Welcome to the Sedbergh Vietnam
A humane, positive and progressive community​

Sedbergh Vietnam – BCIS is an inclusive community committed to the development of future leaders in a British-standard international environment. 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, and the ability of innovation, communication, and critical thinking formed in school, we challenge all members of our community to be active, lifelong learners.

Meet our Leadership Team

Ms. Chandra McGowan

Head of School, CISS

Academic background

Doctor of Philosophy in International Education, George Mason University (Virginia, United States)
Certificate in School Management & Leadership – Harvard University (United States)
Master of Arts in Education, George Mason University (Virginia, United States)
Bachelor of Arts in Education, majoring in Mathematics and History, Wilmington College (Ohio, United States)

Professional Experience

Accreditation Evaluator – Council of International Schools (CIS)
20 years of experience in Education and Leadership

Mr. Nguyễn Quang Minh

Chief Academic Officer

Academic background

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management – Massey University (New Zealand)
Certificate in School Management & Leadership – Harvard University (United States)
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Management – University of Portsmouth (UK)
Master of Science in Financial Management – University of Stirling (UK)
Bachelor of Business (Finance & Accounting) – University of Technology Sydney (Australia)

Professional Experience

Cambridge Ambassador by Cambridge Assessment
Member of the Cambridge International Education Advisory Board
Accreditation Evaluator – Council of International Schools (CIS)

Educational Management & Leadership

Deputy CEO & Director of Education – Nguyen Sieu School (Vietnam)
Director of Educational Services – Vinschool Education System
Regional Manager, Indochina – Nisai Global School (UK)

Teaching & Research

Lecturer in Management & Economics – Hanoi Architectural University
Visiting Lecturer – School of International Economics & Management, National Economics University (Vietnam)
Junior Research Officer, Tutor & Academic Assistant – Massey University (New Zealand)

Mr. Phạm Thanh Nam

Executive Vice Principal

Academic background

Master of Educational Management – Hanoi National University of Education
Certificate in Educational Management – Ho Chi Minh City Regional Academy of Politics and Public Administration II
Bachelor of Mathematics – Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

Professional Experience

Chief Inspector, Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City
Head of Testing and Educational Quality Assurance Division, Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City
Principal, Nam Sài Gòn Primary – Secondary – High School, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Principal, Bùi Thị Xuân High School, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Principal, Giồng Ông Tố High School, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Mr. Joseph Nicholas Burke

International Curriculum Vice Principal

Academic background

Master of Arts- Music – York University (Toronto, Canada)
International Baccalaureate (IBO)
– DP Music -Category 2
– MYP Arts -Category 2
Postgraduate Certificate in International Education (PGCEi) – Nottingham University (UK)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Department for Education (UK)
Bachelor of Fine Arts- Music – York University (Toronto, Canada)

Professional Experience

Head of Creative Arts Department and High School Music – The American School (HCMC)
Head of Music – Academia Britanica Cuscatleca (Santa Tecla, El Salvador)

Ms. Lương Thu Giang

Vice Principal of Bilingual and Integrated Programmes

Academic background

Master of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Improvement – University of Cambridge (UK)
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – Cambridge Assessment English
Full-ride scholarship from the UK Government (Chevening) and the Cambridge Trust (top 2% of applicants globally)
Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature – University of Buckingham (UK)

Professional Experience

7 years of experience in teaching English and English Literature at high school and university levels
Associate Lecturer – Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Assessment Specialist for IGCSE and A Level English Language and English Literature – Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Assessment Specialist for Pearson PTE
Senior Teacher – Australian Centre for Education & Training | IDP Education
Conducted research on bilingual curriculum implementation, contributed to national reports and publications on language teaching at the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences

Mr. Bùi Minh Tuyển

Vice Principal of Secondary

Academic background

Master of Science in Mathematics, specialization in Analysis – Vinh University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – Vinh University
Member of the research group “Optimization Theory and Applications” – Vietnam Institute of Mathematics

Professional Experience

17 years of teaching experience in Mathematics at high school and university levels
Vice Principal, Secondary Division, BCIS (predecessor of Sedbergh Vietnam)
Mathematics Teacher, BCIS (predecessor of Sedbergh Vietnam)

Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thuý

Vice Principal of Primary

Academic background

Master of Educational Management – University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Department for Education (UK)
Certificates in Teaching Theory & Pedagogy, Educational Management, and Marketing
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature – University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City

Professional Experience

Head of Preschool & Primary School – TIS (The International School)
Head of Primary English Department – V-Star School
Vice Principal for Primary & Secondary English Programmes – V-Star School
Branch Manager, District 7 – WIS International Preschool