We offer a child-oriented, developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Program designed to meet the needs of the "whole child". Our unique approach draws from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Language Immersion Philosophies. Daily routines at APU Early Childhood Classes motivate children to engage in many active learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. These experiences enhance children's development in cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, social competences, language and literacy skills, creative expression and sensory integration.

For the Elementary program at APU American International School, we use a play-based curriculum as a foundation for developing highly creative and analytical achievers. We focus on cultivating the imagination through sensory learning. APU encourages students to develop according to their individual aptitudes and interests. We encourage many kinds of learning styles and tailor lessons to the unique personality of each student. We encourage individuality and assist students in developing self-confidence necessary for success in the 21st century.

We ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all students. Supportive teachers and positive settings lay strong foundations for lifelong learning and self-confidence.

APU American International School has been authorized to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses by the College Board. Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations. The AP curriculum for each of the various subjects is created for the College Board by a panel of experts and college-level educators in that field of study. Taking AP can help students save money and time as well as stand out to colleges.

Each student in the Middle School is encouraged to develop a sense of their individual strengths as they learn new material and master new intellectual, social and physical skills. Through a variety of subjects, students reason logically, communicate their thoughts clearly, and use factual information to test and support their ideas. The curriculum takes into account the varying rates of speed at which children mature and APU is as concerned with the personal development of its students as with their intellectual growth.

The curriculum for the high school program at APU International School is modeled after those of the top prep schools in the United States. By emulating this system, our school ensures that students receive not just an American education but also a competitive one.
The faculty at our school seeks to provide students with a robust and diverse education through instruction in four core subjects—language arts, mathematics, science, and social science—as well as supplemental and peripheral subjects such as English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer science.
Within each subject, students are challenged with specific topics to develop knowledge and competencies that will not only prepare them for university education in the United States but also serve as the basis for continued life-long learning.

APU International School (APU) and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) have partnered to create a unique accelerated program for high school students and recent graduates in Vietnam. Students accepted into College Bridge Program (CBP) can earn a semester, a year, or more of US university credits while enrolled in high school courses or as a recent high school graduate.

Our CBP is the only program of its kind in Vietnam. APU has over a decade of providing US quality education in Vietnam and UMKC is among the top 200 National Universities in the United States. Partnering with UMKC offers APU students an elite advantage for a future of higher education in Vietnam or in the US.

APU’s intensive English Language Development program is designed for students to improve their English skills. English language beginners are able to fully integrate into our US curriculum program within a year. After joining the ELD program, students will be suitably divided into 7 levels. The ELD program is developed to improve students' English in all four aspects - listening, reading, speaking, and writing, as well as other soft skills needed for APU's standardized American academic programs such as critical thinking, research, presentation, etc.

“At APU, you are encouraged to challenge yourself and explore subjects beyond the core requirements. Thanks to Dr. Binh Tran’s broad view on multifaceted education, I was fortunate to participate in a pioneer program introducing students to various courses and after-school programs ranging from advanced math and science, creative writing to intercultural-focus activities. All of which, unbeknownst to me at the time, contributed to shaping a solid foundation, pivotal to my future career.”

APU graduate Dinh Khang Hy - Currently, Khang Hy is completing the final year of his PhD at Tufts University. He is investigating the mass transport of supercritical carbon dioxide drying of aerogels. Aerogels, also known as the world’s lightest solid, are mesoporous materials that have unique properties such as extremely low bulk density and thermal conductivity best known for applications involving thermal insulation or lightweight plastic replacement.

APU ALUMNI HO HOANG PHUC
Ho Hoang Phuc (Tin), our APU International School 2013 Valedictorian has recently been chosen as one of the winners for Ink Magazine Kansas’ 30 Under 30 for his achievement as a young entrepreneur.

After graduating at APU, Tin went on to University of Missouri - Kansas City with a full scholarship. At UMKC, Tin started 3 tech start-ups himself and these achievements got him many awards, including the UMKC 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year and the Ink Magazine’s 30 Under 30.

Talking about APU and the role it played in his journey to success, Tin shared that APU was his best ‘pathway to America’. Graduating with the highest score from APU granted him his 100% scholarship at UMKC. Besides, the American-standard education he got at APU helped him adapt into his new life in Kansas very quickly. "There was nearly no ‘cultural shock’; I just fitted right into the new environment. It’s because I have been prepared very well at APU," Tin said.

“Dr. Binh, you are one of the best educators that I have ever known of. You have been dedicated completely your time and energy to create top quality American education in Vietnam. I appreciate it.

