In anticipation of the Beijing International School Expo on January 16-17, we’re highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from the upcoming 2016-2017 beijingkids School Choice Guide, which comes out on January 4
Saint Paul American School is a private, residential school program dedicated to meeting the educational needs of international students at the middle and high school level. S.P.A.S is guided by the standards, policies, and procedures of the Nacel International School System, which manages international programs all over the world. Located near the Olympic Village Park, and partnered with Number Two High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. S.P.A.S offers both an American curriculum, as well as intensive study in Chinese language and culture. This arrangement provides a unique dual diploma system that is fully accredited by the NCA (North Association on Accreditation and School Improvement). Saint Paul American School’s intercultural program currently serves students from 20 countries around the world.
Founding date: 2007
Age range: 13-18
Grades offered: Grade 7-12
School type: American International School
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Total area: 33,000sqm
Curriculum description: US and AP
Boarding program: Yes
Number of students: 262
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2016-2017 Academic Year):
• Application fee: USD 100 (around RMB 620)
• Middle school: USD 16,500 (around RMB 102,345)
• High school: USD 17,500 (around RMB 108,550)
• Uniform: RMB 2,500
Lunch offered: School offers a wide variety of Chinese, Korean, and Western cuisine, as well as other international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Nationality of students: China, South Korea, US, Russia, Spain, Mexico, and Thailand
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Chinese
Average class size: Maximum 25, minimum 5, average 15
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:10
School hours: 8am-5:05pm, 6:30-8:30pm study hall
After-school activities: Art club, basketball, book club, ping pong, soccer, jazz band, student council, volleyball, and yearbook; Following the regular school day, each student participates in a club or activity of their choosing from 3-4pm
Extra help offered? Student Help Center (daily tutoring) and nightly study hall 6.30-8.30pm with two instructors as well as peer tutors
School facilities: One main teaching building, two dormitory buildings, a newly-renovated library, laboratory, computer and technology center, full sized gymnasium, Olympic-sized (50 meter) swimming pool, cafeteria, outdoor multi-purpose courts, and a soccer field
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time
Contact: 18 Guan’aoyuan, Longgang Lu, Qinghe, Haidian District (Admissions Director Vanessa Wu: 158 1085 5695, spas.admission@gmail.com) www.stpaulschool.cn 海淀区清河宝胜里观澳园18号
Photo: Courtesy of St Paul American School
