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A Global Community
North Cross prides itself on being a globally-oriented academic community. 学生要成为世界公民，不仅要了解自己后院之外的世界，还要与来自不同背景的人进行个人互动. 我们的国际学生群体丰富了9455澳门新葡萄娱乐场大厅的文化体验，比参加全球研究证书课程或家庭旅行更能让学生接触国际. 

我们的学生从3岁到12年级，包括来自15个不同国家的近600名来自不同背景的聪明才智. We are an inclusive community who enjoys and welcomes differing perspectives, 庆祝我们每个人的独特之处，并相信一个更能代表世界的社区有助于我们所有的学生在离开时为他们的社区做出积极和周到的贡献. With two campuses in Shanghai, China and a sister school in Mendoza, Argentina, 我们的学生能够与另一个大陆的同行交流思想(和护照印章).

​The Horace G. 弗拉林全球研究项目鼓励通过出国旅行来实现智力和个人的成长, guest lectures and a curated set of curriculum requirements. 在高中完成该课程的学生除了在毕业典礼上获得9455澳门新葡萄娱乐场大厅文凭外，还将获得全球研究文凭.

Scholars from Beyond our Borders

Since 2001, North Cross has hosted students from a variety of countries including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Ethiopia, Germany, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. 9455澳门新葡萄娱乐场大厅的国际学生项目为那些希望在美国接受大学预科教育的学生提供大学预科教育经验, supportive, and challenging environment. 我们的课程培养的学生准备好了，渴望在任何一流的学院或大学取得成功和出类拔萃.
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Students from over a dozen different nations arrive on campus for orientation.

The Benefits of Attending North Cross as an International Student

Earning admission to an American university is about much more than good grades. Students are asked to define who they are and identify the things that are important to them. Leadership, collaboration, initiative, and personal growth are essential components as well. 

Being an international student at a small school like North Cross pulls you into the fold. The three-season sports requirement ensures that you challenge yourself, develop discipline, and create bonds with teammates and coaches. Our small class size gives you the opportunity to find your voice and share your opinions. 老师认识到你的优点和缺点，并与你合作，使你成为最好的自己. 有机会加入报纸或年鉴工作人员让你深入到我们的9455澳门新葡萄娱乐场大厅社区的结构，同时探索对艺术的热情, photography, and storytelling. 

Ms. Nicki Dabney, our Director of International Operations, 为学生提供额外的个人学术支持，并与教师合作，确保国际学生在课堂上取得成功. Ms. Julie Aavatsmark, Director of College Counseling, is available to guide all students through the college application process, while Mrs. Sarah Cocowitch, our Upper School Counselor, and is available to students 确保所有学生在课堂内外都能得到必要的学术和情感支持. 

International Campuses

The school also has an international footprint, with two campuses in Shanghai: North Cross Jing’an Campus and North Cross Baoshan Campus. Courses are taught by a faculty composed of both domestic and international staff. For students who wish to seek admission to American universities and colleges, AP课程提供了与美国高中生类似的严格学术课程的选择. These students take courses in Global Studies and U.S. History to meet North Cross graduation requirements. 申请英国学校入学的学生可以选择学习A - Level课程. Students studying on both tracks have weekly opportunities to participate in clubs and sports.

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Integrated

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百分之百的9455澳门新葡萄娱乐场大厅学生毕业，所有进入学院或大学准备成功. Our students are fully engaged in a variety of enriching academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors and they achieve because they have been challenged, encouraged, and instructed throughout their time with our experienced faculty and staff. After they receive their diploma, every North Cross graduate goes to a college or university prepared to succeed.

我们开设了18门大学先修课程(AP)，去年有39名学生被评为AP学者. AP courses include: English Literature and composition; English Literature; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Computer Science A; Computer Science Principles; Statistics; Latin; Spanish Language and Culture; French; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Comparative Government and Politics; Human Geography; US History; World History; and Studio Art 2-D Design.
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Many of our students are enrolled in and will earn a Global Studies Scholar designation on their diploma from the Horace G. Fralin Program for Global Studies. In this exceptional program, students take required courses, attend seminars and lectures, write papers and reflections, experience foreign travel, and meet with faculty regularly to discuss global issues. Those who have an eye for engineering and design can also follow our STEM Certificate track where students take a number of required courses, 参加STEM的课外活动(如编程或机器人俱乐部)，并以一个顶点研究项目和演讲完成他们的大四.
学生人数约500人(从3岁到12年级)，校园体育运动实力雄厚, theater, and art facilities, our students know one another and are known personally by our faculty and staff. Our average class size is 14 students, and our student to teacher ratio is 8:1. In other words, 我们的环境强调亲密关系的价值——与老师和其他学生. 

We believe in and provide every student with a well-rounded student experience. While we stress academic rigor, we encourage every student to take full advantage of our variety of interscholastic sports, ongoing fine and performing arts, clubs, and community service opportunities, which are both school-sponsored and student led. Students who engage beyond the classroom have a richer and more rewarding education; and they develop lifelong bonds with their fellow classmates.
You want your child to be in an environment that is comfortable, gives them a place to study and rest, 同时也要向他们介绍美国的生活方式，这样他们就可以为在美国上大学做好准备，如果这是你和他们的目标的话.

North Cross is affiliated with the Wilson Boarding Program 为国际学生和本地学生提供独特的寄宿体验, as well. Living in a historic downtown dormitory, students have the advantage of being close to school, and the excitement of living in an active and vibrant downtown location, close to restaurants, museums, and other features such as the farmers’ market and shopping.  

​As with any learner, occasionally, our international students may need additional support. When students have questions about classwork, or need extra help, our faculty are accessible to students during, before, and after class. 此外，如果需要更长时间的帮助，我们的校园学习中心可以提供辅导，如.g. for English proficiency or subject-specific instruction, is requested. We also have a full-time guidance counselor who is available to all students.​

Heard in the Halls

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Kamen Petkov '25
"I really like the teachers here. They are very friendly and motivate us to do better. I also like that there are students here of every age that you can form connections with, and that we are able to learn something from each other. We don't have that back home in Bulgaria."

How to Apply

To make sure our classes are full of bright and aspiring individuals, our applicants need to demonstrate solid academic scores, receive strong teacher recommendations, and show co-curricular and community interests. 要想在我们的课堂上取得成功，学生必须掌握英语口语和书面语.  
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为了让9455澳门新葡萄娱乐场大厅招生团队更好地了解我们的国际申请者, we offer online interviews via Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet. 如果您想安排面试，请发送电子邮件马修吉利兰，招生主任 & Financial Aid, at mgilliland@michaelkors-store.com. 

面试将给你一个极好的机会向我们的招生团队展示你的个性和技能，对于无法访问我们美国的申请人来说，这是一个简单的面试方式.S. campus.