“I also would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the teachers and staffs at APU from preschool to grade 12 for taking good care of our children, the valuable teachings and guidance. You all have been really patient with the children, helping them out of their problems be it educational or emotional. I assure you that this bonding will remain forever and they will miss this school time when they are out in the open world. Without your teachings and guidance, my daughter may not be able to get admitted to University of British Columbia, the top 2 universities in Canada & top 29 best global universities (ranked by US News & World Report).”

Quoted from the speech of Mr. Thanh Thai at APU Graduation Ceremony Class of 2019, he trusted to send all 3 beloved children to APU to study for many years.

APU American International School always creates a perfect +environment for students to learn and maximize their potential. With a team of teachers, staff is always dedicated to finding and educating talented people for the country. The school, together with their families, will help students realize their dreams, overcome all barriers and move towards success!

Thank you to all the parents who trusted APU in our knowledge provision work.

My family is grateful to APU International School for teaching my children to be the mature people they are today. Moreover, it is a sincere gratitude to the teachers who are doctors and professors invited by APU from the United States, providing APU with the American standard teaching methods. Especially, we want to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Binh Tran who has always stood side by side, devoted to students from Primary school to University.

Mr. Ho Nam Thang
Deputy General Director of Dai Phat Group - Dapha Group
Parent of 3 students studying at APU:
Ho Hoang Phuc - APU Valedictorian Class of 2013
Ho Hoang Duy - APU Valedictorian Class of 2014
Ho Hoang Phuong Uyen - APU Salutatorian Class of 2020

Choosing APU American International School was the best decision that I could have made for my child, who I can say with full of joy has finally graduated from high school. My family received the proudest achievement of my son being admitted to the University of British Columbia – The top 1 University in Canada and it is also in the Top 20 Best Universities in the World. Furthermore, my nephew is Truyen Huu Le – an APU alumni who have excelled in a Master of Science, and a Chemical Engineering major at the University of California-Berkeley.

APU is a solid foundation for my children to excel in the Dean's List of prestigious schools in the United States. My family will always be proud of APU and Dr. Binh, who have dedicated herself to the foundation of American education in Vietnam.

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hang
Parent of Chan Bao Ngoc Le - APU Salutatorian Class of 2020

Nhat Nam is the first Vietnamese Valedictorian Secondary School in the USA. Therefore to find an appropriate learning environment and curriculum, at the same time to enhance his knowledge he had accumulated in the USA before was a real challenge. We searched for many international schools in Ha Noi, but we couldn’t find the right one.

Having researched APU, we knew that the APU curriculum in Viet Nam resembles that in the USA with well-chosen faculty and professionalism. APU is the best international school in Viet Nam and one of the schools that has American curriculum standards. 90% of APU high school graduates receive scholarships from universities around the world, especially those in the USA. That is an amazing number.

Tran Thien Hong Anh (Aimee), the outstanding Salutatorian of the Class of 2013, has always been a source of pride for the APU American International Schools due to her courageous journey to pursue her dreams. Currently, Aimee is dedicated to her role as a a Dental Doctor in Washington State, USA, and continues to inspire APU students with her relentless efforts every day

After graduating from APU with an impressive academic record, Aimee easily transferred credits to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to major in Chemistry and Pre-Dentistry. At UMKC, Aimee made her mark as the energetic and enthusiastic Vice President of the Vietnamese Student Association. Through this experience, Aimeegained valuable skills for her future dream job.

When her journey at UMKC came to an end, Aimee continued to pursue her dream destination with a prestigious Doctor of Dental degree by transferring to Oregon Health & Science University (top 50 US universities in 2023). Despite the pressure of her studies, Aimee did not forget to give her time and effort to social activities with the compassionate heart of a future doctor at Save the Children in Vietnam, Health & Humanitarian Aid, Viet Learning Community & Development Center.

In her video message to the graduates of the Class of 2024, Aimee shared: “As you step into the next parts of your journey, I encourage you to be open minded. The future has endless possibilities and opportunities waiting for you, no matter how difficult and uncertain it may seem…So, as you leave the familiar halls of APU behind and venture into the great unknown, I know that there’s a bright future ahead of you, so I hope you all will lead with confidence and kindness.”

Despite leaving APU many years ago, Aimee always cherishes her years of study at APU and expresses her deep gratitude to Dr. Tran Nguyen Thy Binh - who guided and inspired her: "Thank you very much, Dr. Binh, for always thinking of me as part of the APU family."

APU is extremely proud of Aimee's achievements and efforts in pursuing her dreams. We wish Aimee to continue to keep her passion alive and continue to contribute to the community.

