American International School - NB Campus

Admissions Criteria

• Applicants (or their families on their behalf) should have the intention of preparing to matriculate to a college or university in North America, Australia, Europe and other areas of the world or to an international university within Vietnam.
• Applicants must demonstrate the required English Language Proficiency Level commensurate with AISVN grade level requirements.
• Applicants must demonstrate school-readiness for Khám Phá and Kindergarten admissions.
• Applicants must have good academic potential and a record of good behavior.
• Applicants must be interviewed by the school Principal.

A comprehensive review of the application form and all accompanying documentation (see Admissions & Enrollment Checklist for requirements) is carried out by the admissions team and the school Principal. Where deemed necessary the Deans of Students, Counsellors and/or Learning Support Teachers and Curriculum/EAL Coordinators may review the application as well.All students applying to AISVN must provide school records for the prior three academic years.
AISVN will evaluate each application based on the requirements outlined below:

• The applicant meets the appropriate school age/grade level entry requirements
• The applicant meets the Elementary or Secondary School specific requirements
• The applicant meets the English as an Additional Language requirements

Admission Process

Application

• Fill out the application form in full. Application form is available in hard copy or via Online Application Form.
• Submit copies of the last three years of student report cards/transcripts (if applicable). Original copies are not required for admissions assessment.
• Health information form (including copy of immunization records), home language survey completed, signed and returned.
• Submit 2 copies of Child(ren) and Parents passport sized photos. The photo should be no more than 6 months old, size 4x6cm & approximately 400-600 pixels.
• Pay the application fee.

Entrance Assessment (GRADE 1-12)
The admissions assessment determines the student’s level of English Language Proficiency.

• Parents schedule the assessment through the Admissions Office.
• Applicants for Grades 1-12 will be assessed for English language proficiency in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
• The approximate duration of the assessment is:

Interview
Applicants in Grades Khám Phá and Kindergarten (3-6 year olds) will be observed in a play-based interview with peers and the Admissions Specialists. The playdate/interview will be scheduled 3-7 business days after the required documentation is submitted.
For applicants in Grades 1-12, within 3-7 business days after the assessment and with the condition that the applicant has submitted all required documentation and meets the entrance level of the English Language Proficiency test, the Admissions Office will contact the parents and applicant to set up an interview with the school Principal. Where possible we strongly encourage both parents to attend the interview.

Review of Application
Each application is reviewed by the school Principal and the Director of Admissions and Communications, who, if necessary, will seek additional comments from other school-level educators as appropriate. All decisions are based on a careful review of the applicant's school records, English language proficiency and the school's ability to meet the student’s needs within its existing programs.

Decisions
Within three business days after the interview date, the school will send a formal letter with the admissions decision to the applicant's family.
There are 3 possible decisions for every application:

• Acceptance: If an applicant is qualified and there is space available, a formal letter of acceptance (Offer Letter) is issued. If enrollment is offered, parents must sign the Offer Letter and send it back to the Admissions Office with a payment of the registration fee within seven business days (this fee is non-refundable and is not deductible from the tuition fee). After the seven-day period, the Offer Letter will expire, and the school may offer the applicant’s place to another student. All tuition payments must be cleared before the first day of classes.
• Wait-List: When the number of eligible applicants exceeds the availability of spaces for a particular grade level, students may be placed in a wait pool until space becomes available.
• No place offered: If an applicant does not meet our admissions criteria the applicant is eligible to re-apply after 6 months (the application fee will apply at a discount of 50% within a 7-month period). After 7 months, the applicant must begin the application process again and pay the full application fee.

Confirm Enrollment
Students who have been accepted will need to sign the Offer Letter, submit all the required documents and complete the payment within 7 days.