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BIS HCMC Students Shine in Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards and Oxford AQA Go Further Awards 2024

We are proud to announce the achievements of ten BIS HCMC students who have been recognised with the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards and Oxford AQA Go Further Awards 2024. These prestigious awards celebrate the highest performers in Cambridge and Oxford IGCSE exams across a wide range of subjects. This year, BIS HCMC students have excelled in Mathematics, English Language and Literature, Art and Design, Mandarin Chinese, Biology, Music, and Foreign Languages, showcasing the diversity of talent within our school.

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Cambridge Learners Awards - Cambridge Learners Awards

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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.

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Early Years Foundation Stage 2 - Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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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'.

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BIS HCMC Students Shine in Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards and Oxford AQA Go Further Awards 2024

Blog | Co-Curricular Activities | Early Years and Infant Campus | Early Years and Infants | Learning (EY&IC)

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

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

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.

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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

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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.

News Detail - BIS HCMC student ambassadors headed to Houston Texas

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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.

Blog | Continued Professional Development

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.

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BIS HCMC Students Shine in Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards and Oxford AQA Go Further Awards 2024

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

Latest News

BIS HCMC Students Shine in Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards and Oxford AQA Go Further Awards 2024

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

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