ADMISSIONS

QUESTIONS

• Will my child be able to follow the curriculum if we enrol halfway through the year?

  Yes, absolutely. BVIS HCMC provides every student with a personalised learning programme, designed to support them as they prepare for their IGCSE exams at 16. We also provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Vietnamese as an Additional Language (VAL) support for students who need it.
• Will my child who is studying in a Vietnamese school without any English be accepted?

  Their placement will depend on their age, test results, and school reports. Older children are expected to have higher levels of English because of the curriculum we follow. Our excellent English support team can help your child if they experience initial difficulties. We aim for every student to thrive and succeed, no matter their background or experience.
• What is the purpose of the security deposit?

  Our admissions process begins in October, when we start recruiting the best international teachers for the following academic year. An early financial investment is made in our teaching staff, so in return we need a commitment from families. Your deposit will offset any outlay made during the recruitment process, in the event that you withdraw your child’s application at short notice. The use of a deposit is a standard practice at premium international schools across the world.
• Does the school follow the British or Vietnamese curriculum?

  BVIS HCMC is a one of a kind school in Vietnam, thanks to our unique ability to teach the National Curriculum of England in a bilingual environment. We use this curriculum as our framework to ensure every student receives an international-style education that maintains a strong Vietnamese perspective.
• How is the day timetabled? Will English be integrated through the school day, or will my child study in English in the morning and Vietnamese in the afternoon, for example?

  Our English and Vietnamese curricula are integrated. The level of English increases as students enter Secondary (reaching 95% English in Key Stage 5) to prepare for their exams, but our younger students are exposed to equal levels of English and Vietnamese.
• How do students graduate?

  Students study for their University of Cambridge IGCSE exams which they take at 16, then their International A Levels which they take at 18.
• Are the qualifications obtained at BVIS HCMC recognised and valued across the globe?

  Yes. University of Cambridge exams are taken in more than 100 countries, and are universally accepted by all top-ranking universities in the world.
• Will there be any learning support for my child?

  We offer learning support for children with mild learning difficulties. We have English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Vietnamese as an Additional Language (VAL) teams available to students who initially need extra help with their language acquisition, at no extra cost.