WELCOME TO BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HO CHI MINH CITY

The British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) is the leading school in Vietnam. Our holistic approach to education balances academic excellence with personal growth and wellbeing, inspiring your child to be their best, achieve success, and develop a lifetime love of learning.

KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Application Open
Students can join after academic year begins
Tuition Fees
From $19,550 per annum
Age range
From 2 to 18 years old
Curricula
Early Year Foundation Stage, National Curriculum for England, IPC, IGCSE, IBDP
Nationalities
55+
Languages of instruction
English, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Mandarin

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  • Early years
  • Primary
  • Secondary
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OUR CURRICULA

All our students – from early years through to sixth form – follow a carefully considered blend of English and international curricula. This includes IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which set the standard for global education and provide pathways to outstanding higher education across the world.
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Up to 36 months
Fundinotots Programme
Our daily Fundinotots programme for babies and toddlers up to 36 months, with a parent or nanny, offers an opportunity for children to play and learn, develop friendships, and get creative in our purpose - built early years space.  Fundinotots is a fantastic starting place for your child's learning journey and a great place to meet other families too.
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2 to 5 years old
Early Years Foundation Stage
Our youngest children learn through play and exploration. On our purpose-built Early Years and Infant Campus, our caring and committed teachers lay the foundations for a lifetime of success, delivering engaging experiences that spark our students' curiosity and creativity, and ignite their imaginations.
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OUR CURRICULA

All our students – from early years through to sixth form – follow a carefully considered blend of British and international curricula. This includes IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which set the standard for global education and provide pathways to outstanding higher education across the world.
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5 to 11 years old
English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
Our bespoke blend of the English National Curriculum and IPC balances academic excellence with exceptional creative, sporting, and service opportunities. 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 holistic primary programme provides an outstanding all-round education.
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OUR CURRICULA

All our students – from early years through to sixth form – follow a carefully considered blend of British and international curricula. This includes IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which set the standard for global education and provide pathways to outstanding higher education across the world.
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11 to 14 years old
Key Stage 3: English National Curriculum
Our broad and balanced secondary curriculum enables students to study a range of subjects provided by the English National Curriculum. Personalised with our bespoke wellbeing curriculum our Key Stage 3 students balance their mental and physical health with their studies. Your child will develop confidence, independence and resilience on our life-changing expeditions and our diverse range of co-curricular activities, giving them all the skills they need to flourish.
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14 to 16 years old
Key Stage 4: IGCSE
Our Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum shapes our students’ futures, combining academic rigour with exceptional enrichment experiences and an unrivalled choice of subjects. With hundreds of option combinations, your child will be empowered to personalise their own curriculum, nurturing their passions and strength and preparing them for the challenge of the IBDP.
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OUR CURRICULA

All our students – from early years through to sixth form – follow a carefully considered blend of British and international curricula. This includes IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which set the standard for global education and provide pathways to outstanding higher education across the world.
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16 to 18 years old
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Our holistic approach to the IBDP, which balances outstanding subject teaching with tailored opportunities for personal, creative, and emotional growth, unlocks our students’ potential – and inspires them to become truly global citizens. It also sees them achieve remarkable success, which takes them to the best universities in the world.
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LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS

Our globally respected curricula – created by world-leading education experts – reimagines learning through our six core educational pillars.
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Academic excellence
Your child will enjoy a personalised education that inspires them to be their best, encourages them to enquire and reflect, and guarantees they’ll achieve academic success.
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Academic excellence

When it comes to your child’s education, we believe that anything is possible. Your child will learn in a way that’s right for them, following their strengths and passions, and enjoying extraordinary experiences – including our extensive co-curricular programme of trips and activities – that develop a lifetime love of learning.

 Nurturing every aspect of our students’ learning journey helps them get great results, too. In 2023, 98.5% of our IGCSE students got at least 5 A*-C grades – with 25 students getting A*-A in all their subjects. In 2023, our average IBDP score was 36.7, compared to a world average of 30.2. An incredible three of our class of 2023 gained a perfect score of 45 points, too.

