Saint Paul American School
| Saint Paul American School Beijing | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Head of school | Principal Patrick Carey |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 304 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Beijing Area Schools Sports Association (BASSA) |
| Mascot | Polar Bears |
| Website | stpaulamerican.org |
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.
Academics
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.
- Mathematics: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and (AP) Calculus
- Social Studies: Middle School Social Studies, American Government, Geography, US History, World History, Economics, Social Issues, Current Events
- Science: General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy, Environmental Science, (AP)Chemistry, (AP)Physics
- Language Arts: English Composition, Academic Writing, Communication Skills, Speech, American Literature, World Literature, Creative Writing
- Electives: Information Technology (IT), Digital Art, Web Development, Art, Music, Drama, Beginning Band, Symphonic Band, Health, Physical Education, College Preparation
- Chinese classes: Chinese 1, Chinese 2, Chinese 3, Chinese 4, Chinese 5, Chinese 6, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6, AP Chinese
- Test Preparation: Intensive English I, Intensive English II, TOEFL Preparation, SAT Preparation
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 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
- St. Paul American Christian School
- Notre-Dame International High School
- Notre-Dame International High School
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.