2016-2017 Term Dates

For more than 20 years, the Saola has been part of the BIS HCMC crest, symbolising our Vietnamese home and our commitment to protect what matters most. Now, that symbol has stepped beyond the crest and into school life as our first-ever sports mascot — brought to life by our Year 12 Enrichment Prefects.

The British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) has once again secured the highest possible accolade — Outstanding in Every Category — following its November 2025 British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection, conducted by Penta International on behalf of the UK Government. This marks over 10 years of being rated an Outstanding international school.

At BIS HCMC, our story is one of connection, continuity, and care — a place where learning begins with curiosity and ends with confident, compassionate graduates ready to shape the world. Earlier this year, we witnessed a moving reminder of this journey, as eighteen members of our Year 13 Class of 2025 returned to the place where it all began: Early Years Foundation Stages.

With over 1,200 students, staff, and parents participating in the 5km run or walk, the event was a true reflection of the school’s commitment to fostering a strong sense of community.