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WELCOME TO THE BRITISH VIETNAMESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HO CHI MINH CITY

Great journeys start with small steps

A child’s “first small steps” during this golden period create the strong foundation for a bright and successful journey ahead. Through innovative #EYFS curriculum and experienced, caring teachers, our children are encouraged to take “small steps” at their own pace in a safe, friendly, and inspiring learning environment.

KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR EARLY YEARS

Age range
2-5
years old
Teacher to student ratio
1:10
for a truly personalised experience
Languages of instruction
2
English (50%), Vietnamese (50%)
Curriculum
EYFS
Early Year Foundation Stage
Average class size
20

to ensure your child is safe and well cared for

Areas of development
7
to support their physical, intellectual, creative, social and emotional development
EARLY YEARS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Where learning feels magical

Our early year classrooms are filled with our future leaders, creators and thinkers. Your child will learn through play and discovery in both English and Vietnamese, building confidence, curiosity and a lifetime love of learning from the very beginning.

With world-class educators, a warm and inclusive environment and an international bilingual curriculum rooted in academic excellence and cultural values, we help little learners grow into happy, curiosity children - ready to thrive in primary school and beyond. 

As a Nord Anglia Education school, we offer exclusive collaborations and resources that open doors to endless possibilities for every child, supporting their journey to be their best in an ever-changing world.
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EARLY YEARS
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EARLY YEARS

Our Early Years students receive the perfect foundation to unlock their learning potential every step of the way.
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0 to 3 years old
Fundinotots Programme
Fundinotots introduces our littlest students to the school environment in a relaxed and friendly way. The programme uses exploration, observation, experimentation and problem solving to learn and grow.
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2 to 4 years old
Early Years Foundation Stage
Our Early Years curriculum uses learning and teaching materials from the highly regarded British Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. The main emphasis for Early Years students is on providing a nurturing environment in which little ones can begin to develop into driven, engaged learners.
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DISCOVERING TALENTS - IGNITING PASSIONS

The co-curricular programme at BVIS offers a wide range of learning opportunities that support students in developing their interests, academic strengths, social skills, and creative thinking. With a diverse system of clubs, from arts, music, and sports to STEAM and languages, students experience an engaging environment that encourages collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving.

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Sports
A healthy body is the foundation for exceptional intellectual growth. At BVIS, students are encouraged to take part in a wide variety of sports. With a diverse programme and modern facilities, they are ready to embrace every challenge, build strength, and achieve impressively in athletics.
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Sport
Sport at BVIS isn’tjust about the thrill of victory – it’s a journey that builds confidence, uncovers strengths, and celebrates every effort within a supportive community.

From the earliest years in Early Years, children enjoy balance games, ball play, dance, and water-confidence activities that nurture coordination and courage.

In Primary, students dive into a vibrant ECA programme with clubs such as football, basketball, badminton, swimming, athletics-based games, and martial arts like Karate and Kungfu. Guided by RSFA and SSA coaches, they develop discipline, teamwork, and healthy, active habits.

By Secondary, sport becomes a space to push limits and achieve personal goals. Learners join football, basketball, table tennis, swimming squads, or strength and fitness sessions like Power Hour and Mindful Muscle. BVIS teams proudly represent the school in SISAC, U13,U15, U19, and inter-school competitions—creating unforgettable memories in their Bulldogs colours.
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Music
Music at BVIS is where emotions flow into melody, where every note opens a door to creativity and self-expression. It’s a space that inspires confidence and joy, inviting students to discover their voice and experience the thrill of performing. 
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Music
Music at BVIS is where emotions flow into melody, where every voice and rhythm opens the door to a vibrant world of creativity. It’s a space that helps students discover confidence, joy, and the power of expression through sound, movement, and the harmony of instruments. 

From the earliest days, music comes to life in playful ways—through nursery rhymes, rhythm games, and movement activities that turn every beat into an exciting experience. 

As students grow, their musical journey deepens with Choir Club, Instrumental Club, and performance opportunities where the sounds of drums, keyboards, guitars, and xylophones blend into harmonies that leave a lasting impression. 

In Secondary, music becomes a true stage for ambition and artistry. Students join school bands, the Tet Singing & Performance Club, and full-scale production ensembles, rehearsing and performing before real audiences like professional artists. Every note sung, every pitch perfected is a step toward mastering technique, embracing musicality, and shining not only on the BVIS stage but on any stage, they dream of. 
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Visual & Performing Arts
The arts at BVIS are where imagination comes alive. Students discover an artistic side of themselves, sensitive to details and inspired by textures drawn from life. From the first strokes of a brush to rehearsing lines on stage and mastering graceful dance moves, they learn to portray the world through a lens of creativity and individuality. 
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Art
The arts at BVIS are where imagination comes alive. Students discover an artistic side of themselves, sensitive to details and inspired by textures drawn from life. From the first strokes of a brush to rehearsing lines on stage and mastering graceful dance moves, they learn to portray the world through a lens of creativity and individuality. 

