Saint Paul American School

Saint Paul American School Beijing
Address

  1. 18 Guan'ao Yuan, Qinghe, Haidian District
    Beijing
    China
Information
School type Private
Founded 2007
Head of school Principal Patrick Carey
Gender Coeducational
Enrollment 304
Campus Urban
Color(s) Maroon     and gold     
Athletics conference Beijing Area Sports Exchange (BASE)
Mascot Bear
Website stpaulamerican.org

Saint Paul American School Beijing (SPAS; 北京圣保罗美国学校) is a private English-language boarding school in Haidian District, Beijing, aimed at grades 7-12 students from the expatriate community of Beijing, and international exchange students.

St. Paul American School is part of the Nacel International School System, with sister schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, Korea, Philippines, and France. Students receive US curriculum instruction in English leading to a diploma from Saint Paul American School (Nacel International School System), and will be provided with courses in Chinese language, culture and history. The dual diploma offers students an opportunity to take advantage of learning in the American school system and explore Chinese language, culture, and history. Scholarships are available.

Academics

Saint Paul American School offers a variety of courses designed for each grade and English level. Independent studies are available with a pre-approved written plan, teacher, and principal approval. All students are placed in their classes according to their grade and English ability.

Staff and student body

The school has 22 foreign teachers, 12 Chinese teachers, an American principal, and English speaking office / dormitory staff members. Currently, it hosts about 300 students from nearly 20 different countries, including the Australia, Brazil, Central African Republic - CAR, China, Congo, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, and United States.

Facilities

SPAS Campus after snow.

SPAS is located in the Beijing Olympic Village Area of the Haidian High Technology District. This college-prep campus, located near the Olympic park, is a boarding school program with two dormitory buildings, library, laboratory, computer and technology center, full-sized gym, Olympic-sized (50 meter) swimming pool, cafeteria and other facilities on campus. An outdoor multi-purpose court with a running track, basketball courts, and soccer field is accessible to students.

Academic year and day

The SPAS academic year consists of two semesters with a vacations schedule that is a hybrid of the American and Chinese calendar. The first semester starts in late August and ends in January with a Christmas break in December. The second semester starts after Chinese New Year in February and runs until June.

See also

Student publications

Students at Saint Paul American School self-publish an annual Yearbook and a student-run Newsletter. Additionally, the school website features some of the best student work on its student work page, including student art work, student speeches, student created websites and student performances.

External links

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