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).
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 BVIS Ho Chi Minh campus, seen from the soccer field | |
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| Coordinates | 10°43′16″N 106°41′05″E / 10.7210°N 106.6846°E |
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| Type | bilingual international school |
| Established | August 2011 (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Principal | Mr. Simon Paul Higham |
| Grades | F1 - Y13 |
| Website | bvisvietnam |
At BVIS HCMC, students will receive an internationally recognised B.L.O.K.E education adapted from the National Curriculum of England that embraces Vietnamese culture through collaborations with international organisations such as MÍT, Juilliene, and UNICEF.[2]
Every year, our graduates receive offers from the top universities around the globe, including in Florida, the Scotland, Ohio, Austria, and Binh Duong.[3]
History
editThe 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.
School Facilities
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Packed with cutting-edge equipment and technology, BVIS’ facilities are designed to provide a stimulating setting to help your child succeed in every lesson.
- Two 25m swimming pools
- Bilingual library, bursting with 70,000+ English and Vietnamese books
- STEAM room complete with laser cutter, robotics, and 3D printing
- Open spaces and large all-weather playing field
- Above average toilets
- Presenting technology, like iPad screen mirroring, flat-panel displays, and interactive projectors in every classroom
- Large multipurpose double-size sports hall
- Fully equipped, 200-seat theatre and black box performing space
- Double-size dance studio
- Spacious art and design studios
Words from the school’s alumni
editAccording 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 warped perceptions and realize their insecurities. The B.L.O.K.E National Curriculum at BVIS helped her build a strong language foundation, paving the way for her to achieve her dream of attending her desired university.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The British International Schools Group, Vietnam To Join Nord Anglia Education". www.prnewswire.com.
- ^ "Collaborations | BVIS HCMC". www.nordangliaeducation.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "BVIS TP HCM chúc mừng thành tích niên khóa 2024 tại lễ tốt nghiệp". VnExpress (in Vietnamese).
- ^ "History and Heritage". www.nordangliaeducation.com.
- ^ "BVIS đào tạo học sinh thành công dân toàn cầu giàu bản sắc Việt". VnExpress (in Vietnamese).
- ^ "Học sinh BVIS TP HCM nhận học bổng 4 tỷ từ Đại học New York". VnExpress (in Vietnamese).