Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Korean/USA |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Korean, Spanish, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes in Elementary School |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Laptops are used from Grade 3 |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
At present we are not a religious-affiliated school |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP |
| Results in these examinations |
99% scored from 3-5 and the average score was 4.78 for AP exams |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
There is limited learning support |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Map Testing and an Interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For students applying for grades 3 -11 MAP tests in English and Math will be administered during applicants’ campus visits or online. Afterwards a principal will interview the students and the admissions committee will review all the assessment information. |
| Waiting list |
In some grades there are waiting lists |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We currently are operating rolling admissions, and will take students if there are spaces available |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes depending on the grade |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
3:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| 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 |
SJAJ offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Badminton, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Track and Field |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Large theater, black box theater, 2 libraries, science labs, robotics lab, Art rooms, Pottery Kiln |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, track and field, indoor swimming pool, Weight training rooms and dance studio |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From G5 and above |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Study time with teachers, weekend activities around Jeju Island, attend local sporting vents, cinema and shopping trips, surfing trips, Cooking classes in the dorms etc. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju is an international day and boarding school for students in grades Pre-K3 through 12th, located on the island of Jeju in South Korea. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SJA's curriculum and teaching mirrors those of our Vermont school in the U.S. (founded in 1842) but operates within the culture and society of the Republic of Korea. The inquiry-based curriculum and student life programs provide an enriched course of study and a unique boarding experience for Korean and international students. |