This academic excellence unlocks a world of possibilities. 70% of our 2023 graduates were accepted by one of the world’s top 100 universities, including the University of Oxford and Imperial College London in the UK, The University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University in the US, Seoul National University and National University of Singapore in Asia and the University of Sydney and Melbourne in Australia. 

One of the highest-ranking IBDP schools in the world, we’re proud to be a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA), a prestigious group of the best British international schools in the region. We’re also a registered centre for UK exam boards and a designated International Baccalaureate World School.

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World's best teachers
At BIS HCMC, we only recruit the best British and international teachers. Their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to education will inspire your child to fall in love with learning.
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World's best teachers

Behind every successful student is a great teacher. And at BIS HCMC, our teachers are truly outstanding. Caring and committed, innovative and inspiring, every one of our hand-picked teaching team has a proven track record of motivating children to be their best.

Your child will be surrounded by teachers who are fully invested in their social, emotional, and academic growth. More than 90% have British qualifications and at least three years’ experience in UK schools. They work alongside international subject specialists, including native-speaking language teachers and expert early years educators.

Our teachers love working here, staying with us for an average of X years. We invest heavily in their professional development, too. Our teachers study for new qualifications, including a Master’s in International Education through King’s College London, and learn from world-leading experts on bespoke training with Apple, MIT, and The Juilliard School.

Our highly qualified pastoral care team, counsellors, and school nurse will look after your child’s health and wellbeing, too, ensuring they’re happy, content, and thriving at school.

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Exceptional learning experiences
Every day is enriched by life-changing opportunities that will spark your child’s curiosity and creativity, nurture their strengths and passions, and expand their worldview.
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Exceptional learning experiences

We believe that an outstanding education should be packed with unforgettable experiences and opportunities, which balance our students’ academic growth with their personal, physical, and emotional development.

This includes our trailblazing collaborations, which transform learning in and beyond the classroom. Our STEAM programme with MIT opens our students’ eyes to the infinite possibilities of science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths. And our collaboration with The Juilliard School, the world’s leading performing arts conservatory, offers the highest quality artistic education, setting our students up for the international stage.

There really is something for everyone on our co-curricular programme, too, with more than 100 activities on each of our three campuses. Sport, drama, music, arts, leadership, the environment, politics – your child will do what they love, discover new interests, and obtain lifelong transferable skills.

Your child will also go on exhilarating expeditions, taking them on adventures in Vietnam and across the world. From spending time with local communities in the Mekong Delta to driving change on our social outreach project in Cambodia, each trip challenges our students’ way of thinking, builds their courage and determination, and develops their sense of self.

Of course, our passion for wellbeing shapes every experience we offer. Led by our pastoral team, our dedicated wellbeing programme will keep your child safe and healthy at school.

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Advanced learning environments
On each of our state-of-the-art campuses, your child will benefit from cutting-edge interactive technology and some of the finest indoor and outdoor facilities in Vietnam.
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Advanced learning environments

BIS HCMC is a thriving school community with three purpose-built campuses in the Thao Dien area of Ho Chi Minh City.

Split by age group, each of our campuses has first-class facilities that unlock a world of extraordinary opportunities. Anything is possible in our technology-enriched DREAMS labs, indoor and outdoor sports areas, and professional theatre and auditoriums. Teachers engage and excite in classrooms equipped with interactive screens and visualisers. And bistros, cafés, dedicated wellbeing areas – as well as libraries on each campus – nourish our students’ minds and bodies.

Our Early Years and Infant Campus has been thoughtfully designed to nurture our youngest learners’ growth through exploration, discovery, and play. Dynamic, interactive classrooms and STEAM areas flow seamlessly into bright outdoor spaces, including our rooftop gardens, which provide a lush, green environment for learning. We also have an indoor swimming pool, sunken courtyard garden, adventure playground, and outdoor shaded splash pool.

Our Junior Campus sparks our primary students’ curiosity and creativity, cultivating emerging talents and passions. Our communal artistic and social space is the perfect place for productions, performances, and creative displays, while our 25-metre swimming pool, all-weather pitch and indoor gym get our students moving. Your child can recharge and refresh in our beautifully designed canteen and peaceful wellbeing garden, too.

