As living standards continue to elevate, education is no longer merely about "finding a good school"; it has evolved into a strategic endeavor to cultivate sustainable environments where future generations can thrive. The recent strategic partnership to develop the Uppingham school system at Izumi City, Dong Nai not only marks a key milestone in establishing Uppingham’s second campus in Vietnam, but also reaffirms the long-term vision of Viet Capital Asset Management (VCAM) in shaping world-class educational infrastructure.
Developing Heritage Educational Infrastructure Across Key Economic Hubs
In the landscape of global education, Uppingham School (founded in 1584 in the United Kingdom) stands as an iconic pioneer of Holistic Education. Consistently ranked among the Top 40 Best Schools in the UK (Tatler Schools Guide 2025) and Top 100 Schools in the World (Spear’s 2026), Uppingham is renowned for an educational ethos that honors individuality, resilience, and the authentic development of each student.
As the exclusive strategic partner of Uppingham School in Vietnam, Viet Capital Asset Management (VCAM) remains steadfast in its commitment to building authentic learning ecosystems. VCAM officially signed strategic partnership with Nam Long Group on 12 August, 2026, to develop the second Uppingham campus at Izumi City, Dong Nai represents a strategic step forward in completing a nationwide network of heritage education across key economic growth engines.
Sharing this strategic direction, Mr Pham Hop Pho, Chief Executive Officer of Viet Capital Asset Management and Chairman of Uppingham School Vietnam, emphasised:
"We firmly believe that every student possesses unique talents and qualities. Holistic education goes beyond academic knowledge; it is about igniting passion, fostering creative thinking, and unleashing each child's distinct potential through sport, the arts, and rich experiential learning. VCAM’s investment in Uppingham at Izumi City stems from our aspiration to embed a British-standard learning environment within an interconnected, green ecosystem, ensuring that a student’s journey of growth is fully nurtured—from the classroom to the broader community."
Representatives of Viet Capital Asset Management, Uppingham School UK, and Nam Long Group at the Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony
A Harmonic Alignment of Spatial Design and Educational Philosophy
A foundational tenet at Uppingham is that "the environment acts as a second teacher". In the UK, the school’s expansive 57-hectare estate was purposefully designed so students are never confined by within four walls, but rather surrounded by generous open spaces that invite them to connect with nature and engage with the arts. When expanding to its second campus in Vietnam, VCAM and Uppingham applied these same rigorous standards to site selection.
Attending the signing ceremony in Vietnam, Mr Patrick Mulvihill, Director of International Development at Uppingham School (UK), stated:
"Uppingham brings to Vietnam not merely an academic curriculum, but a living educational heritage spanning more than 440 years. Expanding our presence with this second campus, following Uppingham Hung Yen, is a proud new chapter for us. We chose to partner with VCAM because of our deep alignment in humanistic educational philosophies and an unyielding commitment to preserving authentic quality standards. The riverside ecological setting at Izumi City closely mirrors the spirit of our UK campus, offering an ideal setting for students to freely explore, cultivate independent thinking, and build lasting self-confidence."
Representatives of Viet Capital Asset Management (VCAM), Uppingham School UK, and Nam Long Group participated in the activation ceremony, officially launching the Uppingham Dong Nai school project at Izumi City.
Laying the Foundation for Future Educational Benchmarks
The Uppingham Dong Nai at Izumi City is master-planned to British standards, harmoniously integrated into a lush, green urban ecosystem.
Under the specialized stewardship and strategic investment of VCAM, the Uppingham school system in Dong Ni is designed as an all-encompassing learning ecosystem. Significant capital is dedicated to state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated suites for music and the performing arts, dynamic creative exhibition spaces, an open library, and comprehensive outdoor sports complexes. Every architectural detail is designed to foster open interaction between students and teaching staff, cultivating strong communication skills, critical thinking, and global readiness from an early age.
Scheduled to welcome its inaugural cohort of students in the 2028–2029 academic year, Uppingham School in Dong Nai is poised to serve as an enduring educational cornerstone. The landmark milestone on 12 August 2026, once again affirms VCAM’s pioneering role: looking far beyond the scope of traditional fund management, VCAM is championing a long-term commitment to sustainable social infrastructure, empowering Vietnam’s next generation with the finest educational values from across the globe.