The arts at BVIS are where imagination comes alive. Students discover an artistic side of themselves, sensitive to details and inspired by textures drawn from life. From the first strokes of a brush to rehearsing lines on stage and mastering graceful dance moves, they learn to portray the world through a lens of creativity and individuality. 

The artistic spaces at BVIS are vibrant and full of energy. Clubs such as Creative Arts & Crafts, Cartoon Creators, Clay Art, 3D Building, Animation, Embroidery, K-Pop Dance, Hip-Hop Dance, Little Theatre, and Library Creators open doors for students to experiment with colour, form, movement, and expressive storytelling. Here, ideas don’t just stay on paper—they are brought to life with guidance from dedicated teachers who provide support while allowing room for personal creativity. 

When students take part in large-scale projects, they do more than create props or design costumes—they help shape the narrative on stage, from marketing a production to stepping into character. Each experience enriches their perspective, nurturing empathy and a deeper appreciation of performance art. 
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Community Service
Community service at BVIS is more than acts of charity, it is a journey where students experience the joy of giving and learn what it means to live for others. Each experience plants seeds of compassion while helping students develop organizational and leadership skills, essential values that shape BVIS learners into individuals with empathy and a clear sense of purpose. 

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Community Service
Community service at BVIS is more than acts of charity—it’s an opportunity for students to learn what it truly means to live for others and to experience the joy of giving. That joy lingers in the hearts of those who receive it, and even more deeply in those who give. 

These experiences nurture compassion while teaching students to be thoughtful and purposeful, ensuring that every effort makes a real impact. Through dedicated clubs and special programmes, learners develop the skills to plan, organize, and lead community initiatives—from small projects to large-scale campaigns. 

In Primary, students begin with collaborative storytelling, cultural performances, and creative projects like Library Creators, turning imagination into gifts for others. By Secondary, the journey grows with the Rang Dong Community Club, where students connect with children through art, games, and skill-sharing, and the International Award, which challenges them to design and deliver their own service commitments. Each experience builds empathy, leadership, and a sense of purpose, values that will stay with them for life.
Language
Language and Culture
Learning a language is more than memorizing words; it’s opening a new way of seeing the world. At BVIS, every story and tradition helps students not only understand but truly empathize, because understanding a culture feels like living another life. This journey nurtures a rich inner world and a global mindset, preparing learners to become cultural ambassadors wherever they go.
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Language and Culture

Learning a language is more than mastering words and grammar—it’s opening a new way of seeing the world. At BVIS, every story and tradition gives students the chance not only to understand but to empathize, because when you truly understand a culture and its people, it feels like living another life.

In the early years, language learning begins naturally through storytelling, shared reading, and expressive activities, making English and Vietnamese part of everyday life. As students grow, their journey expands with clubs like Library Creators, History Club, Little Theatre, Mandarin, and creative book projects. These experiences allow learners to explore characters, narratives, and cultural traditions, nurturing respect and a deeper awareness of the world around them.

By Secondary, language and culture become a profound exploration. Programmes such as EAL Support, Book Club, Vietnamese Theatre for Tet, and performance-based activities help students express themselves with confidence while shaping a global mindset. To understand is to empathize—to cultivate a rich inner world and become a connector, a cultural ambassador ready to embrace new lands and new people. That is the lifelong value BVIS gives to every learner.

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STEAM
STEAM at BVIS sparks curiosity and turns ideas into action. From simple questions to creative projects, students' experiment, build, and explore how the world works. It’s where they learn to think innovatively and develop solutions for the future.
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STEAM

Every breakthrough begins with a question—and at BVIS, those questions are brought to life through hands-on discovery. STEAM is more than textbook knowledge; it’s a journey of exploration where students experiment, build, and transform ideas into tangible creations.

Early experiences start with playful experiments, guided activities, and creative challenges that spark curiosity and confidence. As they move into Primary, the excitement grows with clubs like Science & STEAM, Snapology Scientists, Robopets, Modular Robotics, and Coding. Here, learners dive into the world of LEGO® engineering, animation design, and programming—making science feel accessible, colorful, and fun.

In Secondary, STEAM becomes a platform for real-world problem-solving. Opportunities such as the CREST Silver Award, Python Programming, Digital Masterminds, Digital Explorers, and interdisciplinary projects challenge students to think critically, work independently, and innovate solutions for the future. At BVIS, STEAM isn’t just a subject; it’s a mindset, a spirit of innovation that empowers learners to thrive in a world driven by technology and creativity.

