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St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju

South Korea, Jeju

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₩36,579,894 - 40,212,419
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1185
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2017
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

10, Global edu-ro 304beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si Jeju Special Self-Governing Province 63644, Republic of Korea

The Essentials

St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju has 1,185 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

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
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.

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.

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
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
The school is non-denominational.

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
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).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
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.

Food Options
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.

Governance and Ownership
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.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju ranges from KRW 36,579,894 to KRW 40,212,419 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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
Not publicly disclosed.

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
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
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) at St Johnsbury Academy Jeju is supported through the Middle School Counseling Program, which provides social, emotional, and academic support via whole‑class lessons, one‑on‑one work, and small groups, and is complemented by an advisory system that gives students a faculty mentor and peer network; this counseling focus aligns with the school's Three Promises.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN provision is delivered through EAL, Learning Support, and Social‑Emotional Counseling; there is no dedicated SEN department described. EAL includes a full‑time EAL teacher per PreK–5 with a push‑in model and English Acceleration, and Learning Support and ES social‑emotional counseling are listed among Elementary staff.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Elementary EAL Program provides at least one full‑time EAL teacher for each PreK–5 grade, uses a push‑in model with co‑planning and in‑class or small‑group support, and includes an English Acceleration option after school for higher‑need learners.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the Middle School Counseling Program (social‑emotional support through class lessons, individual and group work) and Elementary social‑emotional counselors; the Medical Center also provides 24/7 on‑site health care and emergency support for student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is aligned with the Korean Child Welfare Act and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; concerns are reported immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Officers (with anonymous reporting), safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff, and a dedicated safeguarding team coordinates policies and responses.
Parent Experience

History
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju opened on Jeju Island, South Korea, in 2017 as part of a Global Education City of companion boarding schools from the United States, Britain, and Canada. It was conceived on the model of St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont, with the same mission, the Three Promises, and the Hilltopper identity. The Jeju campus serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 and operates independently, while maintaining ties to its Vermont counterpart. The sister-school relationship with St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont includes collaboration to expand exchange programs.

Community
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju operates within Jeju's Global Education City and supports a residential life program with seven-day-a-week boarding. Weekend activities and proctor-led programs offer a mix of outdoor excursions, cultural activities, and on-campus experiences. A monthly newsletter keeps families informed about campus life, and SJA Jeju hosted the Jeju World University Fair in September 2024. The campus maintains ongoing collaboration with St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont, including student exchanges.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The SJA Jeju Parents' Association (PA) is comprised of elected officers and school coordinators. It meets once a month to discuss issues relevant to school support. The PA's purposes include supporting student enrichment outside the classroom. The PA's purposes include promoting community service. The PA's purposes include fostering school spirit through organized social activities and organizing fundraising activities. For contact, sjaparents@sjajeju.kr.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju campus offers a multi-faceted set of facilities to support academics, arts and athletics. The Field House features a 25-meter swimming pool, separate showers and lockers, a well-equipped fitness room, and two dance studios, along with a large gymnasium suitable for basketball, volleyball and badminton. The campus also houses a 650-seat Performing Arts Center, complemented by a Mini-PAC and a Black-box theater for assemblies and performances. The Elementary and Secondary Libraries provide rich learning spaces, with the Elementary Library offering two teaching areas with interactive projectors and SMART televisions and Apple desktops, while the Secondary Library includes six meeting rooms and various study spaces with English and Korean academic support. A Shinsegae Food cafeteria operates on campus with a nutritionist and chef and a globally informed menu, under a hygiene-focused operation. Outdoors, an elementary playground opened in 2019 featuring a gazebo, grass area, a bouldering wall, chalkboard walls, sandbox spaces and an outdoor kitchen.

