British Vietnamese International School Ho Chi Minh City
- UK EYFS
- British
- IPC
- IGCSE
- +1
Per yearabout USD 10.1K–27.6K
VND 259M–708M · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Part of the Nord Anglia Education group. A British-style international school in Ho Chi Minh City offering Early Years through A Level, with a National Curriculum for England base and a focus on Vietnamese cultural identity.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Nord Anglia Education. See all 90 schools of Nord Anglia Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IPC
Ages
Ages 0–18
Language
English, Vietnamese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2011
- School day
- 08:10-15:15
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
VND 259M–708M
about USD 10.1K–27.6K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
- Nord Anglia Education (BVIS HCMC) · 2026-06-26
One-off costs
- Application fee
- VND 3,700,000
- Enrolment fee
- VND 73,300,000
- Deposit
- VND 36,700,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% off tuition for the third or fourth child enrolled from the same family
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IPC · IGCSE
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Average class size
- 21
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 44.4%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Makerspace
- Sports field
Sports
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Badminton
Arts
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Art
- Sport
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Compiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- COIS, fobisia
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
British-style education combined with an emphasis on Vietnamese cultural identity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Secondary day starts at 8:10am and ends at 3:15pm, with optional after-school clubs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Lunch is prepared on site with Asian and Western meal options.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Pastoral support is built around a House system to develop time management, teamwork, analytical thinking and empathy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the Nord Anglia Education global family of schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the National Curriculum for England, running from Early Years to A Level. Primary also uses the International Primary Curriculum; secondary leads to IGCSE and A Level.
- EYFS
- National Curriculum for England
- International Primary Curriculum
- IGCSE
- A Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Emphasises an international community, alumni mentoring and parent workshops on university guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Includes two 25-metre pools, a STEAM room, a multipurpose sports hall, a 200-seat theatre and a library with over 80,000 books.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Swimming, soccer, basketball and badminton, with a multi-sports hall and an all-weather pitch.
- Swimming pools
- Multi-sports hall
- All-weather pitch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
STEAM room with 3D printers, robotics and laser cutters; classrooms are equipped with interactive projectors and display technology.
- STEAM room
- 3D printers
- Robotics equipment
- Interactive projectors
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Dance and performing arts studio, art and design rooms, and a 200-seat theatre with a black box space.
- Dance and performing arts studio
- Art and design rooms
- Black box theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Music, dance, drama and visual arts, both within lessons and in after-school clubs.
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Visual arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Students can take part in leadership opportunities, competitions and clubs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches English and Vietnamese. Early Years is 50/50 and Primary 60/40; secondary shifts toward English by key stage. A Vietnamese as an Additional Language team supports non-native speakers.
- English
- Vietnamese
- Vietnamese as an Additional Language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Most lessons are in English, while Vietnamese literature, history and geography are taught in Vietnamese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Named in the Top 10 in Vietnam at the Edarabia Parents' Choice Awards 2026, and received Cambridge and Pearson Outstanding Learner Awards.
- Edarabia Parents' Choice Awards 2026 (Top 10 in Vietnam)
- Cambridge and Pearson Outstanding Learner Awards
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Options include a personal tour, group visit, open days and a virtual discovery meeting, booked through the Admissions team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
States that scholarships have been offered and shares examples of alumni receiving scholarship offers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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