Academic Excellence

EARLY YEARS

EARLY YEARS
Primary
Secondary

EARLY YEARS

Our Early Years students receive the perfect foundation to unlock their learning potential every step of the way.

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.

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.

PRIMARY

Our Primary students thrive in a learning environment that nurtures confidence, creativity and cultural identity as they grow.

5 to 11 years old

National Curriculum for England & International Primary Curriculum

Our international education for Primary students blends the National Curriculum for England with the International Primary Curriculum, creating a foundation for academic excellence. Within this unique learning context, students develop language fluency while building confidence, creativity, and a global outlook.

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Our Secondary students benefit from an internationally recognised education, learning from the National Curriculum for England while developing a global perspective rooted in cultural identity.

11 to 14 years old

National Curriculum of England

Our British Key Stage 3 curriculum accelerates our students’ progress as they transition from Primary to Secondary. Guided by specialists, our Year 7, 8 and 9 learners delve deeper into a range of subjects, enabling them to discover their unique passions and strengths. With a breadth of knowledge and skills, our students are prepared for the challenge of IGCSEs.

14 to 16 years old

IGCSEs Curriculum

Our two-year IGCSE programme is academically challenging, stimulating, and respected worldwide. As well as deepening our students’ understanding in their core and chosen subjects, our curriculum develops problem solving, teamwork, recall of knowledge, and research skills. Inspired by our specialist teachers, each student is supported to be ambitious and fulfil their unique potential.

16 TO 18 YEARS OLD

International A Level Curriculum

Our A-level programme is the ‘gold standard’ of academic education, enabling our students to specialise in their chosen subjects and fulfil their ambitions. We offer a wide choice of A-level options, exceptional personalised support, and the highest standards of teaching. This is complemented by expert careers and university guidance.

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EARLY YEARS
PRIMARY
KEY STAGE 3
KEY STAGE 4
KEY STAGE 5

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HCMC

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First things first

When our Early Years students arrive at school at 8:30am, they enjoy a quick warm-up activity to get ready for the day ahead, like building Ho Chi Minh City’s next skyscraper with our range of construction play equipment, or becoming anyone they want to be in our well-stocked role-play area.

First things first

Music in the morning

Time to listen to the melodies of traditional songs and express themselves with a range of instruments to develop their communication, language, and physical skills through continual play provision.

Music in the morning

Healthy eating

At lunchtime, fresh, nutritious and delicious Asian and Western meals are prepared onsite for students to enjoy with their friends.

Healthy eating

Continuing the learning journey

An afternoon of inside and outside play, with teacher-led and student-initiated activities to develop their own interests and passions. Before home time, our students settled down for a thought-provoking story.

Continuing the learning journey

After school

After another busy day of learning, fun, and discovery, our little learners return home at 3:05pm on the school bus, or continue to explore their interests at specially designed EYFS after-school clubs.

After school

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HCMC

The day begins…

At 8:30am, students arrive at school and discuss, plan and prepare for the day ahead with their teacher and peers.

The day begins…

The foundations

In morning lessons, our Primary group enjoy the building blocks of academia: Literacy, Maths or Science studied in either English or Vietnamese

The foundations

Food for thought

At lunchtime, fresh, nutritious and delicious Asian and Western meals are prepared onsite for students to enjoy with their friends.

Food for thought

Passion projects

In the afternoon, students follow their passions in our Imaginarium, a multi-sensory room where their dreams can become a reality. The Imaginarium promotes visual, tactile, and auditory stimulation, and provides a quiet place for students to unwind.

Passion projects

Home time

With their minds full and buzzing, our students prepare for the school bus to take them home at 3:05pm, or continue to explore their interests at any one of our 100 after-school clubs. Whether they love art, sport, music, dance, or drama, there truly is something for everyone!

Home time

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HCMC

Early birds

In the morning, students arrive at 8:30am and spend time with their tutor or study Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education (PSHE). Regular whole-school celebration assemblies give our students a huge boost to start the day on a positive note.

Early birds

Design your morning

Fresh ideas are brainstormed, and tricky challenges tackled in our STEAM rooms, equipped with the latest equipment in design technology. A whole computer suite can help our students to complete a 3D design which can be laser-cut in a matter of minutes!

Design your morning

Healthy food

At lunchtime, fresh, nutritious and delicious Asian and Western meals are prepared onsite for students to enjoy with their friends.

Healthy food

Learning through movement

A lively music class, or a creative dance session enhanced by our expert colleagues from The Juilliard School in our fabulous purpose-built studio takes place in the afternoon.

Learning through movement

Extra time

When the bell chimes at 3:05pm, it’s home time for our Secondary students, or time to join one of the many refreshing after-school clubs. Whether they love art, sport, music, dance, or drama, there truly is something for everyone!

Extra time

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HCMC

An early start to the day

Core exercises

The first lessons of the day can include conducting exciting experiments in Chemistry, Physics and Biology in our fully equipped science labs.

Core exercises

Healthy food

At lunchtime, fresh, nutritious and delicious Asian and Western meals are prepared onsite for students to enjoy with their friends.

Healthy food

Numbers game

After lunch, students engage in Maths lessons that challenge their abilities, develops their subject knowledge, and enhance their love of learning.

Numbers game

More ways to learn

A TYPICAL DAY AT BVIS HCMC

The start of the day

Initiate challenging learning

In the first lesson of the day, students might challenge themselves with an A Level English Literature lesson based on a poem or novel that’s ignited their curiosity, and broadened their way of thinking.

Initiate challenging learning

Brain food

At lunchtime, fresh, nutritious and delicious Asian and Western meals are prepared onsite for students to enjoy with their friends.

Brain food

Art kickstart

Creative ideas are explored and developed in our art studio, where our students seek inspiration from their peers and teachers, as well as the school’s creative arts gallery.

Art kickstart

Curriculum additions

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Embrace a challenging and dynamic summer

Join our Summer School!

This year’s summer school is packed with exciting opportunities to forge new friendships and has a carefully planned programme designed to inspire your child and develop their confidence and creativity, while having lots of fun!

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Quality Assurance

LEARNING FROM THE BEST

Just like our students, our teachers never stop learning. Our teachers are held to the highest international standards, to ensure an enriching learning experience for our students.

They continually explore and absorb the latest discoveries and educational practices to bring excitement and innovation into the classroom, with professional development opportunities at their fingertips through our award-winning platform Nord Anglia University.

Our school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Over the last three years, the school has been shortlisted twice for global International School Awards in the categories of 'Community Initiative' and 'Safeguarding'.

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UNLOCKING LEARNING WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

From the first day they arrive at our school, your child will enjoy technology-enhanced learning with the latest educational innovations, empowering teachers to unlock students’ potential by personalising every child’s education.

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