KOTO Dream Ride held in HanoiThe Saigon Times Daily Riders take part in KOTO Dream Ride - PHOTO: COURTESY OF KOTO HCMC - Social enterprise KOTO organized the fundraising event KOTO Dream Ride 2018 in Hanoi on November 10, attracting around 150 riders from the Australian Embassy, the United Nations International School (UNIS) Hanoi, British University Vietnam, British Vietnamese International School, and many other organizations. With an aim to raise funds for the KOTO Foundation, KOTO Dream Ride 2018 was a fantastic occasion for people to support a great cause while enjoying a good time on the weekend. The 55-kilometer ride started at UNIS Hanoi and journeyed through the villages, pagodas, and green paddy fields that make up northern Vietnam’s stunning landscape. There was also the 25-kilometer route for junior riders. The finish line for the route was at Co Loa Citadel. Thao Nguyen (also known as Thao Griffiths) was this year’s Dream Ride ambassador. “When … [Read more...] about KOTO Dream Ride held in Hanoi
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British Embassy launches road safety campaign in HCMC
British Embassy launches road safety campaign in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily Two road safety banners are seen at the launch ceremony of #KnowSafetyNoAccidents campaign - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE BRITISH EMBASSY HCMC - The British Embassy in Vietnam last week launched a new road safety awareness campaign with the hashtag #KnowSafetyNoAccidents that focuses on safe motorcycle driving for tourists and expatriates living in Vietnam. Held at the Early Years Campus of the British International School in HCMC and with over 70 people in attendance, the launch event was the first of many programs that aim at educating British citizens and the public about motorcycle hazards and safety. According to the British Embassy, 59% of road traffic accidents involve motorcyclists in Vietnam. However, many British nationals visiting or living in the country are not sufficiently prepared or equipped to ride motorbikes. Road conditions in Vietnam differ significantly from those in the UK with many … [Read more...] about British Embassy launches road safety campaign in HCMC
Stellar examination results for student at the British Vietnamese International School in IGCSE
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
HCMC students to represent Vietnam in F1 in Schools World Finals
HCMC students to represent Vietnam in F1 in Schools World FinalsBy Hung Le Nam Phong Racing team from BIS HCMC will compete in the F1 in Schools STEM Challenge World Finals in Singapore in September - PHOTO: COURTESY OF AUDI VIETNAM HCMC - Nam Phong Racing team from the British International School (BIS) HCMC, with sponsorship from Audi Vietnam, will represent Vietnam in the F1 in Schools STEM Challenge World Finals taking place in Singapore from September 9 to 13, 2018. Nam Phong Racing consists of six highly skilled and innovative International Baccalaureate students, namely Ju Ha Lee, Jonathan Le, Victoria Fethke, Jimin Oh, Trinh Vo and Hong Hanh Pham, who will show off their talent on a global scale. Nam Phong means “Southern Wind” in Vietnamese. Wind is the vigorous force of nature and its effortless speed is what the team’s car emulates. Although the members come from three different countries, they emphasize their identity as the only F1 in Schools … [Read more...] about HCMC students to represent Vietnam in F1 in Schools World Finals
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