APU American International School - Da Nang

APU American International School – Da Nang is located at 299 Trần Đại Nghĩa Street, Hòa Hải Ward, Ngũ Hành Sơn District, Da Nang City. The campus sits in the southern part of the city, an area with growing residential and educational development. APU shares this education zone with The American University in Vietnam (AUV), which is situated at the same address. The school offers facilities such as science labs, arts spaces, IT rooms, a library, a cafeteria, and physical education areas.

The Da Nang campus offers programs from Preschool through Grade 12, divided into Preschool–Elementary (K–5) and Middle School–High School (Grades 6–12). Both the International Program and the Bilingual Program operate at this campus. The Bilingual Program outlines clear sections for Elementary, Middle School, and High School, each with specific academic goals.

APU is a K–12 day school offering both International and Bilingual programs on the same campus. The Middle & High School tuition document confirms a dormitory/boarding option available for students who choose to stay in school accommodation. The school does not explicitly state whether it is co-educational on its public website.

APU’s English-language webpages do not provide a formal description of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, specialist staff, or learning-support facilities. The school offers English Language Development (ELD) for students requiring intensive English support, but no specific SEN framework is publicly described. Based on available information, APU does not publicly disclose details of SEN support.

APU follows a U.S. curriculum licensed by the U.S. Department of Education and aligned with Common Core standards. It is also authorised by the College Board to offer AP courses.

APU does not state any religious affiliation and presents itself as a non-religious institution.

APU does not publish detailed school-day start and end times on its website. The Enrollment Office, however, operates from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for tours and inquiries. Families must contact the school directly for exact timetable details.

APU offers a school bus service for all K–12 students. Fees are billed per semester and calculated by distance ranges (e.g., 0–5 km, 5–8 km, 8–12 km, 12–20 km, over 20 km). Refunds are only available for a full unused semester with at least 10 days’ notice. The bus service appears to be contracted through the school and managed directly via its transportation department.

The Da Nang campus offers two pathways: the International Program and the Bilingual Program, both running from Preschool through Grade 12. The International Program follows a curriculum licensed by the US Department of Education and aligned with Common Core standards, taught fully in English across all grade levels. In the Bilingual Program, students study subjects required by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training alongside an American‐standard curriculum, with English integrated through the CALLA learning model and 12–18 English periods per week depending on stage. Middle and high school students have access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the College Bridge Program, which allows them to earn transferable US university credits while still in school. Students who need additional English support can join the English Language Development (ELD) program, a structured seven-level pathway to prepare them for full participation in academic classes.

The school does not publish a dedicated Social and Emotional Learning curriculum or specific SEL initiatives on its website. The Bilingual Program pages describe general expectations for student behaviour, such as cooperation, respect, self-discipline, and developing confidence, but these are not presented as part of a formal SEL framework. The Counseling section is listed in the School Life menu, but the school does not provide public details about the services offered, staffing, or structured SEL programs. The school does not publicly disclose further information regarding SEL support.

The school does not publicly provide a Special Educational Needs policy or describe support structures for students with identified learning needs. There is no information about specialist staff, SEN provision, or the types of needs the school can support. APU does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution, and no SEN-specific facilities or programs are detailed in publicly available materials. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN support.

APU does not use the term “EAL” but provides English support through its English Language Development (ELD) program. The ELD program is a structured seven-level pathway designed to help students improve English skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and academic presentation. This program supports students in preparing to enter mainstream academic classes taught in English. Beyond the ELD program, the school does not publicly describe additional EAL-specific staffing or services.

The school does not publish detailed information on mental-health programs, counselling structures, or wellbeing initiatives on its website. The presence of a Counseling section in the School Life menu suggests that guidance services exist, but no further public details are provided about staffing or the nature of support. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental well-being provision.

The school reports that it has achieved international accreditation that requires attention to student safety and wellbeing, but it does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child-protection policy on its website. There is no publicly available information describing reporting procedures, safeguarding staff, or protective measures implemented on campus. The school does not publicly disclose detailed safeguarding policies.

1. Book a school visit or campus tour
Families are encouraged to arrange a visit through the school’s admissions page to see the Da Nang campus, meet the admissions team, and discuss program options. During the visit, parents can ask about the International and Bilingual Programs, fees, and English support pathways. This visit helps families understand whether APU’s academic structure and environment are a suitable match for their child.

2. Submit the application form and required documents
Parents complete APU’s online application form and submit the requested information to the Admissions Office. The school requires the English Proficiency Testing and Application Fee at this stage, which is non-refundable. The admissions team reviews the student’s documents to begin evaluating placement needs.

3. Attend the English placement test and interview
APU requires students to sit an English proficiency assessment, especially those entering higher grade levels or the International Program. This assessment helps determine whether the student will enter the English Language Development (ELD) program or join mainstream classes. Families may also meet admissions staff to discuss the child’s academic background and placement.

4. Receive an offer and confirm enrolment
If the application is approved, the school issues an enrolment offer. Parents confirm acceptance and proceed with the required Enrollment Fee and deposit, following the deadlines listed in the official tuition schedule. The student’s place is confirmed once payment and documentation are completed.

5. Pay tuition and prepare for the start of school
To finalise enrolment, families complete tuition payment under either the full-payment plan or the two-installment plan. Before school begins, parents arrange uniforms, transportation if needed, and meal plan options. The admissions and finance teams guide the remaining steps needed before the student begins classes.

APU does not publish detailed information about internal school-fee scholarships, such as eligibility criteria or application steps. The school’s website highlights a large scholarship initiative offered by its parent organisation for talented students in Da Nang and Quang Nam, but this is not described as a standard recurring school-fee scholarship process. APU also reports that its graduating students receive substantial university scholarships abroad, but these are awarded by universities—not by APU itself.
Therefore, based on available information, the school does not publicly disclose specific internal scholarship programmes or how they operate.

APU does not publicly describe a waitlist or pool system on its website.