Newton-Beijing Jingshan School Exchange Program
Contact Information
Program Summary
This 9-min documentary highlighted three generations of exchange teachers and students, and how the program has impacted their lives.
Normally during fall semester of every school year, Newton hosts a group of 7-9 students and 1-2 teachers from the Beijing Jingshan School. In spring semester, the Newton - Beijing Jingshan School Exchange Program sends two Newton teachers and a group of students from both Newton North and Newton South to the Jingshan School in Beijing, Newton Public Schools' sister school. While in Beijing, teachers teach and English/History course to the group. Students attend classes in Chinese language, art, music and martial arts — all in Chinese.
Program Details
The application for the 25-26 school year is now open. Teacher application is due on 2/28/25, and student application is due on 3/21/25.
Living Arrangements
Time of Stay
Preparation
Additional Program Information
Newton Public Schools
100 Walnut Street
Newton, MA 02460
Beijing Jingshan School
53 Dengshikou
East City District
Beijing 100006
People's Republic of China
US Department of State
This toll free number and e-mail can be used by host families, exchange students and the public to report circumstances impacting exchange students’ health, safety and well being during their exchange visitor programs.
1.866.283.9090
jvisas@state.gov
Past Teachers
If you are interested in talking to past exchange teachers, please contact Star Lew, Program Specialist, at jingshan@newton.k12.ma.us for contact information. The past teachers will be more than happy to talk to you about China and answer any of your questions.