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Vietnam, Da Nang
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APU provides an International Program for Elementary (K-5) and Middle/High School (6-12) at the Da Nang campus. APU offers a Bilingual Program for Elementary through High School (K12) in Da Nang, and an Integrated Bilingual Program blending Vietnamese and American education. English is used as the language of instruction in the Bilingual Program, with 12-18 periods of English per week and 90% of instruction delivered by foreign teachers, and the school operates an English Language Development (ELD) program to develop English skills. Graduates have been accepted to U.S. colleges and universities, with about 90% receiving scholarships.
Campus facilities include music and arts rooms. Extracurricular activities promote teamwork and develop artistic and athletic talents. Arts-related events are part of the program, including initiatives such as APU International Arts Week.
Integrated Bilingual Program blends Vietnamese and American education from Early Childhood to High School. The Bilingual Program uses English as the language of instruction, with 12-18 periods of English per week and 90% of instruction delivered by foreign teachers. The Cognitive Academic Language Learning (CALLA) model is used to integrate English with other subjects to promote fluency. Integrated Bilingual Program is designed to prepare students for top universities in Vietnam and abroad.
Student life includes clubs and social opportunities. Clubs include Football Club, English Club, Music Club, Math & Science Club, Charity Club, Badminton Club, and Photography & Movie Club. The Student Council organizes service learning activities and coordinates social functions. Clubs provide leadership opportunities and social engagement under faculty guidance.
Service learning is a key component of the APU curriculum and is a graduation requirement. Initiatives have included clothing drives for orphanages, fundraising for flood victims, and donations to rural schools. The program supports student involvement in community projects and social responsibility activities.
Student governance develops leadership skills and provides a voice for student life. The Student Council organizes service learning activities and coordinates social functions. Clubs offer leadership opportunities across a range of interests, including sports, language, arts, and STEM.
Campus facilities include physical education areas. Sports and clubs such as Football Club and Badminton Club promote physical activity and wellbeing. English Club and Music Club support social engagement and personal development, contributing to overall student wellbeing.
APU American International School – Da Nang offers a U.S.-licensed K–12 program at 299 Tran Dai Nghia Street in Ngu Hanh Son District, with both International and Bilingual tracks on one campus. The International Program follows a curriculum licensed by the U.S. Department of Education and aligned with Common Core standards, taught entirely in English. The Bilingual Program meets the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training requirements while integrating an American standard curriculum, with 12–18 English periods per week and instruction that uses the CALLA model to link English with other subjects. Facilities at the Da Nang campus include laboratories, music and drama spaces, IT rooms, library, cafeteria, and physical education areas. A distinctive feature is APU’s academic pathway: high-school students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and join the College Bridge Program to earn U.S. university credits while still at school, potentially shortening their degree by up to two years.
