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| Number of students |
860 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Approximately 12% of the students at Branksome Hall Asia are international students. About 10% are from China, and the rest are a mixture of nine different nationalities including students from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Malaysia, and more. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
88% local : 12% international |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The Entrance Assessment is 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 mother tongue. In addition to written assessments, Grade 6 and above must also participate in an individual interview. 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). |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
December 30 |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Average IB DP score in 2019 was 35 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes - there are two social counselors in Middle/Senior Schools, and 1 in Junior School dedicated to counseling and conflict resolution. |
| School start time |
8: 15 am |
| School finish time |
3: 30 pm, Extracurricular activities last until 5:30 pm |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There are three terms and 130 activities are offered per term.
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| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Badminton, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Cross Country, Track and Field, Equestrian |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Olympic-size Swimming Pool
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| 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) |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Branksome Hall Asia is a girls independent boarding and day school on Jeju Island, Korea. It offers education to girls from Junior Kindergarten Prep to Grade 12.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
We emphasize collaboration over competition.
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