Our highly experienced teachers are some of the best educators in the world. They know how to inspire our students to realise their aspirations, achieve their goals and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Children learn best when they're happy, and our teachers make this happen. Our international and Vietnamese teachers are all fully qualified and create a truly special relationship with one aim – to provide high-quality, results-focused learning for every single child.
Simon is an experienced educator and educational leader. He has a wide range of school leadership experience within the UK and Asia spanning more than 20 years.
Simon is an experienced educator and educational leader. He has a wide range of school leadership experience within the UK and Asia spanning more than 20 years.
Simon’s previous posts include Head Teacher of BIS HCMC at the An Phu Primary Campus and Head Teacher of BIS HCMC at the Junior Campus. He has worked as a Headteacher at Jerudong International School, Brunei and also as a Deputy Head Teacher in the UK. He has a degree from The University of Warwick (UK) in History and Education and holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship. He’s also a qualified, level 3 school inspector for BSO (British School’s Overseas).
He has a proven track record of outstanding educational leadership and is passionate about the development of the whole child across their educational journey.
On the completion of her Masters of Education in 2015, Mary chose to move to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam where she took the role of Deputy Headteacher at our sister school, British International School (BIS HCMC). She spent her first years at BIS HCMC as Deputy Headteacher of the Tu Xuong Primary Campus and the latter years as the founding Deputy Headteacher of the BIS HCMC Early Years and Infant Campus.
Mary is a sports enthusiast and will always be training for an upcoming triathlon race.
Toby is an experienced examiner for different UK and international examination boards, a member of the Royal Society of Biology and has worked with the Cambridge exam board as part of their IGCSE Science consultancy group.
Toby graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and completed his PGCE in Secondary Science Education at Leeds University. He has since continued to specialise in education and achieved further qualifications, most recently an MSc (Hons) in Blended and Online Learning at Edinburgh Napier University.
He began teaching in the UK in 2006 before moving to Asia to begin his international career in 2011. With over 16 years of experience in education, he has held a range of leadership positions in international schools in Asia. Toby joins BVIS from Egypt, where he has worked as a Deputy Head (Academic) for the last three years.
He is an experienced examiner for different UK and international examination boards, a member of the Royal Society of Biology and has worked with the Cambridge exam board as part of their IGCSE Science consultancy group.
Toby visited Vietnam multiple times when living in Asia and fell in love with the country. Together with his family, he is thrilled to join BVIS and call Ho Chi Minh city his home.
Cuc is an advocate for learning who believes that education can change people’s life. She was born and educated in Vietnam and has BA degree in Economics from Foreign Trade University.
Cuc is an advocate for learning who believes that education can change people’s life. She was born and educated in Vietnam and has BA degree in Economics from Foreign Trade University.
She obtained her master’s degree in International Economics and Finance from the University of Queensland in Australia.
Cuc brings more than 14 years’ experience in leading multinational companies including Unilever, Wrigley and Kimberly Clark and has worked for many years managing a large team in Indochina in previous companies. She believes BVIS is the best bilingual international school for children to become truly global citizens and reach their potential.
Mr Duff has been teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) since 2001. After spending his first four years as an English language teacher in Hanoi, he returned to the UK where he worked with students from a variety of countries, eventually specialising in teacher training. He moved to Ho Chi Minh City in 2009 and for three years ran University of Cambridge CELTA and DELTA courses. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, diving and studying Vietnamese.
Joe studied History at the University College London before graduating as a history teacher in 2006. He was Assistant Head in charge of KS4 for two years in an international school in Cairo, Egypt where he worked for four years in total.
He is a passionate sportsperson, participating in football, rugby and cricket as well as many other sports. He also enjoys traveling, music and films.
Joe studied History at the University College London before graduating as a history teacher in 2006. He was Assistant Head in charge of KS4 for two years in an international school in Cairo, Egypt where he worked for four years in total.
