BIS HCMC Primary 

Parent Handbook 2026-2027

Welcome 

A very warm welcome to the British International School, Ho Chi Minh City!

The purpose of this Primary Parent Handbook is to provide essential information about school routines and expectations. Please take some time to read through the information so that you will be better placed to support your child at school. If you still have unanswered questions after reading through this website, feel free to approach us or our colleagues directly and we will do all that we can to clarify things for you.

Learning at BIS HCMC is a collaborative process with children receiving help and support from a variety of places. Your continued interest, involvement and support are essential for the on-going development of your child, and will be very much welcomed and appreciated by the school.

We understand that starting a new school is daunting for many children. Please be assured that we will do all that we can to make your child feel happy and comfortable in school and to help them settle in quickly.

The British International School is the leading international school in the region and you can be confident in your choice of school. We feel very proud of the educational opportunities available to our students and we are sure your child’s time with us will be happy and successful.

We look forward to meeting you in due course.

BIS Mission Statement

At the British International School Ho Chi Minh City, we believe in a holistic education that fosters a love of learning, and which balances academic success with character development and wellbeing.

Our diverse community acts with integrity, respect, and care, learning together as critical enquirers who value reflection and perseverance. United as global citizens, we develop the skills and characteristics to create a more peaceful and sustainable world.

In everything we do, we live and demonstrate our core values. These are: Integrity, Respect, Care, Enquiry, Perseverance, and Reflection.