IGCSE certificate presentation evening "This is a tremendous achievement for the students and their teachers. For the third consecutive year, results have been excellent, providing them with a great foundation to entry into the International A Level studies programme and later into the world’s best universities," Mark Sayer, principal of the British Vietnamese International School Hanoi said. "Students here at BVIS continue to benefit from innovative and experienced teaching that leads to exceptional outcomes. These results are again solid evidence of the success of our bilingual approach, something very dear to us all and at the very core of our school." The IGCSE examinations provide internationally-respected qualifications studied by students aged 14-16 years old. Respected world-wide by all high-quality universities, they cover a broad range of subjects including languages, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, computer science and more. The IGCSE is one of the most … [Read more...] about Stellar examination results for student at the British Vietnamese International School in IGCSE
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British Vietnamese International School Hanoi celebrates first graduation ceremony
By Thanh Thu  July 2, 2018 | 03:00 pm GMT+7 The students have been accepted to prestigious universities in the U.S., U.K. and Switzerland. The first-ever graduation ceremony of the British Vietnamese International School Hanoi (BVIS Hanoi) just took place in Hanoi Melia Hotel. Class of 2018 is the first group of A Level students to graduate from this school. Mr. Mark Sayer, Principal of BVIS Hanoi, Mr. Nick Lee, Head of Secondary and Mr. Steph Lysaght, Deputy Head of Mission for the U.K. Embassy to Vietnam. "Our students are really excellent as they successfully completed the A-Level program taught exclusively in English with high grades," said Mark Sayer, Principal of BVIS Hanoi. Before that, the students have completed their International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations with higher scores than the average result of students in the U.K.. All Year 13 students from BVIS Hanoi have been accepted to prestigious universities … [Read more...] about British Vietnamese International School Hanoi celebrates first graduation ceremony
International school in Hanoi receives global recognition
BVIS Hanoi’s students reading books in a library. BVIS Hanoi started the process of accreditation with the CIS in May 2015 with its membership visit, followed by pre-accreditation in December in the same year. The school, in Hanoi's Thanh Xuan District, hosted teams from both CIS and WASC who scrutinized every area of its operations before compiling and submitting their report for ratification in November last year. The school engaged in an 18-month preparation for the accreditation visit, undergoing robust self-evaluation in order to qualify for this accredited status. BVIS Hanoi had to ensure it met rigorous standards in all aspects of the school that were examined, including the standards of teaching, health and safety procedures, student/staff relationships, finance and governance, community and parent involvement, as well as emergency crisis management plans. A history lesson at BVIS Hanoi. The accreditation is a great honor and one that BVIS Hanoi is proud … [Read more...] about International school in Hanoi receives global recognition
International schools proliferate in Vietnam
Since the first appearance in Vietnam more than two decades ago, foreign schools have thrived in large cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. The rising number of expats and local middle-income earners in the southern hub has led to the appearance of a number of new foreign schools. Parents now have considerably more choices available to them in the search for an ideal learning environment for their children. Ho Chi Minh City is currently home to 20 such institutions with more than 10,000 students, half of whom are Vietnamese children and teenagers, according to estimates by the municipal Department of Education and Training. The first foreign school is the International School Ho Chi Minh City based in District 2. Founded around two decades ago, the facility is committed to the long-term intellectual development of children born to foreign diplomats and entrepreneurs working in the … [Read more...] about International schools proliferate in Vietnam
British International School Hanoi present Benefit Concert
The Hanoitimes - British International School (BIS) Hanoi will present an evening of classical music named Benefit Concert. The concert featuring performances by talented BIS students with some very special guests, including Benjamin Moermond – principal bassoonist of the Hong Kong Philharmonic and an active teacher and performer throughout Asia. Benefit Concert take place on May 17. Moermond will join BIS Hanoi as Juilliard Visiting Artist - part of BIS Hanoi’s collaboration with the Juilliard School. The concert will also have May Piano Duet – acclaimed performers Pham Quynh Trang and Tran Thi Tam Ngoc. All proceeds will go to BIS Hanoi’s community partners, some of which include Tam Dao Bear Sanctuary, Blue Dragon, SOS Village, School on a Boat, and Education for Nature Vietnam. Hosted by the National Academy of Music, this promises to be an enjoyable evening and a wonderful opportunity to see our talents on a big stage while raising funds for worthy … [Read more...] about British International School Hanoi present Benefit Concert