The regular US High School Curriculum (English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art/Music, Physical Education, technology and Electives) is taught by American teachers. The STEM curriculum offers AP Science, Math, Engineering, Fab Lab, Robotics and Computer Programming.
The special Chinese Curriculum (Language, History, Culture, Art/Music) is provided by the Chinese sister school. The academic needs and abilities of each student are evaluated on an individual basis.
By learning the application of scientific methods and applying them to projects in STEM science fields, students will be prepared to enter the science program at any university or college. Course offerings include:
Courses in computer science will prepare students to apply computer software skills for technological innovation. Course offerings include:
By learning and applying the engineering design process, students will be able to identify a problem, analyze it, develop solutions, implement the solutions, and iterate this process for continual improvement, preparing students to enter the engineering program at any university.
St. Paul American School’s graduation requirements are designed to meet American accreditation standards and entry requirements for a wide range of colleges and universities. Students are required to attend eight semesters of high school in ninth through twelfth grades and complete a minimum of 48 semester credits for graduation. These 48 semester credits must also satisfy the specific departmental requirements described below. Students are individually responsible for seeing that they are meeting the requirements necessary for graduation, but an advisor or administrator monitors each student’s records at the start of each school year. Any student who has a question regarding graduation status should contact an advisor or administrator.