HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results are announced, the European International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS) celebrates another year of outstanding IB achievement, reinforcing its position among Ho Chi Minh City's highest-performing IB schools.
The Class of 2026 has delivered another outstanding set of IB Diploma results, with an average score of 33.5, a 100% pass rate, and 66% of students awarded the IB Bilingual Diploma. As graduates embark on the next chapter of their journey at universities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and Asia, these achievements represent far more than outstanding academic results.
They reflect the strength of the Educational Village philosophy, where personalised learning, student wellbeing and a fully integrated IB journey empower every learner to realise their full potential and confidently pursue the university destination that best matches their strengths and aspirations.
As the only boutique IB continuum school in Ho Chi Minh City, EIS provides students with a seamless educational pathway from the Primary Years Programme (PYP), through the Middle Years Programme (MYP), to the IB Diploma Programme (DP). Rather than transitioning between different educational philosophies, students develop within one coherent learning framework, allowing teachers, counsellors and school leaders to understand each learner deeply, guide informed academic choices and nurture long-term personal growth.
Learning at EIS extends beyond the classroom. Cross-level collaboration, close partnerships between teachers, counsellors and families, and a calm, green campus environment create a community where students feel safe, supported and inspired to learn. At EIS, wellbeing and academic excellence are not competing priorities. They reinforce one another.
Supporting this vision is the distinctive Co-Head leadership model, led by Jo Roberts and Ben Armstrong, combining long-standing community leadership with academic expertise to preserve the school's values while preparing students for an increasingly dynamic global future.
"Every student who graduates from EIS leaves with their own aspirations and ambitions, but what never changes is our commitment to every child in our care. We believe the strongest outcomes come when students feel known, valued and supported to achieve their very best. Seeing our graduates leave with confidence, kindness, and a sense of purpose is what makes us most proud." said Jo Roberts, Co-Head of School.
Ben Armstrong, Co-Head of School, added:
"Outstanding academic results begin long before students sit their IB examinations. One of the greatest advantages of a Full IB Continuum is that we have the time to truly understand each learner, identify their strengths, nurture their interests and guide them towards the subject choices that best match their aspirations. When students choose the right pathway, they don't just achieve higher scores; they develop the confidence, curiosity and capability to gain admission to their first-choice university destination and build successful futures beyond it."
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Beyond the IB Score: How EIS Builds Academic Excellence Through Community, Wellbeing and Belonging
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dewan Architects + Engineers has been named Asia's Best Firm in Architecture Design and Asia's Best Firm in Hospitality Architecture Design at the 2026 Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA). Dewan also received three project awards for TUI Blue Han River in Vietnam and Layan Verde in Thailand, bringing its total honours to five.
TUI Blue Han River received Asia's Best Hospitality Interior Design and Asia's Finest Boutique Hotel, recognising an interior concept inspired by a "Royal Voyage" that celebrates Da Nang's cultural heritage through a contemporary interpretation of local materials, craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Layan Verde received Asia's Best Residential Architecture Design, recognising a development in Phuket that responds sensitively to its hillside setting while maximising privacy, views and connections to nature.
The Asia Architecture Design Awards recognise excellence across architecture, interior design and product design, celebrating practices and projects that are shaping the future of Asia's built environment. This year's winners were honoured during the 2026 AADA Winner's Night, held under the theme Influential Asia in Vietnam's Dragon Pearl Cave, where Dewan's awards were accepted by Mohammed Adib, Chief Design Officer, and Annie Nguyen, Business Development Executive.
Ammar Al Assam, Chief Executive Officer of Dewan Architects + Engineers, said:
"Being recognised with five awards at AADA is a proud achievement for our teams and our clients. To be named Asia's Best Firm in Architecture Design and Asia's Best Firm in Hospitality Architecture Design is particularly meaningful because it reflects the strength of our people, the trust of our clients and the quality of our partnerships across the region."
Mohammed Adib, Chief Design Officer at Dewan Architects + Engineers, added:
"Every project begins with understanding the place, the people and the aspirations behind it. Whether designing a hospitality destination or a residential community, our ambition is always to create architecture that feels authentic, enduring and memorable. It is rewarding to see that approach recognised on a regional stage."
The AADA awards continue a successful year for Dewan in Vietnam, where the practice also received two Gold Awards at the 2026 VMARK Vietnam Design Awards for TUI Blue Han River and Maia Ho Tram, a wellness-led hospitality and residential resort on Vietnam's southern coastline.
Building on this momentum, Dewan continues to expand its portfolio across Southeast Asia, delivering a diverse range of master planning, hospitality, residential and mixed-use developments. Supported by its established office in Ho Chi Minh City, Dewan combines international design expertise with local knowledge to create projects that respond to the unique character and aspirations of each market.
Among Dewan's recent projects across Southeast Asia are TUI Blue Han River in Da Nang, Maia Ho Tram, SolForest Ecopark in Hanoi, EcoRivers Hai Duong, Hai Phong Tower in Hai Phong, Layan Verde in Phuket and an exclusive marina development along the banks of the Vàm Cỏ Đông River. Together, they demonstrate the breadth and diversity of Dewan's work across hospitality, residential, mixed-use and master planning, positioning Dewan for continued growth across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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Dewan Architects + Engineers Named Asia's Best Firm in Architecture and Hospitality Design at AADA 2026
Dewan Architects + Engineers Named Asia's Best Firm in Architecture and Hospitality Design at AADA 2026
Dewan Architects + Engineers Named Asia's Best Firm in Architecture and Hospitality Design at AADA 2026
Dewan Architects + Engineers Named Asia's Best Firm in Architecture and Hospitality Design at AADA 2026
