Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles

“Vietnam's spirit, global education”

VISION:

Excellence in global education for Vietnamese and international students grounded in the concept of unity through diversity.

MISSION:

As the world moves towards multilateralism, it is the mission of the Asian International School to give highest priority to motivating and stimulating students to learn beyond their borders, in order to instill internationalism in education and desire for lifelong acquisition of global knowledge and world peace.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Academic - The Asian International School will:

* Provide instruction through a wide range of learning styles, seeking to develop the cognitive, physical, social and moral potential of every student.

* Provide curricula that stimulate intellectual attributes and encourage self-discipline, critical thinking, respect for others’ opinion and creative approaches to problems.

Community - The Asian International School will:

* Recognize and respect the values, contributions and opinions of others, including students, teachers, and parents.

* Stimulate values of good global citizenship through sustainable living concepts, social awareness, community service and leadership training.

* Encourage unity of the academic community within a framework that also celebrates diversity in religion, language, culture and individuality of thinking.

Facilities - The Asian International School will:

* Provide modern learning and study areas that are equivalent to or better than those of the best international school facilities.

* Maintain facilities to access global knowledge via electronic library resources, as well as traditional library holdings and materials.

* Recognize that good health and physical discipline contribute to intellectual development, by providing individual and team sport facilities, as well as suitable equipment and well-trained medical staff to meet emergency and short term care needs of students.

Staff - The Asian International School will:

* Seek to recruit, train and retain highly qualified staff and teachers who excel in development and encouragement of the Asian International School guiding principles in education.

* Employ teachers and staff who foster attitudes of toleration for diverse cultural views and who are committed to cooperation in the attainment of academic and community goals.

Students - The Asian International School will:

* Prepare every student for a productive future in the modern developing world through diverse learning experiences.

* Prepare students who wish to continue learning in international universities abroad or in Viet Nam by developing all foundation intellectual skills required for success.