Global Partnerships

Wasatch Academy is pleased to partner with Beijing Chaoyang RCF Dongba School to provide a Sino-American dual diploma program. Approved by the ministry of education in 2020, the Dongba School and Wasatch Academy 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 Wasatch Academy, students in the dual diploma program at Beijing Chaoyang RCF Dongba School will qualify for and graduate with a Wasatch Academy Diploma.

A new school in an emerging development area, Beijing Etown Academy 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. Wasatch Academy has collaborated with Etown to assist with the mentoring and development of the individual learner.

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 Wasatch Academy. 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.

In the fall of 2010, Beijing National Day School began a dual diploma program with Wasatch Academy. Students can receive a Wasatch Academy diploma upon completing three years of coursework delivered under Advanced Placement guidelines by Wasatch Academy-supported faculty and teaching practices. Beijing National Day School has a long history of success in promoting international exchange and advancing educational models.

In the fall of 2012, Wasatch Academy started its third Chinese dual-diploma program with the Chengdu Shishi High School. 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, Wasatch Academy hosted Shishi President Jian Tian in his visit to campus in 2013.

Shishi students have embraced the Wasatch Academy 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.

In 2018, Wasatch Academy partnered with Qidi 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 Wasatch Academy diploma upon successful completion of Wasatch Academy-supported courses.

Since 2015, Wasatch Academy’s partnership with the High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University 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.

Established in 2023, the dual diploma partnership between The High School Affiliated to  Xi’an Jiaotong University in Shaanxi Province, China and Wasatch Academy provides the opportunity for students to earn articulated credits toward a Wasatch Academy 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. 

Since May 2015, Wasatch Academy 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.

Partnering with Kunshan Senior High School 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, Wasatch Academy’s 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.

In 2013, Wasatch Academy 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 Wasatch Academy before the beginning of the school year, as well as professional development seminars throughout the school year.

In 2023, Nantong Haimen Zhongnan High School in Jiangsu Province, China, and Wasatch  Academy partnered to launch a dual diploma program. Through this initiative, students who successfully complete three years of coursework taught by Wasatch Academy-supported faculty and curriculum are eligible to earn a Wasatch Academy diploma. Nantong  Haimen Zhongnan High School follows the principle of “Virtue First, Knowledge Second and  Holistic Growth, Future Ready”. 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. 

Established in 2020, the Qingdao / Wasatch Academy 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. Wasatch Academy 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.

The Dual Diploma Program Partnership between Qingdao No 2 Middle School in Shandong  Province, China, and Wasatch Academy was established in 2023. Upon completion of the program, eligible students can also receive a Wasatch Academy diploma. Qingdao No 2  Middle School takes pride in its education quality and most advanced education philosophy of “Life-long Learning”. 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.

On June 17, 2009, the Chinese Ministry of Education granted the first license in the nation’s history for the cooperation of Wasatch Academy and Ruian High School. Through a dual diploma program, students learn through a curriculum tailored for Advanced Placement level courses taught by Wasatch Academy-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 Wasatch Academy for summer programs.