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Branksome Hall Asia

South Korea, Jeju

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₩40,464,955 - 49,500,285
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Availability Available places?
principal
Blair Lee
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Branksome Hall Asia is an international day and boarding school on Jeju Island, South Korea, educating students from Junior Kindergarten Prep through Grade 12. Students follow the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP (JK Prep–Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6–10) and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). Beyond classes, students can join C.A.S.E. (Creativity, Action, Service, Enrichment), described as offering over 100 options, including activities such as theatre productions, orchestra, TEDx and Model UN. A distinctive tradition is the school’s Clan (House) System, which brings students across grades together for friendly competition and charitable work.

234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, 특별자치도 Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

The Essentials

Branksome Hall Asia has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Jeju Island, South Korea, at 234 Global edu-ro, Seogwipo City, Daejeong-eup (63644). The campus sits within Jeju Global Education City (JGEC), a cluster of international schools that host multiple private IB programs. The island context provides a scenic setting near Jeju's beaches and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Stages
Branksome Hall Asia educates students from Junior Kindergarten Prep through Grade 12, offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP for JKP–5, MYP for 5–10, DP for 11–12). This aligns with the school's designation as Jeju's only full-continuum IB World School.

Type
Branksome Hall Asia is an international day and boarding school. Boarding is available for girls in Grades 6–12 and, from 2026–27, also for boys in Grades 6–10.

Additional learning support
The school provides Multilingual Learning (MLL) to support language development, a Learning Support program with Individual Learning Plans and accommodations, and access to social counseling. Restorative practices and a structured wellbeing framework are also part of the student support offerings.

Country affiliation
Branksome Hall Asia is the Jeju campus and sister school of Branksome Hall Canada in Toronto, established to continue the Branksome Hall IB tradition.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not indicated; Branksome Hall Asia operates as a non-denominational international school.

School day structure
The school day typically runs 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for JK Prep through Grade 5; Grades 6–12 run 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with after-school cocurricular activities ending around 4:15–5:30 p.m. depending on the program.

Bus service
A school bus service is available for Students in Grade 1 and above for an additional fee; the bus route operates from Jeju City to the school.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for girls in Grades 6–12 and boys in Grades 6–10 for the 2026–27 academic year. Boarding houses are on campus and staffed by Teacher Dons and Heads of House who reside on site. Students are organized into a 1:10 family grouping led by a Head of House with a student mentor, and a Boarding Council meets weekly to discuss boarding life. The program includes weekend activities, supervised airport shuttles, and access to campus facilities after school and on weekends.

Uniform Requirement
There are two standard uniforms. On Fridays, Uniform 1 is worn for Junior School Assembly days; on PE or Swim days, students wear the PE uniform (bring the swim kit on swim days); on other days, Uniform 2 is worn. Clan Event Days require a Clan T‑shirt/color with PE shorts and sneakers.

Food Options
There is on‑campus dining, including a campus café located in the Wellness Center that serves snacks and drinks; a rotating menu is offered at the cafe. The Wellness Center also houses the cafeteria for meals.

House System
Branksome Hall Asia uses a house system called Clans. All students and faculty belong to a Clan, which supports cross‑grade collaboration, charity work, and sports through Clan-based activities. Each Clan has a Clan Chieftain and a Deputy Chieftain elected by its members, fostering leadership and school spirit.

Governance and Ownership
Branksome Hall Asia is an independent school with its own Principal and Board of Governors. It has adopted the vision and mission of Branksome Hall Canada while operating as its own entity; governance is provided by its Board of Governors.
Fees

Annual tuition at Branksome Hall Asia ranges from KRW 40,464,955 to KRW 49,500,285 for 2026/27.

Application, deposits and one-off entrance charges

- Application Fee: KRW 400,000 (non-refundable).
- Registration Deposit (new students): KRW 3,000,000 (non-refundable). This deposit secures the offered place and is deducted from the first tuition payment.
- Re-enrollment Deposit (returning students): KRW 3,000,000 (non-refundable) required to secure a place for the next academic year; this deposit is deducted from the annual tuition.
- Entrance Fee (one-off for new students): KRW 3,000,000 (non-refundable). A sibling discount of KRW 1,000,000 applies to the Entrance Fee for the second and subsequent enrolled children.
- Boarding Entrance Fee (one-off for new boarders): KRW 500,000 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual, lump-sum (2% discount), and per-semester amounts)

- Junior Kindergarten (JK) Prep – Grade 5 (PYP)
- Annual tuition: KRW 21,336,000 / USD 13,870.
- Lump-sum (2% discount) amount: KRW 20,909,000 / USD 13,593.
- 1st semester: KRW 10,668,000 / USD 6,935.
- 2nd semester: KRW 10,668,000 / USD 6,935.

- Grades 6 – 10 (MYP)
- Annual tuition: KRW 24,016,000 / USD 15,414.
- Lump-sum (2% discount) amount: KRW 23,536,000 / USD 15,106.
- 1st semester: KRW 12,008,000 / USD 7,707.
- 2nd semester: KRW 12,008,000 / USD 7,707.

- Grade 11 (DP)
- Annual tuition: KRW 24,588,000 / USD 16,954.
- Lump-sum (2% discount) amount: KRW 24,096,000 / USD 16,615.
- 1st semester: KRW 12,294,000 / USD 8,477.
- 2nd semester: KRW 12,294,000 / USD 8,477.

- Grade 12 (DP)
- Annual tuition: KRW 26,118,000 / USD 16,954.
- Lump-sum (2% discount) amount: KRW 25,596,000 / USD 16,615.
- 1st semester: KRW 13,059,000 / USD 8,477.
- 2nd semester: KRW 13,059,000 / USD 8,477.

Boarding fees (Grades 6–12 eligible; full-time and weekdays-only options)

- Full-time boarding (annual): KRW 21,098,000.
- Weekdays-only boarding (annual): KRW 16,854,000. Weekdays-only students return home Friday evening and return Sunday afternoon; weekend boarding and weekend activities are restricted for those on the weekdays-only plan.

- Boarding payment schedule examples shown:
- Lump-sum boarding payment due: May 8 (lump-sum date shown).
- Installment option: 1st installment on May 8 and 2nd installment on October 27 (installment amounts are exactly half the annual fee).

- Boarding fee includes boarding-specific activities but excludes meals and snacks; meals are invoiced separately by the catering operator.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Meals: invoiced separately by the catering operator for both day and boarding students.
- School bus (day students): Jeju City line example: KRW 4,320,000 (annual, round trip). School bus fees become non-refundable after the semester begins.
- Excursions and many co-curricular activities are included in tuition; certain optional, extended, or specialist activities (overnight/overseas trips, external examinations, private lessons outside school capacity, some camps) are charged separately as they occur. Invoices for such items will be issued as they occur.
- Stationery: the cost of the initial stationery pack provided at the start of each academic year is included in tuition.
- Uniforms and sportswear: parents are responsible for purchasing required uniforms and sportswear from the designated vendors.
- Diploma (IB) related: IB Diploma examination and international postage fees are included in the tuition; some DP textbooks or course-specific materials may be the responsibility of students/parents.
- Sibling discounts: Entrance Fee discount of KRW 1,000,000 applies for the second and subsequent enrolled children; third child tuition discount of 15% is applied (eldest and second child positions have no tuition discount).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration / re-enrollment deposit: payable promptly on acceptance. Registration deposit is normally payable within 7 days of the offer letter. The Registration/Re-enrollment Deposit (KRW 3,000,000) is deducted from the annual tuition invoice.
- Tuition payment options and typical due-date windows shown:
- One-payment (lump-sum) option: payment in early May; tuition paid in full receives a 2% discount (applies to tuition only).
- Two-payment option: two equal payments with the Registration/Re-enrollment Deposit deducted from the first payment; first payment due in the early-May window and second payment due in October. (Example windows shown: 1st payment between April 15 – May 8; 2nd payment between October 1 – October 27.)
- Boarding fees may be paid in one or two payments; meals remain billed separately by the caterer. Tuition must be paid in the two billed currencies (KRW and USD) in the amounts billed; boarding and other fees are payable in KRW.
- A student is not permitted to attend classes or school activities until full payment of the tuition fee for the relevant period is made. Interest is charged on overdue balances at 12% per annum, calculated pro rata by calendar days. Failure to pay by the due date may result in a student being placed on a wait-list.

Refund information and schedule

- Non-refundable in all cases: Application Fee, Registration Deposit, Re-enrollment Deposit (before semester begins), Entrance Fee, Boarding Entrance Fee. School bus fee is non-refundable after the semester begins. Refund is not permitted if school is closed due to Force Majeure.
- Refundable items follow a semester-based refund schedule (written withdrawal or change-of-status requests required):
- Requests made at least 10 weeks before semester start: full refund.
- Requests made 6 weeks before semester start: 80% refund.
- Requests made within 6 weeks before semester start: 60% refund.
- After the semester begins: within 30 days of the first day of attendance — 40% refund; within 60 days — 20% refund; after 60 days — no refund.
- Specific semester-date windows and the dates used for the refund schedule are set per-semester in the billing documents. Written notice requirements (for withdrawal or change of boarding status) are 10 weeks in advance for semester withdrawals or boarding changes.

Fee payment options and practical payment details

- Tuition is payable in both Korean Won (KRW) and US Dollars (USD) in the exact amounts billed; all other fees must be paid in KRW. Boarding fees are payable in KRW only.
- Primary payment method: payment to each student's virtual banking account (NH Bank / Nonghyup) shown on the invoice. If deposit to the virtual account is not possible, payments may be remitted to the school's general account with clear student identification (student name + registration number). Banking charges are the responsibility of the payer.
- International remittance details and guidance: SWIFT NACFKRSEXXX (NH Bank). For remittances from abroad, add USD 25 and KRW 30,000 to cover banking charges. Parents may request an adjusted invoice or alternative payment advice from the finance office (finance@branksome.asia).

Late payment and billing system

- Interest on overdue balances: 12% per annum, applied pro-rata by calendar days. Students with unpaid fees are not permitted to participate in classes or school activities until accounts are settled. Invoices and receipts are available via the school billing system. Banking fees and transfer charges are payable by parents.

Notes and common inclusions / exclusions

- Included in tuition: initial stationery pack, many excursions and co-curricular activities that are part of curriculum delivery, and IB Diploma examination and postage fees.
- Excluded from tuition: meals (charged by caterer), uniforms, some textbooks and course materials (DP textbooks may be parent-paid), extended or optional trips, and certain specialist activities which will be invoiced separately.

If you need any specific numeric line-item repeated in a different format, each of the items above is drawn from the school's published fee schedule and billing documents.
Academics

Branksome Hall Asia teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Branksome Hall Asia offers the International Baccalaureate full continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Junior Kindergarten Prep through Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. Instruction is conducted in English, and the school is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Diploma Programme since 2013. In the Junior School, PYP learning is delivered through transdisciplinary units of inquiry with integrated design experiences, including early exposure to design thinking, robotics, and culinary science. The Middle School follows the MYP framework for Grades 6–10, integrating eight IB subject groups and preparing students for the DP. In the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), students take courses from the six DP subject groups and complete the DP core—Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Branksome Hall Asia is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Korean Ministry of Education, and was re-accredited by the Council of International Schools in 2023.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Branksome Hall Asia supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic Student Support framework that integrates Multilingual Learning (MLL), Learning Support, and Social Counseling to promote well-being, academic success, and personal growth, addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, and academic health to build resilience, decision-making, and proactive problem-solving.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school publicly discloses Learning Support and Multilingual Learning as part of Student Support; it does not specify the exact kinds of Special Educational Needs (SEN) it can support, nor is it identified as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL-specific provisions are not described separately; Multilingual Learning (MLL) is the language-support component included in Student Support.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed within the same Student Support framework, focusing on physical, mental, emotional, and social health and including Social Counseling and Restorative Practices.

Safeguarding
Branksome Hall Asia maintains a formal Child Protection and Welfare program, including a Child Protection Officer and a Child Protection and Welfare Response Team, defined maltreatment categories, reporting procedures for suspected abuse or neglect, and collaboration with authorities as needed.
Parent Experience

History
Branksome Hall Asia was founded in 2012 on Jeju Island as the Jeju campus of Branksome Hall, the Toronto-based sister school. It is an independent institution with its own Principal and Board of Governors, while adopting the vision and mission of Branksome Hall Canada. It is located in Jeju's Global Education City and offers the International Baccalaureate program from JK Prep to Grade 12. In 2023, Branksome Hall Asia began admitting male students to Grades 6–7, marking a move toward co-education. The first Branksome Hall Asia alumni class graduated in 2015.

Community
Branksome Hall Asia's community includes faculty, parents, and students, with partnerships with parents and alumni as core to school life. Student life features a house (clan) system, CASE (Creativity, Action, Service, Enrichment) activities, and leadership opportunities from Junior School through Grade 12 Prefect roles, including a Head Girl. Boarding life strengthens community through a 1:10 family structure, a Boarding Council, and regular off-campus trips. The school hosts and participates in events such as the National Geographic Explorer Spotlight Asia on campus in 2022.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Association (PA) collaborates closely with Branksome Hall Asia to support its mission, vision, and purpose. It provides feedback on student life, communicates with the parent community, supports parent education on the IB program, and helps safeguard and enhance the school's public image while promoting good citizenship. Friends of Branksome (FOB) is a parent volunteer group that supports the school shop, contributes to special events, and enhances school spirit. FOB volunteers participate in events and initiatives that engage families and strengthen community ties. The alumni network remains connected and engaged with current students and school life, complementing PA and FOB activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Branksome Hall Asia sits on a 90,350 m² campus in Jeju Global Education City. The Library Building (LB) and a Performing Arts Center (PAC) anchor the campus, with a 342-seat auditorium and a black box theatre. The Design Technology program includes a Makerspace with 3D printing and robotics, and STEM V (Lab&Art) spaces support science and art work. Outdoor and wellness spaces include a Welcome Garden and a playground, with a Wellness Center that houses a gym and fitness facilities. On-site athletics include an ice rink, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a golf driving range with putting green.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes an on-site ice rink, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a golf driving range with putting green. A gymnasium and fitness spaces, yoga rooms, and sports fields support a broad athletics program and student recreation. The Bears Athletics program also includes ice hockey and skating activities, as well as swimming programs on campus.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include the Library Building (LB) and the Lower Junior School Library, with additional library spaces housed within the Lower Junior School Pod. The campus provides STEM V (Lab&Art) spaces and a Design Technology area with a Makerspace that supports 3D printing and robotics. Specialist Visual Arts studios accommodate drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital media, photography, film, and ceramics, while the music facilities include a dedicated music room.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Performing Arts encompass theatre, dance, and music, with a CASE after-school program and a well-equipped theatre department featuring a black box studio and a 342-seat auditorium. The program includes year-round music ensembles such as the Junior Honors Orchestra, Sinfonietta, Symphony Orchestra, and Choir. Branksome Hall Asia also operates a vibrant athletics program with multiple sports teams and on-campus opportunities, including ice hockey and skating, swimming, and other spring, winter, and fall sports. The school participates in international exchanges, such as Branksome Hall Exchange (BHX) with its Toronto sister school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Branksome Hall Asia offers extensive academic and intellectual enrichment beyond the core IB program through its C.A.S.E. program, which provides opportunities in creativity, action, service, and enrichment. Students join a wide range of activities, including debate, swim, skate, film, theatre, robotics, and Model UN, complementing classroom learning and building skills such as critical thinking and collaboration. Experiential Learning extends this enrichment with grade-level expeditions and partnerships with local and global organizations that challenge students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts. The IB framework also supports active participation in service learning and enrichment activities as core components of learning.

Arts & Creative
The Performing Arts program encompasses theatre, dance, and music, offering students opportunities to perform, study in ensembles, and participate in productions beyond class time. The CASE after-school program includes orchestras, choirs, and elite dance companies, enabling advanced practice and public performances. Visual Arts is an IB-aligned stream featuring studio work in drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media, with exploration of traditional and contemporary practices. The school emphasizes creative expression as a vehicle for communication, collaboration, and leadership.

Cultural & Language
Branksome Hall Asia offers international cultural exchange through Branksome Hall Exchange (BHX), a Grade 9 program linking Jeju and Toronto students with outdoor leadership experiences and cross-cultural collaboration, including a trip to Algonquin Park. The school supports language development through student leadership structures such as Language Proficiency Council, coordinating language activities and promoting multilingual learning. A Clan (house) system fosters intercultural understanding and community through cross‑grade collaboration, service projects, and school traditions. Together these activities provide students with opportunities to engage with different cultures and languages beyond the classroom.

Social & Hobbies
Branksome Hall Asia offers a broad array of clubs and activities through the C.A.S.E. program, including debate, film, robotics, theatre, and other interest-based groups; students can start new clubs and take leadership roles. The Student Life program supports social development through student councils across arts, athletics, language, sustainability, and other areas, providing opportunities for peer collaboration and leadership. The Clan (house) system promotes cross‑grade social connections through regular competitions, service projects, and social events. These elements together foster friendships, teamwork, and hobby engagement beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
C.A.S.E. includes service opportunities and community outreach, aligning student interests with social impact; students participate in service projects, charitable activities, and volunteering as part of the co-curricular program. The program emphasizes developing social responsibility and leadership through purposeful service learning. Experiential Learning, including the Branksome Hall Exchange, enables students to address local, regional, and global issues in collaboration with partner organizations.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded across Branksome Hall Asia, beginning in the Junior School and culminating in the Grade 12 Prefect system and Head Girl role, with prefects guiding younger students and leading councils for Grades 6–12. Students serve in multiple Councils (Admissions, Arts, Assembly, Athletics, Beta Kappa, Boarding, Clan, Language Proficiency, Inclusion, Sustainability, and more), building communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Clan leadership and Head of House roles provide ongoing opportunities to lead peers and shape school culture.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Bears Athletics offers 24 sanctioned KISAC conference teams and year-round ice hockey and swim programs with large participation; a skate program is integrated into the IB PHE curriculum, and facilities include an ice rink on campus, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a dedicated golf facility. Boarding Life provides access to a fitness room, pool, skate rink, yoga room, and gym, along with spaces for relaxation and well-being. Off-campus experiences and outdoor leadership are supported through the Branksome Hall Exchange and other experiential learning activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across the IB programs. Korean and Chinese are taught as language options within the IB curriculum (Korean A LAL; Korean B; Chinese B; Chinese A Literature), with Spanish Ab Initio also available. Non-native English speakers receive language support, and admissions note that support is available in English, Chinese, and Korean to assist international applicants. Korean language and history are explicitly integrated into the curriculum, alongside other subject areas, across the full IB continuum.

Bilingual Teaching
Branksome Hall Asia offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a pathway for a bilingual diploma. The DP includes languages such as Korean (Korean A Language and Literature; Korean B) and Chinese (Chinese B; Chinese A Literature), with Spanish Ab Initio also offered as an additional language option. The language of instruction for IB courses is English, and the Diploma Programme is available in the final two years of the IB continuum (Grades 11–12). The school reports a high rate of bilingual diploma attainment among recent DP graduates (e.g., a large share earned the bilingual diploma).

Immersion Programs
Branksome Hall Asia runs the Branksome Hall Exchange (BHX) program, which links Grade 9 students in Jeju with peers at Branksome Hall in Toronto. Each October, BHX participants travel to Toronto for three weeks of outdoor experiences, cultural exchange, and intensive collaboration with Canadian classmates; in the spring, Toronto students visit Jeju for a reciprocal immersive experience. Additional immersion experiences include Malaysia Camp for Grade 8, focusing on outdoor leadership and cross-cultural learning. The curriculum also includes structured opportunities to study the Korean language, history, and culture in depth as part of its Korean-language offerings.
Reputation

Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation — confirms the school meets standards for institutional integrity, academic quality, and student success; involves a six-year self-study and peer evaluation to drive ongoing improvement.
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