The elementary level of APU American International School - Bilingual Program aims to unlock student potential with a curriculum built around competency development consistent with a shared vision of society. Primary education is a vital stage of education at APU American International School - Bilingual Program, a time to provide students with critical thinking capacity, problem-solving ability, and time management skills. Building good learning habits creates a strong foundation for future success. Our primary education also focuses on encouraging the creativity and innate curiosity of children in this age group, knowing that each child will develop at a different pace. We believe it is essential to provide children a safe and suitable environment.

Primary students are encouraged to explore, question and build knowledge. They are focused on developing math, science, language learning, logical thinking, technological literacy and communication skills. Extracurricular activities promote teamwork, develop artistic and athletic talents, and help students develop an appreciation for the diversity of people and ideas. English language instruction focuses on ensuring students develop at their appropriate grade level with the ability to communicate effectively for studying, gathering information and navigating social spaces.
In addition, APU American International School - Bilingual Program applies the Cognitive Academic Language Learning (CALLA) model, integrating English with other subjects to help students naturally acquire fluency in the English language.
Students will have 12 - 18 periods of English learning per week, with 90% of instructional time spent with foreign teachers.

After completing primary school, students achieve English Bands 3 - 5, have the ability to communicate and serve learning.

At the Middle School level, core qualities focused on are learning goals, discipline, self-esteem, cooperation and respect. During this period, students focus on improving cognitive abilities and systematic thinking abilities while developing critical thinking skills. The most important learning objective of these years is to equip students with the ability to apply what they have learned to personal and academic life and help them develop physically and intellectually. APU American International School - Bilingual Program is committed to providing an environment where students are inspired to learn actively at the highest level through projects and experiences. Students build a solid foundation of essential knowledge and are given the space to grow according to their individual abilities.

At APU American International School - Bilingual Program, Middle School students develop analytical and scientific thinking abilities, STEM competencies and evaluation tools. Areas of specific focus include the ability to think critically, to assemble and execute effective presentations, to collaborate with peers and to problem-solve. APU American International School - Bilingual Program also focuses on developing logical thinking and technological competency, utilizing the Microsoft Office 365 system in learning activities and communication.

At the Middle School level, students will have 12 - 18 periods of English learning per week, with 90% of instructional time spent with foreign teachers. In addition, APU American International School - Bilingual Program applies the Cognitive Academic Language Learning (CALLA) model, integrating English with other subjects to help students naturally acquire fluency in the English language. After completing Middle School, students can use English as a second language.

Following the Ministry of Education and Training program protocol, which provides critical vocational guidance, students learn about potential careers and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses to help them choose their most suitable educational paths. APU American International School - Bilingual Program equips students with knowledge, methods, thinking competencies, life-skills, autonomy, and creativity through providing challenging learning spaces as well as opportunities for collaboration and self-improvement. We promote a culture of respect, democracy, and equality of individuals and ideas. Students will gain the knowledge and skills they need to transition smoothly into international university settings. They will develop interdisciplinary thinking capabilities, scientific research tools, complex problem-solving skills and they will complete individual projects.

Additionally, students will become proficient in applying information technology to learning, research, and communication that ensures a solid foundation in computer literacy. Career orientation is suitable to a student's ability and needs. Students are equipped with knowledge of economics, financial management and entrepreneurship.

Students will have 12 - 18 periods of English learning per week, with 90% of instructional time spent with foreign teachers. In addition, APU American International School - Bilingual Program applies the Cognitive Academic Language Learning (CALLA) model, integrating English with other subjects to help students naturally acquire fluency in the English language.

After completing High School at APU American International School, students have eligibility for admission when applying to The American University in Vietnam - AUV and world-renowned universities as well as preparing to study abroad: documents, apply for scholarships, take IELTS, ACT, SAT certificates.

Shortly after graduating from APU, Dinh Khang Hy received a full scholarship and pursued his bachelor’s degree at Roger Williams University (RWU).

Equipped with prior knowledge from APU, he scored well on the math and science placement exams and in turn, was introduced to his undergraduate advisor who encouraged him to explore the field of applied math.

Over the course of four years, Khang Hy developed strong analytical, and problem-solving skills and fostered a passion for applied science and technology. In his senior year of college, together with his three fellow students, they designed a Piezoelectric Carpet System, capable of converting energy output from human footsteps to usable electrical energy for various applications such as illuminating LED lights on a jet bridge. Their four-member team received first place in the 2015 ACRP Design Competition sponsored by the FAA. In that same year, he was awarded the RWU President’s Core Value Medallion for his applied math research with his professor on a novel design for spacecraft’s fuselage. Khang Hy graduated RWU double majoring in Math and Mechanical Engineering with Honors and Capstone Thesis with Distinction. He also received a full funding package from Tufts University to pursue a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Dinh Khang Hy shared about his time at APU : “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.”

