Together with many other high schools throughout the country, all AHS campuses of The Asian International School hold an opening ceremony of the new academic year 2014 - 2015 on the morning of September 5th and 6th, 2014. More than 10.000 students in their uniform eagerly and excitedly welcomed the beginning of the new academic school year.
The atmosphere in both The International Primary School IPS and The Asian High School AHS is bustling with excitement from early morning. School yards where the ceremony takes place are decorated meticulously with colorful balloons and flowers accompanied with vibrant music.
The cheerful and bustling atmosphere at the beginning of the academic year
In the school year 2013 – 2014, students at the Asian International School acquired outstanding achievements in district level and city level competitions, English – speaking contests, domestic and foreign informatics contests. This is the pride and great motivation for teachers and students of The Asian International School to strive and obtain more achievements in the new school year.
In the new school year 2014 – 2015, the Asian International School enrolls thousands of new students proving that the reputation and teaching quality have been recognized by parents.
New students are welcomed at the ceremony
After the traditional flag-raising ceremony, students receive meaningful encouragement from teachers. This new school year, teachers and students are determined to bring more honor to the school. Elite students express their gratitude to all teachers and also share learning experience at AHS & IPS with new students.
Representative of foreign teachers making a speech
Representative of students making a speech
Special performances bring a jubilant atmosphere to the ceremony.
Excellent performances presented by students of The Asian International School
After the ceremony, students of The Asian International School say goodbye to exciting summer days as they start a new journey with many interesting experiences ahead.
Impressive moments on the first day of the new school year
Students’ feeling
Nguyen Dang Ngoc Quynh – Class 5/5
“Starting the new school year, my friends and I are very eager and excited to meet our teachers and friends again and to welcome new students. This is my final year at primary school so the first day of school is very special to me. I promise to study hard to get better results”.
Chuong Cao Hoang Yen – Class 1/3
“There is a bustling atmosphere at my school today. There are many beautiful balloons decorated around the school. My teachers are very gentle and they are always by our side to take care of us. I really love music performances by other students”.
Nguyen Le Tuyet Nhi – Class 11/2
“After the summer vacation, I am very excited to return and start the new school year. Every year, I always have a great impression on the opening ceremony. This is my final year at secondary school and I promise to try my best to get better results”.
Nguyen Xuan Thai Thach – Class 8/3
“The new school year began and it is great to meet my teachers and friends again. In the new school year, there are two things I really want to achieve. Firstly, I want to become an excellent student and secondly I want to attend Spring Festival at The Asian International School”.
Nguyen Pham Mai Anh – Class 6/27
“This is my first time to attend the opening ceremony at The Asian High School and I am very impressed. Teachers and students at AHS warmly welcome us. I am very eager to experience interesting things in this new school year with my new teachers and friends”.
The Group of Asian International Education (GAIE) includes The Asian International School, The Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) and The Saigon International University (SIU). Established in 1999, GAIE is one of the largest systems of education and scientific research in Vietnam with:
- 43,425 students from 23 countries studying at 14 campuses;
- 335 prizes for excellent students, 145 prizes in sporting competitions at district and city levels;
- 65 local and foreign companies supporting SIU's internship program;
- 2,200 Vietnamese and foreign teachers & staff members with a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, PhD along with associate and professor levels;
- 1,016 students abroad at 79 schools in 11 countries across 4 continents;
- Nearly 80% of students get a job and some of them even set up their own business offering jobs to other people. Over 20% of students continue higher educational levels, many of whom have successfully transferred to universities in countries all over the world.