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| Number of students |
300 |
| 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, Vietnamese and Latin |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
APU provided up-to-date facilities for both offline and distance learning studies. It offered the students soundproof smart classes, high-tech workstations, project-based team-focused desks, seamless interactive hardware/software systems, and other ed-tech means |
| 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 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
APU aims at ensuring quality education while embracing advanced technology and continuous innovation. Accordingly, it has developed a curriculum where the students, management, and the faculty work together to keep the courses relevant to today’s industry requirements. The school has implemented MAP testing as an eternal assessment tool to determine how the students compare to other international students, and to students in the United States. The MAP testing data is also used to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses, and to inform planning.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English Placement Test |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
Elementary School: 15:30
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| 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 |
APU American International Schools address the emotional well-being of students through the social aspect of school. It organizes events such as festival and traditional holiday celebrations, extra-curricular club system, online sharing with other schools, and holiday cultural celebrations. School Spirit Week, school community-based games involving teacher/student, advisory time, and out of school community volunteerism opportunities are some of the other popular activities. The Elementary school has a traditional homeroom structure where the teacher is responsible for core content teaching and learning. Students stay together in all classes. The secondary school has an ‘Extra-Curricular club system’ that allows students to engage in extra-curricular activities with a school community group. There is a secondary and an elementary school Student Council to organize student activities and events. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor gymnasium, outdoor basketball court, weight room. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
APU American International Schools offers a boarding program for students who either do not live in Vietnam or students who want to participate in the boarding school experience. Its dormitory facilities are located on a safe and secure campus. |
| 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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