Sports Facilities
The on-site Field House includes a 25-meter pool, separate boys' and girls' showers and lockers, a fully equipped fitness room, two dance studios and a large gymnasium suitable for tournaments in basketball, volleyball and badminton. These facilities are designed to support daily physical activity, team practices and inter-school competitions.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include Elementary and Secondary Libraries with dedicated spaces for collaboration and study. The Elementary Library provides teaching spaces with interactive technology and Apple desktops, while the Secondary Library offers six meeting rooms and a variety of study areas, plus English and Korean academic support. The curriculum also references a dedicated Makerspace and Robotics program, indicating hands-on spaces for creation and experimentation.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular facilities support a robust arts program, including a 650-seat Performing Arts Center with a Mini-PAC and Black-box for performances, and an Art Gallery for exhibitions across paintings, photography, 3D arts and films. Music and drama programs are active, with opportunities for performances and participation in local events. Weekend activities are offered through Residential Life, including off-campus trips and on-campus events. An outdoor playground opened in 2019 provides additional outdoor space for recreation and imagination.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju runs a school-wide Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) program that complements academic learning. CCAs are organized as Cornerstone activities aligned with subjects, Extended Co-Curriculars for competitions and research-based work, and Exploratory Co-Curriculars to discover new interests. CCAs run across grade levels with elementary sessions typically nine weeks per season and after-school blocks from 15:30 to 16:15, Monday through Thursday; Fridays are reserved for travel and family time. The repertoire includes math and science clubs, debate, robotics, and other academically oriented activities led by teachers or student-initiated groups.

Arts & Creative
A broad spectrum of arts and creative clubs and programs is available at SJA Jeju. High School offerings include Dance Club, Drama/Theatre Club, Filmmaking Club, Photography Club, Studio Art Club, and Jazz Band, along with Fashion Design, Culinary Arts, Ceramics, and Yearbook. After-school arts clubs are supported by faculty and often include student-led initiatives. These opportunities give students hands-on experience in performance, film, visual arts, and design.

Cultural & Language
Language and cultural clubs include Chinese Club, Spanish Club, French Club, Japanese Club, Korean as a Foreign Language Club, and Korean-related language exchanges. English Exchange Club and Model United Nations provide opportunities for global understanding and public speaking practice. These clubs often operate within the after-school CCA framework and cross-grade collaborations.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby CCAs include Board Games, Dance, Hiking, and Cycling, as well as other interest-based clubs. These activities provide opportunities for peer interaction, leadership, and personal interest exploration in a relaxed setting. Some middle school clubs are open to high school students to encourage cross-age collaboration.

Community & Service
Community service and service-learning are integrated into the CCA program, with opportunities that include Red Cross Youth, service-learning projects, and outreach activities. Students volunteer in youth programs, participate in charity initiatives, and develop civic-mindedness through organized activities and clubs. The program emphasizes real-world impact and teamwork beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is cultivated through formal roles such as Student Government (STUCO) or Dorm Council, and through clubs that foster entrepreneurship and project management, such as DECA and journalism. The ASA program supports leadership development by encouraging student-led clubs and teacher mentorship, with opportunities to plan meetings, run events, and manage club activities. Some clubs offer mentoring, college readiness preparation, and exposure to professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics are a central part of SJA Jeju's extracurricular life, with seasonal team and individual sports across grade levels. The spring season and other seasons include multiple sports and compete in inter-school events, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and discipline. The ASA program also includes opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling, and supports wellness through active participation and balanced scheduling.
Languages

Language Provision
The languages taught are English and Korean. English is the language of instruction in the core curriculum, with EAL support for multilingual learners in Pre-K through Grade 5. Korean language instruction begins in Kindergarten as part of the early years. Language support for non-native speakers is provided through the EAL program and Korean language instruction continues from Kindergarten onward.

Bilingual Teaching
The school does not offer a formal bilingual program. Korean language instruction begins in Kindergarten and continues through the elementary grades. The primary language of instruction is English, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for multilingual learners in Pre-K through Grade 5. Pre-K and Kindergarten are full-immersion in English, with an English Acceleration afterschool option for students needing additional English progress.

Immersion Programs
Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms are a full-immersion English program. For Grades Pre-K through 5, EAL teachers co-plan with classroom teachers and push into homerooms to support language learners during content-area lessons. The EAL program uses a push-in model, with small-group and one-on-one instruction to scaffold language development. An English Acceleration program provides targeted afterschool support for students needing extra English progress.
Reputation

Accreditations
NEASC accreditation; Membership in College Board (official AP Testing Center and SAT Testing Center); East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS); National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC); WIDA International School Consortium; The Principals Training Center; The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2); KORCOS; AAIE.
Admissions

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: 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/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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