

REMARKABLE, WORLD-MINDED YOUNG LEADERS
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Welcome
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Introduction
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Core Curriculum
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Life at Keystone
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Co-Curricular Activities
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College Counseling
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Student Wellbeing
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Exceptional Resources
Becoming the Person You Want to Be
We are so glad you are interested in Keystone Academy. Living, learning and succeeding here will transform what you can accomplish now and in the future. When you choose Keystone, you are choosing to embark on a new kind of life. Yes, our students are high achieving, but they are so much more. They want a big life. They want to discover what they are capable of. They want to contribute to making a better world. They are daring students who want to be part of a groundbreaking school and a vibrant, diverse community that will help them make the most of their talents and this extraordinary opportunity.
Challenging, Student-Centered Learning
No other school like Keystone exists. We have intentionally drawn from and woven together an emphasis on China in a global context, the International Baccalaureate education, and residential character and leadership education that is a hallmark of U.S.-style boarding schools.
Here, you are empowered to drive your educational journey forward. You develop your intellectual and creative curiosity and bravery which result in exceptional critical thinking and communication and problem-solving skills. Our approach meshes perfectly with the rigors of our IB Diploma Programme, which emphasizes international-mindedness, creativity, and service, preparing students for higher education and global citizenship.
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16-18
Average Class Size in Secondary School
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1:7
Student-Teacher Ratio
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25
Nationalities Represented
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82000+
Number of Library Collections
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600+
Weekly Co-Curricular Activities
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1:1
Apple Device - Student Ratio

High School Curriculum at a Glance
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CORE CURRICULUMYour Bilingual Advantage
As students continue to develop their language skills, Keystone’s progressive model of language acquisition guarantees that students achieve linguistic competency and cultural understanding in both Chinese and English. While most High School classes are in English, students continue to develop their Chinese language through Chinese Language and Literature classes. In Grades 11 and 12, students take the Theory of Knowledge course in a dual language format with two teachers, one Chinese speaking one English speaking, supporting exploration of diverse perspectives.
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CORE CURRICULUMThe Chinese Thread & Theory of Knowledge
In addition to the six subject groups, students take three “DP Core” components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service). The Extended Essay, which provides preparation for undergraduate research, is an independent piece of research leading to a 4,000-word paper. CAS enables students to enhance personal and interpersonal development through experience. TOK is designed as a bilingual, bicultural course in which teachers and students work in both languages to explore questions about knowledge, certainty, evidence and truth. TOK compares different expressions of culture, language, worldview, etc. Practical and place-based experiences allow for real-world engagement with the Chinese Thread.
Belonging to and Creating Community

We believe there is no better way to learn the art of becoming a citizen of the world than by participating in the creation of community. At Keystone, this includes students, faculty, staff, and parents. While we place an emphasis on appreciation of Chinese language, culture, and traditions, we are a diverse community, with faculty from more than 25 countries, and students from diverse regions within China and around the world. Through our diverse community we cultivate a wonderfully global mindset among our students.
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LIFE AT KEYSTONEFostering Personal Growth and Connections
In Grade 9, students join Keystone’s residential life program, living on campus in our state-of-the-art fully furnished dormitories. They learn to live with a roommate, build independence and resilience, and practice authentic leadership and service. They also create an unrivaled sense of community with their classmates. Designed by experts in adolescent development, our residential life program includes a robust residential curriculum consisting of floor meetings, lesson plans, learning modules, speakers, dorm council presentations, family cluster meetings and panel discussions, as well as plenty of activities for fun and relaxation.
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LIFE AT KEYSTONECharacter Building Through Dorm Parents’Guidance
Members of the Keystone teaching staff also live in residence with students, serving as Dorm Parents. Dorm Parents provide positive guidance for students, leading some dorm meetings, tending to student needs, and even opening their homes for students. Dorm Heads and Dorm Parents work together with student leaders serving as Dorm Proctors to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and healthy environment conducive to study and growth. This positive environment inspires our residential students to build a sense of character and community, growing as independent learners and as members of the Keystone community. Belonging to such a community and helping to build it prepares our students for a future of responsible community building and civic engagement..


