Strengthening International Partnerships Across Asia
Goldie Rapp
Marcia Wagner, Dean of Residential Programs at Saint Bede Academy, recently completed a two-week outreach tour across Asia, meeting with families, students and educational partners to highlight the unique opportunities available at Saint Bede.
Her travels took her to Seoul, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City and Hue City, where she connected with educational agents and prospective families interested in St. Bede’s strong academic programs, caring environment and vibrant boarding community. Wagner shared how Saint Bede’s residential program welcomes students from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, creating a diverse and supportive home away from home. This global mix of students enriches campus life, allowing all students to learn from one another and build lifelong friendships across continents.
Wagner concluded her trip with a visit to Saint Bede’s partner school, Kinglee/Best Education, in Zhengzhou, China. She met with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and their families, answering questions about academic pathways, residential life and the transition to studying in the U.S. Her visit strengthened the longstanding collaboration between the two schools and reinforced Saint Bede’s dedication to supporting international students from their earliest stages of planning.
Her outreach tour reflects Saint Bede Academy’s commitment to building meaningful global relationships and inviting students from around the world to join its diverse, welcoming and transformative school community in Illinois.