South Korea, Jeju
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The school provides boarding in two dormitories under a Residential Life Program. The Residential Life team includes the Director of Residential Life, the Assistant to the Director, two Head Proctors (one for each dorm), sixteen Proctors, two Dorm Counselors (one male and one female), and four Nurses. All boarding students participate in after-school activities (ASA) and a weekend activity program, with three Exit Weekends per semester and a Weekend Leave process. A daily schedule includes dinner by 6:00 pm and Evening Study, and transportation to events is provided by school buses or vans under established guidelines.
The cafeteria is operated by Shinsegae Food since August 2023, with a general manager-nutritionist and a dedicated school chef. The menu is global and includes a snack provision, with hygiene and safety emphasized in preparation and service.
The school is overseen by a Board of Trustees that supports the Head of School and the leadership team. The Board comprises six members from Korea and the United States and guides long-term strategy, financial practices, and educational standards.
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju (SJA Jeju) is a NEASC-accredited PreK–12 day and boarding school on Jeju Island, South Korea. Students learn through inquiry and project-based learning, including the school’s Capstone Intensive Learning Model in Grades 5, 8 and 12. In the early grades, the program includes specialist classes such as Robotics and the Elementary program includes an Outdoor and Experiential Education sequence that culminates in overnight camping for Grades 3–5. For students planning university pathways, the school offers a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program, with 30 AP course offerings listed by department. Boarding is available for Grades 6–12.