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Learning independence: primary expeditions 2023

Read all about our first primary expeditions in 4 years and learn about all of the ways our year 3-6 children learned independence from school sleepovers to jungle hiking.

News | Events (SC) | Sports (SC) | FOBISIA

U13 FOBISIA Games 2023

Our U13 sports squad took part in the first FOBISIA Games in 4 years, from Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th March at the world-class Patana Sports Complex, near Pattaya in Thailand. Our team of 28 students aged 11-13 competed against 6 other schools from the FOBISIA network, in swimming, athletics, basketball and football, in what is one of the most competitive International Sports Tournaments in Asia. Discover all of the highlights and learn more about how they got on.

News | Continued Professional Development | Whole School | FOBISIA

Bridging the Gap - Supporting our Students After the Challenges of Covid

After a challenging three years where the global pandemic, Covid-19, caused major disruption to the education of millions of school aged children across the world, The British International School, Ho Chi Minh City brought together staff from across the FOBISIA network to look at strategies to best support those students most affected in our International Schools. Read all about our three outstanding keynote speakers and experts in their fields Shane Leaning, Dr Angie Wigford and Dr Vy Vu MBChB, MRCPsych (UK), MSc, alongside, speech and language therapists, leaders of Learning Support and EAL departments.

News | Events (JC) | Events (SC) | STEAM

Champion Coders and Problem Solvers: FOBISIA Coding Challenges 2023

In March our Junior and Secondary coders took part in 2 coding challenges competing against schools across Asia. The first challenge hosted by The British School of Manila, saw our senior team succeeding with their lost and found organisation platform, whilst the Junior competition, hosted by BIS HCMC, saw our teams winning best presentation across KS2 and KS3. Read all about it and watch some of their amazing products that tackle local and global issues.

News | Co-Curricular Activities | Sports | Whole School

Sensational Win for BIS Barracudas at BIS Swim Meet 2023

On the 4th and 5th of March 2023, BIS HCMC hosted the BIS Invitational Swimming Gala for the first time in four years. There were a total of 420 swimmers from the seven different schools ranging from age 6 - 18 years old. Read about how BIS broke 17 school records and came home the overall champions!

Blog | Events (SC) | Learning (SC)

Black History Month 2023

During the month of February, our secondary students celebrated Black History Month through a range of cross-curricular activities. Discover how they recognised and celebrated the achievements of black figures in history through Art, Music, Literature and Politics.

Building for the Future - HMS Spey - Building for the Future - HMS Spey

News | Life in Ho Chi Minh City | Learning (JC) | Trips (JC)

Building for the Future - A Special Invite to His Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Spey

Following a special invite from the British Consul General, eighteen Year 6 STEM students took a tour around HMS Spey, a royal navy patrol ship.

A Garden Party to Remember - Commemorating 25 Years of BIS - A Garden Party to Remember - Commemorating 25 Years of BIS

News | Events (EY&IC) | Events (JC) | Events (SC) | Whole School

A Garden Party to Remember: Commemorating 25 Years of BIS HCMC

Relive our incredible Garden Party commemorating 25 years of outstanding education.

News | Events (SC) | Nord Anglia Education | Secondary Campus

The Founders Auditorium and 25 Years of Development at BIS HCMC

On February 11th 2023 we officially opened the newly refurbished Auditorium with an unveiling ceremony attended by guests from executive committee of Nord Anglia Education and the British Consulate. Read on to learn more about our "Founders Auditorium" and how we have developed our facilities over the last 25 years.

News | Sports

Sports Update - End of Season 2 Invitational Tournaments

A recap of season 2 invitational tournaments across football and table tennis from our P.E. department.

Race4Good: Making Real Change Across The Globe

In May this year, a team of thirty-four Year 7 and 8 BIS HCMC students participated in a competition which was like no other. A unique experiential learning and social impact experience which took them on a journey of empathy and compassion!

News | Expeditions | Secondary Campus

Adventures in Learning - 2023 Expeditions

A look back at our Secondary expeditions and Week Without Walls.

News | Academic Results | IGCSE | Success Stories | Student Learning

BIS HCMC Students Win Top Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2022

It is with great pride that we announce that 10 BIS HCMC students received Cambridge Assessment Outstanding Learner Awards for their exceptional achievements in IGCSEs in 2022.

News | Sports

BIS Barracudas in Bangkok Feeding Frenzy 2022

A recap of the Bangkok Patana Feeding Frenzy 2022 and how our BIS Barracudas got on!

News | Educational Insights | Student Learning | Success Stories | Whole School

BIS HCMC Retains BSO “Outstanding in Every Category”

We are delighted to announce that BIS HCMC has retained the British Schools Overseas “Outstanding in Every Category” status following the, Penta International inspection of our school in November 2022.

Holistic Learning That Makes an Impact - Holistic Learning That Makes an Impact

Blog | Community (JC) | Community Service | Learning (JC) | Junior Campus

Holistic Learning That Makes an Impact - How a Maths Project Enriched Our Community

A look at Enterprise Day, a Maths event that brings together entrepreneurial spirit and community collaborations. Read about how Junior students helped to raise money for Thien Phuoc Foster Home and Free the Bears.

Blog | Events (EY&IC) | Events (JC) | Events (SC) | Whole School

Community Spirit in Action

Last Sunday our BIS HCMC community was out in force turning Sala into a vibrant sea of red and Union Jacks! This was the return of the popular BritCham Charity Fun Run!