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Sedbergh Vietnam

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Vietnamese
Fees ₫230,675,000 - 556,500,000
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Korean Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Vietnamese, English
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS is a Cambridge-influenced international bilingual school located at No 86 Road 23, Phu My Hung, in Ho Chi Minh City. Its roots trace back to the Bilingual Canadian International School, established in 2012, which later joined with Sedbergh School in a partnership announced in December 2022 to form Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS. The school offers two study pathways: a bilingual program that combines MOET curriculum with IPC/IMYC and Cambridge English, and a Cambridge international pathway offering IGCSE and A Levels. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for local MOET graduation or international university entry, with a strong emphasis on a wide range of extracurricular activities. The campus supports more than 60 clubs, a six-house system, and a broad co-curricular program, alongside a school bus service for commuting families. The primary program covers Grades 1–5 and the secondary program covers Grades 6–12. The Head of School leads a leadership team that includes a Chief Academic Officer and vice principals for both primary and secondary divisions.

No. 86, Street No. 23, Tan My Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam

The Essentials

Sedbergh Vietnam has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English, Vietnamese.

Location
Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS is located at No. 86, Road 23, Phu My Hung, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Phu My Hung is in District 7, a well-established residential area with access to major transport routes. The campus is affiliated with Sedbergh School in the United Kingdom.

Stages
Primary Program (Grade 1–5) and Secondary Program (Grade 6–12). The Primary Program provides Cambridge Primary subjects in a MOET-supported framework, while the Secondary Program combines MOET with Cambridge Secondary subjects and English through IMYC. At the end of Grade 8, students choose between the MOET path (with intensive English) leading to a MOET diploma and IELTS 6.5+ or the Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A-Levels route.

Type
Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS operates as a day school with bus and meal services. It offers a bilingual pathway (MOET + Cambridge) in primary and secondary tracks, along with Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level options. There is no public information indicating on-site boarding for regular students.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is available for students in Grades 3–8 at no additional cost if needed. The entrance assessment covers English, Math, and Literature and may determine EAL support needs.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom. Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS maintains an international education partnership with Sedbergh School, a historic British school, and uses Cambridge-based programs.

School day structure
A sample day on the CVK campus starts at 8:00 AM with Welcome and Morning Activities, followed by 8:30 AM Arts and Creativity, 11:30 AM Lunch, 2:00 PM Arts & Sciences, and a day ending around 4:30 PM. Meals are provided at school and are part of the daily schedule.

Bus service
Bus services are provided with a wide range of fixed pickup/drop-off points across districts, operated by Student First Joint Stock Company. For specific residence pickups, contact the school to arrange and confirm start dates. Phone: (028) 54.123.444 (Ext: 1150); Email: xeduaruoc@sedbergh.edu.vn.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires full school uniform from the first day of school. This includes plain black shoes. Previous uniform items, trainers, sandals, crocs, or shoes with colored designs are not permitted.

Food Options
School meals are provided by May Catering, a catering company specializing in meals for schools. The menu includes local and international dishes and emphasizes nutrition and safety standards. Meal plans can be registered online, and the service focuses on balanced nutrition with a range of choices.

House System
Sedbergh Vietnam operates a completely new six-house system, inherited from British heritage. From August, all students are placed in one of the six houses, and each house participates in inter-house competitions and activities guided by dedicated staff.

Governance and Ownership
Sedbergh Vietnam is part of the EQuest Education Group, a private education organisation that runs K-12 schools, higher education, and EdTech in Vietnam. EQuest describes its ecosystem, international accreditation, and scale (as of 2025, the group operates around 25 institutions and serves tens of thousands of learners).
Fees

Annual tuition at Sedbergh Vietnam ranges from VND 230,675,000 to VND 556,500,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees

Assessment Fee: VND 2,200,000 (non-refundable).

Registration Fee: VND 20,000,000 (paid upon acceptance).

Reservation Fee: VND 20,000,000 (deducted from tuition).

Tuition Fees (Annual / Per Term Installment)

Bilingual Program:

- Grade 1: VND 256,305,000 / VND 143,535,000.

- Grade 2–3: VND 269,010,000 / VND 150,675,000.

- Grade 4: VND 282,555,000 / VND 158,235,000.

- Grade 5–6: VND 288,645,000 / VND 161,700,000.

- Grade 7–8: VND 319,935,000 / VND 179,130,000.

- Grade 9: VND 340,725,000 / VND 190,785,000.