Where Your Voice and Leadership Matter
We believe every student possesses leadership potential ready to emerge when presented with the right opportunities. Keystone consciously lays the groundwork for leadership learning in and out of the classroom. Students have formal ways to lead by becoming proctors, tour guides, and House and club leaders and team captains. Leadership development at Keystone is about helping every student realize that he or she has the power to make a difference. We give you ample opportunity to become agents of positive change through small but significant acts so you can see that your actions are the true mark of leadership — a mindset you will carry with you into the world.
So Many Ways to Develop Your Talents
Beyond studies, through our Keystone Activities Program (KAP), school days include team athletics, music, the visual arts, theatre, student council, and community service. Students have the resources and opportunities to launch clubs devoted to their interests from filmmaking to robotics. Whether it’s staging theatrical productions, developing debating skills, leading the way in campus-wide environmental activism, participating in poetry contests, and launching many student-led community service initiatives, you will find a multitude of ways to explore your interests and talents. And in the process, you will develop new skills, form friendships, gain a sense of your own agency, and have fun.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESExplore the World with Your Classmates
Learning by doing is an integral part of a Keystone education. And that is what our Experiential Learning Program (ELP) is all about. As a Keystone student, you and your classmates will embark on exciting adventures beyond campus. You will explore China's rich cultural and natural heritage, visiting sites aligned with our world curriculum and the Chinese Thread. These trips often include community service activities. Additionally, our Outdoor Education Program (ELP) promotes team building, leadership, and problem-solving skills with added benefits only nature can provide. Our dynamic location serves as a fantastic launching point for trips that make history, art, culture, sciences, and humanities tangible, giving students engaging and memorable ways to learn and grow.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESActively Creating a Better Tomorrow
Service learning at Keystone Academy embodies our shared value of compassion and acting with kindness, understanding, and empathy. It’s not just about doing good; it’s about actively engaging with others and learning from those interactions. We believe service is one of the highest forms of learning, and it’s integral to the education we provide. Students participate in a variety of local, national, and international service projects, gaining a deeper understanding of global issues and the needs of others. Whether it’s volunteering at animal shelters or raising awareness about world hunger, our students take the lead, demonstrating compassion and making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. Through service learning, students not only develop new skills but also cultivate a lifelong commitment to serving others with dignity and compassion.
Prepared for a Personalized University Journey

As stated in our mission, we aim to graduate students who “will possess the intellectual, cultural, and ecological fluency to gracefully navigate the colleges, careers, and communities of their choice. They will know how to apply their emotional intelligence, character, and zest for learning to help develop and improve the communities in which they live.” This mission informs our approach to college counseling.
Our robust university counseling program guides and supports students in the process of selecting and applying to top universities all over the world. Keystone’s expert counselors advocate for and promote a healthy college counseling culture in order to ensure individual student success by locating the best-fit colleges for them. They lead parent and student sessions and meet one-on-one with students and families to address the individual needs of each student. Our campus also hosts many colleges and universities and holds information and admission fairs on site.
Our students are quite successful in their college pursuits, but we believe that is not only because of their academics, it is because of their character. We celebrate not just what our students achieve but who they become through their Keystone journey.
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COLLEGE COUNSELINGDeveloping Well-Rounded,Engaged Graduates
As stated in our mission, we aim to graduate students who “will possess the intellectual, cultural, and ecological fluency to gracefully navigate the colleges, careers, and communities of their choice. They will know how to apply their emotional intelligence, character, and zest for learning to help develop and improve the communities in which they live.” This mission informs our approach to college counseling.
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COLLEGE COUNSELINGRobust University Counseling Program for Student Success
Our robust university counseling program guides and supports students in the process of selecting and applying to top universities all over the world. Keystone’s expert counselors advocate for and promote a healthy college counseling culture in order to ensure individual student success by locating the best-fit colleges for them. They lead parent and student sessions and meet one-on-one with students and families to address the individual needs of each student. Our campus also hosts many colleges and universities and holds information and admission fairs on site.
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8%
Canada
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76%
USA
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10%
UK
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2%
Europe
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3%
Asia
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1%
AU/NZ


Physical and Mental Well-being
Student social, emotional, and physical well-being drives everything we do at Keystone Academy. Our expert faculty and staff are trained in child protection and devoted to ensuring the health and well-being of our students at all times. Physical and mental well-being is also part of every student’s education — integrated into our curriculum through classes, student advisory groups in which each student has their own faculty advisor, as well as through our residential program. Our beautiful state-of-the-art campus provides many resources for recreation and fitness and our tightknit, caring community is always available for support. Throughout their time at Keystone, students learn ways to manage and promote their social, emotional, and physical health to help set them up for healthy lives ahead.