News Search

More filters

Featured

Author

Reset

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Smacking hurts more than you think

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Talk for Writing: How to build writing confidence in young learners

At BIS Hanoi, we use Talk for Writing to develop children’s reading and writing skills. For any child, learning to read is crucial in learning to write: it supports their vocabulary, inspires their creativity and provides a clear structure. Through the use of actions and key vocabulary used within Talk for Writing, children are enabled to become writers with a whole skill set.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Online threats to safety

At BIS Hanoi, we do a lot to protect and educate students regarding online threats.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

The Benefits of Mindfulness for Students

Well-being for everyone: Looking after our mind is just as important as looking after our bodies. This can be done by practising mindfulness.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Understanding Assessment and Reporting in Key Stage 3 at BIS Hanoi: Part 3

In the final article of his 3-part series on assessment and reporting at BIS Hanoi, Mr. Webb, Head of Secondary, explains how feedback is reported to parents.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Understanding Assessment and Reporting in Key Stage 3 at BIS Hanoi: Part 2

In the second of three short articles about assessment and reporting at BIS Hanoi, Mr. Webb, Head of Secondary, shows how the National Curriculum levels can be interpreted.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Careers in the 21st Century

Thank you to all of the students and parents who were able to attend our recent talk on Careers in the 21st Century talk by Dr. Shanton Chang. It was a great opportunity to get a better picture of what skills and knowledge our students will need in the future. For those of you not able to attend we have summarized his talk as well as provided his presentation below.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Understanding Key Stage 3 Assessment and Reporting at BIS Hanoi: Part 1

In the first of three short articles about assessment and reporting, Mr. Webb, Head of Secondary at BIS Hanoi, explains the importance of feedback in the learning process.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

Which IGCSE options should my Year 9 child take?

Following our highly successful Options Evening, Year 9 students have to decide which subjects they will continue to study in Year 10 and Year 11.

Blog | parents | Parent Advice

The Importance of Reading in One’s Home Language

At BIS Hanoi, we never underestimate the importance of reading; not only are we developing the skills needed to read but also nurturing a love of books in all our students.

Blog | parents | Homepage Featured Article | Parent Advice | Secondary School News

The school's first ever Teach Your Parents evening

A big thank you to all the students, teachers and parents who supported the school's first ever Teach Your Parents evening. We had a fantastic turnout and it was wonderful to see the students engaging so positively with their own parents and other members of the school community.