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Blog | International Education | IB Diploma Programme | Secondary School Learning

Create Your Future: Design your pathway to success in Secondary

At every stage of their Secondary education, students at BIS Hanoi are empowered to “Create their future” by learning essential, transferable skills as part of a bespoke curriculum.

Blog | IB Diploma Programme | Homepage Featured Article | Secondary School Learning

Effective Effort and Reflection in CAS

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is one of the three essential core elements that every student must complete as part of their International Baccalaureate (IB) and BIS Diploma.

News | Secondary School Learning | International Education

BIS Science Week 2023: Inspiring the next generation of scientists

Back for another year, Science Week returns to BIS Hanoi with lots of excitement.

News | Secondary School Learning

Student-led activities: A Geography lesson by Year 9s

Building on the success of two student-led teacher events, this year we asked our oldest students in Key Stage 3 to create a lesson for some of our youngest learners in the school—and they did not disappoint!

Blog | Secondary School Learning

What does effective learning look like in a 21st century context?

What do we know about the teenage brain in order to provide conditions for it to be most successful?

News | Secondary School Learning | Trips & Expeditions

Year 8’s Trip to Cat Ba – Learning Resilience, Risk-taking and Gratitude

The trip itself was like hope in Pandora's box - within the challenges the students had to face, sprouted gratitude and appreciation for the easy life back home

Blog | Secondary School Learning

Effective effort

Our Deputy Head of Secondary, Ms. Stephanie Miller, was recently interviewed by our student “Teacher & Learning Prefect Committee” on the topic of “Effective effort”. Her interview outlines how British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) is encouraging students to re-think their perception of ‘effort’ to achieve their academic goals. In today’s world where time is a rare commodity, we believe many may benefit from our school insights.

Blog | year2 | Homepage Featured Article | International Education | Secondary School Learning

Finding the Right University Fit at British International School Hanoi

The university search and application process is an important focus at BIS Hanoi, and we use every tool at our disposal to help students find the right fit as supported by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP).

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Why students should make a good night's sleep a priority

It can be challenging for the students but maintaining a good sleep habit allows them to focus on their studies while also balancing their physical and mental health.

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The Virtual School Experience: How we prepare our students for the future that does not yet exist

The global pandemic has impacted every inch of society and will forever remain a period that brought about significant challenges for us all.

Blog | year2 | Secondary Learning | Secondary School Learning

EAL support in Secondary: boosting our students’ English language skills to prepare them for IGCSE & IB

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is a vital support system at BIS Hanoi. In order to support our students at BIS Hanoi, we have several EAL teachers who work with students of all abilities to help develop their English language skills, specifically: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Why is BIS Hanoi Sixth Form the right pathway before university abroad?

Most of our students have ambitions for moving abroad following Sixth Form to study at university. Every year these graduates follow in the footsteps of our alumni who have attended some of the world’s best universities and whose success stories are inspiring proof of the exciting pathways which await them. We have prepared hundreds of past students for the transition from school to university, and have long perfected the recipe for ensuring them the best future international pathway. So, what’s key to setting them up for success?

Blog | year2 | Secondary School Learning

Computer Science subject equips BIS students with 21st century skills

In an ever changing, digital world, it’s more important than ever to keep up to date with emerging technology. With this in mind, the Computer Science department is constantly reviewing and updating their curriculum from KS3 through to IB to ensure that our students are equipped with the necessary skills for life beyond school.

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Blog | year2 | Homepage Featured Article | Secondary School Learning

What is IGCSE and how to prepare for the programme?

IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education and is a natural continuation of the curriculum taught at BIS Hanoi. Let's read the article to find out more about the programme and how to support your child in preparing for their academic path.

Blog | year2 | Secondary School Learning

The IB Diploma Journey

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is a rich, rigorous and rewarding programme which our students embark on at the start of Year 12. It has been designed to prepare learners for the multi-disciplinary workplaces of the future.

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Blog | year2 | Secondary School Learning

BIS Hanoi launches its students towards the future

If there is something that we have all learnt from 2020 so far, it is that there is a need as individuals to be able to respond and adapt to a rapidly changing context. We in fact know, that this isn’t exclusive to periods of global pandemics, but that world-wide we are in a period of time where technological development is moving forward at a rapid pace. Known as the Information Age. Throughout this period of significant change, we rely on skills such as inquiry across a growing number of sources, reflection on our own personal journey and ultimately, care for both ourselves, others in our community and our planet.

Blog | year2 | Parent Advice | Secondary School Learning

BIS Hanoi adopts VIA Character Strengths into Pastoral and Academic programmes

BIS Hanoi Secondary School is proud to be adopting VIA Character Strengths into both our Pastoral and Academic programs this year. VIA strengths highlights 24 character strengths that across cultures, nationalities and religions we can all agree make up what is best in human beings.