Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1140 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Approximately 15% of the students at Branksome Hall Asia are international students. About 10% are from China, and the rest are a mixture of different nationalities including students from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Zimbabwe, and more. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
85% local : 15% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, English as an Additional Language support is provided |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Korean, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes - Students at all age are required to use technology in their classrooms.
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes - Branksome Hall Asia has been very successful in offering online lessons through eBranksome, Branksome Hall Asia's online learning platform.
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Average IB DP score in 2022 was 36 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes - there are three social counselors in Middle/Senior Schools, and 2 in Junior School dedicated to counseling and conflict resolution. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The Admissions Assessment must completed in age-appropriate groupings. JK Prep to SK students are assessed in small groups to determine their school readiness. Students in Grade 1 and higher are assessed in English reading, writing and Math as well as home language. In addition to written assessments, Grade 6 and above must also participate in an individual interview. Starting Grade 3, applicants are required to take MAP test. Students applying for Grade 4 and above must also submit their most recent end of year report cards, the completed Student Profile in handwriting, and confidential teacher recommendations (English/Math). |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
December 15 |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm, Extracurricular activities last until 5:30 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There are three terms and 130 activities are offered per term.
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| Sports activities included |
Ice skating, Swimming, Badminton, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Cross Country, Track and Field, Equestrian |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Branksome Hall Asia is part of two sports conferences, KISAC (Korean International Schools Activities Conference) and KISAC (Jeju International Schools Athletics Conference) |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Olympic-size Ice Rink
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| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 6 and up |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
5 day and 7 day boarding program available, Boarding Family system - students learn to become autonomous, dedicated ice skating and swimming time for boarders |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ISC International School of the Year 2021, Branksome Hall Asia provides an English medium International Baccalaureate education to Korean and expatriate day and boarding students in Jeju, South Korea. It is an International Baccalaureate World School that offers the academically rigorous and challenging Diploma Program, Middle Years Program, and Primary Years Program, offered to students of age 3 - 19. Starting in 2023, Branksome Hall Asia welcomes boys in Grades 6 and 7 to offer full IB education to boys. Junior School is co-educational and Middle and Senior School is a currently single-gendered environments. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We emphasize collaboration over competition.
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