He is a passionate sportsperson, participating in football, rugby and cricket as well as many other sports. He also enjoys traveling, music and films.
Ms Khuyen began her teaching career at Chau O Primary school, Quang Ngai before joining BIS in 2003. During her time at BIS, Ms Khuyen taught different subjects in English as well as Vietnamese language for Vietnamese and expatriate children. She joined the BVIS team in 2011 and now leads the Maths curriculum in our Primary school. When not at school, Ms Khuyen enjoys reading children’s books, dancing and socialising.
Khuyen began her teaching career at Chau O Primary school, Quang Ngai before joining BIS in 2003
During her time at BIS, Khuyen taught different subjects in English as well as Vietnamese language for Vietnamese and expatriate children. She joined the BVIS team in 2011 and now leads the Maths curriculum in our Primary school. When not at school, Khuyen enjoys reading children’s books, dancing and socialising.
Darragh completed his initial teacher training in the Republic of Ireland. After qualifying, he began his teaching career in Doha, Qatar. Here he taught across Key Stage 1 and he was Curriculum Enrichment Coordinator. After his time in the Middle East, Darragh moved to Prague, Czech Republic. In Prague, Darragh had experience working in classes across the entire primary school and he played an active role in a school merger. He held positions in both pastoral and academic areas of the school as Head of Year and English subject coordinator. Most recently, Darragh has worked in our sister school, BIS Hanoi, as the Assistant Head of Primary. This experience living in Vietnam has fostered a greater appreciation and understanding of the country for him.
Darragh enjoys reading, cycling, squash, tennis, exploring new places, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures through travel.
Thao is passionate about education, and believes there’s no limit to learning or growing. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City.
Thao is passionate about education, and believes there’s no limit to learning or growing. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City.
Thao has worked at BVIS HCMC since 2017 and is proud to be a part of the best bilingual international school in Vietnam—one that has nurtured and developed so many global citizens with Vietnamese perspectives.
Rebecca is a specialist who has worked in Early Years for over 10 years.
During her time teaching in England, she discovered her passion for Early Years education and became the EYFS lead and phonics specialist. Her love of music led her to become the music co-ordinator for the school, leading whole school productions and the school choir in several public performances.
Rebecca is a specialist who has worked in Early Years for over 10 years.
During her time teaching in England, she discovered her passion for Early Years education and became the EYFS lead and phonics specialist. Her love of music led her to become the music co-ordinator for the school, leading whole school productions and the school choir in several public performances.
Rebecca moved to a larger school in the UK where she became Assistant Head Teacher and led the first phase of the school from EYFS to Year One.
Karissa has been teaching internationally since 2013.
She finished a degree in Child Development and Education from the Philippines and did her training for EYFS curriculum in BIS Ho Chi Minh for a year before moving to Hanoi.
BS Child Development and Education, Miriam College, Manila, Philippines
Karissa has been teaching internationally since 2013.
She finished a degree in Child Development and Education from the Philippines and did her training for EYFS curriculum in BIS Ho Chi Minh for a year before moving to Hanoi.
For 8 wonderful years, she has effectively taught across all age groups within Early Years at BIS Hanoi and continues to advocate for play-based learning.
In addition to teaching, Karissa enjoys exploring new places, trying out new cuisines and watching interesting documentaries.
Vi joined the BIS group of schools in 2002. During her time at BIS, she worked with different year groups in EYFS and KS1 before joining the BVIS HCMC team in 2011.
During her spare time, she enjoys cooking, yoga and spending time with her family.
Vi joined the BIS group of schools in 2002. During her time at BIS, she worked with different year groups in EYFS and KS1 before joining the BVIS HCMC team in 2011.
During her spare time, she enjoys cooking, yoga and spending time with her family.
