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Content Welcome to the Australian International School............. 05

Student Leadership and Service.................................. 19

Our Commitment ........................................................ 06

Performing and Visual Arts........................................... 20

Our Mission ................................................................ 06

Sport.......................................................................... 21

About AIS ................................................................... 07

Our campuses............................................................ 22

Our Teachers.............................................................. 08

Facilities...................................................................... 23

An International Curriculum .......................................... 09

Transport .................................................................... 24

Kindergarten ............................................................... 10

Well-rounded individuals ............................................. 25

Primary School ........................................................... 12

Outdoor Education...................................................... 26

Lower Secondary School ............................................ 14

University destinations................................................. 27

Senior School ............................................................ 16

AIS Alumni .................................................................. 28

English Language ....................................................... 18

Parent testimonials...................................................... 29

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Welcome to the Australian International School Dr Roderick Crouch, Executive Principal (BA, Dip Ed, MEdAdmin, EdD) As parents we want the best for our children. We want them to have opportunities to learn, to be challenged, to develop life-skills and to build friendships in a safe and secure environment. In doing so, they will become successful in life.

AIS works closely with parents to help their children achieve these goals.

We have high expectations for our students and are proud of what they have achieved. AIS is committed to excellence in all we do, especially in the classroom. We are also committed to providing students with multiple opportunities in sport, the arts, community service, leadership and life skills to assist them to become responsible global citizens and life-long leaders, with the confidence to achieve their potential.

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Our Mission • •

AIS is committed to providing a high quality international education.

We encourage and support our students to become inquiring and knowledgeable learners with the confidence to achieve their potential.

Our Commitment AIS is committed to: • Providing a dynamic learning environment that assists students to enjoy their studies and inspires them to be lifelong learners.

• Personalising the learning experience by tailoring programmes to meet each student’s needs and which reflect their ability and prior learning.

• Actively encouraging and rewarding academic excellence and achievement.

• Offering innovative and creative programmes designed to encourage students to think both creatively and critically.

• Employing highly-qualified, experienced, caring and motivated educators who are dedicated to creating schools that focus on the learning needs and skill development of their students and the goals of the students’ families.

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About AIS

A truly international school

Established in

2007

Over 1150 students from 40 countries

95%

IB

World School

CIS member

parent satisfaction(*)

100% university acceptance

(*) Source: 2017 AIS parent survey results (95% of parents say the school is a welcoming place, their child likes school, and finds school interesting and challenging).

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Our Teachers • • • •

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All expatriate teachers are fully qualified, western trained and native English speakers.

Our VN and language teachers are trained in Western teaching methods to help engage students.

They are experienced, knowledgeable and passionate professionals, caring for each child individually.

Our well resourced, technology rich classroom environments support the teachers to challenge and encourage students to achieve their best.

An International Curriculum SCHOOL

YEAR LEVEL

APPROXIMATE AGE

CURRICULUM

Infant

18 months - 3 years old

Activity based learning

Kindergarten

3 - 4 years old Junior / Senior 4 - 5 years old

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Primary

Years 1 - 6

5 - 11 years old

Lower Secondary

Years 7 - 11

11 - 16 years old

Cambridge Secondary Curriculum IGCSE Year 11

Senior

Years 12 - 13

16 - 18 years old

IB Diploma Programme

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Kindergarten • • • •

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Our kindergartens are stimulating and nurturing, focusing on the development of children’s intellectual, emotional and social skills.

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme commences in Junior Kindergarten.

Through a combination of play and explicit teaching, children explore, learn, think creatively and communicate with those around them.

Specialist subjects taught by specialist teachers, include Music, PE, Swimming and Vietnamese Language & Culture.

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Primary School • • • • •

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The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) inquiry based learning provides a balanced development of knowledge, skills, critical thinking and positive attitudes.

Specific learning benchmarks and standardised tests are used in each year level to track progress.

Student led conferences and the PYP exhibition in Year 6, enable students to own and demonstrate their learning and critical thinking.

