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High schoolConcordia will be starting the high school program with grade 9 (and possibly 10) in the2013/2014 school year. We will offer a rigorous AP program in the high school.Advanced Placement (AP)A study by the U.S. Department of Education concluded that a high school program of highacademic challenge and quality is one of the most reliable predictors of college success.Concordia agrees: Offering the Advanced Placement Program is an important part of what willmake our High School program strong.Through college-level AP courses, students enter a universe of knowledge usually unexploredin high school. Through AP exams, students have the opportunity to earn credit or advancedstanding at most U.S. colleges and universities.Some students will earn the Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID), a globallyrecognized certificate for students with an international outlook. The APID challenges a studentto display exceptional achievement on AP Exams across several disciplines.Students who take advantage of the AP program will:• Gain an edge in the college preparation process• Stand out in the college admissions process worldwide• Broaden their intellectual horizonsMiddle schoolIn our middle school at Concordia International School Hanoi we continue to educate thewhole child; academically, emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and aesthetically. In the2012/2013 school year our Middle School will house grades 6 -8.A warm, rich learning experience awaits your child in Concordia’s Middle School.• Students will love to learn in the context of the American-based program, as they gain boththe knowledge and the skills essential for success in life.• Experienced, committed and caring teachers of high character invest daily in the minds andhearts of the students.• All learning has an international flavor. The world is the limit in all areas of study, with aspecial emphasis on Asia and Vietnam.• Learning is well rounded, with a regular rotation of classes in art, music, and physicaleducation, and a variety of after-school offerings.• Small classes mean teachers can address students’ individual needs, and learning is moreactive and cooperative.• Everyday, integrated use of classroom computers gives students the strong technology skillsthey need for the 21st century.7 Concordia8