Currently, Khang Hy is completing the final year of my PhD at Tufts University. He is investigating the mass transport of supercritical carbon dioxide drying of aerogel. 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.

His research focuses on modeling the drying kinetics analytically and measuring empirical data of the drying fluid properties to minimize cost and optimize energy consumption. After graduation, he is planning to secure a postdoc or research position to continue his work on aerogel

Ho Hoang Duy – a talented alumnus of APU, has just received the certificate for outstanding Doctoral student in Computer Science at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. This achievement extends the accomplishments he has achieved throughout his study and research journey:

• Graduated from APU as a valedictorian in 2014
• Received a full scholarship from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), majoring in Computer Science
• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree with an impressive GPA of 3.91 / 4.00
• Received Dean’s International Scholar Award (DISA) scholarship by UMKC
• 1st Prize winner of the UMKC’s Hack-A-Roo coding competition in 2019
• 1st Prize winner of the UMKC’s Hack-A-Roo coding competition in 2020
• Member of UMKC Student Council
• Received the “Summa Cum Laude” Latin Honor and “UMKC’s Honors Graduate” from the UMKC Honors College.

Ho Hoang Duy has a brother and a sister who are both APU graduates (Ho Hoang Phuc graduated as the valedictorian in 2013 and Ho Hoang Phuong Uyen graduated as the salutatorian in 2020). Hoang Duy also graduated as the valedictorian in 2014. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree at UMKC, he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and teaching at UMKC.

Duy always gives it his best and looks for new research methods for his work. That was the key factor that helped him to receive the certificate for outstanding Doctoral student in Computer Science. This achievement is a deserved outcome thanks to a long process of skill development and self-study, which began when he was at APU.

Duy did not forget to express his heartfelt gratitude to APU’s teachers, especially Dr. Binh Thy Nguyen Tran, who has supported and guided him since the beginning. Furthermore, Duy emphasized that his time at APU provided him with a strong foundation that helped him to achieve his current success: “My biggest fortune at APU is that I had early access to the American education and that studying with native teachers had helped me overcome the major obstacles and smoothly familiarize myself with the foreign cultures. APU has helped me discover and give me confidence in my own abilities.”

Once again, congratulations to Duy on his outstanding achievements. Hopefully, Duy will keep up his learning spirit to achieve even more resounding successes on his research and career path.

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

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.

“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.

“As a shy child with limited English proficiency from another province, my daughter has became comfortable and gained confidence after 3 years of studying at APU.She also worked with the local television station to create a TV commercial to promote my hometown. I truly believe APU is an excellent education for my child."

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thuy Anh, parents of Tran Thi Thao Hien (Class of 2021, International Program) and Tran Thi Thanh Tam (Bilingual Program) had an emotional share after reflecting on her child's 3-year journey of change and growth under the aegis of APU.

Let's listen to Ms.Thuy Anh's sharing on why she chose APU for her children click here!

APU alumnus of the 2009 class - Nguyen Tran Thuong Uyen, has excelled in her dream of becoming a dentist at the University of California at Los Angeles, majoring in Dentist training (UCLA School of Dentistry). To become a Dentist student in a very competitive environment at UCLA (Top 15 in the world for Dentistry, according to QS World University Rankings), Uyen has excellently surpassed more than 3,000 candidates to become one of the 87 most outstanding students selected for admission.

UCLA School of Dentistry is well-known for its high ranking and low acceptance rate (Top 15 in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020). To get admitted here, Uyen had to overcome more than 3,000 other applicants to become one of the 87 best students selected. “To achieve this, I need to know how to stand out from the rest of the candidates” Uyen shared. To build up her resume, Uyen has worked as a scientific researcher at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine for more than one year and as a dental assistant at UCLA for another year. Uyen understands that practical experience is one of the essential requirements to become a good dentist. And with her endless efforts and passions, Uyen has achieved her goal of pursuing a degree in dentistry at UCLA: “Through my job, I am now able to bring a lovely smile to the faces of many people. This is the most significant accomplishment that keeps me motivated to follow my passion.”

Through all of the challenges and successes, Uyen does not forget to mention how APU has prepared her for this encouraging journey: “Studying at APU was probably the luckiest thing that helped me to achieve these results. Being able to study and communicate in an international environment with APU students and teachers who are constantly striving for the best gives me the motivation to improve myself day by day. The knowledge of science, mathematics, and soft skills gained at APU also assisted me in catching up with research work more quickly and assimilating more easily into American culture”.

Uyen also sent a message to encourage APU students who are ready to graduate: “Don’t wait until the last minute to apply for different opportunities. You need to be proactive and put yourself out there because opportunities can pass you by.”

Thank you Uyen and we wish you will continue to be successful on the journey of pursuing your dreams!

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.