The American International School
Ho Chi Minh City, V I E T N A M
About Us
American International School (AIS) is a private college-preparatory school providing an American education of the highest quality to students residing in Vietnam. Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, the school’s brand new facility houses modern classrooms, science and computer labs, a multi-media center, a library, and an auditorium. AIS has been developed by American educators and is one of the first schools to offer a US-based curriculum from 1st to 12th grades to a growing student population in Vietnam, both Vietnamese and international students, eager to study abroad. With a fully-credentialed American faculty, the school prepares its students for success at the finest universities in the United States.
Mission
“Developing Mind and Character for the 21st Century” Through a rigorous American curriculum, dynamic instructors, and superior resources, our mission at AIS is to provide a stimulating and challenging academic and social environment that develops each student to his/her fullest potential as a life-long learner and contributing member of society. Our academic learning community seeks to promote academic excellence, analytical skills, creativity, and independent thinking, as well as living a life of purpose and service to others. Through a vibrant arts and humanities program, AIS seeks to instill in our students a deep respect for Vietnamese traditional values and an understanding and appreciation of world cultures. Our strong science and technology curriculum empowers the students with the scientific knowledge and computer expertise to thrive in the 21st century. At AIS, we are committed to helping our students achieve excellence in scholarship and character, in a nurturing environment, fully prepared for the intellectual demand of top universities in America and around the world.
Philosophy
Education is a life-long journey of discovery, understanding, and enlightenment. We believe that every child is precious in this world and is capable of learning new concepts, ideas, and skills. Our aim is to educate the whole child, fully developing his intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical well-being. Success is measured by each child’s ability to develop to his/her fullest potential as a human being filled with knowledge, intellect, dignity, respect, self-confidence, love and compassion.
Goals
To fully prepare our pupils to develop excellence in character and scholarship, we are committed to accomplishing the following goals: o Instilling in students an insatiable thirst for knowledge, a strong passion for learning, and the drive to succeed in life. o Developing the students’ English proficiency to master the language, highly capable of communicating thoughts and ideas clearly, fluently, and effectively. o Empowering the students with the knowledge and insights to master the core academic subjects o Inspiring each student to think independently and creatively in seeking alternative solutions to problems o Providing a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, loved, and encouraged as they concentrate their efforts on learning and developing to their fullest potential o Helping students develop their unique and individual talents through a recognition of the concept of multiple intelligences. o Establishing discipline for the student’s mind, spirit, and body in a school culture that promotes achievement, integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
Core Values
At AIS, we teach students to uphold these values: o Academic excellence o Self-discipline o Respect for diversity of thought o Cooperation and teamwork o Independent thinking, creativity, and innovation o Acceptance of change as a natural process in life o Understanding and compassion o Appreciation for the uniqueness of oneself and others o Respect for the people and values of other cultures o Service to oneself, family, country, and humanity