Chrissy started teaching at BVIS HCMC in 2012. Prior to joining us, Chrissy worked at both campuses of BIS in Ho Chi Minh City. Throughout her time at the BIS group of schools, she gained experience teaching children from Foundation Stage 1 to Reception in EYFS. During her spare time Chrissy enjoys reading, listening to music, keeping fit, and learning about different cultures by travelling.
Chrissy started teaching at BVIS HCMC in 2012. Prior to joining us, Chrissy worked at both campuses of BIS in Ho Chi Minh City. Throughout her time at the BIS group of schools, she gained experience teaching children from Foundation Stage 1 to Reception in EYFS.
During her spare time Chrissy enjoys reading, listening to music, keeping fit, and learning about different cultures by travelling.
Linh became an Early Years teacher at BVIS HCMC in 2011 and is delighted to have seen the school go from strength to strength.
Linh became an Early Years teacher at BVIS HCMC in 2011 and is delighted to have seen the school go from strength to strength.
Linh feels it is a privilege to work for the schools in the Nord Anglia Education organisation and she thoroughly enjoys her job as an Early Years teacher. In her free time, Linh enjoys going out with her children and her friends. She likes travelling and discovering different cultures around Vietnam and around the world.
Jacinth became a part of the BIS group of schools in 2012 as an EYFS Graduate Trainee, joined BVIS in 2014 and is a proud member of the school’s outstanding Early Years team.
Jacinth became a part of the BIS group of schools in 2012 as an EYFS Graduate Trainee, joined BVIS in 2014 and is a proud member of the school’s outstanding Early Years team. Before moving to Vietnam, Jacinth was a volunteer teacher of reading and writing at the Childhood Early Enrichment and Reinforcement School where she taught children from disadvantaged communities. Jacinth also taught in Miriam College Grade School, an exclusive school for girls in Manila. In her spare time, Jacinth enjoys reading, arts and crafts and watching movies.
Tram joined BVIS in August 2018. Prior to this, she worked for 6 years in BIS with groups of Early Years and Lower Primary students.
Tram joined BVIS in August 2018. Prior to this, she worked for 6 years in BIS with groups of Early Years and Lower Primary students.
Believing that every child is born a genius, she is passionate about helping and seeing the progress of young children's development. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and researching to improve her teaching skills. She loves creative activities like art, singing and dancing.
Before moving to BVIS, Max worked in a multi-cultural primary school in inner-city London for four years. Over this time, he taught children from over 27 different nationalities giving him valuable experience in working with children from different backgrounds.
Film Studies BA (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University
Before moving to BVIS, Max worked in a multi-cultural primary school in inner-city London for four years. Over this time, he taught children from over 27 different nationalities giving him valuable experience in working with children from different backgrounds. He prides himself on creating a positive classroom environment, where pupils are self-confident, open-minded and supportive of others.
Outside of school, Max spends his time catching up with friends, seeing live music and football. He loves to travel the world and learn about other cultures.
Anna joined BVIS HCMC in 2016 working in Year 1 and 2. Before our school, she spent 3 years working in a large Primary school in Bracknell, Berkshire in the UK.
Anna enjoys yoga, swimming and reading a good book. She enjoys travel and visiting new and exciting cultures as well as experiencing more of Vietnam.
On completion of her degree at Leeds Beckett University, Charlotte spent 4 years working at an outstanding primary school in inner-city Bristol in the UK. She has experience in teaching both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children, as well as being a subject specialist in Art.
BA (Hons) First Class degree in Primary Education from Leeds Beckett University
On completion of her degree at Leeds Beckett University, Charlotte spent 4 years working at an outstanding primary school in inner-city Bristol in the UK. She has experience in teaching both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children, as well as being a subject specialist in Art.
Prior to her degree, Charlotte was a synchronized swimming athlete and then a Regional Coach for children aged between 8 to 17. This is where her passion for teaching first began.
In her spare time, Charlotte likes to take part in sports such as netball, triathlon, and yoga. She also enjoys cooking and reading.In 2019, Yen took on the role of Primary Maths Coordinator and is responsible for the entire Maths curriculum across Primary. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, cooking and playing musical instruments.