Linked to our Junior Campus by a covered bridge, our Secondary Campus is home to a truly 21st century education experience. Cutting-edge interactive technology enriches learning in our science and design and technology labs, VEX robotics room, and classrooms. Our students get moving on our indoor and outdoor basketball courts and football pitches, and in our fitness suite and swimming pool. And in inspiring creative spaces – which include a professional auditorium, dance studios, and soundproofed music rooms – every student is encouraged to express themselves.

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Our social purpose
At BIS HCMC, your child will learn about the challenges facing society – and take action to address them. In doing so, they’ll develop the skills and characteristics to create a more peaceful and sustainable world.
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Our social purpose

Through integrated social impact projects, global collaborations, and hands-on community service learning, your child will make a real difference in school, locally, and across the world.

Our students stand up for what they believe in and make their voice heard through our exclusive collaboration with UNICEF. Your child will explore global issues – including the Sustainable Development Goals and Rights of the Child agendas – and take part in debates, challenges, and international trips, where they’ll share their ideas on the world stage.

We’re passionate about the environment, too. Our Eco Committee drives our sustainability activities, devising recycling initiatives and leading local clean-ups, which demonstrate our commitment to keeping the area around our school tidy. Our student-led ‘Precious Plastics’ project – which upcycles plastic into products to sell and reuse – was awarded a Nord Anglia Education grant for its impact on waste.

Working with local community partners, including the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation and The Friends for Street Children Association, our students effect real change. They learn about each organisation and the people they support, and design campaigns to raise awareness and educate our school community. They also raise much-needed funds that make a tangible difference.

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The Nord Anglia Education family
Your child will flourish in our diverse international community, where every success is celebrated, individuality is embraced, and every person acts with integrity, care, and respect.
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The Nord Anglia Education family

Everyone’s welcome at BIS HCMC. Our inclusive school community is home to students, families, and teachers from more than 55 countries, fostering an atmosphere of diversity and respect, and nurturing global connections and networks.

Here, it’s not only our students who forge lifelong friendships; our parents do, too. Our Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is a thriving community that creates a warm, accepting, family-orientated environment. The PTG is also an important link between parents, teachers, and students. They organise regular get-togethers and events, including city tours for new arrivals, coffee mornings, and our popular Global Cafe. They’re the driving force behind our uniform recycling scheme, too, which transforms old and unused items into cushion covers, mascots, and tote bags, which are sold to raise money for our community partners.

On our Global Campus platform, your child will be part of an international family of learners. They’ll make friends, create, and take on new challenges alongside children from 81 Nord Anglia schools worldwide.

We’re also incredibly proud of our alumni, who form lifelong friendships and go on to achieve notable success. They inspire our current students with stories of adventure, experience of universities abroad, and exciting careers around the world.

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JOIN THE BIS HCMC SCHOOL COMMUNITY

We’re delighted you’re considering the British International School Ho Chi Minh City for your child’s education. Our warm and welcoming admissions team will guide you through our application process.
  • Get in touch with us today using our online enquiry form.
  • Come and see our campuses in person – or join us for a virtual tour.
  • Send us your application and supporting documents via our online form.
  • We’ll invite your child to sit our age-appropriate admission assessments.
  • If everyone’s happy, our admissions team will be in touch to offer your child a place.
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STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Ready to start your child’s application? This is what you need to do.
Make an enquiry
Complete our online enquiry form to let us know you’re interested in joining the BIS HCMC community. Our admissions team will get back to you within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) to discuss your child’s needs, arrange a tour, and talk you through next steps.
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MaKE AN ENQUIRY
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Take a tour
The best way to get a feel for our thriving school community is to visit us in person. If you can’t make it to Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll happily organise a personalised virtual tour.
TAKE A TOUR
Send us your application
We accept applications all year round. You’ll need to fill in our online form and send us some supporting documents.
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SEND US YOUR APPLICATION
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Entrance assessments
We ask every child to sit an age-appropriate entrance assessment. You’ll also need to provide supporting documents, including school reports, exam certificates, and teacher recommendations.
ENTRANCE ASSESSMENTS
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Securing your child's place
If your application is successful, we’ll send you a formal letter offering your child a place. You’ll then need to pay our registration fee.
SECURING YOUR CHILD'S PLACE
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Preparing for their first day
Once your child’s place is confirmed, we’ll send you information about their class and form tutor. We’ll also introduce you to other parents and invite your child to one of our orientation days, where they’ll meet their teachers and new classmates.
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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.
MIT
The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme develops our students’ problem-solving skills through real-world challenges that get them thinking outside the box.
UNICEF
Students are challenged to make a difference both locally and internationally, working together to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What does the application fee cover?
    The fee covers the administrative costs of your application, as well as an age-appropriate admission assessment, if needed. With almost 1,000 enquiries for places each year, it also shows that your family really wants to join our school!
  • What do your tuition fees include?
    Here is a breakdown of what our tuition fees cover.