Specialist subjects taught by specialist teachers, include Music, PE, Swimming, Vietnamese Language & Culture and Chinese.

An extensive co-curricular and after school program provides multiple opportunities for students to excel in music, sport, service and leadership.

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Lower Secondary School • • •

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Our Lower Secondary School, while continuing to take the inquiry based approach of the PYP, follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum to prepare students for the IB Diploma.

In Year 7-10, a broad and balanced curriculum includes English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Physical Education, Swimming, Art, Music, Drama, ICT, Languages and Design & Technology.

Year 11 students undertake the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), which is an internationally recognised qualification taken by students from 140 countries around the world.

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Senior School •

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Students entering the Senior School undertake one of two pathways via the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma is the leading two-year pre-university academic programme worldwide. It is highly regarded by the best universities around the world.

Full diploma – Students complete six major areas of study (with three at higher level) and the core requirements.

To achieve the diploma all components must be completed successfully. Students choose from subjects ensuring breadth and depth in Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, the Arts and Technology. Core subjects include Theory of Knowledge, the 4000 word Extended Essay and participation in the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme.

The Diploma can be taken bi-lingually in Vietnamese, Korean or Japanese.

Subject certificates – Students not wishing to complete the full diploma may undertake up to six subjects at either standard or higher level, as well as participate in the CAS programme.

The academic programme is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities enabling Senior School students to build skills and confidence.

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English Language • • •

AIS offers a high quality, comprehensive English language support programme for students who come from non-English speaking families.

All students must sit an entry exam to enter the school, and students with appropriate levels of English may be permitted to enter the school directly.

Depending on the results of the entry exam, students may be offered a place at AIS with additional English language support as follows:

English as Additional Language Program (EAL) • Students undertake mainstream classes and additionally have 3 hours per week of English language support either during and/or after school • Students can exit the program at the end of each semester provided they have achieved a specified standard.

Intensive English Language Support Program (IELP) (Year 7 – Year 11) • Students undertake 20+ hours per week of English during classroom hours, and add mainstream classes as their English improves • Students can progress to EAL at the end of each semester provided they have achieved a specified standard.

Assessment • As EAL programmes are at an additional cost, students are assessed each semester and may exit from the program once they achieve specified benchmarks.

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Student Leadership and Service •

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Formal student leadership roles and the Student Representative Councils in both primary and secondary school offer students the opportunity to develop and hone their leadership skills.

A commitment to service, locally and internationally is a key aspect of the school.

AIS has a long term student led partnership with Loreto Foundation to supply better education facilities to impoverished communities in the Mekong delta.

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Performing and Visual Arts

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AIS has an outstanding reputation for visual and performing arts – it is a leader in HCMC. We have dedicated university partnerships for visual arts students.

All students have the opportunity to perform on stage.

In both primary and secondary school, students can sing and play in choirs, bands and musicals. Instruments include piano, guitar, recorder, drums, flute, ukulele and more.

We showcase our students’ talented work through remarkable exhibitions.

Sport

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Award winning swimming facilities with outstanding coaches.

A dedicated sports program that encourages participation and rewards excellence.

Inter-school and international sports competitions.

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Our campuses • • •

Three world-class, purpose built, richly resourced campuses.

All campuses are safe and secure, and are monitored 24/7 by our security team.

Located in District 2, all our campuses are easily accessible from all HCMC districts and neighbouring provinces.

Thu Thiem (Kindergarten – Year 13)

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Thao Dien (Kindergarten – Year 6)

Xi (Kindergarten)

Facilities • • • • • •

Filtered air conditioning.

Science labs.

Art, Music, Design & Technology studios.

Comprehensive digital BYOD platform and MAC suites.

Large auditorium & exhibition areas.

Award winning 25m swimming pools.

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Double sized air-conditioned gymnasium.

Outdoor basketball & tennis courts.

Astroturf soccer fields.

