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According to the Education Law 2019, schools in Vietnam are categorised into three types: public, semi-public, and private schools, with investors either from within Vietnam or internationally. In common professional understanding, an international school typically refers to a school with foreign investment and a curriculum that is not based on the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s programmes.
The British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) provides a unique international education model by delivering the English National Curriculum while also offering Vietnamese language, history, and cultural studies in compliance with Decree 86/2018/ND-CP.
This model ensures students achieve international academic standards while maintaining their national identity — ideal for Vietnamese students seeking global integration without losing cultural roots, as well as for international students who plan to study long-term in Vietnam.
The school aims to nurture globally competent citizens who deeply understand and respect cultural diversity.
A good international school should offer a curriculum that meets international standards and is accredited by recognised educational authorities. If enrolling Vietnamese students, the school should also include Vietnamese language, history, geography, and cultural education to balance global integration with cultural preservation.
International teachers should hold appropriate academic degrees and internationally recognised teaching certificates. Teachers delivering Vietnamese language and cultural subjects must be Vietnamese citizens with specialised qualifications.
Parents should carefully inquire about the recruitment process, background checks, and the international teaching experience required of the school’s staff.
A high-quality international school environment should be safe, modern, and internationally oriented.
Beyond meeting basic standards for facilities such as libraries, sports halls, and science labs, the environment should foster critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and intercultural exchange among students from diverse backgrounds.
The long-term stability and global reputation of a school reflect its educational quality. Schools that are part of international education systems, with operations across many countries, usually adhere to rigorous accreditation standards, maintain outstanding teaching teams, and apply effective global educational management practices.
An ideal international school community brings together students, parents, and teachers from various nationalities, encouraging openness, respect for cultural diversity, and global networking.
Such an environment helps students build intercultural communication skills and global mindsets from an early age.
Top international schools are accredited by global educational organisations such as CIS, WASC, or deliver globally recognised programmes like IPC, IGCSE, A-Level, or IB.
Accreditation guarantees transparency, high educational standards, and facilitates student mobility across international education systems and universities.
Parents should consider the academic achievements, university acceptance rates, language development, global competencies, and adaptability of graduates.
A high-quality international school provides students with a solid foundation for success in higher education and future careers globally.
In Vietnam, some international schools implement the English National Curriculum alongside Vietnamese language and cultural studies.
This model allows students to achieve international academic qualifications while maintaining their mother tongue skills and a strong understanding of Vietnamese cultural identity.
A distinctive feature of this approach is a flexible English and Vietnamese language teaching ratio by school level:
This ensures that students build strong linguistic foundations and adapt seamlessly into global environments later on.
In the international environment at BVIS, helping your child develop their English communication skills is an important and meaningful journey. For parents who are not native speakers, this can present various challenges. However, with the right guidance and support, you can help your child gain confidence in using English while still maintaining the development of their mother tongue.
