BIS Hanoi students achieve ‘Top in country’ awards in the Cambridge IGCSE examinations

BIS HANOI STUDENTS ACHIEVE

‘TOP IN COUNTRY’ AWARDSIN

THE CAMBRIDGE IGCSE EXAMINATIONS

Three students from last year’s Year 11 cohort have received prestigious awards from Cambridge International Education to acknowledge “ their outstanding performance in the June 2021 Cambridge examination series.

The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards programme celebrates the success of learners taking Cambridge examinations in over 40 countries from around the world. Cambridge places learners at the centre of their international education programmes and qualifications which are inspired by the best in educational thinking. The following students received Top in Country awards, indicating that they received the highest mark in Vietnam for their subjects:

Bich Phuong Nguyen was awarded the prize for the highest mark in Vietnam for Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design

Tue Nhi Nguyen was awarded the prize for the highest mark in Vietnam for Cambridge IGCSE

Biology

Hana Funayama was awarded the prize for the highest mark in Vietnam for IGCSE Music When asked about the achievements, our three students couldn’t hide their happiness: “When it comes to my reward, I feel surreal, yet delighted and proud at the same time. It's the major cause for my delight that I feel that my work has been appreciated and that there are individuals who enjoy it”, Bich Phuong said.

“I never expected to be ranked in the first place, but above everything (above topping the country), I was just proud that I outdid myself”, Tue Nhi said. “I am proud of myself for working hard consistently over the two years, especially in coursework which I found very challenging”, Hana said. Our teachers were also very proud of the top scorers. “Bich Phuong is an outstanding student who only joined us at the beginning of year 11. Therefore, she had only one year to complete both her coursework and exam units in this already highly demanding subject. This makes her achievement even more commendable, and it is such credit to her diligence, perseverance, and enthusiasm throughout the year. I am incredibly proud of her achievement!”, said Ms Eibhlin Goppert

“Hana always gives her very best and her effort and commitment to IGCSE music were no exception. She is an inquisitive and thoughtful student, applying this approach to her coursework across performing and composing, achieving the highest mark possible in each component of the course. With this dedication and intellect Hana is a pleasure to teach and her ongoing contributions to IB Music continue to show why she fully deserves this accolade.”, said Mr Jon Scott

“This prize is a great occasion of recognition for the effort and hard work Nhi has put into her studies and we are all extremely proud of her here at BIS. At BIS we encourage students to remember their successes to help motivate them to persevere through whatever challenges they may face in the future. Nhi can be proud of herself and remember this achievement to build her confidence during her future studies. Chúc mừng Nhi.”, said Mr Joseff Loft.

In 2021, our IGCSE students (Year 11 cohort) achieved incredible results, with 93% of students receiving A*-C grades and 62% of students earning A*-A grades across all subjects. These tremendous achievements truly reflect not only our students’ continuous hard work and commitment but also the guidance and support of our devoted teachers and parents.