Global Partnerships
Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s reach extends both locally and internationally, with more than 20 countries represented in our highly diverse student body.
Our students draw unique insight from discussions and discoveries made alongside their peers who embody a mosaic of distinct cultural backgrounds and experiences.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø partners with schools across the world to offer dual diplomas, exchanges, and collaborations. We participate in service trips and international student exchange programs to provide opportunities for students and faculty to cultivate their orientation as global citizens and lifelong scholars.
Dual Diploma Program
Since 2009, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø has collaborated with quality international education institutions to advise, consult and provide opportunities for students to study under the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø model. Focused on student centered approaches to learning, we engage in student and teacher exchanges, dual diploma programs and 2+1 study opportunities.
Questions?
Graham Jessee, Assistant Head of School for Global Initiatives
graham.jessee@wasatchacademy.org
(435) 462-1459
Our Partner Institutions
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Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø is pleased to partner with to provide a Sino-American dual diploma program. Approved by the ministry of education in 2020, the Dongba School and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø have partnered to provide the Chaoyung region with an opportunity for high school age students to learn and participate in a dual diploma program program with an AP emphasis, taught by foreign teachers who focus on the development of higher order thinking skills and global citizenship. Upon completion of the academic requirements instituted by Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, students in the dual diploma program at Beijing Chaoyang RCF Dongba School will qualify for and graduate with a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Diploma.
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A new school in an emerging development area, is a part of Beijing National Day School’s education group. Aiming to pioneer Chinese basic education reform, Etown focuses on authentic teaching and learning through a modern approach to higher-order thinking skill development. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø has collaborated with Etown to assist with the mentoring and development of the individual learner.
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Beijing Haidian Future Academy is an integral part of the Beijing National Day School education group, situated in the thriving educational hub of Haidian District in Beijing, China. In 2023, the school forged a strategic partnership with Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. Functioning as a K12 international school, Beijing Haidian Future Academy employs a transdisciplinary learning model in the elementary phase, interdisciplinary field-based learning in middle school, and subject-based instruction centering on AP courses in high school.
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In the fall of 2010, began a dual diploma program with Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. Students can receive a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø diploma upon completing three years of coursework delivered under Advanced Placement guidelines by Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø-supported faculty and teaching practices. Beijing National Day School has a long history of success in promoting international exchange and advancing educational models.
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In the fall of 2012, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø started its third Chinese dual-diploma program with the . Shishi, meaning “stone house,†refers to the original school building in which the institution was founded. Proudly partnered with such a storied institution in China, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø hosted Shishi President Jian Tian in his visit to campus in 2013.
Shishi students have embraced the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø approach, which encourages collaborative problem-solving and student-teacher interaction. The small class sizes are unique, engaging students with a learning experience uncommon in much larger Chinese classrooms.
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In 2018, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø partnered with as an experimental school centered on individual student learning with a focus on international education. QiDi, established in 2015, has steadily built a reputation of providing Chinese students with a personalized and diversified global education with one-stop-shop services. Students can receive a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø diploma upon successful completion of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø-supported courses.
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Since 2015, Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s partnership with the has been guided by great students, teachers, and administration. Founded in 1902, The High School is nationally recognized and considered one of the top 10 schools of basic education in China. In a 2016 ranking of Chinese high schools that send students to study in American universities, it ranked number 22 in mainland China in terms of the number of students entering top American universities.
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Established in 2023, the dual diploma partnership between The High School Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University in Shaanxi Province, China and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø provides the opportunity for students to earn articulated credits toward a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø High School diploma. The High School Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University strives to help each student to discover their talents and develop leadership skills. Through close collaboration, students at The High School Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University benefit from a recognized academic curriculum that emphasizes active learning, collaborative problem-solving, English language proficiency in both speaking and writing, and the cultivation of critical and analytical thinking skills. The partnership also encourages continuous professional development, student and educator exchange opportunities, and ongoing collaboration to enhance educational outcomes.
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Since May 2015, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø and Kasiga School in Dehradun, India have enjoyed a collaborative partnership focused on promoting global citizenship, bilateral cultural exchange, community service, athletic engagement, and the exchange of academic ideas. Kasiga School has been a valued partner, with multiple faculty and student exchange visits strengthening the relationship over the years. This partnership aims to create meaningful opportunities for global learning, foster cultural understanding, and develop long-term collaborations that benefit students and faculty at both schools.
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Partnering with of Jiangsu Province, China, this dual diploma collaboration offers eligible Chinese students an opportunity to receive articulated credits toward an American high school graduation diploma. Working with the students of Kunshan Senior High School, Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s award-winning academic curriculum provides meaningful learning experiences through student partnership, problem-solving, English oral and written communication, and the development of higher-order thinking skills. Poised for longevity and success, this partnership promotes ongoing professional development, student and teacher exchanges, and intuitive program collaboration.
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In 2013, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø initiated a dual diploma program at the Nanjing Foreign Language School, generally regarded as the best high school in Jiangsu Province and the nation’s oldest foreign language school. The three-year program allows students to receive instruction in English and prepare for AP tests in math, science, and other disciplines in English. The teachers all receive training at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø before the beginning of the school year, as well as professional development seminars throughout the school year.
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In 2023, Nantong Haimen Zhongnan High School in Jiangsu Province, China, and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy partnered to launch a dual diploma program. Through this initiative, students who successfully complete three years of coursework taught by Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø-supported faculty and curriculum are eligible to earn a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø diploma. Nantong Haimen Zhongnan High School follows the principle of “Virtue First, Knowledge Second and Holistic Growth, Future Readyâ€. The school has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to international collaboration and has established a solid reputation for fostering innovative educational programs and global academic partnerships.
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Established in 2020, the Qingdao / Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Dual Diploma Partnership was constructed to enhance and continue the strong development and growth of Sino-American education cooperation. Modeled after Beijing National Day School’s successful pedagogical system and partnership, Qingdao Academy focuses on an open choice curriculum model which allows student expression and ownership of learning. As a non-profit educational institution, Qingdao academy prides itself in putting the student experience first, by operating a school that communicates and connects with the greater world. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø is excited to be partnered with Qingdao Academy where the best of both institutions’ approaches to student development are on display. Students learn in English, enjoy small classes, are able to supplement their learning with 15 AP course offerings, and prepare themselves for higher education studies in the U.S. and around the world.
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The Dual Diploma Program Partnership between Qingdao No 2 Middle School in Shandong Province, China, and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø was established in 2023. Upon completion of the program, eligible students can also receive a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø diploma. Qingdao No 2 Middle School takes pride in its education quality and most advanced education philosophy of “Life-long Learningâ€. It has enjoyed the prestige of being one of the top schools in Shandong province. The Dual Diploma Program provides students with a number of AP courses, taught by certified and experienced faculty. Students are also able to discover their interests and ready for the challenges in higher education and beyond.
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On June 17, 2009, the Chinese Ministry of Education granted the first license in the nation’s history for the cooperation of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø and Ruian High School. Through a dual diploma program, students learn through a curriculum tailored for Advanced Placement level courses taught by Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø-supported educators. Completion leads to a dual diploma for those who complete the three-year curriculum, and students from Ruian High School also have the opportunity to visit Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø for summer programs.