Australian International School Philosophy

Independent learners, International citizens Mission Statement AIS Saigon is committed to providing an international education where young people are nurtured to become resilient, curious and knowledgeable with the onfidence to embrace their life journey in a dynamic interconnected world.

Philosophy

The Australian writer David Malouf exhorts the learner: “Here, take a tuning fork, throw it down, and hear the planet hum”

At The Australian International School Saigon we want our students to listen to the world around them, to hear it hum, and to grow into young people who are curious, reflective and who want to make a positive difference to their world.

AIS Saigon’s strong academic foundation focuses on the students’ learning process and development into a well rounded, confident individuals who aspire to their potential.

Our curriculum is rigorous and balanced, with appreciation of different learning styles and experiences. It supports the individual strengths and talents of our students so that they are excited by learning and embrace challenges with a belief in their own ability.

Our aim at AIS Saigon is to encourage students to:

• think well with flexibility and reflection,
• listen with understanding and empathy,
• communicate with clarity and sensitivity,
• become knowledgeable and compassionate learners
• strive for excellence and their personal best,
• be internationally-minded with understanding and respect of difference
• develop values that form a foundation for a rewarding and fulfilling life.
  

AIS Saigon is a school where students are engaged, stimulated and challenged within the safe confines of a supportive, cooperative, international environment. Within a strong academic and social framework the students share friendships, deep learning and an educational experience that challenges them to extend their individual limits.

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