Aspirations

Our teachers will nurture your child’s ambitions, encouraging them to aim high and challenge themselves in every aspect of school life, from academics to sports, arts and beyond. Through this, we support your child to develop key skills and characteristics which are sought by universities and future employers alike, such as communication, creativity and international-mindedness.

Preparing for the future

BIS Hanoi students achieve outstanding academic results and go on to attend prestigious universities around the world.

Our dedicated University Guidance Counsellor, Lori Fairbairn, and team work with students throughout the school to prepare them for this important next step. Initially, our counsellors and teachers work together to ensure students have the life skills to thrive and support their personal and social development so that they know themselves and are able to use this learning to make sound decisions about their future.

Together with our International Baccalaureate (IB) Co-ordinator, Mr Adrian Duckett, Ms Fairbairn then works with all students on an individual basis to help them choose their subjects for the IB Diploma Programme and then the university destination and programme which best suits them.

We also collaborate with more than 200 universities globally who visit the school to introduce themselves and explain their offer to our students. Additionally, we arrange for external further education experts to visit for consultation sessions, advising students on university options and applications.

Together, this equips your child with the information they need to successfully continue their education.

Recognition

In addition to regular praise and feedback from teachers, we also recognise and celebrate achievement through our House points system and the Principal Awards at the end of every term. These rewards foster both individual and team motivation to do well and continue to grow as citizens.

The Principal Awards are a particular source of pride for our students. They recognise personal success achieved in class or extracurricular activities and are open to every child.

Students receive a certificate during a special whole-school assembly to honour their achievement in areas such as academics, performing arts and student leadership, or for demonstrating qualities such as respect, care, integrity and perseverance.