- Grade 10–12: VND 361,410,000 / VND 202,335,000.

Monolingual Program:

- Year 6: VND 435,750,000 / VND 244,020,000.

- Year 7–8: VND 469,875,000 / VND 263,130,000.

- Year 9–10: VND 513,240,000 / VND 287,385,000.

- Year 11–12: VND 556,500,000 / VND 311,640,000.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

Annual Payment: Due June 1, 2025.

Term Payments: 1st Installment due June 30, 2025; 2nd Installment due December 5, 2025.

Early Payment Discounts: 10% (by Mar 15), 7% (by Apr 30), or 5% (by June 1) on full tuition.

Boarding Fees

VND 180,000,000 per school year (includes accommodation, meals, laundry, and weekend expenses).

Other Costs

Learning Resources: VND 1,500,000 – VND 35,000,000 depending on grade.

Meals & Bus: Fees vary; charged separately.

Refund Information

100% refund (less reservation fee) if withdrawn before the school year starts. Partial refunds (60% to 10%) available for withdrawals during the year depending on notice date; no refunds after March 31, 2026.

Fee Payment Options

Bank transfer, credit card (at school), or cash.
Academics

Sedbergh Vietnam teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Korean Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS delivers a curriculum that blends MOET (Vietnam's national curriculum) with Cambridge standards and the IPC/IMYC frameworks, offering both bilingual and international pathways and a broad Extra-Curricular Activities program. The Primary Program (Grades 1–5) combines MOET with the Cambridge Primary program, with Cambridge subjects in primary including Math, Science, English, Art, Music and Drama to foster active independent learning. The Secondary Program (Grades 6–12) continues MOET alongside Cambridge Lower Secondary subjects and IMYC in English, and from the end of Grade 8 students choose between a MOET diploma with IELTS 6.5+ or the Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A-Levels track. For Cambridge progression, students study the IGCSE in Years 10–11 (minimum of five IGCSE subjects including English and Maths) and then proceed to AS/A-Levels in Years 12–13. From the 2025–2026 school year, the upper-secondary bilingual program introduces English for Academic Purposes (EAP) aligned to CEFR (A2–B2) with IELTS and SAT preparation, and Grade 9 Mathematics is taught in English via the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics pathway.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Sedbergh Vietnam's Student Services run a Wellbeing Program designed to promote social and emotional development, nurture responsibility and resilience, and foster a positive school culture, including a daily mindfulness program, peer mediation, and clubs, supported by a guidance counselor and a wellness director.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a supplementary English (EAL) program for students with identified ELL needs in Grades 1–8, with teaching assistants and foreign teachers supporting English language development.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the Wellbeing Program, focusing on healthy relationships, autonomy, purpose, and ensuring students are healthy, happy, engaged and successful.

Safeguarding
The school operates safeguarding policies including a Child Protection Handbook and a Parent Handbook to guide safeguarding and child protection practices in line with domestic and international laws.
Parent Experience

History
Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS traces its roots to the Bilingual Canadian International School (BCIS), established to provide a bilingual Canadian education environment in Vietnam. The Canadian International School (CIS) was officially established on March 13, 2009, as the first international school in Vietnam to offer a Canadian curriculum, with the 2009–2010 school year starting at a temporary campus in Phu My Hung and enrolling around 165 students. The BCIS predecessor continued its development, and in the 2012–2013 school year the first generation of students graduated from CISS (the Canadian International School System, including BCIS). In December 2022, BCIS formalized a strategic partnership with Sedbergh School in the United Kingdom, with the signing taking place on December 2, 2022, launching Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS and aligning with Sedbergh's nearly 500-year history. The partnership presents Sedbergh Vietnam as a pathway to a British-inspired international program and broader study opportunities at universities worldwide.

