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British Vietnamese International School, HCMC
TISS Gold Tier School
Commonly known as BVIS HCMC, the British Vietnamese International School, HCMC is a coeducational school located in the Binh Chanh district offering a continuous British educational pathway from Early Years through to Senior school. The school stands out by blending rigorous UK-based academics with Vietnamese cultural and language perspectives, delivering the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside IGCSE and A Level programmes. This distinct dual-language environment provides students with globally recognised qualifications while ensuring they maintain a deep, grounded connection to their local heritage.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Engaged and respectful students: Teachers consistently highlight that students are well-behaved, motivated, and a pleasure to teach.
- Effective bilingual model: Parents appreciate the blend of the National Curriculum for England (IGCSE/A-Levels) with Vietnamese language and cultural preservation.
- Supportive community and facilities: Staff note a warm, collegial working atmosphere supported by well-maintained campus facilities and Nord Anglia resources.
Negatives
- Lower compensation and stagnating pay: Staff frequently note that salary packages and housing allowances lag behind sister school BIS HCMC and other top international schools.
- Challenging location and commute: Located in Binh Chanh rather than major expat hubs like Thao Dien (District 2), leading to long, traffic-heavy commutes for many staff and families.
- Address
- Unit 76B Pham Hung St Binh ChanhHo Chi Minh City, 70000Vietnam
- Website
- http://www.bvisvietnam.com
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 84 837 580 717
- System
- British, International Curriculum
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- A Level, IGCSE, IPC
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Faculty
- 30
- Students
- Coeducational
