-Your international network of American High Schools- Nacel International School System November 2011

-Your international network of American High Schools-

Nacel International School System

November 2011

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The Agenda

I. American High School SystemII.Nacel International School

SystemIII. Our campusesIV. Student lifeV. Why choose Nacel

International Schools?

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Nacel educates students through the American High School system worldwide

American High School System

High School means : Grade 9 to 12

9th grade : 14 to 15 Y.O10th grade : 15 to 16 Y.O11th grade : 16 to 17 Y.O12th grade : 17 to 18 Y.O

College

University

Requested courses

ScienceMathematicsEnglishSocial SciencePhysical EducationElective courses

By far the most wanted by students worldwide!

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“We provide a way to enter the American Educational system”

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Our mission is our passion

“ We challenge students to become effective thinkers and communicators while cultivating the cross-cultural leadership skills necessary for success in the global community.”

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Six guiding principles lead our way

To ensure consistent, quality education at multiple levels of English proficiency and prepare students to successfully compete in the world economy.

To offer our students a place to learn from a truly diverse and international student body.

To set students on the right path for success in the global economy.

Developing of a strong solid network of American high schools abroad, in order to guide and prepare students for admittance into top universities in the United States.

To encourage students to travel abroad and study in our other campuses (globalized education).

Providing each student with a rigorous curriculum, high expectations and strong preparation to enter universities in the United States.

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Our methods ensure the best results

American curriculum leading

to a U.S. High school diploma. In some cases a dual

diploma.

College classes and Advanced

Placement (AP) courses to earn

college credits for College

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Supportive ESL classes for non native English

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Individualized instruction with

experienced teaching staff

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Highly prepared & professional staff: a portfolio of top-notch teachers.

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Nacel’s internationally recognized graduation policy

Corresponds with the North Central Committee of Accreditation guidelines for college preparatory schools.

Meets and exceeds the Minnesota state graduation standards.

48 semester credits are required for graduation in the Nacel International School System.

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• 8 Language Arts credits• 6 Mathematics credits• 7 Social Studies credits• 6 Science credits• 2 Physical Education credits• 1 Health credit• 2 Fine /Performing Arts credits• 1 Technology credit• 6 Foreign Language credits (4 in the

same language)• 9 Elective credits

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Nacel International School System:An International Education Curriculum

Over the past eight years, the teachers and staff in St. Paul have been developing a distinctive curriculum for the network of schools. This curriculum, known as the International Education Curriculum, infuses the MN State and National Standards for education in all subject areas with International Education principles. 1

Students will demonstrate proficiency in Nacel’s international academic curriculum.

Students will develop and refine their critical thinking skills.

Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively within an intercultural context.

Students will exhibit personal and social responsibility.

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Discover our school campuses across the world

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St. Paul Preparatory School,St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

International School of Gdansk,Gdansk, POLAND

St. Paul Preparatory Academy, Seoul, SOUTH KOREA

Notre -Dame International High School, Verneuil-sur-Seine (Paris), FRANCE

St. Paul American School, Guangzhou, CHINA

Saint Paul American SchoolBeijing, CHINA

St Paul American School, at Shangde Experimental School,

Shanghai, CHINA

Vietnam American International School, Hanoi, VIETNAM

Saint Paul American Christian School, Clark Freeport Zone, PHILIPPINES

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Discover our school campus across the world

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-St. Paul Preparatory School. USA-

Established in 2003 Student enrolment: 194 (2011-2012 figures) Grade 9 to 12 North Central Committee of Accreditation accredited College

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-St. Paul American School. Beijing- Established in 2007 Student enrolment: 180 (2010-2011 figures) Grade 7 to 12 North Central Committee of Accreditation accredited College

Preparatory Host school: Second High School attached to Beijing Normal

University (one of the most prestigious secondary schools in China)

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American-Chinese dual diploma (American curriculum + Chinese language, culture and history)

Students conversant in 2 cultures: the US and the Chinese Dormitory accommodation No prior Chinese knowledge requested

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-Notre-Dame International High School. Paris- Established in 2010 Student Enrolment: 32 (2010/2011 figures) Grade 9 to 12 Host school: Notre Dame Les Oiseaux (prestigious private

school in France)

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-International School of Gdansk, Poland-

Established in 2010 Student Enrolment: 10 (2010-2011

figures) Grade preK-6 Host school: International School of

Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland (prestigious private school in Poland)

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Pre-school and Elementary school curriculum

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Sister School Relationship No prior Polish knowledge requested

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Established in 2010 Student enrolment: 45 (2010-2011

figures) Grades K-12

Wide choice in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Languages, Computer, Music, Culture and History

-St Paul American Christian School, Clark Zone, Freeport, Philippines

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Other Asian campuses

-ST. PAUL AMERICAN SCHOOL, at The Affiliated HS of Peking University Experimental School, Guangzhou, CHINA -

-ST. PAUL AMERICAN SCHOOL, at Shangde Experimental School, Shanghai, CHINA-

Established in 2010 Student Enrollment: 23 (2010-2011) Grade 10 Host School: Affiliated High School

of Peking University Experimental Guangzhou School

Established in 2010 Student Enrollment: 40 (2010-2011) Grade 10 Host School: Shangde Experimental

School

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Other Asian campuses

-ST. PAUL AMERICAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY, Seoul, SOUTH KOREA-

Established in 2008 Student Enrollment: 80 (2010-2011) Grades 7-12

-VIETNAM AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Hanoi, VIETNAM-

OPENING FALL 2011 Grades K-12

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Nacel aims for the students’ self development

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...Through arts, sports, cultural event organisations, volunteering, family

...Inspirational programs for life

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... And self development: a place to grow!

