Envision a school where every morning begins with anticipation and joy. A place where your child is seen, heard, and challenged to reach their fullest potential. A community where learning is alive-rich with meaning, discovery, and purpose-preparing students not only for university, but for a life of leadership, creativity, and contribution. This is the promise of The American School (TAS), Ho Chi Minh City.
School Profile
• Type: Private, international, college-preparatory day school
• Curriculum: American standards-based program from Early Childhood Centre (ECC) to Grade 12, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered at the High School level, fully aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
• Accreditations & Memberships: Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a proud member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), affirming its commitment to global best practices in education
• Language of Instruction: English
• Community: over 500 students representing over 20 nationalities
• Faculty: Around 75 teachers, predominantly international, with extensive teaching experience
• Class sizes: Small class sizes (1:6) ensuring personalized attention and support
| Number of students |
More than 500 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 20 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Around 80% are local students, 20% are international students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer EAL - English as an Additional Language - classes for students who need more assistance with their English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Vietnamese, Spanish, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 students |
| Average number of students per class |
12 - 15 students, depending on the grade level of each class |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
- iPads are used by students in Elementary School
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| 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. Our teachers use a wide variety of virtual classroom platforms, the most prominent are Zoom, Google Classroom and OneNote. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP program, PSAT and SAT |
| Results in these examinations |
The 2024-2025 academic year, 95% of students earned a score of 3 or higher, and three subjects achieved a perfect mean score of 5.0:
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but as an extension of in-class learning only. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of time suggested is as needed for students to complete their homework; there is no specific amount of time. Time for homework will increase as students progress through grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. We have Learning Support Department to assist students with special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Students with mild to moderate special needs are provided: - Goal Setting
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have AP classes and extracurricular activities for talented students in Performing Arts and Drama to practice their crafts, such as musicals, school performances... |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 can get access to the Social-Emotional Counselor, who holds Bachelor Degree in Intensive Psychology/Minor in Education |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. We have our Entry Evaluation, consisting of these documents and actions: - Previous transcript
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Placement testing is required for all students applying for admission. The Placement Test includes the following components: - English Language Test to measure the student’s reading comprehension, writing accuracy, speaking fluency, and listening comprehension levels.
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have no deadline for registration. As long as the students are qualified and there are still enough vacant spots for students in the classes, then they can join at any moment during the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. But the eligibility of student's enrollment in the middle of the academic year will be determined by Admission Department, depending on the vacancy in the classes. So not all cases of enrollment in the middle of the academic year can be accepted. |
| School start time |
7:45 AM |
| School finish time |
2:45 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
For Early Childhood and Elementary School students, we do let parents pick up their children late, but no later than 3:30 PM. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. We have options for students who are vegan. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
TAS provides a comprehensive after-school activities program that develops students’ talents and interests:
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| Sports activities included |
Running, basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, table tennis, badminton, cross country race, robotics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We have sports teams for lots of sports in various ages, including U11 teams in basketball, table tennis, soccer; U14 teams in basketball, soccer, badminton, table tennis; U19 teams in volleyball, table tennis, basketball, badminton, soccer; Middle School/High School swimming team and cross country team. |
| Facilities at the school |
TAS offers a purpose-built campus of 30,000 m² in An Phu, Thu Duc City, designed to foster a modern, engaging, and creative learning environment:
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer fields, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, dance studios, mini golf course with driving range, pickleball court and a fitness center foster physical excellence and teamwork. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
- Educating the whole child incorporating mind, body, and spirit.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The goal of every classroom is to create a safe, fair, and consistent environment challenging students to become reflective risk-takers that aspire to take responsibility for their own learning. Courses are based on American content standards (CCSS, Next Gen, AERO, NCAS). Units of study are planned backwards utilizing the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. Relevant, meaningful summative assessments are developed to provide every learner with the opportunity to demonstrate understanding. Learning plans are focused on developing the transfer skills inherent to all content and providing engaging activities founded on creating creative, collaborative, critical thinkers capable of making informed decisions. |
American standards-based program from Early Childhood Centre (ECC) to Grade 12, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered at the High School level, fully aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to ensure consistency and rigor across all grade levels.
Our goal is to educate the whole child incorporating mind, body, and spirit. 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.
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