Imagina una escuela donde cada mañana comienza con ilusión y alegría. Un lugar donde tu hijo es visto, escuchado y desafiado a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Una comunidad donde el aprendizaje es vivo, lleno de significado, descubrimiento y propósito, preparando a los estudiantes no solo para la universidad, sino para una vida de liderazgo, creatividad y contribución. Esta es la promesa de The American School (TAS) en Ho Chi Minh. Perfil escolar: Tipo: Escuela diurna privada, internacional y preparatoria universitaria. Currículo: Programa americano basado en estándares desde el Early Childhood Centre (ECC) hasta el grado 12, con cursos Advanced Placement (AP) en el nivel de secundaria, totalmente alineado con los Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Acreditaciones y membresías: Acreditada por la Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) y miembro del Council of International Schools (CIS). Idioma de instrucción: Inglés. Comunidad: Más de 500 estudiantes que representan más de 20 nacionalidades. Docentes: Alrededor de 75 profesores, predominantemente internacionales, con amplia experiencia docente. Tamaño de clases: Grupos reducidos (1:6) que garantizan atención y apoyo personalizados.
Admissions
Scholarships Available
Admissions Process
1Consultation - Schedule a meeting to discuss programs and suitability for prospective students
2Required Application Documentation - Submit all necessary forms and records for the application
3Placement Assessment (If Applicable) - Complete an evaluation to determine the appropriate academic level
4Admission Decision - Receive notification of acceptance or next steps
5Enrollment - Confirm placement by completing the enrollment process
6Registration Fee - Pay the required fee to finalize enrollment
Admisiones
Lista de espera
Sí
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
Yes. We have our Entry Evaluation, consisting of these documents and actions:
- Previous transcript
- Diagnostic test
- Interview
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
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.
- Mathematics Test to assess the student’s knowledge of math concepts and skills.
As part of the Admissions process, the ESL teacher will conduct a 15-minute interview with each student following placement testing.
Fecha límite de inscripción (nuevo año académico)
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.
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
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.
Jornada Escolar
Hora de entrada al colegio
7:45 AM
Hora de salida del colegio
2:45 PM
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Sí
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
Sí
Uniforme obligatorio
Sí
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
For Early Childhood and Elementary School students, we do let parents pick up their children late, but no later than 3:30 PM.
Aula
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
22 students
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
12 - 15 students, depending on the grade level of each class
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
No
Uso de tecnología en el aula
- iPads are used by students in Elementary School
- One-to-one computers and laptops in Middle School and High School
- Dedicated computer labs in both Elementary School and Middle School/High School
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
More than 500 students
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
More than 20 nationalities
Nacionalidad más común
Vietnamese
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
Around 80% are local students, 20% are international students
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
TAS provides a comprehensive after-school activities program that develops students’ talents and interests:
- Sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, tennis, softball, track & field, golf, pickleball, weight lifting, running and cross-country
- Arts & Performance: Drama, dance, music, studio arts, and creative media
- STEM & Innovation: Robotics, coding, cyber and AI society, makerspace projects, and student research initiatives
- Leadership & Service: Model United Nations (MUN), student council, and community service projects
- Recreational Clubs: Chess, cooking, and cultural clubs
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
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:
- Innovation Spaces: Robotics labs, makerspaces, and a MasterChef-style kitchen spark creativity and hands-on exploration.
- Academic Hubs: Modern science labs, libraries.
- Creative Arenas: Art studios and a professional auditorium empower students to express and perform.
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
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.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Sí
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
Vietnamese, Spanish, Mandarin
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
We offer EAL - English as an Additional Language - classes for students who need more assistance with their English.
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Yes. We have Learning Support Department to assist students with special learning needs.
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
Students with mild to moderate special needs are provided:
- Goal Setting
- Appropriate accommodations
- Push-in, one-to-one support in the classroom
- Pull-out, when necessary
- Teacher support of differentiation and scaffolding
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
We have AP classes and extracurricular activities for talented students in Performing Arts and Drama to practice their crafts, such as musicals, school performances...
Detalles
Política de Género
co-ed
Internado
No
Dirección
6 Song Hanh Road
Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Freeway
An Phu Ward, District 2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
Yes. We have options for students who are vegan.
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
Yes. Our teachers use a wide variety of virtual classroom platforms, the most prominent are Zoom, Google Classroom and OneNote.
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.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
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