    For primary: books, uniform pack, day trips, lunch and a snack, a variety of co-curricular activities, and external exams.

    For secondary: books, uniform pack, day trips, a variety of co-curricular activities, and external exams (including IGCSEs and IBDP).

    We’ll arrange for you to collect your child’s uniform pack from our shop as soon as we’ve received your registration fee.

    Please note: our fees don’t include residential trips, instrument lessons, or school buses. At secondary school, fees don’t include lunch and snacks. 
  • How does the process differ if my company is paying the fees?
    We want to make the admissions process as straightforward as possible. If your company is paying your child’s fees, our admissions and finance teams are happy to deal with them directly. Please let us know as early as possible in the application process.
  • Why do you ask for a security deposit?
    We ask for a refundable deposit to help us prepare for your child’s arrival. Recruiting the best international teachers is a comprehensive process, which starts in January each year. We invest a considerable amount of time and money in finding the world’s best and want to make sure that your child will be with us the following academic year.

    You’ll need to give a minimum of 90 days’ notice to withdraw your child and get a refund. This is designed to offset the financial outlay we make recruiting additional staff. 
  • My child hasn’t followed the English National Curriculum before. Which year group will they join?
    This depends on the education system your child is joining us from. To find out how their curriculum compares with our age groups, please take a look at our Age and Grade Comparison Chart.
  • Does my child need to sit an admission assessment?
    Yes, we ask every child to take an age-appropriate admission assessment. Our youngest Early Years Foundation Stage children, meanwhile, are invited to a Family Admissions Meeting (FAM).

    If English isn’t your child’s first language, they’ll also need to complete an English as an Additional Language (EAL) assessment (from Foundation 3 upwards). This will help us to assess their EAL needs, if any, and identify what level of support they may need to access both our curriculum and wider school life. 
  • Do you support children for whom English isn’t their first language?
    Yes, we have a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme that supports our non-native English speakers to access our full curriculum. However, we do expect your child to demonstrate a reasonable level of English, appropriate for their age grade, at the application stage.
  • What supporting documents do I need to provide?

    When you apply, you’ll need to send us the following documents:

    • A copy of your child's passport.
    • A copy of your child's birth certificate.
    • A current identification photo of your child.
    • A copy of both parents’ passports or ID cards.
    • Your child's previous two (or latest) school reports (in English), if applicable.
    • A physical evaluation signed by a doctor (we will provide you with our form).
    • A copy of your child's immunisation record.
    • Additional Educational Needs (AEN) assessment records (if applicable).
    • Your child's application fee (either in Vietnamese Dong or by bank transfer).
    • You will also need to sign and return our Terms and Conditions form (we will send this to you after we have received your application). 
  • Will you help us settle into Vietnamese life?

    At BIS HCMC, we truly are a community. As well as helping your child to settle into school, our Parent Teacher Group will quickly make you feel at home, and you’ll be invited to lots of fun family events throughout the year. We are more than happy to help you connect with other families, too, so please do ask the BIS HCMC admissions team for contact details. We also recommend you take a look at our dedicated Living in HCMC page for top tips on getting set up!

    If your child needs a little extra support, we have a dedicated Advice, Support and Counselling (ASC) team that will help them settle into school life.

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