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At BIS HCMC, our Early Years programme is designed to give every child the strongest possible start.
Our recent British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in November 2025, conducted by Penta International and aligned with UK government standards, recognised our Early Years provision as outstanding once again — marking over a decade of consecutive Outstanding ratings.
The report highlights the strength of our teaching, the quality of our educators, the nurturing environment we provide and the positive outcomes our children achieve.
For families looking for a high-quality international preschool in Ho Chi Minh City, this provides independent reassurance of the quality, care and expertise that define our Early Years experience.
BIS HCMC offers one of the strongest Early Years programmes in Ho Chi Minh City, combining a British curriculum, expert teaching and a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
Choosing the right Early Years environment is one of the most important decisions families make.
Our latest inspection confirms that BIS HCMC offers a nurturing and carefully structured start — where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.
From the very beginning, children benefit from:
A strong academic foundation
Expert, qualified teachers
A nurturing and supportive environment
Rapid progress over time
A clear and seamless pathway into Primary
At BIS HCMC, excellence does not begin later — it begins from the very start, from a very early age.
Inspectors recognised that our Early Years curriculum is coherently planned and thoughtfully delivered, balancing child-led exploration with purposeful adult guidance.
With a strong focus on language development, social skills, independence and curiosity, children quickly build the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
As the report notes, children are enthusiastic, engaged and ready for Primary School — a clear reflection of the strength of their early learning journey.
One of the defining strengths of Early Years at BIS HCMC is the focus on communication and language.
Inspectors highlighted:
Language-rich classrooms
High-quality interactions between teachers and children
Structured storytelling and vocabulary development
Through purposeful engagement — both in play and teacher-led activities — children develop strong communication skills, building confidence in English from an early age.
The inspection confirmed that children make rapid progress during their time in Early Years at BIS HCMC.
While many children begin below UK benchmarks in Communication and Language as English is not the first language for many students, by the end of Foundation Stage 3 (Reception in the UK) they are:
In line with UK expected outcomes for 5 years old in reading
Above UK expected outcomes for 5 years old in mathematics
This progress reflects the effectiveness of teaching, the strength of the curriculum and the supportive learning environment — and supports a smooth transition into Primary school.
Inspectors praised the way teachers and teaching assistants:
Interact with children during play
Support language development
Create engaging learning experiences
Well-resourced classrooms and thoughtfully designed activities ensure that every child is supported, challenged and encouraged to develop at their own pace.
Primary Headteacher, Mary McAloon, explains:“The early years are the most important stage of a child's learning. Creating strong foundations during this time ensures our children are prepared and equipped for their ongoing journey of educational excellence at BIS. Our teachers' expertise in building these foundations, as endorsed by BSO inspectors, ensures children achieve incredible results. This establishes an academic pathway leading to a lifelong successful career upon graduation from the IB Diploma at BIS. Providing a nurturing environment where children feel confident and canshowcase their resilience is the strength of the Early Years program at BISHCMC.”
The Early Years and Infant campus wasrecognised as particularly impressive, providing a spacious, light-filled and welcoming environment.
Indoor and outdoor learning spaces are carefully designed to:
Encourage exploration
Support independence
Inspire curiosity
This purpose-built setting ensures children feel safe, comfortable and excited to learn every day.
The report confirms that children leave Early Years ready for the next stage of their education.
But readiness at BIS HCMC goes beyond academics.
Children develop:
Confidence
Independence
Social skills
A love of learning
These foundations support a smooth transition into Primary and provide a strong platform for continued success.
Our BSO inspection provides clear, independent validation that BIS HCMC offers an exceptional Early Years experience — combining academic strength with care, expertise and a nurturing environment.
This combination of expert teaching, strong academic foundations and a supportive community sets BIS HCMC apart from other Early Years options in Ho Chi Minh City.
For families, it offers confidence in a start that is not only outstanding todaybut also designed to support every stage that follows.