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Nacel International School System
-Your international network of American High Schools-
November 2011
The Agenda
I. American High School System
II. Nacel International School System
III. Our campuses
IV. Student life
V. 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.O
10th grade : 15 to 16 Y.O
11th grade : 16 to 17 Y.O
12th grade : 17 to 18 Y.O
College
University
Requested courses
Science
Mathematics
English
Social Science
Physical Education
Elective courses
By far the most wanted by students
worldwide!
“We provide a way to enter the
American Educational system”
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The Agenda
I. American High School System
II. Nacel International School System
III. Our campuses
IV. Student life
V. Why choose Nacel International Schools?
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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
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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.
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Providing each student with a rigorous curriculum, high expectations
and strong preparation to enter universities in the United States.
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To ensure consistent, quality education at multiple levels of English
proficiency and prepare students to successfully compete in the world
economy.
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To offer our students a place to learn from a truly diverse and
international student body.
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To encourage students to travel abroad and study in our other campuses
(globalized education).
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To set students on the right path for success in the global economy.
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Our methods ensure the best results
Highly prepared & professional staff: a portfolio of top-notch teachers.
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Individualized instruction
with experienced teaching
staff
American curriculum
leading to a U.S. High
school diploma. In some
cases a dual diploma.
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College classes and
Advanced Placement (AP)
courses to earn college
credits for College
application
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Supportive ESL classes for
non native English
speakers
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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.
• 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.
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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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The Agenda
I. American High School System
II. Nacel International School System
III. Our campuses
IV. Student life
V. Why choose Nacel International Schools?
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Discover our school campuses across the world
International School of Gdansk,
Gdansk, POLAND
St. Paul Preparatory Academy,
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
St. Paul Preparatory School,
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Notre -Dame International High School,
Verneuil-sur-Seine (Paris), FRANCE
Saint Paul American School
Beijing, CHINA
St Paul American School, at
Shangde Experimental School,
Shanghai, CHINA
St. Paul American School,
Guangzhou, 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
Others Course offering
Fact sheet
-St. Paul Preparatory School. USA
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Established in 2003
Student enrolment: 194 (2011-2012 figures)
Grade 9 to 12
North Central Committee of Accreditation accredited College Preparatory
School
 Wide choice in Sciences, Mathematics, Language arts, Foreign Languages, Social
Science, Arts and Physical Education
 AP Courses: AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics,
AP US History etc.
 Close partnership with University of St. Thomas
 Host family accommodation
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Discover our school campus across the world
Others
Course
offering
Fact sheet
-St. Paul American School. Beijing
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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)
 Wide choice in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Foreign
Languages, Physical Education, Computer, Music, Chinese Language, Culture
and History
 AP English Literature and Composition, AP World History etc.
 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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Others
Course
offering
Fact sheet
Discover our school campus across the world
-Notre-Dame International High School. Paris
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Established in 2010
Student Enrolment: 32 (2010/2011 figures)
Grade 9 to 12
Host school: Notre Dame Les Oiseaux (prestigious private school in France)
 Wide choice in Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Mathematics
 French curriculum: French Language, Music , Sports and Arts taught in French
 Students conversant in 2 cultures: the US and the French.
 Host family or dormitory accommodation
 No prior French knowledge requested
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Discover our school campus across the world
Others
Course
offering
Fact sheet
-International School of Gdansk, Poland-
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-St Paul American Christian School, Clark
Zone, Freeport, Philippines
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)
 Pre-school and Elementary school curriculum
 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
 Sister School Relationship
 No prior Polish knowledge requested
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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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The Agenda
I. American High School System
II. Nacel International School System
III. Our campuses
IV. Student life
V. Why choose Nacel International Schools?
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Nacel aims for the students’ self development
...Inspirational programs for life
...Through arts, sports, cultural event organisations, volunteering, family
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... And self development: a place to grow!
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The Agenda
I. American High School System
II. Nacel International School System
III. Our campuses
IV. Student life
V. Why choose Nacel International Schools?
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We give you good reasons to choose the NISS Schools:
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
Achieve
Embrace
Excellence
Diversity
Enter American
Colleges or
Universities
American High
School diploma
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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.
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More than 1000 Colleges and Universities
• 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.
Entering
American
Colleges or
Universities
• 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):
• Brazil
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Jordan
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Mexico
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• Moldova
• Mongolia
• Philippines
• Poland
• Serbia
• Spain
• South Korea
• Syria
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tibet
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• United States
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How to apply?
Requirements
Applicants 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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How to apply?
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
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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Nacel International School System
Let this be the journey of a brilliant future together
CONTACT US:
101 rue de Sèze
F-69006 LYON, France
Tel : 00 33 4 78 52 03 85
fax : 00 33 4 72 83 50 05
[email protected]
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