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Uppingham School Vietnam Brings 440 Years of British Heritage to Hung Yen, With a Dong Nai Campus to Follow
A new full article: Uppingham brings 440 years of British heritage to Vietnam, with a multi-year teaching pipeline across two campuses. Read the full story in our Articles section.
Thailand Crackdown on Unlicensed Schools
Thai authorities have conducted a sustained campaign in 2026 against unlicensed international schools, resulting in raids and arrests in locations including Bangkok and Koh Phangan.
Fairmont International School Vietnam Officially Launches, Bringing a 70-Year U.S. Education Legacy to Southeast Asia
Fairmont International School Vietnam (FISV) has officially launched in Hanoi for the 2026–2027 academic year, marking the first Fairmont campus in Southeast Asia. The school offers U.S. Common Core Standards and Advanced Placement courses for students from Primary through High School.
International school in Ho Chi Minh City shuts down on first day students return, parents seek answers
An international school in Ho Chi Minh City abruptly closed on Monday, the day students were scheduled to return for the 2026-27 school year, leaving parents concerned about where their children would study.
via Tuoi tre news
Thailand acts to stem bullying after school shooting, but fighting cultural norms will be harder
Bullying in schools continues to be a major problem in Thailand and this issue has resurfaced following the Aug 7 shooting by a 14-year-old near Bangkok. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
via The Straits Times
Uppingham School Vietnam Brings 440 Years of British Heritage to Hung Yen, With a Dong Nai Campus to Follow
A new full article: Uppingham brings 440 years of British heritage to Vietnam, with a multi-year teaching pipeline across two campuses. Read the full story in our Articles section.
via Uppingham School Vietnam
Thailand Crackdown on Unlicensed Schools
Thai authorities have conducted a sustained campaign in 2026 against unlicensed international schools, resulting in raids and arrests in locations including Bangkok and Koh Phangan.
via GSI Education
Education Asia: Regional Developments in International Schools
International schools across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, are expanding their offerings in A-Level, STEM, and early years education. New campus developments and accreditation updates are planned for 2026.
via Education Asia
Fairmont International School Vietnam Officially Launches, Bringing a 70-Year U.S. Education Legacy to Southeast Asia
Fairmont International School Vietnam (FISV) has officially launched in Hanoi for the 2026–2027 academic year, marking the first Fairmont campus in Southeast Asia. The school offers U.S. Common Core Standards and Advanced Placement courses for students from Primary through High School.
via PR Newswire
Forest City Leadership Change
Matthew Taylor Bott has been appointed as the new Head of School at Forest City International School in Malaysia, effective April 2026, bringing over 30 years of experience.
via Teaching SEA
Wycombe Abbey Bangkok Opening
Wycombe Abbey is expanding its international footprint by opening its first school in Thailand this August at the former VERSO International School site. It will offer a British curriculum with boarding options.
via Teaching SEA
Dulwich College Bangkok Launch
Dulwich College Bangkok is scheduled to open its purpose-built campus in the Bang Na district this August. The school will initially serve Early Years and Junior students with an English National Curriculum.
via Teaching SEA
Rugby School Hanoi Announces Opening
Rugby School Global is launching a new campus in Hanoi this September, initially catering to Early Years through Year 2. Plans are in place to expand into prep and senior levels by 2027.
via Teaching SEA
Rugby School Hanoi Announces Opening for September 2026
Rugby School Global is launching a new campus in Hanoi, Vietnam, in September 2026. The school will initially focus on pre-prep levels from Early Years to Year 2, with plans to expand into prep and senior levels starting in 2027.
via Little Steps Asia
Invictus International School Announces Progress at Pathum Thani Campus
Invictus International School is making significant progress on its Pathum Thani campus in Thailand. The school offers the Invictus International Programme, which follows the Cambridge International Education curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
via Invictus International School
$50 Million Landmark Investment in the Future of Education in Cambodia
Herrington International School has opened a new state-of-the-art campus in Borey Peng Huoth Boeng Snor. The $50 million investment aims to provide a British international education following Cambridge and COBIS standards.
via Cambodianess