International Students
International Student Admissions
Branksome Hall Asia welcomes students from all around the world.
Currently, we have the largest international student community in Jeju. Our students are from various countries, such as Canada, China, Germany, Mongolia, South Africa, Singapore, Bangladesh, USA, etc.
Why come to Jeju, South Korea?
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Clean, safe, convenient, and beautiful island;
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GEC is an international education city designed to foster students who wish to go to overseas universities;
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Korean culture experience;
Why study at Branksome Hall Asia?
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World-class IB school;
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Largest international student community in Jeju;
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International merit scholarship (30% for tuition and boarding);
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Excellent university results;
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Culture of care;
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State-of-the art facilities;
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Excellent boarding program;
What are your options being an international student here?
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Independent boarding student: Students in Grades 6-11 can choose to come to Korea alone and benefit from the Branksome Hall Asia boarding program.
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Come with family: International students in Grades 1-11 can come to Korea with a D-4-3 student visa. A parent can come to live together with a F-1 parent visa.
Admissions:
International students follow the same admissions process as local students.
Consultations and support are provided in English, Chinese and Korean.
Assessment and interviews can be arranged online for overseas families.
After acceptance, the school will also guide the family through the visa process.
Most families can complete the whole process without an agency.
For an admissions consultations, please contact us at: admissions@branksome.asia
This is a suggested timeline to help you plan your visa application and possible family moving to Jeju:
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October – December: Complete the online application;
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December – March: Assessments, interviews, scholarship selection;
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Following March: Admissions decision & scholarship decision;
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Following April – Visa and travel preparations;
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Following August – Commence studying at Branksome Hall Asia
International Merit Scholarship
In order to celebrate cultural diversity, academic achievements and leadership, Branksome Hall Asia would like to present a partially-funded, merit-based scholarship for international applicants.
If an application is successful, 30% of the tuition and 30% of the boarding fee (meals excluded) can be deducted.
We welcome you to apply for it if you are qualified for ALL below:
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You are a first-time applicant for the Branksome Hall Asia standard admissions process;
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You are a non-Korean applicant; which means you do not have a Korean citizenship/nationality. That usually means you need a visa in Korea;
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You are applying for Grades 6-11;
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You are willing to participate the extra 2-round selection process;
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You are aware that this scholarship can only be renewed if certain responsibilities are fulfilled by the recipients in the recent year. (All nominated recipients will be asked to sign an acknowledgement document which lists all the academic and community responsibilities for recipients )
Scholarship Application
Step One - Completion of the Standard Admissions Application
Step Two - Submission of the Scholarship Application and the Scholarship Essay to admissions@branksome.asia
Step Three - Selected individuals are invited to the second round selection: the Scholarship presentation
Step Four - The admissions decision and the scholarship decision will be announced
Inquiry
Email: admissions@branksome.asia
Phone: +82-64-902-5026 (English/Chinese)
To apply, please submit the online Admissions Application and Scholarship Application.
We are looking for candidates:
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Who are able to make sound decisions and solve complex problems.
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Who can receive and express ideas confidently in English.
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Who have demonstrated high academic achievement.
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Who have integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice.
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Who show sensitivity toward the needs of others through service to the community.
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Who respect the views, values, and traditions of other individuals and cultures.
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Who demonstrate a love of learning and leadership.