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Discover how BIS Ho Chi Minh City builds strong foundations through early childhood education and play-based learning.

Discover how BIS Ho Chi Minh City supports young children through safe, nurturing school environments.

Discover how experience supports early learning and development at BIS Ho Chi Minh City.

Explore the impressive USA university offers secured by our Class of 2026, including Ivy League, Top 50 institutions and leading Liberal Arts Colleges, and see how our British and IBDP curriculum pathway supports success at the world’s most selective universities.

Top results, including qualification for the global finals at Imperial College London, mark an impressive achievement for BIS HCMC Year 12 students at the World Mathematics Championships Senior Regional Qualifier.

Our Early Years programme has once again been rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas, following inspection by Penta International and aligned with UK Government standards. Discover what this means for your child’s start to learning — from expert teaching to strong foundations for future success.

What happens when play does more than entertain? At BIS HCMC, it becomes purposeful STEAM learning, guided by expert teachers—helping children aged 2–5 build confidence, creativity, and future-ready skills from the very start.

From Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai, Primary BIS students are taking their learning to an international level. Discover how global opportunities and a strong mathematics programme set BIS apart on.

This January, secondary students from the British International School Ho Chi Minh City took part in expeditions across Vietnam and Asia as part of our expansive enrichment programme — including trekking, diving, skiing and meaningful service learning. Discover these experiences through our students’ own voices.

For more than 20 years, the Saola has been part of the BIS HCMC crest, symbolising our Vietnamese home and our commitment to protect what matters most. Now, that symbol has stepped beyond the crest and into school life as our first-ever sports mascot — brought to life by our Year 12 Enrichment Prefects.

The British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) has once again secured the highest possible accolade — Outstanding in Every Category — following its November 2025 British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection, conducted by Penta International on behalf of the UK Government. This marks over 10 years of being rated an Outstanding international school.

Students across all three BIS campuses recently enjoyed an unforgettable celebration of live music, as the Desford Colliery Brass Band, UK National Champions 2025, visited the school as part of a week-long programme of performances and workshops.

As an international school deeply rooted in Vietnam, Tết holds a special place in life at BIS HCMC. As our community celebrated the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse, students across our entire school deepened their understanding of Vietnamese culture, language, and tradition through meaningful learning experiences.

From his first performances on the BIS HCMC stage to leading roles on some of Australia’s exciting theatres and screens, BIS alumnus JK Kazzi has carved an extraordinary path in the world of acting. Shaped by IGCSE Drama, IBDP Theatre, a vibrant Performing Arts programme, and the encouragement of inspirational teachers, JK has gone on to train at NIDA, appear on national television, and earn glowing 5‑star reviews for his powerful and compelling stage performances. His journey reflects the confidence, creativity and courage nurtured during his years at BIS HCMC.

BIS HCMC warmly welcomed back 30 alumni from universities across the globe for a special event organised by our College and University Guidance Counsellor Team.  The day was led by four of our CUG Student Ambassadors, who helped connect current sixth form students with invaluable insights from life beyond BIS. The event was a resounding success, bringing together past and present students in a celebration of community, learning, and shared experience.

Congratulations to Devon in Year 12, who has been awarded a Social Impact Grant from Nord Anglia Education in collaboration with students from the British Vietnamese International School (BVIS HCMC) and British Vietnamese International School Hanoi (BVIS Hanoi) to support Lovientus –Lovien Lotus, a student-led initiative to design and produce prosthetic legs for people in Vietnam living with disabilities and facing financial hardship. It's a shining example of how student collaboration across Nord Anglia schools can create meaningful impact.

Imagine stepping into the halls of MIT, where ideas that change the world are born. Through our Nord Anglia Education collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BIS HCMC students experienced exactly that—a week of discovery and creativity that inspires the next generation of innovators.

Every year, our Tết Gift Box Collection unites students, parents, and staff in a tradition of giving, supporting local organisations that make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children, families, and elderly residents across Ho Chi Minh City. By donating simple yet essential items, stationery, hygiene products, and basic food supplies, our community can help brighten the holiday season for hundreds of individuals served by our community partners. Together, we can make Tết a time of joy, dignity, and opportunity for everyone.

Our students have once again achieved outstanding results in the outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. In the June 2025 examination series 12 students earned 15 awards, including 7 Top in the World and 6 Top in Vietnam awards. One student also achieved Best across 8 Subjects - First place in Vietnam, an exceptional accomplishment that reflects remarkable academic breadth. Another student demonstrated an incredible accomplishment in a less studied subject, receiving a High Achievement award.

Our incredible U15 athletes represented BIS HCMC at the FOBISIA Games in Thailand—a three-day celebration of sport, teamwork, and determination. Competing against top schools from across Asia, our students showed true BIS spirit in athletics, basketball, football, and swimming. What makes FOBISIA special? It’s not just one sport—it’s a test of versatility, resilience, and passion. From sprinting on the track to diving into the pool, from fast-paced basketball courts to strategic football matches, our athletes gave it their all!