Wilberforce Christian School

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.

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.

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.