British International School HCMC Rated Vietnam's Top IB Diploma School

British International School Ho Chi Minh City has claimed the top position among IB Diploma Programme schools in Vietnam, according to Study International, with students recording an average score of 36.4 against a global average of 30.6. The result cements BIS HCMC's reputation as the academic benchmark for British-curriculum education in the country.

The school, which is part of the Nord Anglia Education network, currently enrols around 2,300 students from 55 countries. It follows a curriculum grounded in the National Curriculum for England at primary level, incorporating the International Primary Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma pathway in secondary.

Performance in context

A score of 36.4 places BIS HCMC comfortably above the threshold typically associated with offers from Russell Group and Ivy League universities. For families weighing whether to accept a posting to Ho Chi Minh City or to consider relocating within Asia, results at this level directly affect how much academic continuity their children can expect to maintain.

Vietnam's international school sector has been navigating a more complex regulatory environment following the passage of the 2026 Law on Teachers, which introduced new compliance requirements for foreign educators working in the country. Schools with strong IB outcomes, accreditation from recognised bodies, and established networks with universities abroad are better placed to weather that compliance pressure than newer or smaller operators.

Wider implications for British schools in Vietnam

BIS HCMC's performance will add competitive pressure on other premium British schools operating in the city and in Hanoi. In a market where families increasingly compare IB scores across campuses before choosing a school, a sustained gap between BIS HCMC and its nearest rivals is likely to translate into admissions demand and the ability to hold or raise fees. Whether competitors can close that gap when 2026 Diploma results are published later this year remains to be seen.