Poppy graduated from the University of South Wales with a BA Hons in Primary Studies with QTS in 2019. Since university, Poppy has taught across Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2. In her spare time, Poppy enjoys reading, socialising and exploring new places.
BA (Hons) Primary Studies with QTS, University of South Wales, UK
Poppy graduated from the University of South Wales with a BA Hons in Primary Studies with QTS in 2019. Since university, Poppy has taught across Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2.
In her spare time, Poppy enjoys reading, socialising and exploring new places.
BA in Education, HCMC University of Pedagogy; PGCE Primary Education, University of Sunderland, UK; BA, HCMC University of Pedagogy
Ha has worked for the BIS group of schools since February 2003. Her role at BIS included teaching the Vietnamese curriculum to both Vietnamese and foreign children. Prior to this, she taught Year 6 children at Ngo Thoi Nhiem Primary school in HCMC. Ha joined BVIS in 2011 and is delighted to now lead the Vietnamese literacy curriculum at BVIS, a role that she finds interesting and rewarding.
Outside of school, Ha enjoys singing, dancing and travelling.
Chris completed coursework to receive a minor in English linguistics and a certificate for Teaching English as a Second Language. Since then, Chris has undertaken courses to complete the DELTA. Chris has been teaching English since 2013, and in Vietnam since 2015. He is dedicated to promoting curiosity about language and encouraging multiculturalism.
Chris received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages and Literature from Cal Poly University, San Luis Obsipo, in the USA.
During this time, he also completed coursework to receive a minor in English linguistics and a certificate for Teaching English as a Second Language. Since then, Chris has undertaken courses to complete the DELTA. Chris has been teaching English since 2013, and in Vietnam since 2015. He is dedicated to promoting curiosity about language and encouraging multiculturalism.
Phuong joined BIS in 2007, working with children aged 7-16. She has been working at BVIS since the school opened in 2011. She loves to inspire children to read books and to explore knowledge through hands-on activities.
Phuong joined BIS in 2007, working with children aged 7-16. She has been working at BVIS since the school opened in 2011. She loves to inspire children to read books and to explore knowledge through hands-on activities.
In her free time, Phuong enjoys reading, photography, and travelling, especially going on cycling jouneys and trekking trips.
Ruth graduated from The University of Huddersfield with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Drama. She has over 6 years’ experience in delivering EAL-centred education and her interests outside of teaching include writing and listening to performance poetry.
Ruth graduated from The University of Huddersfield with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Drama. She has over 6 years’ experience in delivering EAL-centred education and her interests outside of teaching include writing and listening to performance poetry.
Nga joined BVIS HCMC in 2011 as a Secondary Mathematics teacher. Prior to this, she taught Mathematics across the Secondary age range for four years at an international school in HCMC.
Throughout her years of teaching, she also held a middle-leadership role as an assistant Headteacher. In 2013, Nga started teaching the primary education curriculum to promote bilingualism in the classroom and prepare primary students to learn subjects in English in secondary. Nga enjoys teaching a curriculum filled with creativity. Her interests include listening to all genres of music, singing and going to concerts and reading and cooking with her daughter.
Prior to joining BVIS HCMC, James spent seven years at the Harwich and Dover court High School where he held the position of Whole School Literacy Co-ordinator.
Between 2001 and 2007 James worked as the Director of Studies at an English Language centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand. James also has a keen interest in Creative Media which he has taught at both GCSE and Post -16 levels. In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his family as well as reading, kayaking and photography.
Before working at BVIS HCMC, Jon worked at an Outstanding College in Dartmoor National Park as head of subject.
Fired by a love of discovery and adventure, he’s a great believer in outdoor education, helping lead a group of 33 teenagers on a three-week trip to the Indian Himalaya. Whilst in Vietnam he is keen to build on his botanical experience, which includes working at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Katie-Ann was lucky enough to be involved in extra work with several British Television networks, as well as appearing in local theatre shows such as The Twits, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Second from Last in the Sack Race (where she played an astounding 6 parts).
