Branksome Hall Asia
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do 63644, South Korea
Tel: 82649025000 Ext. 5077
- Branksome Hall Asia is one of the few boarding schools to provide all three levels of the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) programme: the IB Primary Years Programme; the IB Middle Years Programme; and the IB Diploma Programme.
- Branksome Hall Asia, located on the beautiful island of Jeju, south Korea, is the only international girls school in Korea.
- Founded in 2012, Branksome Hall Asia is the sister school of Branksome Hall Canada, consistently ranked as one of the world's best boarding schools dedicated to teaching, leading and empowering young women for more than 100 years.
- Branksome Hall Asia offers International Merit Scholarships for non-Korean students for both tuition and boarding fees.
School News
- First day of School at Branksome Hall Asia - 08/19/2020 - On August 18, Branksome Hall Asia welcomed back all its students for academic year of 2020-2021.
While still practicing social distancing, it was fantastic to see happy students with smiling ...morefaces (behind the masks)!
This year in particular, Branksome Hall Asia also welcomed 150 new students, and quite a few of them from overseas. The new international students come from different places, including the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong, Germany, and South Africa, seeking to continue their education at Branksome Hall Asia, which provides strong IB programs across school in a safe and clean environment in Jeju, South Korea. We also offer scholarships for international students on a merit base. hide - International Merit Scholarship - 01/01/2020 - Branksome Hall Asia International Merit Scholarship
Branksome Hall Asia offers an excellent opporutnity for international students to experience and benefit from our exceptional IB World School program. International students ...morewill experience the many advantages of a Branksome Hall Asia education, from our pathways leading to top university entrances worldwide to our culture of care present in the high expectations and high support we hold for each student. In addition, international boarding students, will enjoy the full benefits of our residential experience including beautifully-appointed living quarters, our state-of-the-art facility, exploration of Jeju island, and a network of caring faculty to support each student`s advancement. Apply by March 16 to be considred for candidacy. Visit Branksome Hall Asia website for more details. hide
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| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Branksome Hall Asia |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 6-12 |
| Grades (Day) | Grades Pre-K-12 |
| School Type | All-girls |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Campus Size | 24 acres |
| Enrollment | 850 students |
| % International Students | 17% |
| % Students Boarding | 41% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniform) |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 21 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Summer Program Offered | No |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $50,592 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / May. 30 / rolling |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Barbara Lonczak Nary Kim |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Nan Duan |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Riding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 81 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Architecture Academy, Astronomy Club, Branksome Inner Peace Club, Bringing Hope Through Art Club, Chess Club, Chinese for Beginners Club, Chinese Peer Helping Academy- Mentees, Council: Admission, Council: Arts, Council: Assembly, Council: Athletics, Council: Clan, Council: Clubs & Services, Council: Digital Life, Council: Junior School, Council: Language Proficiency, Council: Residence, Council: Student Life, Council: Sustainability, Creating Webtoons Club, Creative Coding Club, Diversity Makes Unity Club, Enabling the Future Club: 3D Prosthetic Hands, Environment Protectors & Researchers Club, For MUNA Club, Forget-Me-Nots Academy, French Language Club, GAMES! Club, Japanese for Beginners Club, Korean Series Reading Club, Learning Without Boarders Club, Library Help Club, Model United Nations (MUN) Club, Morning Calm Medal Books Club, Music in Hospitals Academy, N.E.R.D. (Never End Reading Diligently) Club, News from Jeju Chinese online Publication club, Peer Mentor, Platform Post Jeju Academy, Red Cross Youth (RCY) Club, Robotics Academy, Service Project Club, STEM Magazine Pioneer Academy, The Branksome Bell Academy, The Sustainability Garden Club, World Issues Club, Writer's Development Workshop Academy, Yearbook Academy Arts and Music Programs: Brass Ensemble Academy, Chamber String Academy, Dance Club, Film production, Intermediate Wind and Strings, Knitting Club, NINJA Obstacle Course Building Club, Paper Shadow Puppet Performance, Photography Club, Spectrum (GSA), String Academy, Symphony Orchestra, Theater Performance and Theater Tech, Top Life Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Archery Club, Badminton Club, Basketball Academy, Basketball Club, Cheerleading Club, Dodgeball and Minor Games Gr 9 -12 Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award- Bronze Medal Club, Equestrian Club, Fencing Club, Floor Hockey, KPOP Fitness Club, Racquet Club, SCUBA Prep Club, Skipping Club, Soccer Club, Taekwondo, Volleyball Club, Walking Club, WS Swimming Academy |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- At Branksome Hall Asia, girls aged 3~18 take centre stage as they learn, develop and grow. We nurture the development of global perspectives and leadership through service, which benefits all students as they discover their "Remarkable" and their place as leaders locally, nationally and globally.
- Our distinctive educational journey actively pursues our mission, "To challenge and inspire girls each day to love learning and to shape a better world." This educational journey promises to support each student to discover within themselves a strong voice, to take risks and step outside their comfort zones, and the power to lead lives of curiosity, empowerment, service to others, and personal fulfillment.
- Dedicated to providing exemplary educational programs, our students grow as globally minded learners and leaders prepared for the challenges and opportunities they will meet in a rapidely changing interdependent world.They grow as architects, athletes, debaters, doctors, engineers, historians, lawyers, mathematicians, musicians, researchers, scientists, writers and much more, and often at the same time.
- From JK Prep to Grade 12, our students share their learning and living in a state-of-the-art world-class facility that embodies and encourages our value for intellectual inquiry, collaboration, effective communication, and strength of character, Branksome Hall Asia vibrates with students' energy and warmth.
- The exceptional Branksome Hall Asia faculty fuels this energy. Experts in their field and dedicated to professional growth, their commitment to the highest levels of learning, to ensure each student discovers her unique "Remarkable", is central to our success.
- Our remarkable history transforms into a remarkable future at Branksome Hall Asia. If you strive to reach your intellectual potential, value a well-rounded and rigorous educational experience then Branksome Hall Asia has been created for you. Intellectual rigor, aesthetic appreciation, empowering women and a commitment to service typify the Branksome Hall Asia experience.
- Branksome Hall Asia accreditations: IB PYP, MYP, DP, CIS & WASC in process
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