MEET OUR FUTURE MEDICAL DOCTOR - APU ALUMNI DUONG NGOC BAO CHAU

Overcoming thousands of applicants from all around the world, our APU Alumni Duong Ngoc Bao Chau - Katherine has been accepted to the University of Sydney, a world-renowned university that is top 2 University in Australia with a 20% scholarship to study the Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) and invitation to Dalyell Scholars, a program of University of Sydney providing high-achieving students with enrichment opportunities for further academic development. An applause for this talented young girl!!

Katherine graduated early thanks to the credit accumulation as well as CBP program and became one of the Salutatorians of the Class of 2022 with impressive academic achievement such as maximum GPA and perfect scores for AP Science courses. Although being waived for IELTS & SAT from all well-known universities including University of Sydney thanks to the advantage of studying an American curriculum at APU, Bao Chau decided to challenge herself and got a surprising result of 8.5 overall with 9.0 in Listening and Reading. In addition, Bao Chau has received valuable scholarships from prestigious universities both in the USA and in Australia, and she decided to choose the University of Sydney to study a Bachelor of Science.

Answering our interview, Katherine said “I have been really passionate about pursuing a medical career pathway since a young age, and studying at APU really prepares me well for such a challenging future. My academic result is not only because of my hard work but also thanks to the English learning environment at APU and dedicated help from the APU teachers. Thank you Dr. Thy Binh and APU American International School for delivering an American standard education to Vietnamese students and opening new future doors for us.”

Mrs. Nguyen Ngoc Thu Hien - a parent of two APU students. Her older daughter, Luu Anna, has just graduated with honors and achieved the highest distinction - APU Valedictorian for the Class of 2024.

“I have two children studying at APU School, Ho Chi Minh City branch. My older daughter is Luu Anna, who is currently a 12th-grade student and is graduating today... Today, Luu Anna, my daughter, is graduating with the Valedictorian title, and I am very emotional..."

With pride, Mrs. Nguyen Ngoc Thu Hien - a parent of two APU students - shared her thoughts and feelings about her daughter's educational journey at APU American International Schools. Her older daughter, Luu Anna, has just graduated with honors and achieved the highest distinction - APU Valedictorian for the Class of 2024. This is a well-deserved result for Anna's efforts and her family's trust in the school.

As an experienced educator, Mrs. Hien understands the importance of a quality learning environment for her children. After carefully researching many schools, APU won her over with its strengths such as: American-standard teaching methods - a launchpad for children to become global citizens; A curriculum that focuses on holistic development to help children develop not only knowledge but also life skills and character; A network of reputable partners that support children in transitioning to study abroad easily and successfully at prestigious universities around the world.

️Throughout her years at APU, Luu Anna has continuously strived to study and participate in extracurricular activities, developing herself. As a result, her daughter has achieved many outstanding achievements and reaped the sweet fruits today.

Overwhelmed with joy as her daughter achieved the Valedictorian title, Mrs. Hien expressed her deep gratitude to Dr. Tran Nguyen Thy Binh - founder and superintendent of APU American International Schools and the dedicated APU teachers: "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Binh and all the doctors, teachers, and lecturers of the school." "When Anna presented to her parents after finishing 12th grade, she would go to study abroad. I think that with Dr. Binh's careful guidance and her arrangements, my daughter can study abroad at a prestigious school that she loves very much."

In addition, Mrs. Hien also had many compliments for the American University in Vietnam - AUV: "...the first time I visited the school's branch in Danang and AUV University. Not only surprised but I was also touched by Dr. Binh's enthusiasm and dedication to the cause of education. And I also hope that this large-scale development will help students after 12th grade to have a clearer direction. Not only going abroad, students can also study at universities in Vietnam with American programs via AUV"

With absolute faith in APU, Mrs. Hien did not hesitate to share her experience for parents whose children have and will choose APU school to pursue their studies: "At APU School Ho Chi Minh City, I have many friends, whose children have graduated from 12th grade. In Da Nang, there are many friends whose children study here, so I think many parents are interested in the school's teaching methods, as well as trust like our family puts our trust in the school. And today, my child has achieved very good results. I hope that many parents today are sharing the joy with their children, and in the coming days, many other parents will feel very happy to put their trust in the school."

Thank you, Mrs. Thu Hien, for sending APU the most sincere words on Luu Anna's graduation day at APU American International Schools. APU will always cherish all the affection that parents have for the school, this is the motivation for the school to always strive more to bring the best educational achievements.

APU American International Schools is incredibly proud to share the exciting news of the outstanding achievement of our talented alumnus, Nguyen Ngoc Mai Thy (Julie) - APU's Salutatorian!