In her spare time Katie-Ann enjoys photography, writing both factually and creatively, singing, and attempting to learn the ukulele. She is also a Leicester City Football Club fan.
Lee joined BVIS HCMC with 12 years' experience teaching in the UK. During her time in the UK, Lee has held many leadership responsibilities including Assistant Pastoral Leader, Key Stage Coordinator and most recently, Curriculum Leader of Mathematics.
BS in Mathematics, Northumbria University, UK
PGEC, Newcastle University, UK
Lee has a keen interest in sport, with football being a particular favourite. She loves traveling and enjoying new experiences and is looking forward to experiencing all that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer.
After several years as Head of Drama in England, Olivia spent four years working for BVIS in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Most recently, Olivia was Head of Performing Arts at a Nord Anglia school in Shanghai, China. In her spare time Olivia enjoys travel, competitive fitness and theatre.
Chris has worked in two different schools in the UK, carrying out the roles of KS3 coordinator, and Duke of Edinburgh coordinator across 4 different schools. He has led both departments on new and innovative teaching approaches, that have since been introduced across all 9 secondary schools in Brighton and Hove.
Chris is committed to improving the Mathematical ability of all students, and believes that with high-quality learning, all students can become fluent Mathematicians. He is committed to exploring the best Mathematical teaching from around the world, and implementing appropriate strategies at BVIS. In his spare time, Chris is a keen photographer, and also enjoys sport and exploring new countries and cultures.
Gavin began his career teaching ICT and Business Studies in Sheffield, where he taught a variety of age groups for four years.
Gavin was also the lead teacher on a four-week school expedition to Malawi and Zambia and has continued with his charitable commitments through his community coordinator role at BVIS HCMC.
Frances is currently the assistant director of the International Choir and Orchestra of HCMC and is an accomplished singer, performing Asian premieres of works by noted composers such as L’Estrange and Rutter.
Frances is a passionate and dedicated teacher of the Arts, specialising in Music. She has lived and worked in Ho Chi Minh City for 10 years, teaching previously at BVIS’ sister school BIS, and has been privileged to collaborate with Juilliard, ABRSM, NAE, LAMDA and FOBISIA. She is currently the assistant director of the International Choir and Orchestra of HCMC and is an accomplished singer, performing Asian premieres of works by noted composers such as L’Estrange and Rutter.
Frances is a mother to two young daughters and is looking forward to further exploration of Vietnam and Asia with her family in the near future.
BVIS HCMC draws on the latest and most innovative education technology to enhance teaching, including VR and AR tools. This means your child’s learning will be uninterrupted, whether they’re on campus or learning from home.
Students can also meet and collaborate with their peers around the world on Global Campus, our online platform connecting Nord Anglia students in more than 30 countries worldwide.
BVIS HCMC recruits outstanding teachers from around the world with an internationally recognised qualification. Most of our teachers are either from the UK or have experience in British-style international schools, with subject-specific training from leading institutions like MIT, The Juilliard School and King’s College London.
Just like our students, our teachers never stop learning. We encourage and support their professional growth, from online courses to a fully funded bespoke Master’s in International Education with King’s College London. We also have leadership pathways and training courses to develop even the most ambitious teachers, including aspiring principals.
Our teachers have access to Nord Anglia University, where they collaborate with more than 10,000 of their peers from across our worldwide network, sharing resources, recommending best practices, and joining training exercises.
We also have a unique programme in our primary school, where our expatriate teachers work alongside their Vietnamese colleagues to share and develop good practices in the classroom. In this way, our Vietnamese staff are trained to an internationally recognised standard.
A BVIS HCMC experience is like no other. With an exceptional education under their belt, your child will be prepared for whatever path they choose to take in life.
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