Korea International School Jeju Campus vs St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju

	K Korea International School Jeju Campus Jeju, South Korea	S St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju Jeju, South Korea
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₩29,673,897 - 41,956,107	Fees / year ₩36,579,894 - 40,212,419
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,050	Pupils 1,185
Typical class size	Typical class size 21	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Korea International School, Jeju Campus is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea. The Elementary and Middle School campus sits at 34 Global Edu-ro 260beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si 63644, and the High School campus sits at 8 Global Edu-ro 260beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si 63644. The campus operates in a rural Jeju setting and offers on-campus dormitories for boarding students starting in Grade 8. A dedicated school bus service is available for eligible students.	Location St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju is located on Jeju Island in Seogwipo City, Jeju Province, South Korea. The campus address is 10, Global edu-ro 304beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province 63644. It sits within Jeju's Global Education City, a cluster of international schools, and follows a U.S.-based educational model linked to St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont. The school is NEASC-accredited and operates as a PreK-12 day and boarding school.
Stages	Stages The school offers Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, organized into three sections: Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The campus supports a continuous, K–12 international program within these divisions.	Stages SJA Jeju serves PreK through Grade 12, with Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. The program includes Early Childhood through to the final year of high school, all on one campus.
School type	School type KIS Jeju is a co-educational boarding and day school. Boarding is available for students from Grade 8 onward, alongside day programs for all other grades.	School type St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju is a private, independent, co-educational school offering both day and boarding options. Boarding is available for Grades 6–12.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support KIS Jeju provides English language support through a dedicated ELL (English Language Literacy) team that collaborates with teachers to support language learners across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This language support is integrated with core instruction to assist students who are developing proficiency in English.	Additional learning support A dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is offered, with at least one full-time EAL teacher per grade from PreK to Grade 5 and a push-in model to support learning in content areas. The school is a member of the WIDA International School Consortium to support English language learners.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is indicated; the school operates as an international campus in South Korea. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is recognized by the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with the United States through its connection to St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont, and it holds NEASC accreditation and U.S.-based, international-school memberships.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated; KIS Jeju operates as a nonsectarian international school.	Religious affiliation The school is non-denominational.
School day structure	School day structure Administrative offices operate 8:00–17:00, Monday to Friday. Public-facing student days commonly run in the morning to late afternoon, with a lunch break and potential after-school activities; exact daily times vary by level.	School day structure The SJA Jeju academic year follows the United States schedule, with fall semester from August to December and the second semester from January to mid-June. Evening Study is scheduled in the evenings: High School Library sessions run from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and Middle School dorm sessions run from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. A Capstone Intensive Learning Model is used in grades 5, 8, and 12.
Bus service details	Bus service details KIS Jeju offers a school bus service with an official route map and an application process. Families can apply through the School Buses system and use the Hello Bus application for arrangements.	Bus service details The school provides a school bus service. The 2025-2026 tuition and fees list a School Bus Fee of KRW 4,235,000 per year (KRW 2,117,500 per term).