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JOIN OUR THRIVING SCHOOL COMMUNITY

You want what’s best for your child, and so do we. Our students not only achieve outstanding results, they also flourish socially and emotionally. This sets them up for life-long success – whatever they choose to do in the future.
  • Contact us today to start your journey with BVIS HCMC.
  • We’d be delighted to show you around our campus – or arrange a virtual tour if you can’t make it in person.
  • Our admissions process is tailored to your needs, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
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OUR STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Enquiry
Our Admissions team will be delighted to answer your questions and set you on the path to joining our school community.
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Guided campus tour
You’ll be shown around our campus, either in-person or virtually.
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BVIS HCMC accepts applicants all year round.
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Placement
All students will have an interview and entrance test. Our school will make an offer if we believe it’s the right match for your child.
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Securing your child’s place
Pay your deposit and registration fee.
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Enrolment and orientation
We’ll get your child acquainted with the school, their peers, and their routine, and ensure they have everything they need to integrate into our welcoming community.
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EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES

At Nord Anglia Education, we inspire curiosity and innovative thinking in our students - giving them the tools and skills to succeed. Our educational approach uses our global reach, enabled by world-class technology, to bring our students truly transformational learning experiences.

The Juilliard School
Our collaboration with the world leader in performing arts nurtures our students’ love of drama and music.
The Juilliard School

There’s so much more to performing arts than what you see on stage. Children develop self-expression and self-awareness, as well as empathy, confidence, and a love of cultural exploration. Our collaboration with the world-renowned performing arts institution, The Juilliard School, enhances our drama and music programmes, promoting creativity, teamwork, and resilience among students of all ages.

Juilliard is recognised around the world as a leader in the arts. Through our exclusive collaboration, we harness their expertise and experience to create a continually evolving programme, which sparks our students’ imagination and nurtures their talents and interests

MIT
The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme develops our students’ problem-solving skills through real-world challenges that get them thinking outside the box.
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MIT
Our global programme inspires students to look beyond individual subjects, sparking their curiosity through our hands-on interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Guided by the world’s leading STEAM institution, our students take part in challenges and visit MIT on a trip led by experts from the university. Our collaboration also gives our teachers the opportunity to learn from specialists in the world of STEAM, coming up with cutting-edge lessons that inspire our students in the future
UNICEF

Students are challenged to make a difference both locally and internationally, working together to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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UNICEF
Our collaboration with UNICEF challenges both students and teachers to think about how they can make a meaningful, positive impact on the world around them. This includes embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in our teaching and learning, using materials developed by UNICEF. Our students also take part in an annual Global Challenge, as well as local outreach opportunities in our community.
IMG Academy
IMG Academy's sports and wellbeing programme helps students build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through world-class athletic training, personal development, and elite coaching.
IMG Academy

Our global programme empowers students to develop essential life skills through the discipline of sport, guided by the world’s leading sports education institution.

We equip students with the tools to succeed both on and off the field by combining elite athletic training with personal development, wellbeing, and mindset coaching. Altogether, this builds their resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.

Our teachers also benefit from professional development led by IMG Academy’s expert coaches, ensuring they can inspire and support students in reaching their full potential.

QUESTIONS

  • Is BVIS a bilingual international school or an international school?

    BVIS is the leading international school with a difference. We are: 

    • Proud of being a member of Nord Anglia Education, the largest group of premium international schools in the world. 
    • A school that is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). As a member of FOBISIA, BVIS follows the English National Curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to graduate with internationally recognised IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, accepted by leading universities worldwide. 
    • Is staffed with fully qualified, experienced teachers bringing diverse experiences for students to be successful in their learning journey and their future career. 
    • Equipped with advanced facilities and cutting-edge technology, designed to create an exciting learning environment that supports student learning for both the present and their future.  

    At BVIS, students are encouraged to develop a global mindset whilst also embracing Vietnamese language, traditions, and cultural values, with a strong emphasis placed on these aspects during the Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary years

  • What makes BVIS different from other international schools?
    At BVIS, we are very proud to be a one-of-a-kind school, offering the English National Curriculum, delivering the same teaching approach in both English and Vietnamese during the Foundations stage and Primary years. In the secondary stage, students are required to receive 80% to 93% of their instruction in English, with most subjects are taught in English while Vietnamese Literature remains a priority.  
  • Will my child be able to follow the curriculum if we enroll halfway through the year?

    Yes, absolutely. At BVIS, we provide a personalised learning experience throughout the academic journey to help students integrate into the community as quickly as possible, even when enrolling mid-year. 

    Before starting school, students will take an entrance assessment to help us understand their current abilities and determine the most suitable support methods. Our experienced teachers will develop a personalised plan, including supplementary classes if needed 

    Additionally, BVIS’s friendly learning environment ensures that students can quickly adapt and keep pace with the curriculum. 

  • Will my child who is studying in a Vietnamese school without any English be accepted?
    Their placement will depend on their age, test results, and school reports. Older children are expected to have higher levels of English because of the curriculum we follow. Our excellent English support team can help your child if they experience initial difficulties. We aim for every student to thrive and succeed, no matter their background or experience. 
  • Does the school follow the British or Vietnamese curriculum?
    BVIS HCMC is a one-of-a-kind school in Vietnam, thanks to our unique ability to teach the National Curriculum of England into two languages that are English and Vietnamese. We use this curriculum as our framework to ensure every student receives an international-style education that maintains a strong Vietnamese perspective. 
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