At TAS, Middle School students are encouraged to explore multiple languages—such as French, Chinese, or Korean—alongside strong academic English. Language learning here goes beyond communication; it fosters cultural understanding, broadens perspectives, and equips students with the skills to thrive in a globalized world

University applications can't be rushed in the final year. A personalized roadmap from Grade 9 gives international students time to explore, grow, and build a strong profile step by step. At TAS, students receive 4-year guidance with dedicated mentors, clear academic plans, and a comprehensive support system.

How can international students truly stand out among thousands of high-achieving applications? The key lies in personal stories, meaningful experiences, and strategic growth. At TAS, students receive early guidance to shape a distinctive and authentic version of themselves—not just to get into top universities, but to thrive beyond.

Nguyen Thu Ky (Nice), a 12th-grade student at The American School (TAS), has been accepted into the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. Her story exemplifies the power of a student-centered international education that fosters academic excellence, leadership, and global success.

Taking AP courses isn’t about quantity—it’s about strategy. At TAS, students receive personalized guidance to select AP subjects aligned with their future major and strengths. This strategic approach helps each AP course add real value to their university applications, making them stand out with purpose and confidence.

At TAS, extracurricular activities are more than just fun—they’re strategic stepping stones in a student’s college application journey. With personalized guidance, students develop meaningful, passion-driven projects that showcase leadership, impact, and clear academic alignment—making their profiles stand out to top global universities.

Even when enrolled in an international English-based curriculum, IELTS remains a key requirement for many global universities. At TAS, students receive early, strategic IELTS preparation through personalized pathways, native-speaking teachers, and band-targeted classes—ensuring strong results and confidence for their international university journey

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.

Ngô Ý An (Kristina), a multilingual and globally minded student from TAS, has earned over AUD 300,000 in scholarships from top universities in the U.S. and Australia. With a clear academic strategy, strong leadership experiences, and exceptional language skills, Kristina embodies the spirit of global citizenship fostered by the international education environment at TAS.