Community
Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS supports a diverse learning community framed by a bilingual Cambridge-aligned program and a robust activity offering. The school reports about 1200 students per year and more than 40 clubs and houses, supporting a wide range of interests and peer groups. It hosts cultural and academic events such as the Winter Concert (2025) and a National English Debating & Public Speaking Contest (2025), as well as university-engagement activities including visits to RMIT University Vietnam for career discovery. The community emphasizes holistic development, with a multi-national teaching staff and a strong emphasis on preparing students for domestic and international higher education.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Sedbergh Vietnam emphasizes a strong school–parent partnership as a core governance and community value. The school holds regular on-campus Parent-Teacher Conferences, with sessions scheduled on October 31, 2025 (8:00–16:00) and November 1, 2025 (8:00–12:00) to facilitate meetings between parents and teachers. Parents are encouraged to schedule meetings with teachers to discuss progress and to participate in ongoing dialogue about their children's development. The partnership is framed as essential for student growth and is reinforced through open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect between home and school. Parent involvement is reflected in school communications, updates, and events that keep families informed of academic priorities and community activities. The school explicitly promotes a school-parent partnership as part of its community ethos and governance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS occupies about 13,000 square meters of campus space and serves around 1,500 students. The campus is linked with Maple Leaf Center, supporting a broad range of facilities for teaching and recreation. An Olympic-standard swimming pool and a variety of outdoor sports facilities, including a soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, badminton court, golf course, and tennis court, support physical education and team sport programs. Teaching spaces include spacious classrooms, a laboratory system with imported modern equipment, and a computer room with high-speed Internet. Creative and student-centered spaces include a Markerspace for creativity and startup activities, a music space, cinema, and a Makerspace. Active learning is supported by a range of functional spaces and a comprehensive utilities system to support daily student life.

Sports Facilities
Key sports facilities include an Olympic-standard swimming pool and a range of outdoor pitches and courts: a soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, badminton court, golf course, and tennis court. An on-site stadium and dedicated football pitches support PE lessons and competitive teams. The Maple Leaf Center is used by the Saigon Heat team for practice and competition. The campus provides indoor and outdoor spaces designed to accommodate team training, matches, and physical education.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a laboratory system with imported modern equipment to support Cambridge-based science teaching and practical work. A modern computer room with high-speed Internet access supports digital learning and research. The campus includes a Makerspace for hands-on projects and project-based learning. Spacious classrooms and flexible learning spaces are designed to support collaboration and inquiry.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Markerspace creativity and startup area provides space for student-led projects and entrepreneurship. A dedicated music space supports music education and performances, and a cinema offers space for film appreciation and screenings. The Makerspace and other creative facilities support design, fabrication, and cross-disciplinary projects. Outdoor spaces and sporting facilities also enable clubs and after-school activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Sedbergh Vietnam offers more than 60 after-school clubs across academics, arts, sports, and community themes. Primary/Junior clubs include Vietnamese Tutoring, Math Tutoring, Reading Club, and Chess & Puzzles. Secondary clubs include English Support, IELTS Speaking, Model United Nations (MUN), Debate, Marketing & Business Club, and the iDEA Club, with the Student Council also available. Clubs are organized to develop social responsibility and leadership through the House system and student-led events.

Arts & Creative
Arts and culture are integrated into school life, with a choir and a comprehensive music program that includes the Sedbergh Vietnam Choir, Music Club, and Digital Music Production. Drama and performing arts are supported through the Drama Club, and there are Fine Arts, Creative Arts, Digital Painting, and Creative Writing clubs. The arts program includes student-led performances and cultural celebrations, such as Mid-autumn Festival showcases. The Arts are highlighted as an everyday part of life, encouraging appreciation, collaboration, and community engagement.

Cultural & Language
Language and cultural activities include English language support and IELTS Speaking clubs, plus Vietnamese language tutoring. There are language and cultural clubs such as Spanish Club and Chinese Chess Club, along with traditional games and cultural activities. Model United Nations provides a platform for international discussions and cross-cultural understanding. Cultural events and celebrations are part of the program, such as Mid-autumn Festival activities.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby clubs include Chess & Puzzles, Board Games & Lego, Traditional Games, and Rubik's Cube. Students can pursue sports and physical activities such as Running Club, Badminton, Pickleball, Tennis, Jiujitsu, Golf, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and the Football Team. Clubs operate twice weekly after school to encourage exploration of interests and development of teamwork. Yearbook and photography clubs provide additional outlets for student creativity.

Community & Service
Community service is embedded in Sedbergh Vietnam through clubs like Habitat for Humanity and Anti-Bullying, and through the school's broader civic activities. The school runs Saturday charity events with Binh An charity school and outreach projects in Can Gio. Projects include English lessons for orphans, donations of food and clothing, and participation in the Terry Fox Run to support pediatric cancer care. These activities foster social responsibility and global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is provided through the Student Council, Global Issues Network, and House Councils. Participation in these bodies develops critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills. Students have organized events such as Halloween activities, the Spring Concert, and Teacher Appreciation Day. The iDEA Club and Marketing & Business Club offer formal paths into entrepreneurship and business skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sedbergh Vietnam operates 41 athletic teams across a range of sports including badminton, basketball, soccer, swimming, and volleyball. The Athletics Program emphasizes teamwork and healthy competition, supported by field trips and life-skills development. Mindfulness and wellbeing are supported through activities such as Yoga, along with other fitness offerings. Annual trips and after-school activities contribute to physical health and overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in the monolingual CVK program. In the bilingual track, English language study is emphasized as part of the MOET bilingual pathway, alongside MOET content. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for non-native English speakers in Grades 3–8 at no cost. The Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A-Levels track is part of the international pathway.

