Golden Time

In their first full week as IBDP students, our new Year 12s gathered in the Founders’ Auditorium earlier this week for one of the most anticipated moments of their school journey so far: opening their long-awaited IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) results. As always, the air was initially full of nerves, hesitation and excitement — and then emotion, joy and pride — as all students celebrated two years of success, hard work and commitment.

At the British International School HCMC, our Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is more than just supportive parents, they’re the heart of our community. Engaged, enthusiastic, and always ready to help, their impact stretches far beyond the school walls, building strong connections between students, staff and parents.

An unforgettable experience in Houston Texas, that taught our students about leadership, collaboration and a united commitment in designing creative solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We hear directly from Devon, Martin, and SeeEun as they share their inspiring journey in a beautifully written blog—capturing every moment, reflection, and discovery along the way.

Year 9 is more than the final chapter of Key Stage 3 (KS3) of the English National Curriculum; it’s a pivotal year of transformation. It’s the point where students begin to personalise their learning to a much greater extent, preparing to enter the academic rigour of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme.