FAQ

A. The first step is to fill out and submit your application online which may be viewed on our website at http://www.sjajeju.kr/admissions/ apply-now. An admissions representative will send you updates as your documents arrive in the office and follow up on any missing documentation to complete your application. We will also be in contact to schedule any visits and upcoming information sessions at the school. 

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* We will not consider applicants for 12th grade due to the timeline requirements, SAT prep and Capstone exploration during our 11th grade.

A.  Typically, the interview is among the last steps in the admissions process. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the interviews will be completed via Zoom for all applicants until restrictions are lowered and we can allow students to visit the school. During non-Covid restrictions the interview is part of a ‘campus visit’ day during which applicants take assessment tests, are interviewed, and students take a tour of the campus.  For 22-23 entry, our admissions staff will contact you to schedule the online interview once all application documents have been received.

A.  Every year the admissions representatives travel to several cities in mainland Korea to host Information Sessions. These events are a convenient way to learn about St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju before visiting us in beautiful Jeju-do. The Admissions team's presentation covers our mission, curriculum, student life, and much more. Our Principals will also attend the event to answer questions directly from parents in a Q & A session.  Please see our website for upcoming dates.

We will also offer online information sessions throughout the year and details will be announced on our website.

A. For students applying for Grades 3-11, MAP tests in English and Math will be administered to each student as well as an individual interview. If the Admissions Office feels more complete picture is needed or if a student is overseas, we reserve the right to ask students to take the ISEE(Independent School Entrance Exam) or SSAT(Secondary School Admission Test).

A. MAP tests, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and allows the school to make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. The MAP test creates a personalized assessment experience that will accurately measure a student's potential and the ability for school entry. Under Covid restrictions will take place online until restrictions are lifted and we will keep you informed when applying.

A. We look for a broad range of students representing a variety of personalities, skill levels and passions, and we look for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to engage in all aspects of our program: academics, activities, the arts, and the community. We seek students who are willing to take risks and try new things and who respect our three tenets of Character, Inquiry, Community.

A. St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju is a nondenominational school.  This is true of our home school in the USA.  St. Johnsbury is the name of the city in Vermont where our home school is located.

A. St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju is fully accredited  by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). NEASC is the oldest accreditation agency in the United States, responsible for the accreditation of thousands of prestigious schools and universities, such as SJA Vermont and
Harvard University.

A. The SJA Jeju academic year follows the schedule of schools in the United States. After a summer break our fall semester starts in August and runs until the end of the year in December.  Our second semester starts in January after our winter break and continues until mid June.

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Elementary School.
Our after-school programs are offered for Kinder to Grade 5. SJA Jeju proudly offers a wide range of activities to its students after school hours. The After School Activities program is tailored around five main areas (sports, recreation, service, co-curricular and fine arts), which ensures both the physical and the mental development and the well-being of our students. After School Activities (ASAs) are provided by SJA Jeju Teachers and Assistants Teachers. ASAs run for an average of 9-10 weeks in each session, from 3:30 to 4:15 Monday through Thursday. 

Middle and High School.
The ASA program encourages students to explore new subjects, to dive deeper into familiar hobbies and to use this after-school time to continue to learn and explore. All our ASAs are run by our faculty, and the goal of our ASA program is to allow for our teachers’ passions and interests to intersect with those of our students. Although the ASA offerings change from one school year to the next, we offer a broad range of ASAs, which include several clubs that are student-led and
student-initiated.

A. Yes! There are many advantages to boarding. Most boarding students say that the thing they love most about the boarding program is the community atmosphere created within the school dynamic. The outlook of teachers at boarding schools regarding their position is more of a vocation, where they become an important role model in each of their students' lives. Additionally, boarding students live with many students from different backgrounds and experiences and therefore they learn to appreciate and respect the perspectives of others.

Boarding students often gain a level of independence they would not have living at home. It’s ideal preparation for the challenges and responsibilities of college and adulthood. Boarding students learn how to live with other people and develop their interpersonal skills.

It’s a unique setting that promotes common experience, camaraderie, friendship, trust and honesty between students and adults. Students don’t just get into college: they arrive at college prepared to succeed, with the ability to time-manage their college lives.

A. One can be a day student at a boarding school and still reap many of the benefits offered at a boarding school. Day students partake in all campus activities that occur prior to 5:00pm, which includes the full range of opportunities in clubs, the arts and athletics. Day students do not have access to the two-hour evening study hall that residential students have. 

A. The advisory program allows faculty to support students in their school life and to maintain lines of communication between parents or guardians and the school. In addition to offering advice and assistance with academic and non-academic issues, advisors also help students set goals, monitor the student’s academic progress, and help interpret mid-term and end-of-term grade reports.

Every student in our Middle and High School has an advisor, and there are typically 10 students in each advisory group. Middle and High School advisory groups meet formally four times a week.

A. The SJA Jeju’s College Counselors assist our high school students and their families with the college application process and the arduous task of finding a ‘best fit’ college or university. Our College Counselors work individually with our students to expand their knowledge of universities and colleges most appropriate for each student’s academic abilities, interests and future career development. This personal connection with students and the understanding of each student’s the unique talents, aspirations, and strengths better serves our counselor to advise our college bound students in this important exploration. The College Counseling Program provides one on one meetings with students, group discussions about the college application process and parental workshops.

A. The Advanced Placement program of the College Board is offered to students who have demonstrated a superior understanding of the subject matter and have signified their desire to attempt to achieve college credit for courses taken while they are still in high school (sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Many major colleges and universities, at their discretion, accept advanced placement for credit, recognizing the successful completion of an AP exam.

SJA Jeju offers 28 AP courses during the 2023/24 School Year for students that meet the prerequisites to take these courses. We are proud to offer the following AP course options to students: AP 2-D Art and Design, AP 3-D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language & Culture, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Drawing, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1: Algebra Based, AP Physics 2: Algebra Based, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Precalculus, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Seminar, AP United States History, AP World History-Modern.

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