King's Spotlight

For the first time in Ho Chi Minh City, children will learn directly from senior teachers from King's College School, Wimbledon, and experience first-hand the King's approach to education, where mind, spirit and heart grow together.

These sessions are intended to give pupils a genuine taste of the King’s approach to learning: academically ambitious and rooted in intellectual adventure. Pupils will be invited to explore new concepts and to be curious, reflective, kind, collaborative, courageous and resourceful as they embrace challenge. Each session reflects the King's belief that education should prepare young people not just for the next test, but for the lives they will go on to lead.

An experience for the whole family

All sessions are taught and conducted entirely in English

For children: A hands-on session where children think, question and discover.

PART ONE: Logical Maths: Patterns, Puzzles & Proof

Rich problems built on patterns, shape, number and strategy, building clear thinking, independence and the confidence to tackle the unfamiliar

PART TWO: Language & Communication: Words, Worlds & How to Lead

Exploring how language works, how new languages reshape thinking, and how young people use words to collaborate, influence and lead.

For parents

• Meet the visiting members of the King's team: Ted Lougher, Junior School Headmaster and Simon Connolly, Senior Teacher at King’s College School, Wimbledon
• A Meet-the-Head presentation and Q&A with Mr Kieran McLaughlin, Founding Head of School, King’s Ho Chi Minh City.

Teachers from the UK

The sessions are led by two senior teachers visiting from King's College School, Wimbledon. Both will be teaching the children directly and meeting parents during the programme.

• Mr Ted Lougher - Junior School Headmaster, King's College School, Wimbledon

Mr Ted Lougher has been Headmaster of King's College Junior School since 2021. A linguist by training, he graduated with first-class honours from the University of Exeter and holds a distinction in his MSc in Learning and Teaching from Oxford. He has held senior roles at Cheltenham College Preparatory School and Clifton College Preparatory School before returning to King's. He sits on the governing body of King's College Wimbledon HCMC, helping ensure the authenticity of a King's education overseas.

• Mr Simon Connolly - Senior Teacher, King's College School, Wimbledon

Mr Simon Connolly is a Senior Teacher at King's College School, Wimbledon, leading on assessment, academic tracking and the coordination of major school events. He first joined the King's community in 2014 and was part of the founding team at King's College International School Bangkok, where he served as Head of Year 6. A former Head of House, he brings a strong focus on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing. He holds degrees from the University of Leeds, Kingston University and an MA in Educational Practice from the University of Roehampton.

Ages and classes

Children join one session matched to their year group (based on the 2026-27 academic year). Every session is up to 2 hours and is built from two connected lessons, with a short break in between.

Schedule 7–9 Jul

Sample agenda: What happens during a session

A sample 2-hour session. While children are in class, parents follow a parallel programme onsite. Years 2 to 3 run a shorter 90-minute version of the same programme.

HOW TO TAKE PART

Step 1: Register your interest. Complete the short application form with a few simple questions and accept the Terms & Conditions to submit. Registering does not secure a place, places are limited and allocated by invitation.

Step 2: Receive your invitation. Selected families will receive an invitation from King's College Wimbledon HCMC.

Step 3: Confirm your slot. Reconfirm your session day and time by the stated deadline.

Step 4: Get ready. Before the day, we will send a reminder with everything you need to prepare and bring.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. We offer families a complimentary opportunity to experience King's excellence. Each child may join 2 ( two) sessions only; submitting an application does not guarantee a place.

2. Children must register in the correct year-group band (Years 2–3, 4–5 or 6–7, based on their 2026–27 academic year group). The school may adjust the allocated group where appropriate.

3. Invitations are sent by email. Families must confirm their slot by the stated deadline; unconfirmed places may be released to other families.

4. A parent, carer or guardian must remain onsite for the full session for safeguarding reasons, and is warmly invited to join the Meet-the-Head Q&A.

5. Please arrive 15 minutes before the session start time for registration and check-in.

6. Please tell the organisers in advance about any allergies, medical conditions or additional needs.

7. Photography and filming may take place for the school's communications. Consent is given at application; you may opt out by informing the organisers.

8. Personal data is handled in accordance with the school's privacy policy and used to contact you about this programme and admissions information.

9. The schedule and visiting teachers may be subject to change; the school will notify registered families. The school's decision on place allocation is final.

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