HEADMASTER

Dear families,

We are very happy to welcome you and your children back for the new school year.
We hope you had a peaceful and refreshing summer surrounded by your loved ones.

A warm welcome to the new families joining us. Thank you for trusting us to guide your children as they discover our bilingual program. We are excited to begin this new year alongside you.

This year, we will be especially focused on nurturing each child’s natural curiosity, fostering their joy of learning, and supporting their growth in a caring environment.

Our goal remains unchanged: to help your children develop calmly and at their own pace, within a stimulating and secure setting.

We deeply believe that education is a team effort, one that requires time, patience, and a trusting partnership between families and the school.

With this in mind, we wish each and every one of you an excellent 2025–2026 school year.

Bertrand Malifarges – Headmaster of La Petit Ecole Ho Chi Minh

I went back to my country of origin for a short experience and ended up staying there for over ten years. My children were born here and I settled in nicely in both my professional and private lives.

I studied to become a special-needs teacher and have worked in several institutions in France (including homes for children in difficulty or from disadvantaged backgrounds). I oversaw groups of children in a nursery in HCM before becoming a nursery manager, and then later a general administrative manager.

My role is primarily focused on the human being, hence the need to show empathy and warmth and be caring towards both children and their families. I am delighted to take on the role of Executive Director and Chief Administrative and Accounting Officer this year.