Julie has excelled by securing admission letters from three of the top prestigious universities in the United States:
1. University of California - UC Berkeley (UC Berkeley) - Ranked #1 among public universities and #15 among national universities in the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings for 2024.
2. University of California - Davis (UC Davis) - Ranked #6 among public universities in the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings for 2024.
3. University of California - Irvine (UC Irvine) - Ranked #10 among public universities in the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings for 2024

Surpassing over thousands of transfer applications to gain acceptance into these most coveted universities in the United States, Julie has chosen UC Berkeley - the breeding ground for future world leaders - as her "destination" for her university journey. At this prestigious institution, Julie is determined to pursue a double major in Philosophy in Law and Psychology.

Before achieving this remarkable feat, Julie was an active and prominent student at APU. APU's educational environment, with its high-quality, internationally standardized curriculum, provided Julie with a solid foundation to confidently integrate into the foreign education system. At APU, Julie also made her mark with other impressive achievements, including the ESLR Award and the First Prize in the Lantern Making Competition in 2020.

In the US, Julie has not only honed her knowledge but also developed her character and actively participated in community service activities as VCSA OCC Officer and Event Coordinator.

💐️🏅 A radiant "flower" who always smiles brightly and spreads positive energy to everyone - that is Luu Anna, a talented student loved by all teachers and friends at APU. With her hard work, passion, and continuous learning spirit, Anna has excelled to become the Valedictorian of APU Class of 2024. This achievement marks a turning point in Anna's journey to conquer new intellectual peaks around the world.

🏆️ Throughout her years of study at APU, Anna has always affirmed herself as an outstanding student with impressive academic achievements. Her tireless efforts and burning passion have helped her reap well-deserved results: Scholarships totaling nearly USD 400,000 (over 10 billion VND) from many prestigious universities in the United States such as Arizona State University (ASU), Central Michigan University (CMU), Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC),... More importantly, Anna was honored to receive the "golden key" to University of Sydney - the No. 1 prestigious university in Australia in many fields. Renowned for its outstanding education quality, leading research activities and commitment to sustainable development, University of Sydney is the dream destination for Anna's educational path.

📖️ Standing on the graduation speech podium, Anna reminisced about two memorable milestones in her study journey at APU: The first milestone seven years ago, Anna and her mother had a fateful meeting with Dr. Tran Nguyen Thy Binh, Chair Of Boards Of Directors & Management of APU Educational Development Group. “The two powerful women in my life took the time to discuss how I could excel in high school. If not for this important event, I would not have been able to stand here today and represent the graduating students.” Anna shared.

🎓 The second milestone occurred when Anna's mother and Dr. Binh had the opportunity to meet again after witnessing Anna's remarkable growth. “Through this meeting and many in-depth discussions with Dr. Binh, I was able to identify my future educational path, my study goals and how to develop my academic knowledge to achieve a successful career.”

Anna is always ready to receive valuable advice from her family and school, along with an appreciation for every opportunity to learn and grow. It is this positive attitude that has helped Anna turn opportunities into reality and achieve resounding success.

🌼 Not only is she an outstanding student, Anna is also an active and quick-witted friend who is always enthusiastic about participating in school activities. Outside of class, Anna does not hesitate to enroll in talent search contests and tournaments, reaping many achievements and awards. One of Anna's most beautiful memories at APU was in 2021, when she and her teammates excelled to win the school's dance competition. This victory not only affirmed Anna's talent but also demonstrated her ability to collaborate, hone her skills and manage time effectively between studies and extracurricular activities.

👸 Sharing about balancing studies with participating in extracurricular activities, the APU Valedictorian of 2024 said: In the past, I had the opportunity to intern as an Event Marketing Assistant and Marketing Department Assistant. In addition, in 2021, I also started a small business, selling souvenirs and artwork online. These experiences have helped me develop many practical skills and apply the accumulated experience to my study projects at APU, such as team leadership skills, maintaining team spirit and effective coordination between members. Along with that, the knowledge and experience accumulated from studying at school supports my own aspirations and business projects.

🏆️ Full of emotion on the grand graduation day, Anna - the representative of the Class of 2024 graduates expressed her deep gratitude to the APU school and teachers: “The teachers have awakened the mathematical potential in each student, honed problem-solving skills and built a solid knowledge foundation for me to develop my abilities at university. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the teachers who have dedicated themselves to teaching me and witnessing my progress over the years. I am the result of the warmth and love of all the APU teachers.”

🌟 APU believes that with these excellent qualities, Anna will continue to shine and achieve resounding success in her studies at University of Sydney - the top prestigious university in Australia and the world.