With its educational philosophy: “Vietnam’s spirits, global education”, The Asian International School strives to achieve excellence in global education for Vietnamese and international students grounded in the concept of unity through diversity, which encourages students to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and competencies that they need in this ever-changing world..
Global Citizenship
The students of Asian International School are guided by their strong sense of identity and awareness of the interconnectedness of global communities in their interactions within the globalized world. Their respect and value for diversity shape their understanding of how the world works and the social responsibility that arises from their participation. Global competencies and the yearning for the lifelong acquisition of global knowledge instils the culture of global citizenship in the students.
Global citizenship at The Asian International School is demonstrated through the following aspects:
• Students master their native language and understand their own culture, traditions, and lifestyle;
• Students master (a) foreign language(s) and acquire global knowledge and skills;
• Students are lifelong learners who understand different cultures and take responsibility for global issues;
• Students celebrate and respect diversity;
• Students can adapt themselves to various environments;
• Students engage themselves in activities locally and globally.
International/Intercultural Education
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.
The Asian International School focuses upon multiculturalism and universal educational values, in order to facilitate student appreciation of all languages, cultures and nationalities, ultimately seeking to inspire its students to shape a more humane world; one that is peaceful, sustainable and tolerant.
The Asian International School promotes international/intercultural education through the following aspects:
• Celebrating the diversity of cultures;
• Respecting different cultural values and perspectives;
• Exchanging thoughts and knowledge with others from around the world, and striving to learn from the diversity in every aspect of the world;
• Gearing classroom learning toward the global citizenship of the students.