Who We Are | Brighton College Vietnam

Our Mission and Philosophy

Life at the Senior School

Our supportive community ensures that pupils flourish in their chosen academic subjects, take advantage of the many opportunities on offer and are supported every step of the way.

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A Culture of Kindness

We know that young people who are happy are young people who thrive and we believe the best way of achieving a happy and content community is to instil a culture of kindness, ensuring that everyone feels valued for who they truly are.

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A Part of Society

Our pupils know that there is a whole world beyond the classroom and we encourage them to remember that they are a part of society, not apart from it.

How our pupils make a difference

Our Spaces

Our spaces provide dynamic learning environments for pupils to engage with their subjects. Pupils benefit greatly from our world-class facilities, expansive playing fields and large playgrounds, which provide the perfect setting for learning and growth.

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Our Location

Nestled in the serene Vinhomes Ocean Park, Hanoi, Brighton College Vietnam enjoys a picturesque lakeside setting surrounded by 3.4 hectares of open, green space. Our world-class campus offers pupils a harmonious blend of modern facilities and natural beauty, creating an inspiring environment where excellence flourishes and potential thrives.

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Who We Are

Our Aims

Brighton College Vietnam has the following aims:

To develop a lifelong attitude of kindness in all aspects of their life, to live with integrity and create an understanding of how to enhance their wellbeing and that of others.
To inspire a love of learning through an innovative and challenging skills-based curriculum which encourages curiosity and enquiry about the changing world.
To enthuse children with the confidence and desire to go beyond their own learning potential in academic and co-curricular areas of school life.
To deliver an education that is both pupil-centred and outcome-focused. We strive to equip our pupils with the capabilities needed for lifelong success, whilst ensuring that every young person in our care is ready to contribute positively to society.
To cultivate critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers who respect diverse perspectives and want to give back to the world of which they are a part of.
To inspire every pupil to achieve academic excellence and to become the very best version of themselves, ready to flourish in a dynamic global landscape.

A Reputation for Innovation

Founded in 1845 by William Aldwin Soames, Brighton College was the first independent school to be founded in the UK county of Sussex. The school has a long history of being innovative and occupies a significant place in the development of British education.

During the 19th century the College helped promote the use of individual classrooms for teaching small groups; was an early pioneer in teaching both modern languages and science, and later built the first purpose-built science laboratory; invented the school magazine; and set up the first gymnasium.

From these foundations a reputation was established for entrepreneurial thinking and for questioning traditional teaching methods. In 1973, the school became co-educational.

Throughout its history Brighton College UK has always been keen to question what has been considered ‘the norm’. This spirit continues to the present day throughout the Brighton College family of schools, embracing individuality in a respectful community, and remaining committed to the transformative powers of education.