5-star learning environment of American International School

Ho Chi Minh City American International School (TAS) invests in international standard facilities with hundreds of classrooms, libraries, mini golf courses, etc. for students to develop academically and physically.

"Modern equipment system, 5-star learning environment and international standard teaching quality are three pillars that helped TAS receive certification from the leading US educational accreditation organization - WASC since 2015", the school representative affirmed.

The campus is approximately 18,000 m2 wide, accommodating up to 2,000 students. TAS has built more than 100 classrooms with an area of ​​74 m2 each; 9 science laboratories with a series of equipment for research work.

In addition, the school has two libraries with 18,000 English and Vietnamese books of various genres to serve the needs of improving the knowledge of students at all levels. The main hall of TAS also has a capacity of more than 500 people. This is the place to hold talent competitions, exchange events between young people and famous speakers, international experts...

The American International School (TAS) campus. Photo: TAS

In addition to educational facilities, the unit invested in a large-scale sports complex including basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis courts... according to international standards. "TAS is the only high school in Ho Chi Minh City with a mini golf course and free extracurricular programs," the school representative affirmed.

According to the school leadership team, golf is a sport that helps students improve their observation skills, stimulate the brain and improve vision health. However, training in this sport is not focused on in the general education environment. Therefore, the school built a mini golf course with a series of training equipment such as a system of courts, outdoor practice areas, golf clubs..., meeting safety standards for students.

TAS builds mini golf course and provides free training. Photo: TAS

TAS also focuses on teaching swimming skills. This is one of the compulsory subjects to achieve the goal of comprehensive physical development for students. From the time of admission, students learn swimming and anti-drowning skills, ensuring proficiency after two months. To meet the teaching and learning needs of children of many ages, in addition to the 25m Olympic-standard swimming pool, the school invests in a small-scale swimming pool for young students to practice basic swimming skills.

In addition, TAS creates conditions for students to develop their artistic talents, with full facilities for learning music, drama, art; computer rooms and extensive science laboratories. With the orientation of training excellent global citizens, the school builds a training program based on an advanced educational foundation, combining in-depth training in knowledge, skills, physical and mental health.

Specifically, TAS designs its curriculum based on the Understanding by Design (UbD) model. Here, teachers clarify learning objectives and assess students' understanding to personalize training activities. At the same time, students' abilities are reinforced through the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PLAN, and ACT exams jointly organized by TAS and the College Board.

The school administers WIDA foreign language assessment and MAP assessments twice a year. TAS also provides students with the opportunity to experience the Common Core curriculum and College Board AP credits, earning college credit while still in high school.

TAS students learn in a multi-interactive space, encouraging the development of personal potential. Photo: TAS

To maintain international standard teaching quality, TAS has built a team of experts with 95% of teachers coming from North America, the UK, studying at the world's leading universities and having at least 8 years of teaching experience. TAS students are directly guided by a team of school counselors, including: social psychologists, university and college counselors, ensuring maximum development of capacity.

After class, TAS students can participate in extracurricular activities such as picnics, sports, volunteering, performing arts, and drama. Through these activities, they enrich their life experiences, develop soft skills, and have a positive attitude towards life. Extracurricular activities are the foundation for students to become excellent leaders in the future, training critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning.

TAS students actively receive knowledge and the learning process. Photo: TAS

Thanks to the empowering educational foundation at TAS, many students have achieved impressive results domestically and internationally. In 2023, Duong Tue Man (born in 2005, Ho Chi Minh City) received 12 acceptances from universities in the US. Currently, she is studying Information Systems at the University of Utah (USA) with a scholarship of 10,000 USD.

Nhat Le

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