BIS Students Who Excel in English—What’s Different?

Why Some BIS Students Excel in English—And Others Don’t

Walk into any BIS classroom in HCMC (Saigon), and you’ll see a clear difference.

Some students:

•  read confidently
•  write clearly
•  answer questions with ease

Others:

•  hesitate
•  take longer
•  struggle quietly

So what’s the difference?

It’s Not Talent

It’s not intelligence.

It’s not effort.

👉 It’s foundation.

What Strong Students Have

Students who excel typically:

•  learned phonics properly
•  developed strong reading habits
•  built decoding skills early

They don’t guess.

They read.

What Other Students Often Miss

Many ESL learners:

•  rely on memory
•  skip difficult words
•  avoid challenging texts

This creates:

•  slower progress
•  lower confidence
•  increasing difficulty over time

Why This Matters in International School English Vietnam

At BIS, learning depends on:

•  reading comprehension
•  written expression
•  independent thinking

Without strong literacy, everything becomes harder.

How Spark Builds Strong Students

At Spark English Center Vietnam, students:

•  learn phonics and structured literacy
•  develop real reading fluency
•  strengthen academic English

Through:

•  small classes (max 6 students)
•  consistent, structured teaching
•  a pathway from ESL → academic → IELTS

Spark teaches the way native English-speaking parents teach their own children.

FAQs

Can my child become one of the strong students?

Yes—with the right foundation.

Is it too late to fix gaps?

No—progress is possible at any stage.

What should I focus on first?

Reading and decoding.

Does speaking English mean my child is strong?

Not necessarily.

How do I check their level?

Through a structured assessment.

If you want your child to feel confident—not just “okay”—the first step is clarity.

At Spark English Center Vietnam, the free assessment shows:

•  reading ability
•  fluency
•  academic readiness

👉 Book your free assessment here:

https://www.sparkvn.com/Assessment