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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.

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Top tips to support your child during Virtual Learning

In this section we aim to explain some top tips that will help you support your child during virtual learning. This week we look at how you can review work assigned to students and also check they can access the full offerings of the Microsoft Office Suite.

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Tips for parents preparing for a new school year

Sending children to school for the first time, or to a new school, can be challenging for parents.

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Six creative activities to stop your child getting bored while staying at home!

Whether you’re trying to fill time on a rainy day, stuck inside enduring a hotel or home quarantine, or simply looking for ways to keep your children engaged during their summer holidays, it’s always good to have a wealth of ideas ready to go. British International School (BIS) Hanoi, Performing Arts teacher Emily Brawn shares six fun and creative activities to captivate your child’s attention and boost their confidence, even if you have limited space or resources.

Outstanding results achieved by our IB Diploma students for the 2020/21 academic year

Our students achieve more than they may have thought possible. We believe there is no limit to what students can achieve socially, personally and academically. This year, our students’ academic results reflect our shared commitment to excellence in this area.

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What is it like to transition your children between Nord Anglia schools?

For many families, the first Nord Anglia school their child joins is only the beginning of their international education journey. In this blog we are interviewing Anne, a parent within the Nord Anglia community, who shares the experience of her family and their relocations around the world.

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?

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Finishing the term with a flourish!

I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that time is just flying by at the moment. It feels that we start each week on Monday morning with lots of time ahead of us, and suddenly it is Friday again! I suppose that is just a sign of a busy life and a purposeful school.

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Applying to university: Things your guidance counsellor can support you

For all of our students at BIS Hanoi, our university counsellor plays a key role in helping them to understand and successfully navigate the pathway to their university of choice. Taking the step from Sixth Form to university is an exciting challenge for students, but there are many big decisions which sit between these two milestones. It is the role of the university counsellor to provide support and guidance to students so that these decisions are informed, manageable, and ultimately lead our students to securing a place at a university which suits their ambitions for the future.

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BIS Hanoi alumni win the New York Times Asia-Pacific Writing Competition

Out of over 1200 entries from over 25 countries, the essays of two BIS Hanoi recent graduates, Valerie Lua and Kieu Quoc Thai, have been shortlisted and published in the final book, which displays all of the winning pieces.

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Secondary Production: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

This week saw three performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by students from across the Secondary School, bringing together musicians, actors, technicians and managers to give life to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical.

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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.

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What parents should look for from a great international school

It's important to know exactly what to look for when choosing an international school for your child. A truly great school is a combination of factors including but not limited to its teachers, learning environments, opportunities for personal development, and the academic outcomes and university destinations for students.

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Giving Students a Voice at International Schools

While Hanoi’s British International School (BIS) has empowered students to become self-motivated leaders in the school since day one, they recently saw the need for a greater connection between faculty and students. They, therefore, established two positions that would be situated in the middle to facilitate discussions and manage the expectations of both sides.

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A BIS Student Finds Inspiration at the United Nations

“A lot of people, especially young people, just go on with their daily lives…and they might think that global issues are way too much; that they’re out of their hands. And what I’m trying to do is tell them, ‘no, you obviously can do something.’” This is Ha Minh’s response when asked about the importance of her trip last year to New York City for the NAE-UNICEF Summit, a special event for the network of Nord Anglia Schools which includes the British International School Hanoi (BIS).

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Why choose the British International School Hanoi?

With the number of international schools increasing rapidly in Hanoi, parents have many options of schools from which to choose. Families will want to choose a school that has the best standard of education, in a safe location and has a supportive environment where their children can settle in quickly and start to grow in their new surroundings. Below are four key factors to consider when selecting an international school.

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Letter from Head Boy and Head Girl

Hear from head boy and head girl at British International School Hanoi, acknowledging the efforts made to keep people safe during COVID-19.

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Primary students show their creativity in a series of ‘Performing Arts Project Days’

This week, the Performing Arts department has started a series of ‘Performing Arts Project Days’ for Primary School. The project is taking the Virtual School Experience to the next level, proving that at home learning does not only need to be sedentary screen-based activities.

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Ten top tips for reading at home

Reading outside school is one of the most beneficial activities your child can engage in - not just in literacy, but across all subjects. Here are some tips for how to engage your child with reading during this time.

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

Top tips to support your child during Virtual Learning

Tips for parents preparing for a new school year

Six creative activities to stop your child getting bored while staying at home!

Outstanding results achieved by our IB Diploma students for the 2020/21 academic year

What is it like to transition your children between Nord Anglia schools?

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

Finishing the term with a flourish!

Applying to university: Things your guidance counsellor can support you

BIS Hanoi alumni win the New York Times Asia-Pacific Writing Competition

Secondary Production: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

What is IGCSE and how to prepare for the programme?

What parents should look for from a great international school

Giving Students a Voice at International Schools

A BIS Student Finds Inspiration at the United Nations

Why choose the British International School Hanoi?

Letter from Head Boy and Head Girl

Primary students show their creativity in a series of ‘Performing Arts Project Days’

Ten top tips for reading at home

Student's voice in action