King's Spotlight is the first event in the series, offering pupils in Ho Chi Minh City the opportunity to learn directly from teachers from King's College School, Wimbledon, and experience the distinctive King's approach to education. Through engaging, thought-provoking lessons, children are encouraged to be curious, reflective, and collaborative as they take on new challenges, embracing King's belief that education should prepare young people for far more than the next test.
King's Spotlight runs from July 7 to 9, 2026, with two sessions each day. It is open to children in Years 2 to 7, ages 6 to 12. Each child joins one session matched to their year group—a single experience built around two connected lessons, with a short break in between.
In the first lesson, Logical Maths, children work through rich problems based on patterns, shape, number, and strategy, developing clear thinking and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar challenges. In the second, Language and Communication, they explore how language works and how young people use words to collaborate, influence, and lead. Together, the lessons offer pupils the opportunity to experience a King's classroom led by teachers from King's College School, Wimbledon, and discover how curiosity, challenge, and independent thinking shape learning at King's.
Mr. Kieran McLaughlin, Founding Head of School at King's College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City, said: "King's Spotlight is an invitation for families to experience a King's education for themselves ahead of our school opening. Through these events, children and parents can see what a King's classroom feels like, meet our teachers, and understand the values that shape everything we do. We are delighted to welcome teachers from Wimbledon to teach pupils here in Ho Chi Minh City for the very first time."
Meet the teachers
King's Spotlight will be taught by two senior teachers from King's College School, Wimbledon, and delivered entirely in English.
Leading most of the lessons is Mr. Ted Lougher, Junior School Headmaster at King's College School, Wimbledon, since 2021. A trained linguist, he graduated with first-class honors from the University of Exeter and earned a master's degree in education with distinction from the University of Oxford. He brings experience from leading British schools, including Cheltenham College and Clifton College, and also serves as a member of the board of King's International.
Joining him is Mr. Simon Connolly, one of King's senior teachers, who currently leads the school's assessment and academic tracking. He began teaching at King's in 2014 and was a founding member of staff at King's College International School Bangkok, where he served as Head of Year 6. With more than a decade at King's, he has a deep understanding of how a King's school is established, grows, and sustains its core values across different countries.
An experience for the whole family
King's Spotlight is designed as an experience for the whole family. While children are in class, parents will take part in their own program.
Mr. Simon Connolly will share the story of King's growth from the UK to Bangkok, explaining how a King's school is established and develops in an Asian city, as well as the trends shaping primary education today. For families whose children are about to enter Year 1, Mr. Ted Lougher, Junior School Headmaster, will discuss the skills and qualities the school looks for at this stage and how parents can support their child through this important transition.
Parents will also meet Mr. Kieran McLaughlin, Founding Head of School at King's College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City, to learn about the school's educational vision, curriculum, and plans for its early years.
Program details
King's Spotlight takes place at the School Gallery, 179 Vo Nguyen Giap, An Khanh Ward, with two sessions each day for pupils in Years 2 to 7 (ages 6 to 12). Pupils will join one of two groups - Years 2–4 and Years 5–7 - in classes designed for their age. Every session will be taught entirely in English.
Learn more about the program and register at: www.kingshcmc.edu.vn/kings-series/kings-spotlight.
About King's College School, Wimbledon
King's College School, Wimbledon is one of the world's leading schools. Founded by Royal Charter in 1829 as the junior department of King's College London, it is renowned for providing a true education of mind, spirit, and heart, combining academic excellence with the development of the whole person and preparing pupils not only for success in school, but for life beyond it. King's educates around 1,500 pupils ages 7 to 18, delivering outstanding outcomes across GCSEs, A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate, and has a growing international family of partner schools across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
About King's College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City
King's College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City offers a British educational pathway for pupils ages 2 to 18, leading to IGCSE and A Level qualifications. The school will open at The Global City in August 2027.
Campus: The Global City, Binh Trung Ward, HCMC
School Gallery: 179 Vo Nguyen Giap, An Khanh Ward, HCMC
For more information, visit: www.kingshcmc.edu.vn.
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