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application Fee - Application (admissions test) fee: KRW 400,000 per test attempt, non-refundable. Tuition fees (per semester by year group) - Junior Kindergarten – Kindergarten: KRW 8,420,000 + USD 4,254 per semester. - Grades 1 – 5: KRW 8,830,000 + USD 4,458 per semester. - Grades 6 – 8: KRW 9,170,000 + USD 4,632 per semester. - Grade 9: KRW 10,860,000 + USD 5,483 per semester. - Grade 10: KRW 11,260,000 + USD 5,688 per semester. - Grade 11: KRW 11,640,000 + USD 5,877 per semester. - Grade 12: KRW 12,040,000 + USD 6,082 per semester. Dormitory (boarding) fees (per semester) - Grade 8 (double occupancy): KRW 7,250,000 per semester. - Grades 9–12 (single rooms required): KRW 8,150,000 per semester. Dormitory meals are paid separately to the catering company; meal rates will be announced by the catering provider. Other mandatory and one-time fees - Entrance fee (new students): KRW 3,000,000 one-time, non-refundable. - Enrollment deposit (new students): KRW 3,000,000 one-time; this deposit is deducted from tuition. The new student deposit is non-refundable. - Re-enrollment deposit (returning students): KRW 3,000,000; listed as non-refundable. - Textbook deposit (Grades 1 – 12): KRW 300,000 one-time at enrollment; refundable on graduation or on withdrawal if books are returned in good condition. - Program & Technology fee (all grade levels): KRW 550,000 per semester; non-refundable after the first day of classes. - School bus fee (optional, all grades): KRW 1,700,000 per billing period (billed twice a year / per semester if used). - Any additional activities (field trips, excursions, special programs) are invoiced separately over the academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition, dormitory fees, program & tech fee, and bus fees are billed on a semester basis (twice a year). Annual lump-sum tuition payments are not permitted. - Currency split: the tuition invoice lists amounts in both Korean Won (KRW) and US Dollars (USD). The KRW portion must be deposited into the school's KRW account and the USD portion must be deposited into the school's USD account; both portions must be paid as instructed on the invoice. - When paying in KRW the full KRW amount shown on the invoice must be deposited as a single payment; separate KRW deposits for individual line items are not permitted. - Credit card payments are not accepted for tuition. - The KRW 3,000,000 (re)enrollment deposit paid will be deducted from the tuition invoice balance. New student deposits and re-enrollment deposits are non-refundable even during the payment period. Refund information - Tuition, dormitory fees, and school bus fees are subject to refund according to the school's published refund schedule and policy. Specific refund percentages and deadlines are applied per the school's refund policy. - The textbook deposit (KRW 300,000) is refundable upon graduation or upon withdrawal if books are returned in acceptable condition. - The program & technology fee is non-refundable after the first day of classes. - New student and re-enrollment deposits are non-refundable. Uniforms and on-campus services - Uniforms are sold through an on‑campus uniform store; specific uniform pricing is handled by the school's uniform supplier and the on-campus store. Contact details for the on-campus uniform store and the school's accounting office are provided for direct purchase and payment arrangements. Fee payment options and contacts - Accepted payment method for billed fees: bank deposit/wire transfer into the school's KRW account for the KRW portion and into the USD account for the USD portion as stated on the invoice. Credit card payments are not accepted for tuition. Ensure single KRW deposit as required by the invoice. - For accounting queries and payment instructions, contact the school's Accounting Office (phone and email provided through the school contacts). On‑campus services such as the uniform store and campus catering have separate contact channels. Notes and practical points - Boarding is available beginning in Grade 8; Grade 8 boarding is charged at the double-occupancy rate and Grades 9–12 are charged at the single-room rate. Dormitory meal charges are handled separately by the catering provider. - Optional services such as the school bus and extracurricular excursions are invoiced separately; these optional fees are billed by semester or as specified.	Fee details Application fees - Application Fee: KRW 400,000 (non‑refundable). Annual tuition — fees by year group (full detail) - Early Childhood (PK3 / PK4 / Kinder): Annual tuition KRW 24,130,000 + USD 8,990. - Elementary School (Grade 1–5): Annual tuition KRW 24,130,000 + USD 8,990. - Middle School (Grade 6–8): Annual tuition KRW 25,470,000 + USD 9,490. - High School (Grade 9–12): Annual tuition KRW 26,530,000 + USD 9,880. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding is available for Grades 6–12. - Annual Boarding Fee: KRW 16,430,000. Meals are billed separately by the catering company (meal costs are not included in the boarding fee). Other one‑time and annual fees - Registration Fee (one‑time, capital fee at initial enrollment): KRW 5,000,000 (non‑refundable). - Boarding Registration Fee (one‑time): KRW 500,000. - International Student Fee (annual): KRW 3,600,000. - Re‑enrollment Fee (one‑time on re‑entry): KRW 2,500,000 (non‑refundable). - School Bus Fee (annual): KRW 4,235,000 (stated as KRW 2,117,500 per term). - Other costs: Various excursions, activities and program‑specific charges are billed to families separately as they occur. - Sibling discounts: 5% tuition discount for the second child; 10% tuition discount for the third child. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and boarding fees are presented as annual amounts by year group and by program. - Full tuition is required to be paid in two currencies: 70% in KRW and 30% in USD. Students must pay both currency components. - The School states that students with outstanding fees will not be permitted to attend classes. - The School lists the school bus fee on an annual basis and notes the per‑term breakdown (KRW 2,117,500 per term), but specific invoice dates and exact payment deadlines are not published in the publicly available fee summary. Refund information - Specified non‑refundable items: the Application Fee, the one‑time Registration (capital) Fee, and the Re‑enrollment Fee are identified as non‑refundable. - No public schedule of tuition or boarding refunds for mid‑term or withdrawal situations is published in the accessible fee summary; specific refund rules and timelines for withdrawals or cancellations are not present in the public fee page. Fee payment options - An online billing portal is in use for invoicing and payment administration. Public materials do not list the full set of accepted payment channels (for example, which card networks, whether credit card payments are accepted, or whether Flywire/PayMyTuition are supported). Notes on how charges are presented and billed - Annual tuition figures above combine a KRW component and a USD component; both must be paid. - Meal costs for boarders are separated from the boarding fee and are billed by the catering company. - Excursions and other optional activities are billed separately as they occur. Summary of publicly unavailable details - The publicly available fee information gives clear annual amounts, currency split (70% KRW / 30% USD), non‑refundable items, and the school's online billing portal address, but it does not publish a detailed payment calendar with due dates, a full tuition‑refund schedule for withdrawals, nor a list of accepted payment methods (credit card, wire instructions, international payment partners). Where such operational details are required, they are managed through the School's billing system or direct billing correspondence.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school delivers an American standards-based curriculum with English-language instruction. It serves Junior-Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a boarding program starting in Grade 8. It is accredited and offers a US college-preparatory program, including the AP Capstone program for Grades 11 and 12. The faculty comprises experienced certified teachers recruited primarily from the United States and other countries, with 64% holding advanced degrees. English-language literacy support is provided through dedicated ELL specialists across all grade levels.	Curriculum details The curriculum is organized by Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, with English instruction supported by a full-immersion EAL program in the lower grades and Korean studies embedded from Kindergarten. In Elementary, core literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies are taught in homerooms and enriched by art, music, drama, physical education, and library studies, with technology used to support digital citizenship. Middle School uses AP SpringBoard as the foundation for English and mathematics (grades 6–12) and offers world languages in Chinese and Spanish, with robust fine arts, drama, and music programs. High School offers a comprehensive Advanced Placement program with about 30 AP courses across disciplines, plus an AP Diploma pathway through AP Seminar and AP Research. Capstone projects anchor learning across levels, with major Capstone work completed by students in grades 5, 8, and 12, complemented by a strong arts program and active co-curricular activities.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school has an 8:1 student/faculty ratio.	Student teacher ratio Not publicly disclosed.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results AP results for 2024-2025 show 96% of AP test takers earning a score of 3 or higher and 94% achieving scores at the university-qualifying level. AP offerings include subjects across Arts, English, History, Math, Science, and World Languages.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have pursued higher education at 530+ international college destinations.	Higher education progression AP coursework supports college credit and admission pathways; SJA Jeju notes that successful AP performance can lead to college credit or advanced placement at universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Formal 'gifted and talented' labeling is not described; advanced opportunities include the AP program, Capstone projects (grades 5, 8, 12), and Artists-in-Residence programs in the arts.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1. Learn about Korea International School, Jeju Campus and plan a campus visit. The school offers Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 with a boarding program starting in Grade 8. The Admissions team is available by email and by phone to answer questions and assist with the application process. The school provides a US college-preparatory program and AP Capstone for Grades 11 and 12. Step 2. Submit an application for the desired grade. Applications are submitted through the Apply Now process. Past academic achievements and English-language proficiency are considered as part of the admissions review. For the 2026-27 academic year, detailed information about admissions tests will be provided soon. Step 3. Waitlist. If a grade has no available seats, applicants are placed on the waitlist. The waitlist is part of the admissions process for that grade. The Admissions team handles waitlist communications and next steps as seats become available. Step 4. Enrollment and fees. If admitted, finalize enrollment by paying the enrollment deposit (3,000,000 KRW) and the entrance fee (3,000,000 KRW), both of which are one-time payments at enrollment and non-refundable. Additional fees include a Textbook Deposit of 300,000 KRW (refundable at graduation or withdrawal if books are returned in good condition), and a Program & Tech Fee of 550,000 KRW per semester (non-refundable). An Application Fee of 400,000 KRW applies for each test attempt (non-refundable), and a Re-enrollment Deposit of 3,000,000 KRW is charged twice per year (non-refundable). Boarding is available for Grades 8–12, and Dormitory Fees are 7,250,000 KRW for Grade 8 double occupancy and 8,150,000 KRW for Grades 9–12 single occupancy. A School Bus Fee of 1,700,000 KRW is charged per year and is optional.	Admissions 1. Information sessions and open houses: Begin by attending SJA Jeju information sessions or EC/ES and MS/HS focused events to understand the curriculum, boarding options, and the school's ethos of Character, Inquiry and Community. Open houses and info sessions are scheduled on separate dates for different program levels, and an Open House & Information Session in JeJu is listed for January 23 (9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Mini PAC). Registration is handled through the school's admissions process channels. These sessions provide opportunities to ask questions directly of the admissions team and school leaders. 2. Create an online application and start the Admissions Portfolio: Go to the online application site, create an account and password, and begin the Admissions Portfolio / Application. The first step requires initiating the application on the online portal. This initial step sets up your record and flags the need to provide subsequent information and documents. You will receive a confirmation from the school once the submission is received. 3. Complete English entries and prepare personal identifiers: Complete all required entries in English, except for your Korea-based home address and your child's Korean school name, which should be in Korean. Ensure the child's name matches the English name on their passport or legal documents. This step includes providing the child's current grade and other identifying details as part of the application package. 4. Assemble and submit the Admissions Portfolio / Checklist documents: The Admissions Portfolio includes several components: the application and photo, Certification of Family Relations or a passport copy for non-Koreans, the Parent Questionnaire, the non-refundable Application Fee, Transcript Release Form, transcripts for current and last two years (Grades 2–11), Teacher recommendations (Grades 2–6 require a classroom teacher recommendation; Grades 7–11 require math, English, and personal recommendations), MAP testing, and interviews. The portfolio must be completed and submitted before an admissions decision can be made. 5. Admissions review, testing, and interviews: After submission, an admissions representative will acknowledge receipt and review the application. Expect contact within two business days to discuss the next steps and any missing documents. For Grades 3–11, MAP testing in English and Math and an individual interview are required; the school reserves the right to request ISEE or SSAT if a fuller picture is needed. The admissions process is individualized and considers the applicant's personal attributes, academic development, and fit with SJA Jeju's three tenets. 6. Decision, enrollment, and next steps: The Admissions Portfolio must be complete before a decision is issued. The admissions team will communicate decisions and outline any enrollment steps, including documents and timelines, if admitted. If more information is needed, the admissions representative will provide guidance on the remaining steps to finalize enrollment. Deadlines and timelines are subject to change and are communicated to applicants via the admissions process channels. 7. Timelines and capacity planning: For the 2026–2027 entry, the first-round application deadline was December 19, 2025. Rolling admission runs from December 20, 2025 until full capacity is reached. If the first round is missed or spaces remain, applicants are considered through rolling admission until capacity is filled, and incomplete first-round applications are automatically reclassified to rolling admission. Applicants should be aware that these timelines can change and should monitor updates from the admissions team.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships: SJA Jeju publishes a sibling discount as part of its tuition structure, with 5% off for the second child and 10% off for the third child. Other scholarships or need-based financial aid programs are not published for SJA Jeju on the site. While the main St. Johnsbury Academy campus in Vermont offers financial aid and a Good Neighbor Tuition Program, those programs are separate from SJA Jeju and are not described as available to Jeju applicants on the SJA Jeju site. The published discounts are the only financial-award-like provisions noted on the Jeju tuition page.
Waitlist	Waitlist If no seats are available in the desired grade, applicants are placed on the waitlist. The waitlist is part of the admissions process for that grade. The Admissions team manages waitlist communications and next steps as seats become available.	Waitlist Waitlist/Pool: St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju uses rolling admission rather than a published waitlist. For the 2026–2027 entry, the school scheduled a first-round deadline of December 19, 2025, with rolling admission continuing from December 20, 2025 until full capacity is reached. Applications submitted after the first round are considered on a rolling basis until spaces fill. If an application is incomplete in the first round, it is automatically reassigned to rolling admission for consideration. There is no publicly published waitlist process; admissions decisions occur as applications are reviewed and spaces become available.
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