Brightonians Lead the Nation in IGCSE Excellence
We are incredibly proud to celebrate two exceptional Brightonians who have been recognised at the 2025 Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards for achieving the Highest Mark in the Country in their respective IGCSE subjects during the 2024/2025 examination series. A Hat-Trick of Excellence We are equally delighted to honour Vi Khoi, also in Year 12, who has achieved an...
Brighton College Vietnam Named in the Spear’s Schools Index 2026
We are delighted to share that Brighton College Vietnam has been named among the Top Recommended Private Schools Globally in the Spear’s Schools Index 2026. As the first and only school in Vietnam to receive this distinction, this is a landmark moment for the College and a meaningful endorsement of our place within the international...
Teaching & Learning Series | Where Language Learning Begins
Our Teaching & Learning Series offers a glimpse into the thoughtful approach behind the curriculum at Brighton College Vietnam, where each stage of learning is carefully designed to support every pupil’s journey. In this first episode, Ms Samantha Bagshaw, Head of Prep, reflects on how language development begins from the very earliest years. From the...
Seeing Science Unfold: Year 11 Observe Plasmolysis in Action
In this week’s Biology lesson, our Year 11 pupils turned their attention to something usually invisible to the naked eye. Using their microscopes, they explored plasmolysis, observing how plant cells respond to different solutions. Working with onion cells, pupils carefully prepared their slides, adjusted the microscopes, and watched closely as the cells changed. As water...
From “Why?” to “Wow!” – A Week of Discovery
This week, the Prep School has been alive with the spirit of inquiry as pupils embraced the British Science Week under the theme “Curiosity: What’s Your Question?” The focus has been on empowering our children to explore, investigate, and—most importantly—interrogate the world around them. At Brighton College Vietnam, nurturing curiosity is the core of learning....
Not to Fear Mistakes | A Story of Creative Courage
“Collaborating with a different artistic style pushed me beyond my comfort zone. It taught me to be willing to try, not to fear mistakes. Appreciating the hard work behind a piece can deeply shape the way we see and value the artwork.” This reflection from Tram Anh captures something quietly powerful at the centre of...
The Wizard of Oz: A Journey of Courage, Friendship and Finding a Home
The curtain has now fallen on three magical nights of The Wizard of Oz at Brighton College Vietnam, yet the echoes of music and laughter continue to linger. Through song, movement and vibrant performance, our pupils reminded us of that courage, wisdom and love are often already within us. None of this would have been...
Multilingual Development: What Parents Don’t Need to Worry About
Why do children sometimes mix two languages in the same sentence? Is it a cause for concern if they speak very little when they first begin learning English? And does using the home language at...
When Speaking Fluently Isn’t the Same as Mastering a Language
A common assumption when children learn English is that once they can chat naturally with friends, they have fully mastered the language. In reality, language development unfolds gradually, and conversational fluency is only the first...
Why do we find it so easy to believe fake news?
Have you ever believed a story simply because the headline sounded shocking? Have you shared a post because thousands of others had already done so? Or skimmed through news on social media without checking the...
Step Into the Joy of Early Years with Bright Start
With big smiles, curious minds and hands ready to explore, our little ones returned to Bright Start for joyful sessions filled with stories, creativity and playful discovery! As Brighton College Vietnam’s weekly parent-and-toddler programme, Bright...
[Year 4C Assembly] A trip to Brazil
From iconic landmarks to rainforest wonders and football legends, Class 4C took us on an amazing adventure through Brazil this week! In their pupil-led assembly, 4C explored Brazil with confidence, energy and plenty of enthusiasm....
Exploring Future Pathways at the BMI Hanoi University Fair
Our Year 10 – 12 pupils had an opportunity to engage with 14 universities as part of the BMI Hanoi programme. It was an excellent opportunity for the Key Stage 4 pupils to begin conversations...
Pupil Spotlight: Brightonian Triumphs at the ASIA Business Simulation Competition
We are proud to celebrate Minh Trang, Year 9, for receiving the Best Speaker Award at the prestigious ASIA Business Simulation Competition. This international program challenges pupils to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship – from...
From Our Concert Stage to International Recognition
We are delighted to celebrate Duy Hưng, Year 11 pupil, who has been awarded the Silver Prize at the 20th ZhongSin International Music Competition in Singapore – a wonderful recognition of his dedication and musical...
[Year 5B Assembly] “Not Giving Up When Something Feels Difficult”: Stories of Survival & the Power of Reading
What helps someone survive when everything feels uncertain? This was the question that stayed with the audience during Year 5B’s assembly today. As part of their learning this term, pupils explored powerful survival stories from...
