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The ceremony was held in a solemn American style with the participation of representatives from educational institutions, media outlets, distinguished guests from both domestic and international backgrounds, all faculty members, parent representatives, and graduating students of the 2024 cohort. In addition to speeches from the school principal, representatives from the Ministry of Education and Training, parent representatives, and graduating students, the ceremony also featured the participation of APU alumni who are now successful Masters, PhDs, dentists, and entrepreneurs in the United States. Overwhelmed with emotion, Dr. Tran Nguyen Thy Binh, Chairman of the Education Council of the American Education Development Group (APU), extended his best wishes to the graduates, hoping they will continue to strive and achieve brilliant success in the future.
At the 2023-2024 Graduation Ceremony, the American International School (APU) celebrated the graduation of 98 high school students, with 95% achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Notably, 22 students achieved a perfect GPA of 4.0, including 2 Valedictorians and 7 Salutatorians. All students demonstrated commendable conduct, excellent academic performance, and outstanding extracurricular contributions.
APU students of the 2024 cohort were awarded numerous valuable scholarships from prestigious universities in the United States and around the world, with a total value exceeding $25 million.
These exceptional academic achievements have earned APU students of the 2024 cohort numerous valuable scholarships from prestigious US universities, totaling over $25 million. Notably, valedictorians and salutatorians with GPA above 4.0 have received full scholarships worth over $130,000, and this list continues to grow with scholarships from many other prestigious universities worldwide.
This year, APU has 28 11th-grade students who achieved very high GPAs and graduated early. This demonstrates that the US-standard education system at APU not only helps students shorten their high school program by 1 to 2 years, but also ensures they acquire knowledge solidly, confidently, and with strong character. Therefore, APU students consistently have their names on the Dean's Honor Roll, receiving recognition for outstanding academic achievements from their early years. Furthermore, they are often selected to be teaching assistants for prestigious professors at universities even as early as their first or second year.
Through its annual Scholarship Program, 100% of APU graduates receive valuable scholarships from prestigious universities in the US, Canada, and Australia, such as Arizona State University, UMKC, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz, Cal State Long Beach, Virginia Commonwealth University, Florida Institute of Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, The American University in Vietnam, Central Michigan University, University of Connecticut, Purdue University, University of Washington, University of Illinois, University of Massachusetts, The University of British Columbia, The University of Sydney, and many more. This is a golden opportunity for students to fulfill their dream of studying at a prestigious university after graduation.
Professor Dr. T. McCay, President of the American University in Vietnam, delivered a speech summarizing the achievements of the past year.
In line with its goal of helping graduating students secure the best possible pathways to higher education, The American University in Vietnam (AUV) announces scholarships for 100% of its graduating students, with flexible amounts depending on academic achievement. These scholarships provide students with the best financial support to complete their Bachelor of Arts (BA/BS) degree at AUV, allowing them to directly pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees at other prestigious universities in the United States without needing GMAT/GRE scores; or they can choose to continue their studies at AUV and easily transfer to other prestigious universities in the United States.
In addition, Professor Dr. T. McCay, President of the American University in Vietnam, also delivered a speech summarizing the achievements of AUV students during this graduation ceremony, and announced the decision to recognize the graduation of AUV students. The graduating students not only achieved excellent academic and training results but also outstanding achievements in professional and talent competitions both domestically and internationally, as well as in numerous extracurricular and community activities. The results they have achieved are not only a source of joy and pride for themselves and their families, but also a great source of encouragement and motivation for their teachers and for AUV.
Dr. Dang Van Huan - Director of the Higher Education Quality Improvement Project - Ministry of Education and Training, also joined in the celebration and congratulated the American International School System APU and American University in Vietnam - AUV on a brilliantly successful academic year.
Dr. Tran Nguyen Thy Binh, President of the American Education Development Group (APU), presents graduation certificates to high school students.
Each year, 90% of APU alumni who study at prestigious universities around the world, most notably in the United States, achieve excellent results from their first semester and are ranked on the Dean's List. This demonstrates that they have received the highest level of academic foundation and superior training while studying at APU. These academic achievements are a great source of pride and honor for the school and for the parents who have trusted, loved, and entrusted their children's future to APU for over 25 years.
In addition to the Credit Accumulation Program, which helps students shorten the time to complete their university degree in the United States and significantly reduce other costs, the American International School (APU) also encourages students to enroll in the College Bridge Program (Dual Enrollment Program), a unique program only available at APU. This special program is established by the APU Education Development Group and prestigious partner universities in the United States. After graduating from high school, students only need about two years to complete their bachelor's degree at reputable US universities. This is a special advantage exclusively for APU students, as students from high schools outside of APU who wish to participate in this program must achieve an SAT score above 90% to be accepted.
The American International School System (APU) is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Training to teach the American curriculum to Vietnamese and international students in Vietnam. The APU program is a comprehensive system, closely linking the knowledge and skills necessary for students from kindergarten to grade 12, enabling them to succeed in any university environment worldwide after graduation, most notably in the United States. Upon completing high school, APU graduates are directly admitted to prestigious universities around the world without needing IELTS/SAT/ACT or an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma; including universities in the US such as the University of California system (UC-Berkeley, UC-Davis, UC-Irvine), FIT, VCU, CMU, ASU, UMKC, California State University, CWU; in Canada such as the University of British Columbia; in South Korea such as Korea University, Yonsei University; and in Australia such as the University of Sydney (unconditional offer of admission), Australian National University… Furthermore, students at The American University in Vietnam (AUV) can complete their 3-4 year bachelor's degree (BA, BS) at AUV and receive direct entry into master's programs (MA, MS) at prestigious universities without needing to provide GRE & GMAT scores for admission.
The American International School System (APU) and American University in Vietnam (AUV) solemnly held their Graduation Ceremony for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The American International School System (APU) has achieved accreditation and membership certification from Cognia™, the world's largest educational accreditation organization, and the Council of International Schools (CIS), after rigorous and comprehensive evaluation processes covering its curriculum, teaching quality, faculty, academic support and skill development policies, extracurricular activities, graduate outcomes, partnerships with leading universities worldwide, and facilities.
In particular, the APU Education Development Group will soon launch the American Education Urban Village Project in the Southern Key Economic Region, marking a new and glorious milestone in its 30-year journey of creating an American-standard education system in Vietnam.
