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Principal’s Welcome

WELCOME TO BCIS

Welcome from our Principal

Welcome from our Principal

Bilingual Canadian International School – BCIS is an inclusive community committed to the development of future leaders in a bilingual setting. We aim to build a community of students who are well-rounded in academic achievement, culture, character as well as global citizenship. Together with collaboration, the ability of innovation, communication, and critical thinking formed during school time. We challenge all members of our community to be active, lifelong learners.

Welcome from our Principal

Bilingual Canadian International School – BCIS is an inclusive community committed to the development of future leaders in a bilingual setting. We aim to build a community of students who are well-rounded in academic achievement, culture, character as well as global citizenship. Together with collaboration, the ability of innovation, communication, and critical thinking formed during school time. We challenge all members of our community to be active, lifelong learners.

Welcome to the BCIS
A humane, positive and progressive community​

WHOLE SCHOOL STRATEGIC TEAM

Meet our Leadership Team

Peter James Corcoran

HEAD OF SCHOOL OF CISS

Education Background

  • Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Leadership – The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
  • Bachelor of Education – Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Bachelor of Science – BS, Psychology – University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  • Teaching Certification – Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Experience

  • Teaching and Administrative Experience: 25 years
  • Former Head of School at the Canadian International School Singapore (CIS Singapore)
Jodie Evans

Jodie Evans

Headmistress of sedbergh vietnam

Education Background

  • Graduated in Fine Art and Art History
  • Masters in Museum and Gallery Education
  • Post-Graduate Teaching Certificate from the Institute of Education, University of London
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Leadership Development from Said Business School, University of Oxford

Experience

  • Over 23 years of teaching experience in the UK and various other countries.
  • Over 7 years in leadership positions.
  • National Professional Qualification for Headship (Department of Education, UK Government)
  • Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching – UK (an educational organization supporting the professional development of teachers, part of the Royal British Education Association).
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Kelly-Marie Scott

vice principal for primary

Education Background

  • BA (Hons) Media Arts with Theatre and Performance, 2004, University of Plymouth, U.K
  • Awarded U.K. qualified Teacher status (QTS), University Of Reading
  • MA Education 2021-2024, University of Nottingham

Experience

  • Over 12 years of experience in teaching and education
  • 2019 – 2023: Leader Teacher (G1-G3), Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS

Peter James Corcoran

HEAD OF SCHOOL OF CISS

Education Background

  • Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Leadership – The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
  • Bachelor of Education – Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Bachelor of Science – BS, Psychology – University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  • Teaching Certification – Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Experience

  • Teaching and Administrative Experience: 25 years
  • Former Head of School at the Canadian International School Singapore (CIS Singapore)

Jodie Evans

headmistress of sedbergh vietnam

Education Background

  • Graduated in Fine Art and Art History
  • Masters in Museum and Gallery Education
  • Post-Graduate Teaching Certificate from the Institute of Education, University of London
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Leadership Development from Said Business School, University of Oxford

Experience

  • Over 23 years of teaching experience in the UK and various other countries.
  • Over 7 years in leadership positions.
  • National Professional Qualification for Headship (Department of Education, UK Government)
  • Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching – UK (an educational organization supporting the professional development of teachers, part of the Royal British Education Association).

Kelly-Marie Scott

vice principal for primary

Education Background

  • BA (Hons) Media Arts with Theatre and Performance, 2004, University of Plymouth, U.K
  • Awarded U.K. qualified Teacher status (QTS), University Of Reading
  • MA Education 2021-2024, University of Nottingham

Experience

  • Over 12 years of experience in teaching and education
  • 2019 – 2023: Leader Teacher (G1-G3), Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS
Mr-Tuyen

Bui Minh Tuyen

Acting Vice Principal for Secondary

Education background

  • 2002 – 2007: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – Vinh University
  • 2007 – 2009: Master of Mathematics, major in Analytical Mathematics – Vinh University
  • 2010 – 2012: Part of the research group “Optimization and applications Theory” at Vietnam Institute of Mathematics

Experience

  • 5 years of experience teaching Mathematics at high schools and universities
  • 2015 – 2023: Teaching at BCIS
  • 2023: Vice Principal of Secondary School at BCIS

Bui Minh Tuyen

Acting Vice Principal for Secondary

Education background

  • Master of Mathematics – Vinh University

Experience

  • 5 years of teaching experience at the University
  • More than 12 years of teaching experience

Nguyen Thi Thuy

Vice Principal for Primary

Education background

  • Bachelor of Arts, Major: English linguistics and literature – HCMC University of Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Master in Education Management – HCMC University of Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Certificate of Teaching theories and pedagogy; Education management for Principals and Marketing

Experience

  • 2011 – 2016: Head of English Primary – V-Star School
  • 2017 – 2020: Vice Principal of English Primary & Secondary – V-Star School
  • 2020 – 2021: Branch Manager – WIS International Preschool, District 7, HCMC, Vietnam
  • 2021 – 2023: Head of preschool and Primary – The International School (TIS), Phu Nhuan, HCMC, Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Thuy

Vice Principal for Primary

Education background

  • Bachelor of Arts, Major: English linguistics and literature – HCMC University of Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Master in Education Management – HCMC University of Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Certificate of Teaching theories and pedagogy; Education management for Principals and Marketing

Experience

  • 2011 – 2016: Head of English Primary – V-Star School
  • 2017 – 2020: Vice Principal of English Primary & Secondary – V-Star School
  • 2020 – 2021: Branch Manager – WIS International Preschool, District 7, HCMC, Vietnam
  • 2021 – 2023: Head of preschool and Primary – The International School (TIS), Phu Nhuan, HCMC, Vietnam