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British Vietnamese International School (BVIS)

International School in Ho Chi Minh City

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British Vietnamese International School (BVIS) HCMC delivers the National Curriculum of England to students aged 2 to 18 in Ho Chi Minh City, serving Vietnamese and expat families with strong bilingual English-Vietnamese provision. Part of the Nord Anglia Education group, BVIS offers IGCSE and A Level pathways with admissions open for 2026-2027.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE, A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $8,000–$16,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 2-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: COBIS listed accreditations.
BritishAges 2-18English$8,000–$16,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $13,500/yr(+13%, modeled)Above average in Ho Chi Minh CityOpen admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

COBIS

Qualifications

IGCSE, A-Levels

british-curriculumpremium-tieropen-admissions

About British Vietnamese International School (BVIS)

BVIS HCMC is the leading bilingual international school in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a premium global education rooted in Vietnamese culture and traditions.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for British Vietnamese International School (BVIS)
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$16,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$13,500(+13%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$15,000
Cost position in Ho Chi Minh City56th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Part of Nord Anglia Education. British curriculum with Vietnamese bilingual option. IGCSE/A-Level.

Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE, A-Levels

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

District 1, District 3, Binh Thanh, Phu Nhuan

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 51%1 named source

At a Glance

Fee Position in Ho Chi Minh City

Budget-friendly
Median
$3,000$8,000–$16,000$37,756

Class size: Not published

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