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.

Nguyen Hoang Ngoc Lam (Lilian) – an outstanding student at TAS – has earned over $460,000 in scholarships from U.S. universities, including the prestigious $196,400 Faber Award from Fordham University in New York. Her journey, shaped by academic excellence, rich extracurriculars, and a strong personal narrative, reflects the transformative power of international education.

Ton That Nhan Huy – a TAS student for 7 years – has been officially accepted to San Jose State University, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and awarded multiple scholarships from top U.S. universities. With strong academic preparation in technology and a well-rounded personal journey nurtured at TAS’s international learning environment, Huy exemplifies the long-term value of international education.

Nguyen Hoang Khanh (Jennifer), TAS Valedictorian, is a shining example of holistic international education. With an offer from UC Davis and nearly $164,000 in scholarships from top U.S. design schools, Jennifer’s success reflects her strong academic foundation, creative mindset, leadership experience, and distinct personal voice—all nurtured through the international education model at TAS