In 2003, the idea for St. Paul Preparatory School was conceived. The plan was to establish an international high school in Minnesota where students from all over the world could study together with local students.

The goal was to “bring the world” to Minnesota, to create an international community of high school students. In doing so, American students would gain cultural experience and global understanding without leaving their families, and international students would have a safe, cultural, and academic immersion experience while they attended our accredited high school. The school saw success in creating a science high school, offering a STEM diploma, and having our graduates attend universities like MIT, Cornell, Dartmouth, and UCLA. The school has been ranked as one of the most prestigious private high schools in the state.

After overseeing the successful operation of the school, for nearly two decades, there have been major shifts in the way education is delivered online. Our teachers are more prepared and skilled in offering online classes. On the other hand, parents and students have been more receptive of online learning. As a result, St. Paul Preparatory School will open the virtual doors of its online program beginning in September 2021.

The St. Paul Preparatory School Dual Diploma System is designed for students to obtain two different high school certifications: a US high school diploma and certification from the students’ home country. In this system, students attend and complete the course of study in the country where they reside, while they complete the St. Paul Preparatory School core curriculum in English Language Arts and Social Studies virtually. Courses are taught live with limited student numbers to allow more direct teacher contact and to differentiate instruction for each individual student. Additionally, courses are taught during the daytime hours of the students’ local time zone, during or immediately following students’ normal school day schedule. After successful completion, students are able to earn the same diploma as a brick-and-mortar high school in the United States.

St. Paul Preparatory School is a fully accredited online high school in the United States offering a pathway to an American school for students who may not be able to travel aboard for different reasons. Instead of uprooting their lives to move abroad to receive an international education, or being away from friends and family, or having to navigate a new culture of complex rules and expectations, students can now get the experience of studying and receiving an American high school education from licensed and qualified American teachers without leaving their neighborhood.

Beyond receiving a diploma, the program has been designed with the aim of providing students with English proficiency, critical thinking skills, and communication skills. The program gives them the confidence and ability to face the challenges and embrace the opportunities of a more competitive and globalized world. Lastly, the online program is delivered by qualified, licensed American teachers with experience teaching an American curriculum both online and to English language learners.

St. Paul Preparatory School remains committed to providing a world class education and developing leaders for tomorrow’s world.

Vision

St. Paul Preparatory School (SPP) believes that culture, finances, and location should not be barriers to receiving a world-class education

Mission

The goal of St. Paul Preparatory School (SPP) is to prepare students to achieve professional success in the global community and to become leaders with broad perspectives and high expectations for themselves and others.