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Achieve

Excellence

American High School diploma

Enter American Colleges or Universities

Embrace

Diversity

Cultivating the cross-cultural leadership skills necessary for success in the global community

The NISS curriculum is designed to prepare students to have the best chances to enter American Colleges and Universities.

Through our NISS school system we challenge students to become effective thinkers and communicators

Our aim is that student

graduate at the end of their

studies at any of our NISS

Schools

We give you good reasons to choose the NISS Schools:

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More than 1000 Colleges and Universities

Entering AmericanColleges orUniversities

• We work in close relationships with Colleges and Universities like St Thomas in Minneapolis. More than 90% of St. Paul Prep School students matriculate to domestic/international colleges and universities upon graduation.

• A counselor service is also available for our students to apply to more than 1000 Colleges and Universities at the same time.

• College Preparation Courses: Students will learn to research colleges, write a college resume, request counselor forms, transcripts, teacher recommendations and much more. This course will include instructions on registering for

the SAT and TOEFL and ways to prepare for these exams.

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American University, Washington D.C; American University of Central Asia; Augsburg College; Baylor University ; Bethany Lutheran College; California State University Northridge ; Clark University; College of St. Benedict; College of St. Scholastica; Cornell University; DePauw University; Drake University; Drexel University; Elmira College; Fisher College; Gran View College; Hamline University; Iowa State University; International University of Monaco; James Madison; Lake Forest College; Lawrence University; Loyola University; Luther College; Macalester College; Marymount Manhattan College; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Metropolitan State University; Michigan State University; New York University; Northeastern University; Ohio Wesleyan University; Pennsylvania State University; Rochester Institute of Technology; San Francisco State University; St. Norbert College; St. John’s University; MN St. John's University, NY; St. Olaf College; Truman State University; University of Annaba School of Medicine; Algeria University of Alabama; University of Arizona; University of California Davis; University of Indiana; University of Kazakhstan; University of Michigan; University of Minnesota; University of MInnesota Carlson School of Business; University of Missouri; University of Monterrey School of Medicine, Mexico; University of Montevideo School of Veterinary Medicine, Uruguay; University of San Francisco; University of St. Thomas; University of Southern California; Villanova University; Wartburg College

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A real international student body

A real international experience

Our students come from all over the world (based on 2011 figures):• Moldova

• Mongolia• Philippines• Poland• Serbia• Spain• South

Korea• Syria • Taiwan• Thailand• Tibet• Turkey• Ukraine• Venezuela• Vietnam • United

States

• Brazil• Chile• China• Colombia• Ecuador• France• Georgia• Germany • Hungary• Iceland• Indonesia• Japan• Jordan• Latvia• Lithuania• Mexico

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How to apply?

RequirementsApplicants to the Nacel International School System :• Are high achieving, motivated students with a proven academic record• Are committed to studying while on the program• Have not yet graduated from high school in their home country (unless

they are planning to attend college in the US)• Are proficient in English • Are interested in learning about cultures of the world including American

education and culture. • Are open-minded and comfortable interacting with people from different

cultures• Plan to pursue higher education (either in the US or abroad)• Are flexible and capable of integrating with a host family or at the boarding

quarters• May have other talents and abilities (sports, music, art, etc.) that will

contribute to the community’s life• Should prove their interest in the local culture and language (Chinese,

Polish, French etc.) if they apply to study on our campuses in Europe and Asia.Scholarship and financial aids • Nacel International Schools may offer a scholarship and financial aid scheme

for the students in need• Scholarship and financial aids are awarded based on financial resources,

origin country, academic and English profile, talents and abilities, motivation, study and career goals etc.

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Application procedure• Choose your campus among the 4 campuses open to all students (St Paul

Preparatory School, St Paul American School, Notre-Dame International High School or St Paul American Christian School) or among the 5 local campuses in China, Poland, South Korea and Vietnam

• Require the Nacel International School application form• Collect all requested supporting documents, including official school

transcripts, teachers’ recommendations, awards etc.• Prepare your scholarship application if any

How to apply?

Acceptance• Nacel International office will review

the application and submit it to the school admission office

• Nacel International office issues the needed acceptance documents and invoice

• Each school prepares visa supporting documents

• Students are picked up at the closest airport to the school on arrival and attend an orientation at school.

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Let this be the journey of a brilliant future together

Nacel International School System

CONTACT US:101 rue de SèzeF-69006 LYON, FranceTel : 00 33 4 78 52 03 85fax : 00 33 4 72 83 50 05

[email protected]

Documents

-Your international network of American High Schools- Nacel International School System November 2011