Founded in 1912, SAS is China's largest international school with over 3,000 students from over 40 countries, offering a Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 program based on an American core curriculum. SAS is an independent, non-profit and non-sectarian school set on two campuses. SAS has modern IT and science laboratories, well stocked libraries, extensive sporting facilities and exceptional learning resources, the school's program reflects both our school community's high expectations for academic rigor and the needs of our multinational student body. Beyond the classroom, students are actively encouraged to pursue a wide range of interests.

SAS offers high school students the full International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and/or the Advanced Placement (AP) program on both of our campuses. Students can rely on extensive college preparatory support, tailored to meet their individual interests and future plans. Ninety-eight percent of our graduates move on to colleges and universities of their choice around the world.

We evaluate student's applications in a number of ways and have special programs if appropriate such as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program to a limited number of students identified in thisway. Students must be proficient in English by Grade 11. We also use Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) for students applying to Grade 5 second semester through Grade 12. We analyze our applicants' academic proficiency benchmarked against our Grade 6 and Grade 9 students.

SAS, in partnership with parents, fosters the development of each student's potential by seeking a balance of academic, physical, social, emotional and ethical pursuits. SAS inspires its students to have a lifelong passion for learning a commitment to act with integrity and compassion and the courage to live their dreams.