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| Number of students |
1000 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Development |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and Latin |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
Elementary School: 15:30
|
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
English club
|
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor gymnasium, outdoor basketball court, weight room. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
APU American International School was founded in 2004 as a private and international Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 college preparatory school. In addition to the American- standard curriculum with English as the primary language in the learning process, APU International School has officially participated in the system of "World Schools". At APU, there are conditions for students' exposure and learning to 7 different languages depending on their preferences and choices, and the program applies to all APU students from around the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our goal is to educate the whole student's incorporating mind, body, and spirit. A strong partnership of motivated students, caring faculty, and parents affirms and challenges each person within a dynamic American educational program enriched by a multicultural setting in Vietnam. APU promotes high standards of excellence by enhancing student learning for leadership in a global world. |
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