For many parents, the real question about international schools isn’t just the tuition—it's whether the investment leads to competitive college scholarships. At TAS, with a strategic and personalized application plan starting from Grade 9, students are empowered to build strong, standout profiles that increase their chances of earning scholarships from top global universities.

It’s never too late to find the right learning environment. At TAS, high school transfer students receive a personalized transition plan, academic guidance, and full support to smoothly integrate into an international program. Book a 1:1 meeting with TAS's Academic Leadership Team to explore the best-fit pathway for your child’s future.

High grades alone are not enough to get into top universities in the United States — students need a well-rounded profile with a clear, strategic plan from an early stage. TAS supports students from Grade 9 with a personalized academic pathway, outstanding extracurricular opportunities, and comprehensive guidance to prepare an internationally competitive university application.

Choosing a United States–standardized international high school is a strategic step for students aiming to enter international universities. From the curriculum and teaching staff to college counseling, parents need to understand five key criteria to make the right choice for their child in Ho Chi Minh City.

Grade 9 marks the beginning of a crucial phase where students start building a serious academic profile for international universities. At The American School (TAS), parents are guided early on to work alongside the school in mapping out a clear, U.S.-standardized pathway — from GPA planning to extracurricular involvement and future major orientation.