| Saint Paul American School Beijing | |
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| Beijing, China | |
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| Type | Private |
| Campus | Urban |
Saint Paul American School Beijing (SPAS) is a private English-language boarding school 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, USA, 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.
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Upon admission to the school, students will take tests to determine their English, Math, and Chinese abilities to place them in classes appropriate to their language levels.
Saint Paul American School offers a variety of courses designed for each grade and English level.(AP) indicates optional AP 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.
SPAS is located in the Beijing Olympic Village Area of the Haidian High Technology District. The school has 20 American teachers, an American principal managing the school, and English speaking office / dormitory staff members. Currently, it hosts more than 200 students from nearly 20 different countries, including the Russia , United States, Japan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Ukraine, Mongolia, Senegal, Hong Kong, Tanzania, Tonga, Australia, Pakistan, Turkey, Brazil and Singapore.
The school is a boarding school with a library, 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.
The SPAS academic year consists of two semesters. The first semester starts in September and ends in January while the second one runs from February to June.
Students at St. Paul American School self-publish an annual Yearbook and a quarterly Newsletter titled "Polar Bear Tracks". Additionally, the school website features some of the best student works on its Bulletin Board page, including:
"The Evasive Secrets of Language"[1] "The Yearbook and School Memories"[2] "SPAS Students Earn The Most Medals At Sports Meet"[3]