Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, covering Early Childhood through High School. WASC is one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies that evaluate the quality and integrity of educational institutions.
Council of International Schools (CIS): Member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), demonstrating adherence to international standards for governance, teaching, and student well-being.
College Board (Advanced Placement Authorization): Authorized by the U.S. College Board to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses and examinations at the High School level, allowing students to pursue college-level studies and earn potential university credit.
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The American School (TAS) in Ho Chi Minh City offers an American curriculum from Early Childhood to Grade 12, with instruction in English and a broad AP program in high school (including AP Chinese, AP Spanish, and AP sciences and mathematics). The campus in An Phu, Thu Duc City, opened in 2020, spans about 25,000–30,000 m² and includes a STEM lab, creative studios and sports facilities. Early Childhood classes are 10–15 students, and the school notes small class sizes across later grades. Students can study French, Chinese, or Korean as second languages in Middle School and take Vietnamese Studies to explore local history and culture. TAS highlights extracurriculars such as Student Council, MUN and Debate, plus SISAC sports team. The school enrolls about 400 students and provides a school bus service.