Saint Paul American School

Saint Paul American School Beijing
Saint Paul American School Beijing
Address
	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.

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.

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 [1], including student art work [2], student speeches [3], student created websites [4] and student performances [5].

External links

v t e International schools in Beijing
In operation	Canadian International School of Beijing() Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin() Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking Japanese School of Beijing Korean International School in Beijing Pakistan Embassy College Beijing British School of Beijing, Sanlitun() British School of Beijing, Shunyi() Dulwich College Beijing() Harrow International School Beijing Beijing Saint Paul American School International School of Beijing() Beanstalk International Bilingual School Beijing BISS International School() Beijing City International School Beijing Haidian International School Beijing Huijia Private School Beijing International Bilingual Academy Keystone Academy Beijing Royal School Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School Beijing World Youth Academy Pennon Foreign Language School, Beijing Springboard International Bilingual School Tsinghua International School() Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake Western Academy of Beijing() Yang Guang Qing School of Beijing Yew Chung International School of Beijing()
Closed	Swedish School Beijing Beijing Rego British School(*)
Schools with asterisks (*()*) are schools for children of foreign personnel, which do not* admit Mainland Chinese nationals unless they have foreign passports. See issue of BeijingKids 2015.02 with School Choice Guide 2015-2016 Also see BeijingKids School Choice Guide 2012-2013

v t e American international schools in the People's Republic of China
Mainland China	Beijing Saint Paul American School Changchun American International School Concordia International School Shanghai QSI International School of Chengdu Dalian American International School American International School of Guangzhou Shanghai American School Shanghai Livingston American School Shenzhen American International School Suzhou North America High School
Special administrative regions	American International School Hong Kong American School Hong Kong Hong Kong International School
For schools in the Republic of China on Taiwan see the list of international schools in Taiwan.