Posted On: 11 August, 2025
At True North International School (TNIS), the Advanced Placement (AP) Program has long been a hallmark of academic distinction, embedded in the school’s identity since its earliest years. Achieving perfect scores in AP exams is no longer a rare accomplishment—it has become a standard of excellence, first established by TNIS’s inaugural AP cohort and consistently upheld ever since.
From year to year, TNIS students maintain and elevate this tradition, with average AP scores consistently surpassing both Vietnam’s and global benchmarks. This enduring record of success is a testament to the quality of our curriculum, the dedication of our faculty, and the exceptional academic abilities of TNISers.
Outstanding AP Achievements of TNISers
In the 2024–2025 academic year, TNIS students completed 96 AP exams, achieving an impressive average score of 4.1/5—well above the global average of 3.14 and Vietnam’s average of 3.71.
Key highlights include:
Outstanding subject averages:
College Board AP Scholar Recognitions
This year, 16 TNIS students were honored by the College Board as AP Scholars, an award recognizing exceptional performance in AP examinations:
Three Inspiring AP Journeys
While the overall results speak volumes, this year also celebrates three exceptional students whose AP performances are nothing short of extraordinary. Each achieved ten perfect 5s—a remarkable feat that reflects not only their academic strength but also their perseverance, discipline, and embodiment of TNIS’s Academic Rigor pillar.
Luu Tien Minh Nghia (12I): 11 AP courses, 10 perfect 5s—a testament to TNIS’s rigorous academic foundation and high-performance culture.
Phan Ngoc Vy (12I): 11 AP exams, 10 perfect 5s—sharing: “The inspiring academic community and my teachers’ unwavering support helped me overcome the most challenging moments of AP exam preparation.”
Ngo Gia Nghia (12I): On track to earn the AP Capstone Diploma, one of the most prestigious high school academic distinctions worldwide—offered in-person at only a select number of schools in Vietnam, including TNIS.
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