Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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English language development is part of the International Program, with ESL included at the High School level. The Bilingual Program provides extensive English exposure—12-18 periods per week with 90% of instruction from foreign teachers—and uses CALLA to integrate English with other subjects. The Integrated Bilingual Program combines Vietnamese and American education and emphasizes English instruction across levels. Vietnamese nationals follow MOET requirements for Vietnamese History, Geography, and Civics.
Yes. The Middle School and High School campuses offer a Bilingual Program and an Integrated Bilingual Program. The Integrated Bilingual Program combines Vietnamese and American education and was launched for Early Childhood through High School in the 2023-2024 academic year. The Middle School and High School components emphasize English instruction, with 12-18 periods of English per week and about 90% of instructional time taught by foreign teachers, and they use the CALLA model to integrate English with other subjects.
English immersion is provided through the Bilingual Program and Integrated Bilingual Program. The Bilingual Program emphasizes English language instruction, with 12-18 periods of English per week and about 90% of instructional time taught by foreign teachers, and it uses the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA). The Integrated Bilingual Program combines Vietnamese and American education and features English instruction as part of its framework.
APU American International School’s Middle & High School campus in Ho Chi Minh City offers a US-style curriculum accredited and recognized by US state education departments, with teaching delivered entirely in English. Located in District 11 at 286 Lanh Binh Thang Street, the campus serves students in Grades 6–12. Students follow a California-aligned program and can access Advanced Placement (AP) and College Bridge Program (CBP) courses, which allow them to earn US university credits while still in high school. A dedicated ELD (English Language Development) program supports learners who are new to English so they can integrate into mainstream classes, while required Vietnamese History, Geography, and Civics maintain strong local content. Student life includes clubs such as Football, Music, Math & Science, Charity, and Photography & Movie, alongside an active Student Council and structured community service that is required for graduation. Boarding, shuttle bus services, and on-campus counseling further support students’ daily life and future university pathways.