Enclosed and secure playgrounds.

Libraries with STEM Makerspace.

Full canteen and kitchen with food prepared fresh on site everyday.

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Transport Over 30 GPS enabled buses in the AIS fleet safely transport our students to and from school each day. All buses are fully supervised with drivers and stewardesses, who are trained and monitored regularly.

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Well-rounded individuals At AIS we pride ourselves on developing well-rounded individuals through after school activities, school camps, sports, music, public speaking, leadership development, performing arts and community service.

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Outdoor Education

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AIS has a strong tradition of outdoor education that enables students to strengthen friendships, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and take risks as they participate in fun and challenging activities.

Students in Years 4 to 8 and Year 10 attend school camp each year either in Vietnam or abroad.

University destinations • • •

Our students consistently achieve above world average IB Diploma results and go to leading universities worldwide.

All of our students are well prepared for university, and highly sought after when they graduate.

Many receive full or partial scholarships to their chosen university.

HUA KIM MAI (Class of 2017) RMIT UNIVERSITY Full Scholarship

TRAN KHAN LINH (Class of 2017) UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

HEO CHAN (Class of 2017) UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Full Scholarship

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AIS Alumni

Terry Cao (Class of 2015)

Thong Nguyen Vuu (Class of 2014)

After graduating from Oxford with a Bachelor in

I am a student at the University of Massachusetts. I went on

Mathematics, I joined a travel tech start-up called Traveloka.

a year long exchange at the University of Manchester in England

It’s an exciting, fast-paced environment, working with

and am now a double major in Sociology and Sport Management.

people who used to be in top consulting firms and big

I also work as a professional soccer coach with an elite soccer

four companies. I’m a Display Marketing Analyst. I work

high school managing the Junior Varsity team and I run a soccer

with numbers everyday, from budget allocation, campaign

school in Hanoi, called Hanoi Sports Academy. I have also been

optimization and planning to achieve KPIs. I love working in

a community football coach with Manchester United Football

my field and for a company that enables mobility.”

Club. During my three years at AIS, the teachers were some of, if not, the best educators I have ever met. Now that I am an educator in youth sports, I appreciate even more how supportive, knowledgeable and resourceful my AIS teachers were.”

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Parent testimonials

Our son has been at AIS since 2014. We chose

AIS because of the school’s philosophy in developing our son to be a respectful and responsible individual, who contributes to society.

The Principal, class teachers and assistant teachers are full of love for the students. They care about their development in all areas and give professional advice.

Our son Jay really enjoys AIS. He has made many gentle and kind friends. He progresses well at school and this builds confidence.”

Prudence Chau, Hong Kong

After deciding to make the move to Vietnam in 2016, our first agenda item was placing our 15 year old son and 10 year old daughter in the most appropriate school. From the outset, AIS personnel provided us with a level of reassurance that our children’s education would be in safe hands. Harrison and Holly have now completed two years at AIS and upon reflection our entire family could not have hoped for a more seamless transition.

AIS provides modern facilities, a safe environment along with extensive co-curricular opportunities where all students are encouraged and supported. The AIS teaching staff are incredibly dedicated and were quick to identify both our children’s individual

strengths and qualities. Whilst there is pressure to perform, in particular the senior years, the teaching staff deliver the curriculum in a way that promotes learning, self responsibility and accountability. We have observed this over the past 2 years where both children have grown from being dependent to increasingly more independent learners.

As parents, we believe that AIS will provide both Holly and Harrison the resilience, confidence and knowledge to embrace what lies beyond AIS.”

Tracey Craig, Australian

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Thao Dien (K-Year 6) APSC Compound | 36 Thao Dien Road | District 2 | HCMC | Vietnam t: +84 28 3744 6960

Xi (Kindergarten) 190 Nguyen Van Huong Street | Thao Dien Ward | District 2 | HCMC | Vietnam t: +84 28 3519 2727 www.aisvietnam.com

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Published January 2018