Five Benefits of Residential Trips and Field Trip for BVIS HCMC Students

At BVIS Ho Chi Minh City, alongside a strong focus on academic excellence, educational trips and experiential learning play a vital role in our students’ holistic development. Carefully designed to suit each age group and closely linked to the curriculum, these experiences give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge, develop essential life skills and build confidence through real-world learning beyond the classroom. 

Through these meaningful experiences, BVIS supports students in learning by doing — connecting academic knowledge with the world around them in ways that are engaging, relevant and inspiring. 

Why Do Trips at BVIS HCMC Matter? 

1. Building confidence and independence 

Stepping away from home and taking responsibility for personal routines encourages students to adapt, care for themselves and become more proactive in unfamiliar environments. 

These small but meaningful challenges help students develop resilience and maturity — forming a strong foundation for success in both learning and life. 

2. Developing essential life skills 

Group activities, outdoor challenges and collaborative tasks provide valuable opportunities for students to develop: 

• Communication skills 
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving abilities
• Listening skills and peer support 

These essential skills empower students to move forward with confidence as they prepare for future academic and personal journey 

3. Turning knowledge into real-world experience 

Experiential learning allows students to: 

• Apply classroom knowledge in authentic contexts 
• Develop deeper understanding and longer-lasting learning
• Recognise connections between learning and global issues such as the environment, culture and sustainability 

As a result, learning becomes more vivid, meaningful and motivating. 

4. Strengthening relationships and discovering new strengths 

Shared experiences foster stronger connections between students and teachers, while also helping students uncover strengths they may not have previously recognised, such as: 

• Leadership potential 
• Organisational skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Perseverance 

These qualities often emerge most clearly when students face real challenges together. 

5. Encouraging reflection and shaping future pathways 

Time away from familiar routines gives students the space to: 

• Reflect on their personal strengths and interests 
• Clarify individual values
• Think more deeply about future goals 

Through this process, students develop global perspectives and clearer academic and career direction. 

Student Reflection 

“The field trip brought A Level Biology to life in a way classroom learning alone could not. Observing conservation work first-hand helped me realise that biodiversity is not just a topic in textbooks, but a real responsibility. This experience changed how we think about learning and our future pathways.” 

— Ky Duyen (Chip), Year 13 

For many students, experiences like these acts as catalysts — shaping passions, influencing subject choices and guiding future career decisions. 

Highlighted Residential Trips and Field Trips at BVIS HCMC 

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