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Number of students |
1000 |
Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Development |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Vietnamese |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The American International School recognizes technology as vital to preparing students for lifelong learning and 21st Century global leadership. AIS provides: - Technology-integrated curriculum
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Uniform required |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessment. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The admission assessment determines the student’s level of English comprehension, communication ability and whether the student’s personality and attitude are compatible with the philosophy of AIS.
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External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art and craft, community activities, current events, hands-on science, K-club, outdoor nature, book club, chorus, creative writing, I am Vietnamese, photography, science in the news, sport club, yoga, chess, coding, eco school, life skills, Model United Nations, rock band, weight lifting. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, playground. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, American International School (AIS) is a private, coeducational, university-preparatory school for students from preschool to grade 12. The language of instruction is English. The school offers standard American curriculum with a complement of Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music and Sport programs. Students also have the option of entering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in their last two years of high school. AIS aims to prepare students for excellent universities in the US and around the world. |
Teaching approach of the school |
AIS guides students to develop their human integrity and intellect in order to become global citizens while sustaining their cultural heritage. Every student at AIS will be prepared to excel in, productively navigate through, and provide leadership of our rapidly changing, multicultural and global community. |