The Best Kept Secret in Minnesota! ... Saint Paul Preparatory School — a college-prep high school, enrolling students in grades 9-12 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT – In 2003, the idea for Saint Paul Preparatory was conceived between myself and three of my partners in international education. We proposed to start an international high school here in Minnesota, where students from all over the world could study together with local students. The goal was to “bring the world” to Minnesota, to create an international community of high school students. The American students would gain cultural experience and global understanding without leaving their families, and the international students could have a safe and academic immersion experience while they attend our accredited school, live with our host families, experience American culture first hand, and build strong life-long friendships!