Bilingual Teaching
Sedbergh Vietnam offers a bilingual track as part of the Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS program. Families can choose between a bilingual pathway and an international pathway; the bilingual track combines the MOET Vietnamese curriculum with international elements, including a Cambridge English component, IPC, and IMYC. The curriculum is organized into Primary (Grades 1–5) and Secondary (Grades 6–12). At the end of Grade 8, students select between two pathways: the MOET program with an intensive English component leading to a MOET diploma (with IELTS target 6.5 or higher) or the Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A-Levels track.

Immersion Programs
Sedbergh Vietnam operates a monolingual English immersion program at the CVK campus for early years, described as 100% English immersion. The Sedbergh Summer Course 2025 includes English immersion with at least 15 hours of formal English instruction per week, taught by native speakers, and a 1:15 teacher-pupil ratio. These immersion offerings underscore English as a central language in the school's programs.
Reputation

Awards
2024–2025 House Award: The 2024–2025 House journey culminated with Hart House as the overall House Champion, with more than 30 awards earned across over 10 events and about 600 participating students.

Accreditations
- Cambridge School in Vietnam: Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS (under CIS system) is certified and on the list of Cambridge Schools in Vietnam.

- Cognia Accreditation: Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS (under CIS system) achieved comprehensive education quality accreditation from Cognia, covering the three U.S. regional agencies (NCA CASI, NWAC, SACS CASI).

- CoIS Accreditation: Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS (under CIS system) holds International Accreditation by the Council of International Schools.

- CoBIS Accredited Member: Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS is a CoBIS Accredited Member, a credential tied to the Council of British International Schools with a standards-based framework (10 standards).

- WASC Accreditation: Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS officially earns accreditation from ACS WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Consultation. The process begins with an admission consultation to help families choose a suitable educational program and understand the admission pathway. Parents provide their contact details to receive detailed guidance, and group consultations can be arranged if several families are applying together. During this stage, families are informed about the Academic Scholarship Program, including the possibility of scholarships that cover up to 100% of tuition; information is provided to help determine eligibility and the best program fit.

Step 2 — Entrance examination and admission requirements. After completing the admission form and receiving program guidance, the admissions team arranges an entrance examination for the child. The entrance test covers English, Mathematics, and Literature, and families may be asked to provide transcripts or related documents before and during the testing process. Some applicants may meet with the School Board as part of the evaluation before final admission decisions are issued; after the test, the leadership team provides feedback and the admissions team communicates next steps or additional guidance.

Step 3 — Enrollment. Upon admission approval, families prepare and submit the required documentation to complete the admission profile. Required items include a health certification and vaccination certificate (Preschool), a birth certificate copy (or notarized translation for foreigners), copies of parent IDs (and student IDs in later grades), the student's original transcript, and any relevant school transfer letters. Additional items may include prior school documentation and letters of recommendation; once documents are verified, enrollment is completed and a start date is confirmed.

Scholarships
Academic scholarships: Sedbergh Vietnam offers an Academic Scholarship Program with awards from 20% to 100% of tuition, and up to 150 scholarships in total. Eligibility includes an average English score of 8.0 or higher, two consecutive years of “excellent” academic performance, active participation in extracurricular activities, and possession of certificates or awards. The program promises a simple application process and free testing fees as part of the process. Cambridge scholarships: Cambridge-based scholarships are available, with awards up to 60% of tuition for eligible students pursuing Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A-Level pathways. There are also broader Cambridge scholarship opportunities referred to on the school's pages, including a substantial fund and multiple full scholarships in some years. Notably, a separate Cambridge scholarship initiative is described as a total fund (e.g., up to 18 billion VND) with a number of full scholarships and a January 15, 2026 application deadline. These scholarships are not stackable with other promotions and have specific terms. For prospective applicants, the school communicates Cambridge-related scholarship details during the admissions process and in dedicated scholarship announcements.
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