The British International School Ho Chi Minh City

The school promotes a holistic education that balances academic success with character development and wellbeing. Its core values—Integrity, Respect, Care, Enquiry, Perseverance, and Reflection—guide the community, which aims to foster a love of learning and develop global citizens capable of creating a more peaceful and sustainable world. The school emphasizes personalized learning that adapts to individual student strengths and passions.

The school follows a blend of British and international curricula, including the English National Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge IGCSEs, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It also offers a Fundinotots programme for children up to 36 months and an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for ages 2 to 5. Instruction is supported by collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF.

The school is a high-ranking IBDP institution, with a 2025 average score of 36.3, significantly above the global average of 30.6. Over 50% of 2025 graduates secured places at top 100 global universities, including institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Stanford. Furthermore, 97% of IGCSE students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades in 2025.

The school provides a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for non-native English speakers to help them access the full curriculum. Additionally, a Learning Support (LS) service is available for students with various additional educational needs. An Advice, Support and Counselling (ASC) team is also on-site to assist students with their emotional and social wellbeing.

The school accepts applications year-round for students aged 2 to 18, with new students typically able to start at any time during the academic year. The process involves an online enquiry, a campus tour (in-person or virtual), submission of an application with supporting documents (such as school reports and medical records), and an age-appropriate entrance assessment. Families are also invited to orientation days to meet teachers and classmates before their child's first day.

The school operates on a three-term academic year. The 2025-26 calendar includes key dates such as the end of Term 2 on April 17, 2026, the start of Term 3 on May 4, 2026, and the end of the school year on June 19, 2026. The calendar also features various primary and secondary events, including music performances, sleepovers, and parent workshops.

The school operates three purpose-built campuses in the Thao Dien area: Early Years and Infant, Junior, and Secondary. Facilities include DREAMS, engineering, and robotics labs with state-of-the-art technology, 250-seat theatres, auditoriums, and dedicated music, dance, and drama studios. Sports facilities feature indoor and outdoor basketball courts, all-weather pitches, fitness suites, and swimming pools on each campus, complemented by wellbeing gardens, libraries, and canteens.

The school offers an extensive co-curricular programme with over 100 clubs available on each campus, ranging from sports like basketball, swimming, and football to creative pursuits such as music, dance, drama, and photography. Students also participate in expeditions, community service projects, and leadership opportunities like the Student Council and Model United Nations. These activities are designed to nurture passions, build character, and develop lifelong skills.