Blue Ridge International School

Blue Ridge International School (BRIS) is a system of international schools based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, offering bilingual international early years and international primary - lower secondary programs. The system operates multiple campuses across the city - including locations in Gia Dinh (Binh Thanh), Tan Phu, Tan Binh, Go Vap and Nhiêu Lộc (District 3) - and lists office hours as Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. BRIS delivers a mix of international curricula and complementary skill programs. The bilingual international preschool program combines the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) from Fieldwork in the UK with the FasTracKids life-skills curriculum from the United States - operating on the principle that "every child is unique." Preschool options listed include a Global Preschool program (100% English) and a Bilingual Preschool program (50% English). The primary program is described as outcomes-focused - using an Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) approach - and integrates US education standards together with Singapore Math. BRIS also promotes an interactive English program that applies a RICH teaching method aimed at focusing curriculum priorities, developing soft skills, shaping character and fostering a love of learning. In addition to core academics, BRIS emphasizes long-term skills development through the FasTracKids system from the United States, with a published sequence that covers around a dozen interdisciplinary topics such as biology, earth science, astronomy, creative writing, public speaking and drama, natural science and economics. The site includes parent testimonials that highlight improved English fluency, greater confidence and positive teacher-student relationships as common outcomes for children enrolled at BRIS. Prospective teachers should note that BRIS presents itself as an international-quality educational system with an emphasis on accessible tuition and on preparing students to engage with international learning environments. The school promotes international curricula and extra-curricular skill programs across early years and primary-lower secondary levels, and actively advertises admissions and recruitment information on its site.