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Ages 6 to 18

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CitySeoul
CurriculumCanadian
Leaving qualifications
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 6 to 18
Yearly fees: Not public
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 7 students / class
Maximum 15 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:

This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2024/2025.

Address: 36 Dolmugae-Gil, Gwacheon-City, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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Number of students

95-100

Number of nationalities represented in the school

Korean, Spain, U.S.A, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Sudan, Uganda

Most common nationality

Korean

Ratio of local students to international students

5-10%

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

We are providing ESL support for G2 to G4.The ESL Program is open for English language learners from grades 2-4 who have not demonstrated sufficient English proficiency to enable them to access the regular Canadian-based curriculum at WCA. Students who are admitted into the program will be grouped within the same main ESL classroom and will receive instruction from a designated ESL teacher. The ESL teacher will provide intensive English classes for students for most of the day according to international standards for English proficiency. The students may join regular WCA classes according to their grade level for some specialty subjects such as P.E., Arts Education, and Chinese.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Chinese is taught in the Elementary and Secondary.

Max. number of students per class

12-15

Average number of students per class

The average class size is 7 students per class.

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

No

Use of technology in the classroom

All students from Grades 3-12 come to school prepared with personal devices.

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)

We are providing virtual classroom technologies through Google Meets in the recent COVID-19 situation.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No religion.

Entry evaluation for students

Admission test and interview.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

English test including reading and writing and Math test

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No deadline

Students can join after academic year begins

Perspective students can enroll at any time during the school year. In high school (10-12), students should begin in September or before November. Secondary students who enroll when a term is in progress may be required to make up missed coursework.

School start time

8:30

School finish time

15:30

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes. We provide luches and snacks for students at the school cafeteria.

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

No.

Uniform required

Students should wear a uniform.

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Arts and crafts, dance, computer, coding, chess, woodworking, embroidery, creating comic books, WCA News network, art club, board games, sports club

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

WCA is a Canadian Education Institute located in Gwacheon, South Korea, a city south of Seoul. WCA has a diverse student body that includes native English speakers from Canada, Korean nationals and other international students. WCA is committed to upholding the high standard of education from Canada and laid out in its elementary, middle and secondary curricula.

Teaching approach of the school

WCA is committed to the vision of educating the youth of tomorrow through the highly ranked Canadian curriculum. WCA is authorized to enroll Korean citizens, as well as, foreign students.

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