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Students from the British International School, Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) have achieved outstanding success at the Federation of British International Schools in Asia(FOBISIA) Primary Maths Challenge 2026, one of the leading international school maths competitions in Asia.
Eight students from Year 5 and Year 6 represented BIS in Shanghai, competing alongside 308 students from 42 international schools across the region — demonstrating both academic excellence and the strength of BIS HCMC’s primary mathematics programme.
At BIS HCMC, students benefit from opportunities that extend their learning into real-world, international contexts.
Participation in FOBISIA competitions allows students to:
Apply mathematical thinking in complex, unfamiliar situations
Collaborate with peers from leading international schools
Build confidence in high-performance environments
Develop resilience and problem-solving skills
As Mr. Derek our Year 6 Teacher & Maths Leaderand Ms. Ellie, our Year 6 Class Teacher,shared, “After months of preparation and hard work, the children were ready to put their skills to the test — and they embraced every challenge with determination and enthusiasm.”
The FOBISIA Maths Challenge is designed to test a wide range of mathematical skills, including:
Logical reasoning
Mathematical investigations
Numerical accuracy
Data handling
Collaborative problem-solving (including escape room challenges)
This year’s competition introduced separate Year 5 and Year 6 categories, making it the most competitive event to date.
BIS students delivered exceptional results across both team and individual categories:
3rd place overall across all participating schools
Year 6 team: 4th place (just one point from 3rd)
Year 5 team: 6th place
Additional achievements included:
1st place – Year 5 Escape Room Round
1st place – Year 6 Individual Round
2nd place – Year 6 Logic Round
Multiple individual medals (gold, silver and bronze)
“The children were an absolute credit to BIS HCMC — working hard, showing great perseverance and, above all, enjoying every challenge they came across.”
Strong results at international competitions reflect the quality of teaching and curriculum at BIS HCMC.
Our Primary mathematics programme focuses on:
Deep conceptual understanding
Problem-solving and reasoning
Application of maths in real-world contexts
Building confidence and independence
This approach ensures students are well prepared not only for competitions, but also for future academic pathways including IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme.
As a member of FOBISIA, BIS HCMC offers students access to a network of leading schools across the region.
Through FOBISIA events, students:
Benchmark themselves against top-performing peers
Experience international collaboration
Build friendships across cultures
Gain exposure to diverse approaches to learning
These experiences are a distinctive part of a BIS education and are not typically available in all primary school settings.
For families considering an international primary education in Ho Chi Minh City, opportunities like FOBISIA highlight the difference a globally connected school can make.
At BIS HCMC, students are supported to:
Achieve strong academic outcomes
Develop confidence and independence
Engage with learning in meaningful, challenging contexts
Access opportunities beyond the standard curriculum
We are incredibly proud of our students and the way they represented BIS on an international stage.
“All of the children were outstanding representatives for the school and should be extremely proud of what they have achieved.”
Their success reflects not only their dedication, but also BIS HCMC’s commitment to providing a high-quality, globally relevant education.