The Newton-Beijing Jingshan Exchange Program

      Introduction

      • 2024-25 School Year: Restarts in January 2025

        The Newton-Beijing Jingshan Exchange Program is the oldest student/teacher exchange program in the nation (both US and China). In January of 2025, two Newton teachers will bring 6 students from both Newton North and South High Schools to go to Beijing (January to May). Both teachers and students stay in host families, and have in-country excursions in addition to attending school classes. The 24-25 school year Newton is not hosting Jingshan students and teachers.

        Family Information Session on Google Meet: Wednesday, 5/22, 5:30-6pm

        Meeting ID

        meet.google.com/nqx-qwks-noy

        Phone Numbers

        (‪US‬)‪+1 727-228-1500‬

        PIN: ‪477 789 757#‬

      What a Typical Day Looks Like

      • After host families drive the students to Jingshan School, they will start their day by going to Chinese classes at the elementary school. Depending on our students' Chinese proficiency level, they will go to different classes. Between classes, students will do morning exercises. There will be recess between each class, when students will be able to play Ping Pong and basketball with Jingshan students. Around noon time, students will meet for lunch and have a long break. In the afternoon, students will enjoy cultural and language classes such as calligraphy, martial arts, Taichi, music and dance, Chinese folktale, brush painting, etc. 
      • Jingshan Exchange Website
      • City Beijing
      • Exchange School Name Beijing Jingshan School
      • Date for Hosting (N/A for 24-25) September-January
        (Winter Semester)
      • Date for Traveling January-May
        (Spring Semester)
      • Average Cost $4,800
      • Number of Students 6 from both
        NNHS & NSHS in 24-25 School Year
      • Number of
        NPS Chaperones         2 Teachers
      • This Year's
        Application
      • GELF
        Financial Aid