, and around the world.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HANOI

Our primary students’ days are filled with an enriching mix of academic, creative, sporting, and STEAM activities, which inspire a sense of wonder and nurture intellectual curiosity.

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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.

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HOW WE TEACH

CELEBRATING THE GREATNESS IN EVERY CHILD

Our carefully selected teachers have a proven history of inspiring children to excel. They bring a wealth of qualifications and experience to our Primary classrooms and share our dedication to developing both English and Vietnamese language skills.

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A supportive and close partnership with our parents

We understand that you are your child's first educator – and the most important person in their life! Our goal is to build a strong relationship with you, based on regular communication, that will truly enhance their learning experience. We do this in several ways, including through individual learning portfolios on the ClassDojo platform and regular parent meetings.

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OUR FACILITIES

A DEDICATED PRIMARY ENVIRONMENT

Curious minds discover and explore in our ingeniously designed early years and primary centre, with its dedicated STEAM labs, play areas, and bright learning areas. All our primary classrooms come with adjoining breakout spaces, too, where students can learn with friends, get the one-to-one support they need, and pursue passions.
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PREPARING YOUR CHILD TO TAKE ON THE WORLD

Your child will love learning at BVIS Hanoi, where world-class teachers, extraordinary learning experiences, and award-winning wellbeing support will inspire them to achieve great things. 

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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