Found in 2007, Saint Paul American School provides a full US curriculum, with over 40 courses offered, ranging from the introductory to AP level. Students also take courses in Chinese language, culture, history, and art. For students needing more academic support, teachers hold daily office hours, there is a peer tutoring program, as well as a nightly study hall. All students participate in 2 activities or clubs of their choosing. Emphasis is given to the fine arts. Saint Paul American School System has implemented district-wide standards as of August 2019 in order to make a cohesive experience between all Saint Paul schools for internal transfers, quality of education, and for shared goals. The four core subjects use:

• Common Core – Math
• Common Core – English
• Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• AERO Standards – Social Studies

Standards for electives are:

• Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) – Physical Education and Health
• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) – Foreign Languages
• (ISTE) – Technology and Engineering
• National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) – Art/Music/Theater