| British Vietnamese International School | |
| Principal: | Mr. Simon Paul Higham |
| Coordinates: | 10.721°N 106.6846°W |
| Established: | August 2011 (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Type: | bilingual international school |
| Grades: | F1 - Y13 |
British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City, commonly referred to as BVIS HCMC, is an international bilingual school in Vietnam and a member of Nord Anglia Education,[1] which owns 87 international schools in 33 countries worldwide. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
At BVIS HCMC, students will receive an internationally recognised British education adapted from the National Curriculum of England that embraces Vietnamese culture through collaborations with international organisations such as MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF.[2]
Every year, our graduates receive offers from the top universities around the globe, including in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Vietnam.[3]
The year of 2024 is a remarkable milestone in the 13-year journey of the British Vietnamese International School HCMC in driving academic excellence with outstanding successes.[4]
Throughout its history, BVIS has embodied its mission of cultivating knowledge set by Mr Maurice and Madam Rosie Nguyen - the former Founders and Directors of the renowned BIS Group of Schools.
After the success of the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City (Official), Mr Maurice and Madam Rosie recognized the common concern of Vietnamese parents in seeking an international style of education that nurtures a young, talented, ambitious generation who thrive within a global environment but without losing their home language, culture and traditions. Led by this thrilling ambition to develop a truly global citizen with a Vietnamese perspective, they developed a unique international educational model for BVIS.[5]
The official Opening Ceremony at BVIS HCMC started in August 2011 to welcome the very first families and students joining an innovative and exciting learning environment which is home to the world-renowned British style education with a truly unique Vietnamese perspective.
Packed with cutting-edge equipment and technology, BVIS’ facilities are designed to provide a stimulating setting to help your child succeed in every lesson.
According to VnExpress, Thanh Nha, an alumna of BVIS from the class of 2019, who received a full scholarship to York University (Canada), shared that global citizen was one of the key elements of the 2018 NAE Model United Nations Conference held in New York (USA). At the event, she had the opportunity to listen, share, and discuss with peers from different countries in an international environment, further developing her critical thinking, ability to accept diverse opinions, leadership skills, and teamwork interaction.
Nhat Minh, an alumnus of BVIS from the class of 2023, who received a scholarship worth approximately four billion VND for four years of study at New York University (NYU - USA), also shared that BVIS provided many opportunities and experiences for students to develop comprehensively and realize their potential. The English National Curriculum at BVIS helped him build a strong language foundation, paving the way for him to achieve his dream of attending his desired university.[6]