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In China,
for The World

Residential student Kitty He
finished the mural behind
her, bringing a piece of Chinese
culture to the dorms.

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ith its centuries of culture and
its position as a leader in the
modern world, we believe
China, and Beijing in particular, is an ideal
place to educate bold thinkers who become
creative, positive change agents. Beijing
is a city of artists, scientists, designers,
architects, and entrepreneurs at the forefront
of global innovation. Our dynamic location
has already given Keystone students
opportunities to be part of many exciting
and even history-making projects.
The Confucian philosopher, Xunzi, said:
“Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and

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I may remember. Involve me, and I will
understand.” Whether right here in Beijing
chronicling the restoration and repurposing
of historic Hutongs or traveling as far
away as Moscow for an inside look at the
science behind rockets that will travel to
Mars, learning by doing is fundamental to
a Keystone education.
Every day in the classroom, hands-on
experiential learning is one of our primary
ways of teaching. In addition, throughout
the year each grade engages in special
opportunities for extended immersive,
real-world learning. Previous experiential

Our city of Beijing is rich in
cultural history as it dates
back three millennia. It also
boasts the social, economic and
cultural wonders of all great
modern cities.