Wilberforce Christian School

The Wilberforce Christian School is in Seoul, in Seocho District, at 101 Joy Building, 347-gil Nambu-sunhwan-ro, 3rd floor. It sits near Bangbang Intersection and is accessible by multiple public transport routes. Public transit options include bus stops 22125 and 22126, as well as bus lines 340, 461, 641, 3012, and 4319; the nearest subway access is Yangjae Station (Line 3) Exit 2 and Gangnam Station (Shinbundang Line) Exit 5. Parking is available on site.

The school has an Elementary division (Grades 1–5) and a Middle School division (Grades 6–8). A High School division (Grades 9–12) is not accepting new students for the 2025 intake. The 2026 semester begins on January 26, 2026.

The school identifies itself as a Christian alternative school. It operates as a private Christian school; there is no publicly indicated boarding facility.

Public information aboutAdditional Learning Needs (SEN) support is not published. Families with specific learning needs should contact the school to discuss individual arrangements.

There is no country affiliation stated. The school is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Religious affiliation is Christian, with an expectation that students are active members of a traditional Protestant church.

Office hours are 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with a lunch break from 12:20 to 13:20.

The school does not currently operate a dedicated school bus, but this may be considered in the future if needed.

The curriculum is anchored in a biblically integrated Christian worldview, with education described as equipping the next generation with a biblical worldview to influence all sectors of society. The school's mission is to arm students with a biblical worldview to build a unified Korea and to advance Christian missions in Korea. Admissions cover elementary grades 1–5, middle grades 6–8, and high school 9–12, though 10–12 are not currently accepting applications, with each grade capped at 12 students. Entry by grade uses birth-year prerequisites: entering 1st grade requires birth year 2018; 2nd grade requires 2017; 3rd 2016; 4th 2015; 5th 2014; 6th 2013; 7th 2012 or equivalent; 8th 2011; and 9th 2010. Enrollment begins for the new term on January 26, 2026, and applicants must meet common criteria such as Protestant church membership, alignment with the school's mission and philosophy, a drive for unified Korea, and adherence to digital-media restrictions with parental support.

The school states its mission as arming students with a biblical worldview and changing the world through prayer, with emphasis on faith-informed leadership development. There is no publicly disclosed page or statement detailing a formal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, dedicated SEL staff, or specific SEL initiatives. Public pages describing curriculum focus on Biblical Theology, worldview-based instruction, and bilingual English-language education, rather than SEL-specific structures. School life posts show student activities but do not outline SEL support services. Based on publicly accessible materials, explicit SEL provisioning is not described.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. There is no published page detailing SEN support programs or the kinds of needs the school can accommodate. Available pages describe a Christian, bilingual curriculum across elementary to high school and do not mention dedicated SEN services. Therefore, SEN specifics are not provided in the public materials.

The school describes English-language education as part of its curriculum. The elementary program features strengthened English education, and the middle school program is bilingual with some subjects taught in English; the high school plans to operate under an American College Course framework. There is no publicly described, separate EAL program or dedicated EAL staff beyond these bilingual/English-instruction features. In short, explicit EAL support details are not published beyond the bilingual curriculum descriptions.

There is no publicly disclosed information about a dedicated mental wellbeing program, counseling staff, or wellbeing initiatives within the accessible materials. The public pages focus on mission, curriculum, and community activity without outlining mental health supports. No explicit wellbeing policies or programs are described on the site.

The site provides a privacy policy but does not publish a separate safeguarding or child protection policy on public pages. There is no explicit safeguarding framework described in the accessible materials. Public materials emphasize privacy and terms rather than safeguarding specifics.

Admissions Process (step-by-step, with dates and specifics for the current cycle):

1. Grades offered and capacity. The school admits elementary students in grades 1–5, middle school students in grades 6–8, and does not accept applicants for high school (grades 9–12). Each grade has a fixed cap of 12 students; if a grade reaches capacity, applications are closed early. Birth-year and prior schooling requirements are aligned to grade level (e.g., for Grade 1 entrants, birth year 2018; Grade 2 entrants must have the equivalent of Grade 1 in elementary and be born in 2017; Grade 3 entrants need Grade 2 in elementary and be born in 2016; Grade 4 entrants need Grade 3 and be born in 2015; Grade 5 entrants need Grade 4 and be born in 2014; Grade 6 entrants require Grade 5 in elementary and be born in 2013; Grade 7 entrants require completed elementary or equivalent and be born in 2012; Grade 8 entrants require Grade 1 in middle school and be born in 2011). The 2025 admissions page notes these capacity and age rules, with the semester start in late January (start date for the 2026 term is January 26, 2026).

2. Prepare admission documents. Prospective families download the admission application form, complete the required materials, and prepare a handwritten personal statement. The personal statement must be handwritten by both parents and the student. Household documents such as school records and family photos can be submitted as scans when emailing, or as originals by mail. The requirements specify that the application packet should be thorough and accurate.

3. Submit the application documents. Applications can be submitted by postal mail or by email. Mail should be sent sealed to the school's address; email submissions should include scanned documents to the provided email. The school accepts living records (such as transcripts) and family photos in either submission method, and it accepts scanned copies for email submissions.

4. Pay the application fee. The non-refundable application fee is 40,000 won. Payment is by bank transfer to KEB Hana Bank account number 374-910035-42604, with the payee name shown as the student's name. Please ensure the payment reflects the student's name exactly.

5. Document screening (eligibility review). After documents are received, the school conducts a document screening. If the documents pass, families are contacted to arrange the next step, which is on-site assessment. Families should ensure all documents are complete to avoid delays.

6. Interview and entrance assessment. Following document approval, there is an on-site interview and entrance exam. The interview/assessment is conducted on campus, and both the student and the parents are expected to attend (parents must be present). The school will schedule this directly with families once documents are deemed complete.

7. Final admission decision. Final applicants are notified individually by text message and email. The notice provides next steps and any remaining instructions. Families should expect a personalized communication rather than a general announcement.

8. Registration and enrollment. For those offered admission, the registration period occurs after the acceptance notice and will be communicated to families on an individual basis. Detailed enrollment steps and deadlines are provided in the notice sent to the family. The 2026 semester is scheduled to begin on January 26, 2026.

9. Admissions events and ongoing inquiries. Admissions-related information sessions and any additional recruitment dates are announced via the school's Facebook page. For questions, families can contact the school by phone or email during the listed operating hours.

10. Contact details and hours. The school is located in Seoul, Seocho-gu, with on-site visit and inquiry hours Monday–Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 (lunch 12:20–13:20), and it is closed on weekends and public holidays.

Scholarships: No scholarship program is described on the admissions page. The admission materials specify grade eligibility, required documents, and an application fee, but there is no mention of need-based or merit-based scholarships or financial aid options within the public admissions content. Families seeking financial assistance should contact the school directly to discuss options, as no scholarship details are published on the site.

Waitlist/Pool: There is no explicit waitlist or pool system described. Each grade has a fixed capacity of 12 students, and once that limit is reached, applications are closed early. The admissions page notes that if the selected criteria are not met, applicants are not admitted regardless of capacity. There is no mention of a formal waitlist or pacing system beyond this capacity-based policy.